Aim and Scope

BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY(JBSMFS)

is a scientific and practical journal dedicated to promoting scientific and technological advancement in clinical dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, operative dentistry, implantology, periodontology, oral pathology, maxillofacial surgery, and related medical disciplines.

The thematic scope of the Journal also extends to associated specialties, including:

• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
• Dermatological diseases of the head and neck
• Ophthalmology
• Oncology
• Plastic and aesthetic facial surgery
• Traumatology
• General surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Radiology
• Neurology
• Genetic engineering
• Public health
• Scientific and technological developments in artificial intelligence relevant to medicine

The Journal gives priority to manuscripts that adhere to the principles of evidence-based medicine and demonstrate high methodological rigor.

The Journal is intended for clinicians, researchers, university faculty members, doctoral candidates, and medical students engaged in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial system.

Editorial Policy

The Journal operates in accordance with the principles of academic independence, scientific objectivity, and transparency.

Editorial decisions are based on:

• Scientific merit and originality
• Methodological soundness
• Level of innovation
• Clinical relevance

Members of the Editorial Board include professors from internationally recognized universities, leading scientists, and experienced clinical practitioners.

The editorial process is conducted independently and is not influenced by commercial, institutional, or political interests.

Peer Review Process

The Journal applies a rigorous double-blind peer review system.

The review process includes:

1. Initial editorial screening
2. Selection of qualified independent reviewers
3. Anonymous expert evaluation
4. Final editorial decision

Peer review is conducted by independent experts with relevant scientific and clinical expertise.

Possible editorial decisions include:

• Accept without revision
• Accept with minor or major revisions
• Revise and resubmit
• Reject

Publication Ethics (COPE-Aligned)

BSDMS adheres to the principles of transparency, integrity, and best practices in scholarly publishing. The Journal’s ethical policy is developed in accordance with the guidelines and core practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). https://ejournals.vdu.lt/public/SOTER_Publication_Ethics.pdf

Ethical oversight includes policies related to:

• Publication consent
• Research involving human participants
• Research involving animals
• Protection and processing of confidential data
• Ethical business and marketing practices
• Publication involving vulnerable populations

The Editorial Board is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards throughout the entire publication process.

Research Involving Human Subjects

If a study involves human participants, authors must ensure that the research was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki (latest revision).

Manuscripts must comply with international recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals, including appropriate representation of human populations (sex, age, and ethnicity where relevant).

Authors must provide:

• Details of ethical approval
• The name of the approving ethics committee (e.g., Institutional Review Board)
• The name of the approving institution

If formal ethical review was not required, authors must provide an official statement confirming exemption.

Informed consent must be obtained from all participants. Where consent cannot be obtained, the ethical acceptability must be determined by an appropriate review board.

Authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the latest version of the Declaration of Helsinki.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• The work is original
• The manuscript has not been previously published
• The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
• All co-authors have approved the final version
• Data are accurate and have not been fabricated or manipulated
• All sources are properly cited
• Conflicts of interest are disclosed
• Ethical approval has been obtained where required
• Informed consent has been obtained where applicable

Plagiarism Policy

The Journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review.

Editorial actions based on similarity level:

• Up to 30% similarity: The manuscript will be returned to the author for revision before assignment of an ID number.
• More than 30% similarity: The manuscript will be rejected without peer review.

Authors may revise and resubmit as a new submission.

If plagiarism is detected at any stage (before or after acceptance), the Journal reserves the right to take appropriate editorial action, including rejection, correction, or retraction.

Metadata Policy

Each published article includes comprehensive metadata, including:

• Full author information
• ORCID identifiers
• Date of publication
• Complete reference list
• Keywords

This ensures accurate indexing, discoverability, and long-term digital traceability.

Publication Frequency

The Journal is published on a regular basis.

The publication frequency is determined by the Editorial Board and maintained according to a stable and consistent schedule.

International Orientation

The Journal is committed to:

• International diversity among authors and editorial board members
• Promotion of international scientific collaboration
• Inclusion in major scientometric and indexing databases
• Academic transparency and enhancement of scientific impact

The strategic objective of the Journal is inclusion in major international citation and abstracting databases.