Author Guidelines

I. Some Requirements for Submissions to the Vietnamese Dental Journal

1. Submitted manuscripts must report original research not previously published in any journal.
2. Use standard terminology as defined by the Vietnamese Encyclopedia dictionary.
3. Formatting and typing:
   • Manuscript typed on computer, A4 size, clear, no more than 12 A4 pages. (Times New Roman, size 13, line spacing 1.5).
   • Tables and figures in color.
   • Foreign terms must include Vietnamese explanations.
   • Drug names should be given as the international nonproprietary name; if possible include brand name and origin.
4. Order of sections in the manuscript:
   • Title (in Vietnamese and English)
   • Author name(s): do not include academic titles or positions. Indicate the author’s affiliation.
   • Abstract in Vietnamese and English (maximum 400 words)
   • Introduction
   • Subjects and Methods
   • Results
   • Discussion
   • Conclusion

   All tables and figures must be clearly labeled and referenced in the text. No more than 5 figures per paper.

5. Submission must include the sender’s name and address.

II. For Translated Articles

1. Translations are accepted only if all references and data sources cited in the original are provided, published, and guaranteed by the author.

   The translation must be typed on computer, A4 size, no more than 20 pages for full articles and 12 pages for abstracts.

2. Translated or commentary articles must clearly state the source of the original material. Translations require editorial approval before translation and submission.

III. Submission Instructions

1. LOGIN/REGISTER ACCOUNT

   To create an account on the Journal site, users Register and fill in the following information:

   

   

   Users should complete all required fields.

   For name data:

   • In the “First Name” field, enter: Middle name + Given name
   • In the “Last Name” field, enter: Family name

   Username may contain only lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores.

   Fields marked with * are mandatory.

   Note: If you are willing to serve as a reviewer for the journal, tick “Yes, request Reviewer role” and specify your Review specialty to help the journal assign and contact you appropriately.

   Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent to your address. Click the link in the email to verify your account.

   

   To Log In, enter the credentials you registered or those provided by the Journal.

   

   If you forget your password, click Forgot Password ⇒ enter your registered email ⇒ click Submit. The system will email you a link to reset your password.

   

   After Logging In, you can edit your personal information by hovering over your name at the top right and selecting Profile as shown:
   
   

   You can update details such as name, academic title, email, signature, phone number, affiliation, mailing address, etc.

   

2. AUTHOR SUBMISSION GUIDE

   To submit/upload your manuscript, authors must log in (if they have an account) or register (if not). Then log in:

   

   Review the journal’s submission requirements, then click "Submit New Manuscript" in your dashboard or “Submit Manuscript” on the homepage.

   

   

   Step 1: Check and tick the requirements: Language, Section, compliance with journal policies. Enter any comments in the "Notes for Editor" box.

   Tick the confidentiality agreement box, then click Save and Continue:

   

   Step 2: Upload your manuscript files.

   Click Upload File ⇒ the Upload Manuscript dialog appears ⇒ select the component type.

   
   Select Upload File and choose your file. Then click Done.

   
   

   Note: A manuscript may have multiple components (main text, research instruments, data, etc.). To upload additional files (e.g. author information), repeat this step until all components are uploaded.

   After all files are uploaded, click Save and Continue.

   Step 3: Enter manuscript metadata: Title, authors, abstract, keywords in both English and Vietnamese:

   

   To add co‑authors: click Add Author ⇒ the Add Author dialog appears for entering co‑author details.

   

   For co‑author name data:

   • In “First Name” enter: Middle name + Given name
   • In “Last Name” enter: Family name

   Note:

   • If authors use a pen name or shortened name, enter it in “Preferred Public Name” (both Vietnamese and English fields).

   • Enter additional author details: contact, nationality, title (if any), affiliation (English & Vietnamese), biography (if any), etc.

   • If the author is the corresponding author, tick the “Corresponding Author” box. Then click Save.

   
   

   Step 4: Confirmation: review entered information, then click Complete Submission

   

   Step 5: Journal Confirmation: the Journal will confirm receipt in the system and send a confirmation email to the author’s contact address.

   Authors can review submissions, see manuscripts under review or editing in their Dashboard.