Journal profile
Orthodontic Journal of Nepal
ISSN 2091-1327 · eISSN 2091-1335 · Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal · Nepal
Orthodontic Journal of Nepal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 17 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Orthodontic Journal of Nepal is published by Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, dental development and anomalies and Dental Radiography and Imaging, together about 52% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Orthodontic Journal of Nepal (OJN) is a peer-reviewed journal [Print ISSN (2091-1327) and Online ISSN (2091-1335)] published biannually with open access and dealing with the applied as well as theoretical research in the field of orthodontics. OJN is an official journal of the Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN). The journal does not charge article processing fees or submission charges. In each issue, we publish articles under certain types/sections. The types of articles we publish are as follows: Original article (Clinical Research, Systematic Review) Case reports Review articles Clinical Innovation Interviews Letters to the editor Book Reviews Besides the regular types of articles, we also sometimes publish articles under Proceedings/ Declaration of Conferences/Congress, Updates, Supplements, etc. Abstracting and Indexing Information Currently, OJN is indexed and associated with the following partners: HINARI, DOAJ, JOL, CNKI, Google Scholar, NepMed, Crossref and Index Copernicus International. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement: We also closely follow industry associations and their guidelines, which provide best practice recommendations for the conduct and reporting of medical research. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal (OJN) abides by International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME) for Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) for best editorial practice, Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for practicing good publication ethics, Council of Science Editors (CSE) for best editorial practice 1. Introduction: This journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. It adheres to the principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). The following statement outlines our core ethical policies regarding authorship, editorial responsibility, peer review, conflicts of interest, and handling of misconduct. 2. Responsibilities of Authors: 2.1 Authorship and Contributions All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of the work. Authors should meet all four ICMJE criteria for authorship. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged ap
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDentistry33%
- dental development and anomaliesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology10.2%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry8.8%
- Dental Trauma and TreatmentsHealth Professions8.2%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry7.1%
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesArts and Humanities6.7%
- Cleft Lip and Palate ResearchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.4%
- Dental Health and Care UtilizationDentistry2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, CNKI, CrossrefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 24OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.11OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 351 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 78 |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 104 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 147 |
| 2022 | 25 | 25 | 153 |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | 142 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 3–6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- book reviewsBook ReviewsLength not stated
- case reportsCase reportsLength not stated
- clinical innovationClinical InnovationLength not stated
- interviewsInterviewsLength not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the editorLength not stated
- original article (clinical research, systematic review)Original article (Clinical Research, Systematic Review)Length not stated
- review articlesReview articlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Journal's Gen AI Policy
Permitted Use: Authors may use GenAI to improve the language, readability, and formatting of code. Prohibited Use: GenAI cannot be used to generate scientific insights, analyze/interpret data, formulate conclusions, or create/alter figures and images in submitted manuscripts. Mandatory Disclosure: Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in their manuscript, typically with a statement at the end …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 2.1 Authorship and Contributions
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of the work. Authors should meet all four ICMJE criteria for authorship. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 2.4 Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose all financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research. All funding sources must be clearly stated.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement:
We also closely follow industry associations and their guidelines, which provide best practice recommendations for the conduct and reporting of medical research.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright held by ODOAN Model summary
Copyright © held by Orthodontic & Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal Copyright on any research article is transferred in full to the Orthodontic & Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal upon publication in the journal. The copyright transfer includes the right to reproduce and distribute the article in any form of reproduction (printing, electronic media or any other form). Articles …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Blinding to 3 reviewers Model summary
The journal will process the received manuscript as follows: Double blind procedure:The received manuscript will be blinded to both the author and the reviewer during the reviewing process. The author will be anonymous to the reviewer and the reviewer will be anonymous to the author as well. Two stage review:The manuscript will be sent back to the same reviewers after the initial review. However i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism 2.2 Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must submit only original work. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unethical and unacceptable. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to screen manuscripts prior to review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal
- Country or region
- Nepal
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2091-1327
- Electronic ISSN
- 2091-1335
- Society / sponsor
- Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 2 (2025)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Orthodontic Journal of Nepal
How long does peer review take at Orthodontic Journal of Nepal?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Orthodontic Journal of Nepal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 3–6; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Orthodontic Journal of Nepal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Orthodontic Journal of Nepal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Orthodontic Journal of Nepal open access, and what is the APC?
Orthodontic Journal of Nepal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .