LDJ Editorial Workflow

Research manuscripts submitted to the Libyan Dental Journal will be peer reviewed by members of the LDJ review board. Depending on the submission type, 2-3 reviewers will be assigned to evaluate each manuscript, after initial evaluation by the Editor-in-chief.

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, meaning that both the author and the reviewer are anonymous to one another. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's soundness and contribution to the field then make specific suggestions for enhancing it. Based on comments from the reviewers, the Editor-in-chief will take the decision to either reject or accept the manuscript, indicating whether major or minor revisions are needed.

The time to reach a first decision on the manuscript is expected to be around 3 weeks. The author will then be allowed 3 other weeks to submit the revised version. Papers will be officially published within 8 weeks of resubmission.