https://edj.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/journal <p>Erbil Dental Journal (EDJ) is the official academic journal of the College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University in Erbil City of Iraq. EDJ is a double blinde, peer-review, open access, online and print version platform. It is published biannualy. The journal welcomes submissions of original and significant contributions from both dental and basic sciences in relation to oral, dental, head and neck region.</p> <p>The journal is indexed and available in the following indexing, archiving and repository systems: in <a href="https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101393932">Scopus</a>, <a title="Indexing" href="https://doaj.org/publisher/journal?source=%7B%22query%22%3A%7B%22match_all%22%3A%7B%7D%7D%2C%22size%22%3A50%2C%22sort%22%3A%5B%7B%22created_date%22%3A%7B%22order%22%3A%22desc%22%7D%7D%5D%2C%22track_total_hits%22%3Atrue%7D">DOAJ</a>, <a title="Erbil Dental Journal" href="https://abcdindex.com/Journal/2616-4795" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABCD, </a><a href="https://search.crossref.org/search/works?q=Erbil+dental+journal&amp;from_ui=yes">Crossref</a>,, <a href="https://www.sciencegate.app/app/search#746a0576-5370-4f6e-88dc-1817b06f7773/10/0">ScienceGate </a> MOHE-KRG, Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean <a title="IMEMR" href="https://vlibrary.emro.who.int/journals/erbil-dental-journal/#collapse023">(<span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHO/EMRO: IMEMR)</span></a> , <a href="https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/search/form">Index Copernicus</a>, <a href="https://openalex.org/works?page=1&amp;filter=primary_location.source.id:s4210178731">Open Alex</a>, <a href="https://www.booksci.cn/literature/literatureList?isfirst=1&amp;keyword=Erbil%20dental%20journal">booksci.cn</a> and <a href="https://www.scilit.com/sources/31959">Scilit</a> systems</p> <p><strong>Time frames for article processing:</strong></p> <p><strong>* Submission to first decision: 14 days</strong></p> <p><strong>* Submission to second decision (post review decision): 30 days</strong></p> <p><strong>* Submission to acceptance: 45 days</strong></p> en-US https://edj.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/journal/announcement/view/6 <p><strong>Dear Authors,</strong></p> <p>Following the recent inclusion of <strong>Erbil Dental Journal (EDJ)</strong> in <strong>Scopus</strong>, all authors are hereby requested to provide the <strong>DOI (Digital Object Identifier)</strong> for every reference cited in their manuscripts whenever a DOI is available.</p> <p>This requirement aims to improve the accuracy, traceability, and international visibility of the published articles in accordance with international indexing standards.</p> <p>Please note that manuscripts that do not comply with this requirement may not be considered for publication in EDJ until the necessary corrections have been made.</p> <p>Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.</p> <p><strong>Best regards,</strong></p> <p><em>Editorial Office</em><br /><em>Erbil Dental Journal (EDJ)</em></p> Erbil Dental Journal (EDJ) 2026-06-10 https://edj.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/journal/announcement/view/5 <p><strong>Announcement: Erbil Dental Journal Indexed in Scopus</strong></p> <p data-start="2158" data-end="2355">We are delighted to announce that <strong data-start="2192" data-end="2210">Erbil Dental Journal</strong> has been officially indexed in <strong>Scopus</strong>, a globally recognized database of peer-reviewed academic literature.</p> <p data-start="2362" data-end="2640">This milestone reflects the journal’s dedication to maintaining high scientific standards and promoting impactful research. We sincerely thank our editorial board members, reviewers, authors, and institutional supporters for their invaluable contributions to this achievement.</p> <p data-start="2647" data-end="2786">The journal will continue striving to enhance its quality and global reach while providing an excellent platform for researchers worldwide.</p> <p> </p> <p>Assistant professor Dr.</p> <p>Khurshid A. Kheder Khrwatany</p> <p>Editor In-Chief</p> <p> </p> Erbil Dental Journal (EDJ) 2026-03-17