Submissions

Author Guidelines

Instructions for authors

1. General Guidelines

KIRU Journal is the official scientific publication of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Universidad de San Martín de Porres. It is a peer-reviewed, open-access, quarterly journal, published in electronic format. The full-text version is available through the Open Journal System (OJS) platform at: https://portalrevistas.aulavirtualusmp.pe/index.php/Rev-Kiru0.

The journal publishes original and unpublished papers on topics related to dentistry and oral public health, developed by dental professionals or researchers from related health sciences, both national and international. Articles may be submitted in Spanish or English. All papers are published in full text with free and unrestricted access. There is no embargo period. Publication costs are not charged to the authors, who may also distribute their manuscripts after publication (post-print), provided that they acknowledge the source as this journal.

The editorial policy of KIRU Journal follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) (https://www.icmje.org/), adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (https://publicationethics.org/about/our-organisation), and supports the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) (https://sfdora.org/read/es/).

2. Submission and Article Presentation

Papers previously presented at conferences, symposia, or scientific meetings, as well as preprints, may be submitted for consideration.
If the submitted manuscript is derived from a thesis, has been presented at a scientific event, or uploaded to a preprint server, this information must be included in the Statement of Originality and Ethical Considerations.
In the case of preprints, the name of the server, link, and assigned DOI must also be provided.

For manuscript preparation, KIRU Journal follows the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, published by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), available at:
http://www.icmje.org/index.html

Articles can be submitted through the journal’s Open Journal System (OJS) at:
https://portalrevistas.aulavirtualusmp.pe/index.php/Rev-Kiru0/about/submissions
or via email to: kiru_odontologia@usmp.pe

To submit through the OJS platform, authors must first register or log in if they already have an account.

2.1 Registration

If you choose to register, access the following link:
https://portalrevistas.aulavirtualusmp.pe/ojs/index.php/Rev-Kiru0/user/register

Complete all required information in the registration form and save the changes. A confirmation message will appear indicating that the registration has been successfully completed.
A video tutorial is available at:
https://www.facebook.com/revistakiru/videos/1105060587955644

2.2 Article Submission

Click the following link to open the “Make a Submission” window:
https://portalrevistas.aulavirtualusmp.pe/index.php/Rev-Kiru0/submission?sectionId=10

Alternatively, you may log into the OJS platform using your username and password and select “New Submission.”

A submission form will appear, which must be completed in full. Authors must also accept the Privacy Statement option and then click “Start Submission.”
A video tutorial for this process is available at:
https://www.facebook.com/revistakiru/videos/1230954061469755

When submitting your manuscript, the following documents must be attached:

2.3 Cover Letter

Addressed to the Editor of KIRU Journal and signed by the corresponding author.
The template can be downloaded from the link:
Cover letter. 2025 .docx

2.4 Statement of Originality and Ethical Considerations

This declaration must be signed by all authors.
Download the form at:
Affidavit of authorship and ethical considerations - 2025 docx.docx

This document must include the conflict of interest statement, funding disclosure, and indicate whether the manuscript derives from a thesis, has been presented at a scientific event, or uploaded to a preprint server.

2.5 Manuscript Formatting

The text must be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Arial font, size 10, single spacing, justified alignment, one column, and 2.5 cm margins.

2.6 Funding Declaration

If the research received financial support, it must be disclosed using the ICMJE Disclosure Form available at: https://www.icmje.org/disclosure-of-interest/ and submitted together with the manuscript.

3. Article Structure

Articles may be structured under the following categories: Editorial (by invitation of the Editorial Committee), Original Article, Review Article, Case Report, Special Article, and Letter to the Editor.

3.1 Editorial

Editorials should address current issues in dentistry, editorial policies, or research trends.

• Maximum length: 1,000 words
• Editorials are published by invitation only from the Editorial Committee.

3.2 Original Article

Original research articles must present novel findings that contribute new knowledge, requiring detailed methodological descriptions and appropriate discussion.
This category also includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

The manuscript must include the following sections:
Title, Abstract and Keywords (in Spanish and English), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments (if applicable), and References.

Main section headings (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, References) must be written in uppercase, aligned to the left margin without indentation. The remaining text should be in lowercase.
Maximum length: 4,000 words.

3.2.1 Title

The title must be concise yet informative, accurately reflecting the content of the paper.
It should not exceed 120 characters (including spaces), be written in lowercase, without abbreviations or underlining, and centered on the page.
Titles must be provided in both Spanish and English.

3.2.2 Abstract

The abstract must be structured into the following sections: Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
It should be written in Spanish and English, and must not exceed 250 words.
It should not include references, tables, or figures.

