Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education (BJDRE) is the official publication of the Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI)®. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific articles in dentistry and oral health sciences, supporting clinical practice, research, and dental education.

ISSN (Online): 2308-9733
ISSN (Print): 2225-9015
Recognized by: Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BM&DC)

BJDRE is a peer-reviewed journal, aims to promote evidence-based dentistry and improve oral health through publication of high-quality research and scholarly articles. BJDRE welcomes submissions from clinicians, academicians, researchers and postgraduate students in dentistry and related disciplines.

Publication Frequency

BJDRE is published biannually (January and July) subject to editorial scheduling.

Journal Sections

• Original Articles
  
  

• Review Articles
  
  

• Case Reports
  
  

• Short Communications
  
  

• Letters to the Editor
  
  

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Aim and Scope

Aim
BJDRE aims to:
• Promote quality research and academic excellence in dentistry
• Support evidence-based clinical practice
• Encourage innovation in oral health care and dental education
• Contribute to oral health promotion and public health policy

Scope
The journal considers manuscripts in:
• Conservative dentistry & endodontics
• Prosthodontics & implant dentistry
• Periodontology
• Oral & maxillofacial surgery
• Orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics
• Pediatric dentistry
• Oral pathology & oral medicine
• Dental public health
• Dental materials and biomaterials
• Dental education and research methodology

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Types of Articles Accepted

• Original Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Reports
• Short Communications
• Letters to the Editor

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Publication Frequency

BJDRE is published biannually (January and July) subject to editorial scheduling.

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Peer Review Policy

The Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education (BJDRE) ensures that all submitted manuscripts undergo a structured and rigorous peer review process to maintain high scientific quality, research integrity andethical publication standards. The journal follows internationally accepted publication ethics principles consistent with COPE, DOAJ andICMJE recommendations.

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and remain the intellectual property of the authors. Any information obtained during the peer review process must not be disclosed, discussed publicly, or used for personal advantage prior to publication.

Types of Peer Review Process

BJDRE follows a double-blind peer review system, where:
• The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process
• Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise

Peer Review Process

Manuscript Submission
Authors submit manuscripts through the journal submission system.

Editorial Screening
All submissions are initially evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team for:
• Completeness of submission
• Compliance with journal scope and author guidelines
• Plagiarism screening
• Ethical compliance
Manuscripts that do not meet basic journal requirements may be rejected without external review.
Typical timeline: 7-14 days

Reviewer Assignment
Reviewers are selected based on:
• Subject expertise
• Academic and publication record
• Previous review quality and reliability
• Availability to complete review within timeline
Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest before accepting review invitations.

External Peer Review
• Manuscripts passing editorial screening are sent for external peer review.
• Typical timeline: Up to 30 days
• Standard reviewer completion time: 1–2 weeks after acceptance
• Reviewers are expected to respond to review invitations within 3 days. If no response is received, alternative reviewers may be invited.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
• Originality and scientific significance
• Soundness of methodology and data analysis
• Scientific accuracy and validity of conclusions
• Ethical compliance and reporting standards
• Clarity, structure and quality of writing
• Relevance to journal scope
Reviewers are encouraged to provide detailed, constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.

Review Reports and Editorial Decision

Reviewers submit detailed comments and recommendations. Editorial decisions may include:
• Accept (with or without minor revision)
• Minor or major revision required
• Reject with option to resubmit after major improvement
• Reject or decline submission due to scope mismatch, lack of novelty, or major scientific concerns
The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial team, makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations and scientific merit.
Authors are informed of decisions along with reviewer comments for improvement.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
• Provide objective, unbiased and constructive reviews
• Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscript content
• Avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit
• Declare potential conflicts of interest
• Inform the editor if unable to complete the review on time
• Delete or destroy manuscript copies after review completion
If a significant conflict of interest exists, reviewers should decline the review

Confidentiality

Editors, reviewers and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts and peer review communications. Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Conflicts may include financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence judgment.
• Authors: Must disclose conflicts during submission. Disclosures are published in accepted articles.
• Reviewers: Must declare conflicts before review. Major conflicts require declining the review.
• Editors: Must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts exist. Alternative editors will be assigned if needed.

Human and Animal Rights and Informed Consent

Research involving human participants or animals must follow accepted ethical standards and obtain appropriate institutional approval. Informed consent must be obtained where applicable.

Transparency and Publication Ethics

BJDRE follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) ethical peer review and publication guidelines. Any suspected misconduct, including reviewer misconduct, plagiarism, or ethical violations, is investigated according to journal policy.

Post-Publication Review and Corrections

Published articles may be:
• Corrected (Erratum or Corrigendum)
• Retracted
• Updated
if significant errors, ethical concerns, or new evidence emerge after publication.

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Publication Ethics

The Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education (BJDRE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, scientific integrity, and transparency. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical publishing principles and good editorial practices consistent with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to BJDRE must ensure that:
• The submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere
• All listed authors meet accepted authorship criteria and have approved the final manuscript
• Data, results, and interpretations are presented honestly and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation
• Ethical approval has been obtained from an appropriate institutional ethics committee where applicable
• Informed consent has been obtained from participants where required
• All potential conflicts of interest are fully disclosed during submission

Plagiarism Policy

BJDRE does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or other unethical research practices.
All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts showing unacceptable levels of similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected. Serious cases may be reported to the authors’ institutions if necessary.

Peer Review Ethics

All manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by peer review by independent subject experts. The peer review process is confidential, unbiased, and objective.
Editorial decisions are based on:
• Scientific merit
• Originality and novelty
• Methodological quality
• Relevance to the journal scope

Informed Consent and Ethical Approval

For research involving human participants, authors must confirm that:
• Participants received clear information about the study objectives, procedures, risks, and benefits
• Participation was voluntary
• Written informed consent was obtained prior to participation

Authors may be requested to provide a sample participant consent form if required.
Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with accepted ethical standards and must have approval from appropriate institutional review or ethics committees.

To protect patient privacy and confidentiality, authors must follow ICMJE recommendations on privacy and confidentiality.

Confidentiality and Privacy

All personal data and identifiable participant information must be protected. Identifying information should not be published unless essential and written consent has been obtained.

Handling of Misconduct

If research or publication misconduct is suspected, BJDRE will investigate according to international ethical publishing standards.
Actions may include:
• Manuscript rejection
• Publication of corrections
• Retraction of published articles
• Notification to relevant institutions if necessary

Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Updates

• Corrections will be issued when significant errors are identified that affect interpretation but not overall findings.
• Retractions will be issued in cases of unreliable data, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices.

Open Access Policy

• BJDRE is a fully open access journal. All published content is freely available without charge to readers or their institutions.
• Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles, or use them for any lawful purpose, without prior permission, provided proper attribution is given.
• BJDRE is published by the Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI)® and distributes content under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright of their published work.
• Articles in BJDRE are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License CC BY-4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly credited.
• Authors must submit an Author Declaration Form during manuscript submission.

• This license permits 

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the following license terms.

• Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  
  

• No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Ownership and Management

• The Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education (BJDRE) is owned and managed and published  by the Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI)®.
• The publisher supports the journal’s operations but does not interfere with editorial decisions or peer review processes.

Charges and Fees

BJDRE does not charge article submission fees or article processing charges (APCs).
However, optional charges may apply for printed copies of journal issues, where applicable.