The Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry adheres to international editorial standards while reflecting the values and goals of the Iranian pediatric dentistry community.

Core Editorial Principles:

• Editorial independence and transparency 
• Full compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines 
• Clear authorship and contribution criteria (based on ICMJE and CRediT taxonomy) 
• Mandatory conflict of interest disclosures for all editorial members 
• Ethical oversight of clinical trials and human subject research 
• Promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in editorial appointments and peer review

Editorial Board Structure

The Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry (IJPD) is the official publication of the Iranian Society of Pediatric Dentistry, serving as a national platform for scholarly work in pediatric oral health. The editorial board includes leading Iranian academics and clinicians, supported by international advisors, ensuring scientific rigor, ethical integrity, and relevance to both local and global pediatric dentistry communities.

Editorial Roles and Responsibilities:

Editor-in-Chief 

 Appointed by the Iranian Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Oversees editorial strategy, ensures scientific quality, and makes final decisions on manuscript acceptance.

Managing Editor 

Coordinates manuscript tracking, editorial workflows, and communication between authors, reviewers, and the editorial board.

 Associate Editors 

  Experts from Iranian dental faculties, each responsible for specific domains such as: 

•   Pediatric restorative dentistry 
•   Sedation and behavior management 
•   Dental trauma 
•   Special needs dentistry 
•   Pediatric orthodontics 
•   Public health and epidemiology

International Advisory Board 

  Senior pediatric dentistry scholars from Europe, Asia, and North America. Provides strategic guidance and supports international visibility.

 Editorial Consultants 

Specialists in biostatistics, medical ethics, and scientific writing who assist in complex manuscript evaluations and policy development.

Publication Ethics

The Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry adheres strictly to international ethical standards:

• Full compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)  
• Use of iThenticate for plagiarism screening  
• Clear retraction and correction policy  
• Data sharing and transparency principles  
• Mandatory conflict of interest disclosures for authors, reviewers, and editors  
• Ethical approval required for all clinical studies involving human subjects  
• Informed consent and patient confidentiality must be documented

Policy on Misconduct:

• Allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical conduct are investigated by the editorial board in accordance with COPE flowcharts. 
• Sanctions may include retraction, author notification to institutions, and publication bans.

Content Integrity and Corrections

•  IJPD follows COPE guidelines for corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.  
• Authors may request post-publication updates via the editorial office.  
• All changes are documented transparently and linked to the original article.

Publication Timeline

•  Accepted manuscripts undergo final formatting, metadata tagging, and proofing.  
• Articles are published in the next available issue (biannual frequency).  
• Early online publication may be offered for selected articles.

  Archiving and Acces

• IJPD maintains a digital archive of all published articles on its official website.  
• Articles are indexed in major databases and accessible via open access platform