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MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
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Manuscript are received with the understanding that they contain original data that is not previously published or is being considered for publication elsewhere. Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the manuscript should be listed as authors, all other contributions should be noted in acknowledgments. Authors are required to submit two printed copies of the manuscript including all tables and figures (photographs) along with a CD, which should contain both blinded and unblinded article file and introduction file in Microsoft word format and photographs in jpeg, tiff, gif, bmp, eps format. The first or corresponding author should send the following duly signed by all contributing authors along with the manuscript: contribution form, copyright transfer form, corresponding author form and submission form. Send the manuscripts to Editor-in-Chief:
Dr Usha Mohan Das
Dean, VS Dental College, Bengaluru
e-mail: ushymohandas@gmail.com |
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Online submission
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You can also submit your manuscripts online by e-mail to: ushymohandas@gmail.com, jijcpd@gmail.com or upload your manuscript at www.jaypeebrothers.com (Please note only one mode of submission must be used, i.e. postal or online. For online submission send 1 hard copy of the photographs along with contribution form, copyright transfer form, corresponding author form and submission form to the above address.
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TYPES OF ARTICLES
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The journal publishes original articles not exceeding 2500 words and case reports not exceeding 1000 words (excluding introduction file, abstract, legends and references) with not more than 15 references.
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Preparation of manuscript
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Introduction file
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It should contain a covering letter, acknowledgment and title page (type of manuscript, title of manuscript, complete address, separately).
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Abstract
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All manuscripts must have an abstract, which provides the reader with a brief but complete summary of the paper. The aim, material and method, results and conclusion must be clearly demarcated. The abstract should not be more than 250 words for an original article and 150 words for a case report. A list of key words must be included at the end of abstract.
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Introduction
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It should provide a concise summary of the research and state the hypothesis to be tested.
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MATERIAL & METHODS
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All relevant attributes of the material forming the subject of the research should be provided. Experimental methodology should be concisely and appropriately explained. Commercially produced materials, devices, software, etc. must be followed by name of manufacturer and location. If an abbreviation has to be used then it should be placed in parentheses following the full spelling of the term for the first time. Statistical methods should be clearly specified. Manuscripts reporting human studies should include evidence that study was ethically conducted in accordance with declaration of Helsinki.
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Results
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It should be presented sequentially in tables and illustrations. The data in the tables and illustration should not be repeated in text but should indicate the most important result and describe relevant pattern. All units of measure should be in accordance with International system of units. Laboratory data values should be rounded to the number of digits that reflects precision. The statistical comparisons should include statistical test value and p-value. If P > .01, the actual p-value must be expressed in two digits. If P<.01 it should be expressed in three digits and non-significant values should be mentioned as NS.
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Discussion
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This section describes the findings of the study, limitations of materials, interpreting the data and drawing contribution of the study in scientific field. No repetitions of the previous sections should be done. All the controversies, implications and future prospects related to the study should be mentioned. Discussion should end with a brief summary of conclusion.
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Legends
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should have detailed explanation of the illustrations.
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Tables
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Each table should be double-spaced typed on separate page and should be numbered in Arabic numericals. Short headings should appear at the top of each column. All non-standard abbreviations should be explained.
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Figures / Illustrations
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Colored photos with minimum 300 dpi resolution of 4 X 6 inch should be sent. Labels citing the legend, figure no., author and title of the manuscript should be pasted on back of photograph.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Funding and other sources of support must be disclosed in this section. Personal acknowledgment should be limited to professionals who have contributed to the paper but whose contribution does not justify authorship.
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References
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It should be relevant to the material presented and identified by superscript in Arabic numerals. List of references should appear at the end of paper as they appear in numeric order as they are cited in text and the abbreviations used should be those used by Index Medicus. Authors should verify accuracy of all references and provide direct references whenever possible. Avoid using abstracts or in press papers for references.
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Journal
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Name of author, Title, Journal name, Year of publication, Issue, Page no.
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Books
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Name of author, Chapter name, Book authors, Book name, Edition, Publishers, Year of publication, Page no.
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Web
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"Website name". Date
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Copyright
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IJCPD holds the copyright of all the editorial content published in this journal. All accepted manuscripts and their accompanying illustrations become a permanent property of IJCPD and may not be published anywhere in part or full, in print or electronically without written permission from IJCPD.
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Reprint
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No free reprints will be provided to the author or others. The journal can be subscribed at a discount of 25 percent by the author of the article.
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Disclosures
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Authors should include all relevant information regarding conflicts of interest and sponsorship statement.
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