Editorial

Editorial

Dear Readers,

As I promised one year ago, when I was named the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Oral Science (JAOS), I proudly announce our online submission system. Therefore, all manuscripts should now be submitted electronically via the online submission site (http://submission.scielo.br/index.php/jaos/login).

The main objective of the online submission system is to facilitate both the submission and the reviewing process of articles submitted for possible publication in our journal. It is our expectation to receive a higher number of submissions, also from international contributors, who now may also benefit from this innovation. As an ideal outcome, our hope is to publish the 6 annual issues in a more timely fashion.

The JAOS will obviously face a transition process, so that we count on the contributor's comprehension, patience and support. We accept any suggestions and comments to improve eventual problems in this initial phase with the online submission system. We will do our best to overcome all the possible difficulties. We also expect to receive comments and suggestions from the reviewers. Please, feel free to contact us at [e-mail].

I take advantage of this opportunity to re-emphasize that our journal supports the policies of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) for the registration of clinical trials. JAOS recognizes the importance of such initiatives for the registration and international publication of clinical studies with an open access. Therefore, JAOS will publish only those clinical trials that have previously received an identification number, the ISRCTN, validated by the criteria established by the WHO and ICMJE. In order to register a clinical trial, please access one the following addresses:

· Register in the *Clinicaltrials.gov*: URL: http://prsinfo.clinicaltrials.gov/

· Register in the *International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN)*: URL: http://www.controlled-trials.com/

Carlos F. Santos, DDS, PhD, Associate Professor

Editor-in-Chief

Journal of Applied Oral Science

Publication Dates

• Publication in this collection
  06 Nov 2007
• Date of issue
  Oct 2007