Authors are invited to submit original research aligned with the scope and aims of the Sulaimani Dental Journal. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening for quality, originality, and relevance, followed by a peer-review process. Authors must adhere to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations on authorship. Submissions must include full author details: full name, institutional affiliation, contact email, and ORCID.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any third-party content (e.g., images, tables, datasets) and must ensure that all listed authors agree to be identified as contributors. Where applicable, ethical clearance should be secured for studies involving human or animal participants.

To avoid desk rejection, ensure your manuscript is clearly structured, grammatically sound, and scientifically valid. A concise, informative title and a well-written abstract increase the chance of reviewer engagement. Complete Guideline for Authors and sample templates are available at the Manuscript Template page.

Originality Check and AI-Generated Content Declaration:

At Sulaimani Dental Journal, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. To ensure the originality, transparency, and authenticity of all submissions, every manuscript undergoes a rigorous screening process prior to peer review.

We utilize Turnitin’s advanced plagiarism detection software to assess each manuscript for text duplication, improper attribution, and potential misuse of AI-generated content. This software compares submissions against an extensive database of academic literature, web content, and proprietary sources. Authors bear full responsibility for the authenticity of their work. All sources must be properly cited, and manuscripts must not have been previously published or concurrently submitted to other journals. Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplication may lead to immediate rejection or further editorial action.

In addition, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools must be transparently disclosed. While the use of AI for English language proofreading is acceptable, any AI-assisted contributions—such as writing, data analysis, figure generation, or literature summarization—must be clearly stated in the manuscript. Undisclosed use of AI or detected AI-generated content that compromises ethical research standards will result in rejection without further consideration. All ethical concerns—including plagiarism, AI misuse, and authorship disputes—will be addressed in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

By submitting to Sulaimani Dental Journal, authors affirm that their work is original, ethically compliant, and free of any undisclosed AI involvement. Our commitment to academic integrity safeguards the credibility, reliability, and scholarly value of the research we publish.

For questions regarding this policy, please contact the Editorial Office.

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
• All author/s' details provided, including: full name, email contact, affiliation, and author ORCID.
• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
• All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.
• This submission complies with the ethical standards of the journal and COPE guidelines.
• By submitting, authors agree their article will be published under Creative Commons Attribution‑ NonCommercial‑ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license).

By submitting a manuscript to Sulaimani Dental Journal (Sulaimani Dent J), the author(s) acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. Copyright and Open Access Licensing

• Upon acceptance, the author(s) retain full copyright of their work.
• The author(s) grant Sulaimani Dent J a non-exclusive, perpetual license to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript in print and electronic formats.
• All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license. This permits use, sharing, and adaptation of the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given and derivatives are licensed under identical terms. View License

2. Author Representations and Warranties

The submitting author(s) confirm that:

• The manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under review elsewhere.
• The content does not infringe any existing copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights.
• All third-party content (e.g., figures, images, tables) included in the manuscript has been appropriately licensed or permission has been obtained for use in an open-access journal.

3. Rights Reserved by the Journal

• Sulaimani Dent J reserves the right to edit, format, and disseminate the article in accordance with its editorial and publishing standards.
• Once published, the article becomes part of the journal’s permanent scholarly record and cannot be withdrawn, except in cases of proven ethical misconduct or legal breach.
• The journal may deposit the article in abstracting, indexing, and archival databases to promote broader dissemination.

4. Public Access and Reuse

• All articles are freely accessible under the terms of the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, which permits non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction, provided attribution is given and adaptations are shared alike.
• Authors acknowledge that no royalties or monetary compensation will be provided for publication.

5. Ethical Compliance and Conflict of Interest

• The author(s) declare that all conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
• The manuscript adheres to ethical standards for research, including appropriate approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.
• The Sulaimani Dental Journal adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in research and publication. All cases of potential misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, unethical research, or disputes in authorship, will be handled following COPE’s core practices and flowcharts.

By submitting to Sulaimani Dent J, the author(s) confirm their acceptance of this agreement and compliance with the journal’s editorial policies and ethical guidelines.

The Sulaimani Dental Journal values the privacy of its users. Any names, email addresses, or personal information provided on this journal's website will be used solely for the purposes of managing and publishing journal content. This information will not be shared, sold, or used for any other purposes beyond the journal’s scope, nor will it be disclosed to third parties without explicit consent.