About the Journal

About the Journal

Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine (AJDM), is an open-access multidisciplinary journal. AJDM is published online bi-annually, it is a peer-review journal of dentistry and medicine. AJDM was established in 2021, to provide a platform for the latest research-based information from basic to contemporary knowledge. (ISSN:2790-2978)

Aim and objectives of AJDM:

  • To publish high-quality multidisciplinary research covering all fundamental and clinical aspects of dental and medical specialties
  • To ensure fair evaluation of all the submitted manuscripts
  • To engage and update clinicians, researchers, and other health professionals by publishing a diverse range of peer-reviewed articles
  • To provide a platform to share and disperse knowledge on a national and international level
  • To disseminate information regarding important global trends in the field of dentistry and medicine
  • To highlight the existing knowledge gaps  which may be addressed by our researchers who are  designing their upcoming projects

Scope of the Journal

Altamash of the Journal of Dentistry and Medicine is a printed and online Journal of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan. The journal is published biannually and focuses upon the research pertaining to basic, applied, or clinical research related to the dentistry and medicine fields. All submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism checks and then sent to reviewers for their valuable feedback. After evaluation by the peer reviewers process, the authors are informed. The manuscripts may be sent for corrections and resubmission, in case any deficiencies are noted.

Our journal welcomes all articles related to Dentistry and Medicine, in particular the following fields and disciplines: Anatomy, oral Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Health Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Oral Oncology, Molecular Biology, Orthodontics, Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine, pedodontics, Oral Radiology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Forensic Dentistry, Dental Education, Behavioral Sciences, and other related dental and medical fields.

Manuscripts of varying types including the following areas are accepted for publication after the peer-review process:

  1. Original articles
  2. Case reports/series
  3. Review articles
  4. Clinical trials
  5. Laboratory trials
  6. Short Communications
  7. Commentary
  8. Letter to the editor

Open Access Policy

Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine is a fully open-access journal. Online publication will allow the author to use and share their published article with others under the agreement described in the licensing rights with Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), with appropriate attribution to AJDM. However, re-submission of the full article or any part for publication by a third party would require prior permission from the AJDM.

Peer Review policy

AJDM has a uniform and structured, double-blind peer-review process during which all manuscripts go through certain steps before a manuscript is accepted for publication. A manuscript goes through the following steps during the AJDM review process.


1. After receiving a manuscript will be sent for initial Editorial review, to assess whether the submitted manuscript is written according to AJDM authors guidelines and format and suitable for review or not. If the manuscript is suitable it will be further processed, otherwise the corresponding author is asked to re-submit the manuscript after making necessary amendments as per AJDM guidelines and format.
2. The corresponding author can track the progress of the review process, through the login account created and the link will also be shared in the acknowledgment.
3. Editorial Review, upon receipt of a manuscript, AJDM promptly conducts a plagiarism check utilizing the Turnitin software. Should the detected plagiarism be below the threshold of 19%, the article becomes eligible for peer review.
This entire process is completed within 48 hours of the manuscript submission.
4. The article undergoes a comprehensive review process consisting of two distinct rounds: the initial review and the subsequent round, facilitating a thorough evaluation of its content and scholarly merit. In the first round, the reviewers are allotted the article for review and they are requested to submit their reviews within a week.
5. Following the completion of the reviews, the feedback is communicated to the author for necessary revisions. Subsequently, the revised document is resubmitted for further evaluation. The entire cycle of review, revision, and resubmission may extend up to a maximum duration of two weeks.
6. After receiving the amended version from the author, the manuscript will be evaluated by the editorial committee to see whether necessary amendments advised by reviewers were incorporated in the manuscript properly or not and whether the manuscript needs further review or not.
7. Throughout the entirety of this procedure, if plagiarism exceeding the threshold of 19% is identified, the entire process is immediately halted. The matter is handled with utmost caution, as plagiarism is considered a serious issue warranting stringent attention and resolution.
8. If the editorial board decides that manuscript needs no further amendments or review, then the correspondence author will be informed about the acceptance of a manuscript for publication, and the print version of the accepted manuscript is finally sent to the author for final proofreading.
9. Upon successful completion of the review process, the approved article is forwarded for publication after the reviewer's endorsement, indicating its acceptability for publication.
10. The acceptance email confirmation will be sent to the corresponding author and author team member.
11. The publication certificate is shared with the author's team following the online appearance of the manuscript.


The comprehensive process of article publication, encompassing submission, review, revision, and final approval, is anticipated to span a duration of approximately 3 to 4 months.

