Journal Editor Brief Questionnaire

The Role of Dental Journals in Translational Science

Please answer the following questions to your best ability. The following responses will remain anonymous. Data are only reported in aggregate or without connections to respondents and their organizations.

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* 1. How long have you been an editor of your current journal?

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* 2. Who are the primary intended target audiences of your journal? Select up to three.

Dentists

Dental Specialists (Oral Surgeons, Prosthodontists, etc.)

Dental Clinicians/Providers (Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants)

Dental Industry Professionals (materials, equipment, insurers, etc.)

Health policy professionals

Primary Care Providers (Medical, Nursing, etc.)

Public Health Professionals (focused on disease prevention/community health)

The Public (Accessible information to all professionals regardless of field)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How do you perceive the quality of open access articles published in your journal compared to those that are closed access?

Open access has poorer quality.

Open access and closed access have the same quality.

Open access has better quality.

My journal does not have open access articles.

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* 4. How do you perceive the quality of open access articles published in other journals compared to those that are closed access?

Open access has poorer quality.

Open access and closed access have the same quality.

Open access has better quality.

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* 5. Please provide any additional insights on your responses to the open access journal questions.

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* 6. How often does your Journal publish null-hypothesis data?

0- Never

3- Annually

5- Three or More Times a Year

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 7. How does research involving null-hypothesis data or non-significant results influence your journal's review process?

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* 8. Do you know if your Dental Journal called for abstracts related to Substance Use Disorders or published on this topic since the CODA requirement 2-24 (2017) for substance use disorder training?

Yes- Published and Called for Abstracts

Yes- Published and did not Call for Abstracts

Yes- Published and not sure about Call for Abstracts

No- Did not Publish

Not Sure

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* 9. What factors impact your prioritization of topics for publication? (Select all that Apply)

CODA Standards

Emergent Need (ex. telehealth during COVID-19 or vaping studies during youth epidemic)

Healthy People 2020/2030 Standards

Opportunity for Medical-Dental Integration

Novel Topic (has not been published before)

Replicated Topic (findings reaffirm previous science ex. fluoridation studies)

Health Equity (ex. zipcode and health access to care)

Health Policy Changes (ex. fluoride varnish placement by pediatricians after CPT code)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Does your Journal use social media or other social network communication channels? (Select All That Apply)

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

Twitter

None Apply

Other (please specify)

We are requesting journal editors schedule a 30-minute qualitative interview on translational science in oral health. Interviews will include a more in-depth focus on the editorial process. These interviews will help us understand the influencers of scientific processes in oral health. Responses during interviews will remain confidential and data collected will be published in aggregate. To schedule your 30-minute interview, please use the link here: https://calendly.com/aecothron