Acta Odontologica Scandinavica publishes original research papers as well as critical reviews relevant to the diagnosis, epidemiology, health service, prevention, aetiology, pathogenesis, pathology, physiology, microbiology, development and treatment of diseases affecting tissues of the oral cavity and associated structures including papers on cause and effect or explanatory/associative relationships for experimental or observational studies.
Open data policy
As the demands from research funders and universities for open research data become increasingly prevalent, some authors may find themselves obligated to share their gathered empirical material openly, making it accessible to a wider audience.
In situations where this requirement applies to authors submitting their work to the journal, the journal's editors strongly advocate for adhering to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) when sharing the data.
In such instances, the provided material must be linked within the submitted manuscript under a designated section. This research data should then be made accessible to the public upon the article's publication. Empirical material obtained from other researchers should be cited in a manner consistent with other scientific references.
For any additional inquiries regarding guidelines for managing open data and instructions on data handling and publication, we recommend reaching out to your university.
