Orapuh Journal | Journal of Oral & Public Health
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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
  • Where available, URLs or DOIs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; font style is Times New Roman, uses a 12-point and black font; employs italics, rather than underlining; and all illustrations, figures, and tables (which are without gridlines and of high resolution) are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end. Margins are Justified and pages are numbered.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • In the reference section of each article, the entries for journal articles should include their DOIs, where DOIs are available.
  • You agree to pay the APC if your manuscript is accepted for publication after editorial assessments and peer-review - Article Processing Charge (APC):  1. African authors: $60 (USD) 2. Authors from other countries: $120 (USD) 3. Orapuh Scholars: $20 (USD) 4. Externally-funded research: $250 (USD)
  • Supply all authors' names, ORCID iDs, email addresses, country, and institutional affiliations at the required places on the submission form. Failure to do this for all authors may result in the outright rejection of the manuscript.

Author Guidelines

Scope of Contributions
Orapuh Journal (Orap J) prioritises high-quality, original research addressing all aspects of oral and public health. The journal also welcomes:

2. Balanced, comprehensive, or critical review articles
3. Evidence-based information targeted at oral and public healthcare consumers
4. Letters to the editor commenting on published articles or research
5. Manuscripts proposing new hypotheses or clinical trial protocols

Authorship
To be recognised as an author, individuals must have made substantial contributions to the development of the article.

While our peer-review and editorial processes aim to minimise errors, all authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the information in their manuscripts. Before publication, authors must sign a statement confirming that they meet the authorship criteria. This statement may be signed by the lead or corresponding author on behalf of all contributors.

Corresponding Author
For articles with multiple authors, one author must be designated as the corresponding author. This individual will handle all communication regarding the manuscript. All manuscripts must be submitted by an author.

Manuscript Types
The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

I. Original Research Papers
II. Review Articles
III. Letters to the Editor
IV. Consumer Information Papers
V. Case Reports

Original Research Papers
Original research papers should follow this structure:

i. Title Page
ii. Abstract: Structured with headings (Introduction, Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions) and limited to 300 words.
iii. Introduction
iv. Methods: Include appropriate subsections, e.g., statistical methods.
v. Results: Tables and figures should appear alongside the corresponding text.
vi. Discussion
vii. Conclusions
viii. Acknowledgements
ix. Funding information
x. Ethical approval information
xi. Conflict of interest information
xii. Authors' ORCID iD information
xiii. References: Use the APA 7th edition referencing style.

Length: ≤ 3,500 words.

Review Articles and Consumer Information Papers
These articles should provide novel insights, analysis, and interpretation of the literature, offering a balanced appraisal of existing or emerging approaches.
Structure:

i. Title Page
ii. Abstract: Unstructured (250 words maximum).
iii. Introduction
iv. Body: Organised under relevant headings.
v. Conclusion
vi. Acknowledgements
vii. Funding information
viii. Ethical approval information
ix. Conflict of interest information
x. Authors' ORCID iD information
xi. References: Use the APA 7th edition referencing style.

Length: ≤ 3,000 words.

Letters to the Editor and Case Reports
These submissions should be concise and relevant, providing comments on published articles, brief case reports, or observations.

i. Freely styled
ii. Authors' ORCID iD information
iii. References: Use the APA 7th edition referencing style.

Maximum word count: 2,500 words.

Submission Deadlines
There are no specific deadlines. Submissions are accepted year-round, and the journal operates on a publish-as-you-go basis.

Editorial Policies
Our editorial policies are available [here].

Peer-Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process, reviewed by two independent experts.

Timeframes

Reviewers are expected to accept or decline the review invitation within 1 week.
Reviews should be completed within 1 week of acceptance.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

A. African Authors: $60 (USD)

B. Authors from Other Countries: $120 (USD)

C. Orapuh Scholars: $20 (USD)

D. Externally-funded research: $250 (USD)

[Click here to pay APC].

Publication Ethics and Research Transparency
Authors are encouraged to review the resources on [Publication Ethics] and [Health Research Transparency].

Publication Process

1. Manuscript submission via the online journal management system.
2. Initial editorial review to ensure compliance with journal scope and policies.
3. Double-blind peer review by two independent experts.
4. The author revises the manuscript based on reviewer feedback.
5. Final decision: Accept, Reject, or Further Review.
6. If accepted, the author pays the APC.
7. Final editorial review and copyediting.
8. Assignment of DOI.
9. Publication on the journal’s website and third-party platforms.
10. Long-term preservation in LOCKSS and PKP PN.

Note: Authors are notified at every critical stage of the process and can track progress via their journal accounts.

Appreciation
Thank you for choosing Orapuh Journal. We look forward to supporting your publishing journey.

Contact Information
For any inquiries or concerns, please contact us:

a. Physical Address: F. Gaye R., Sukuta-Jamisa, Greater Banjul Area, The Gambia.
b. Postal Address: UMTG, PMB 405, Serrekunda, The Gambia.
c. Email: [email protected]
d. WhatsApp/Telegram/Call/SMS: +220-718-5516

Copyright Notice

Authors of articles published in Orap J are the copyright holders of their articles. When they accept our terms of use, they grant any third party the right to use, reproduce or disseminate their article freely without fiscal or registration restrictions.

 

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