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Ownership and Usage Policy
The Nigerian Dental Journal (NDJ), the official publication of the Nigerian Dental Association, continues to strengthen its role as a leading platform for oral health research in Nigeria and beyond. As of August 2025, the journal holds an ACTIVE status in the AR Index with the assigned Index Number: 160272, marking another milestone in its journey of academic and clinical impact.
A Trusted Platform for Oral Health Research
Since its inception in 1980, the Nigerian Dental Journal has been a reliable source of peer-reviewed knowledge dedicated to advancing oral health. The journal publishes a broad spectrum of scientific contributions including:
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Clinical papers
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Research articles
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Review papers
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Case reports
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Technical notes (surgical techniques and technical innovations)
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Letters to the Editor
These contributions are aimed at dental practitioners, medical professionals, and researchers, not only in Nigeria but also across the global health sciences community.
Indexing and Accessibility
With its AR Index listing, NDJ gains enhanced visibility, credibility, and accessibility for authors and readers worldwide. Being indexed ensures that published articles are discoverable by a wider audience, furthering the journal’s mission to disseminate impactful research on oral health.
The journal also embraces open access publishing under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring that articles are freely accessible and reusable, provided appropriate credit is given to authors.
Publication and Review Process
NDJ maintains a double-blinded peer review process, upholding rigorous academic and ethical standards. The review timeline typically ranges from 3–5 months per article, with 1–2 review rounds, ensuring both quality and fairness in scholarly assessment.
Key details:
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Frequency: Triannual (three issues per year)
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ISSN (Print): 0189-1006
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ISSN (Online): 3043-6613
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Publisher: Nigerian Dental Association
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Country of Publication: Nigeria
Affordable Publishing for Authors
Unlike many high-cost journals, the Nigerian Dental Journal maintains no submission fees and an affordable publication fee of $23, making it accessible for researchers in low-resource settings.
Upholding Ethics in Publishing
The journal has a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism and publication misconduct, adhering to the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors are expected to certify that submissions are original, approved by all contributors, and meet the highest standards of research integrity.
Editorial Leadership
The Nigerian Dental Journal is currently led by Associate Professor Solomon Olusegun Nwhator, who serves as both the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor. Under his guidance, the journal continues to champion high-quality dental scholarship.
Access and Archives
Readers and contributors can access the journal through its official website:
🔗 Nigerian Dental Journal Website
The journal archive is also available online, providing access to past issues and fostering knowledge continuity for researchers and clinicians.
Final Thoughts
The Nigerian Dental Journal’s ACTIVE AR Index listing is a testament to its growing reputation as a trusted source of oral health knowledge. By combining rigorous peer review, open access policies, and affordable publication fees, NDJ continues to play a crucial role in supporting dental research, education, and practice across Nigeria and the international community.
For more details visit The Nigerian Dental Journal’s index
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