Oral Sphere

Checklist

Checklist for Submissions

Pre-Submission

1. Cover Letter:

   • Disclose any earlier submissions or publications with similar material.
   • Declare conflicts of interest for all authors.
   • Provide names and contact details of 2-3 potential reviewers.

2. Declarations of Authorship:

   • Include a distinct declaration for each author.

3. Title Page:

   • Article title.
   • Full names, degrees, and affiliations of all authors.
   • Corresponding author’s contact details (address, email, phone).
   • Acknowledgment of funding sources and support.
   • Clinical trial registry site and number.
   • List of abbreviations.

Manuscript Preparation

1. Abstract:

   • 200-250 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
   • Include 4-6 keywords in alphabetical order.

2. Main Sections:

   • Introduction: Clear aim and background.
   • Materials and Methods: Detailed procedures, ethical approval for animal studies.
   • Results and Discussion: Present data without duplication; discuss findings in context.
   • Conclusion: Highlight main findings and their importance.

3. References:

   • Maximum 75 for research articles and 100 for reviews.
   • Follow Vancouver referencing style.
   • Ensure all citations match the reference list.

4. Tables and Figures:

   • Numbered with Arabic numerals; include titles and footnotes as needed.
   • Figures should be self-explanatory, with captions below.

5. Abbreviations:

   • Use standard abbreviations; define nonstandard ones upon first use.

Final Checks

1. Acknowledgments: Include support acknowledgments at the end of the manuscript.

2. Conflict of Interest: List potential conflicts for each author.

3. Funding Sources: Declare all funding sources with relevant details.

4. Ethics: Provide evidence of approval from a local ethics committee for human/animal studies.

5. Patient Rights: Confirm informed consent for publication and state its acquisition.

6. Clinical Trial Registry: Include registration numbers for clinical trials.

7. Copyright Agreement: Ensure submission is not published elsewhere and be prepared to sign a copyright transfer agreement if accepted.

8. Galley Proofs: Ensure timely return of proofs once received.

Submission Procedure

• Prepare all documents and ensure adherence to guidelines before submitting to avoid delays or rejections.