Copyright Policy

Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine is the owner of all copyright to any work published by the Journal. Authors transfer the copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. The manuscript submission is accompanied by a letter of undertaking form signed by all the authors confirming exclusive submissions to the journal.
The journal accepts only original material for publication with the understanding that except for abstracts, no part of the data has been published or will be submitted for publication elsewhere before appearing in this journal. The Editorial Board makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of material printed in the journal. However, the conclusions and statements expressed are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editorial Board of AJDM.
In case the manuscript is rejected, the copyright transfers back to the authors.

Plagiarism Policy

1. Every article is required to undergo a thorough plagiarism check using Turnitin, a plagiarism detection tool. The primary individual responsible for the content, hereafter referred to as the focal persona, is allotted a period of one week to review the results and address any potential instances of plagiarism. It is imperative that the focal persona provides their response within the stipulated time frame of 2 weeks. This process ensures the integrity and originality of the content before publication.
2. Following the revision process, the document will undergo a re-evaluation using the same software to assess its originality. Upon obtaining a satisfactory report with a similarity index below 19%, the document will then proceed to the next stage, wherein it will be submitted to reviewers for thorough peer review. This meticulous procedure ensures the quality and authenticity of the content before its finalization.
3. Following the Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Documents/Plagiarism/Plagiarism%20Policy.pdf , if the report exhibits a similarity index of 19% or lower, the benefit of doubt may be extended to the author. However, should any individual source within the report demonstrate a similarity index equal to or exceeding 5%, lacking proper citation, it necessitates revision. The document will be returned to the author with the directive to undertake necessary revisions, ensuring the reduction of the similarity index to within the permissible limit. Adherence to these guidelines ensures the scholarly integrity and citation standards prescribed by the HEC.
4. Following the completion of revisions, the document will undergo a comprehensive reassessment utilizing the same plagiarism detection software to verify its originality. Upon receipt of a satisfactory report indicating a similarity index below 19%, the document will advance to the subsequent phase. At this juncture, it will be submitted to a panel of qualified reviewers for a meticulous peer review process. This stringent protocol ensures that the content meets the highest standards of authenticity and scholarly scrutiny before final approval.
5. In the event of non-compliance by the author, the article will be returned to the author for further review. Upon the occurrence of non-compliance by the author following the second round of revision, regrettably, the manuscript is deemed unsuitable for further consideration. Consequently, the submission is formally rejected, and all subsequent processing activities are halted. This decision is made in adherence to established standards and protocols to uphold the quality and integrity of the scholarly content under review.
6. Subsequent measures will be contingent upon the gravity of the offense, encompassing potential rejection of the published article and potential prohibition of the author (s) from future contributions to the Journal. The duration of the prohibition will be determined by the severity of the transgression, varying from a temporary suspension lasting a few months to a permanent exclusion.
7. Should the author (s) fail to respond within the designated time frame or prove unable to furnish a satisfactory explanation, the Editor will orchestrate a meeting with the Editorial team. The purpose of this meeting will be to deliberate and assess the situation, determining appropriate subsequent actions as deemed necessary.
8. Throughout all committee proceedings, editors will uphold the strict confidentiality of both the author under investigation and the individual who filed the plagiarism complaint. This commitment to confidentiality is integral to maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the investigative process, fostering a climate of trust and fairness within the scholarly review and resolution procedures.

In the event that plagiarism is identified in a manuscript currently under review, the processing of the manuscript will be promptly halted. The corresponding author will be notified of the alleged dishonesty and will be requested to provide an explanation within a two-week period regarding the accusations raised against the manuscript.

Policy on pre-print articles publication

An article already published on a pre-print website would not be acceptable to AJDM without the prior author team's permission and the open publication policy of the respective website. An article already published on a pre-print website would not be acceptable to AJDM. Every author is made well aware of the fact that they have transferred the copyright of the article to AJDM on submission.

Withdrawal Policy

If the authors want to withdraw the manuscript during its processing, an email has to be sent notifying their intention. A final letter from the editorial office for withdrawal of the manuscript will be sent to confirm the withdrawal.

Without a formal email of withdrawal, a manuscript is not considered withdrawn and use of such a manuscript elsewhere will be construed as ethical misconduct.

Privacy Policy

This website is owned and operated by the Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine, whose registered office is at 2- R Sunset Boulevard, Defense Housing Authority, Karachi – Pakistan. AJDM is committed to maintaining confidence
and trust concerning the information it collects from its viewers/users. The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose
or to any other party.

Complaint Policy

Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine is open to all kinds of constructive criticism, concerns, and suggestions. AJDM offers an email address i.e. ajdm@altamash.pk that can be contacted for any inquiry or complaint.

Policy of selection of editors, reviewers, and other editorial board members

The chairperson and the deputy chairperson of the Research Development and Review Cell (RDRC) of Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine are responsible for selecting the editors, reviewers, and other editorial board members, and their job descriptions are based upon the vision and mission of Altamash Journal of Dentistry and Medicine.

Publisher 

Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine