Editorial process

Evaluation of the Editorial Board

All manuscripts submitted to Revista Estomatológica Herediana (REH) will undergo a quantitative evaluation of originality using Turnitin software. A maximum of 15% similarity will be accepted with regards to sources that have been correctly cited and referenced, with the exclusion of bibliographic references. This value applies to all types of articles, except for review articles, where a maximum of 20% is allowed. These values are only referential and are complemented by a qualitative evaluation of originality.

Peer evaluation

All manuscripts submitted as “Original Article”, “Review Article”, “Teaching Contribution”, and “Case Report” are evaluated, without exception, through a double-blind peer review process. This review is carried out by external referees to ensure the scientific quality, originality, and relevance of the submitted work.

For other types of contributions —such as editorials and letters to the editor— single-blind peer review is applied. However, they are carefully evaluated by the Editorial Committee, considering aspects such as the clarity and strength of the arguments, the relevance and timeliness of the content (especially when responding to articles previously published in the journal), the absence of conflicts of interest, and their capacity to foster reflection or academic debate in the field of dentistry.

Editorial decision

The journal will issue its verdict within four months through the authors designated for correspondence. The manuscript can be:

  1. Accepted for publication without modifications.
  2. Accepted for publication with minor modifications.
  3. Require major modifications and it must be submitted for review.
  4. Rejected.

Pre-publication testing

All manuscripts approved for publication will undergo style correction prior to layout of the text. A proof of the diagrammed text in PDF format will be provided to the corresponding author to review carefully and point out any errors. The corresponding author agrees to return the proof within 48 hours; If there is no modification, she must also communicate it within the deadline. If the REH does not receive communication in this regard, the test PDF will be considered accepted.

The editorial process will last 6 to 8 months (See flowchart)

Updated: April 2024