3.2.3 Keywords

Immediately below the abstract, include three to six keywords in Spanish and English.
Each keyword should begin with a capital letter and be separated by a semicolon (e.g., Dental Occlusion; Fluoride; Periodontitis).

Keywords must be selected from:

• Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS), available at: https://decses.bvsalud.org/E/homepagee.htm
• Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh

3.2.4 Introduction

The introduction should present the research problem, background, justification, and objective of the study.
Each paragraph should include at least one citation.

3.2.5 Materials and Methods

This section should describe the study design, population, sample type and size, and selection criteria.
It must detail how the study variables were measured, the methods, procedures, and instruments used, and indicate whether examiner calibration was performed (if applicable).
Statistical analyses should be clearly described.

At the end of this section, ethical considerations must be specified.
If the study was approved by an ethics committee, provide the name of the committee, institution, and country.

3.2.6 Results

Present the main findings of the study in a clear and logical sequence.
Results may be presented in text, tables, or figures that enhance comprehension.

Tables should include the number and title at the top; figures should have the title at the bottom.
Specify the statistical tests used and report the statistical values obtained in the analysis.

3.2.7 Discussion

Interpret the study’s findings and compare them with those of other researchers.
The discussion should address the limitations of the study.
At the end of this section, include the conclusions, which must correspond to the stated objectives.
Recommendations may also be added if relevant.

3.2.8 References

Only references cited in the text should be included.
Citations must be numbered consecutively according to their appearance in the text and indicated as superscript numbers in parentheses before the period.

The reference style follows the Vancouver format, as outlined at:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html

• For journal articles: list the surname and initials of the authors. If there are six or fewer authors, list all; if seven or more, list the first six followed by et al.
  Example:
  Cecchinato D, Parpaiola A, Lindhe J. Mucosal inflammation and incidence of crestal bone loss among implant patients: a 10-year study. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2014;25(7):791–796. doi:10.1111/clr.12209.
• For books: list author surnames and initials, followed by the book title, edition, city of publication, publisher, year, and page numbers.
  Example:
  Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA. Medical microbiology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2002. 112 p.
• For websites:
  National Institute of Health [Internet]. Lima: INS; 2023 [cited 2023 May 10]. Available from: https://web.ins.gob.pe/
• For theses:
  Silva Neyra OR. Implementation of participatory teaching strategies in dental operative courses for the development of skills in the prevention of dental caries among dental students [master’s thesis]. [Lima]: Universidad de San Martín de Porres; 2019. 102 p.

3.3 Review Article

A review article is a comprehensive, updated, and systematic synthesis of a specific topic that includes a critical analysis of previous research. It is recommended that such articles be written by experts in the subject area.

The content should include the following sections:

• Title (in Spanish and English)
• Unstructured Abstract (up to 250 words)
• Three to six keywords (in Spanish and English)

The body of the article should be organized into:
Introduction, Main Text (with topic-specific subheadings), Conclusions, and References (a minimum of 30 references).

Authors are encouraged to describe the search strategy, specifying the databases consulted, search terms used, and time period covered by the reviewed articles.

• Maximum length: 4,000 words
• Up to five tables and five original figures may be included.
• If images are not original, the original authors must be cited or written permission for reproduction must be provided.
• A maximum of six authors is allowed, unless a higher number is justified in writing to the Editorial Committee and formally approved.

3.4 Case Report

A case report describes the diagnosis of an uncommon condition, the outcome of a novel treatment, or a clinical therapeutic challenge.

The structure must follow that of a research article and include:

• Title (in Spanish and English)
• Unstructured Abstract (up to 250 words)
• Three to six keywords (in Spanish and English)
• Introduction, Case Description, Discussion, Conclusions, and References
• Maximum length: 2,500 words
• Up to 10 figures or tables may be included.
• A maximum of six authors is recommended, unless a greater number is duly justified and approved by the Editorial Committee.

3.5 Special Article

Special articles address current or relevant issues of interest to the scientific community.

The structure must include:

• Title (in Spanish and English)
• Unstructured Abstract (up to 250 words)
• Three to six keywords (in Spanish and English)
• Introduction, Main Text (organized into topic-based subheadings), Conclusions, and References
• Maximum length: 3,500 words
• Up to six tables or figures may be included.
• A maximum of six authors is allowed, unless otherwise justified and approved by the Editorial Committee.

3.6 Letters to the Editor

This section allows readers of KIRU Journal to submit comments, questions, or responses regarding articles published in the two most recent issues.

Authors referenced in a letter will have the right to reply, and their response should be of similar length, submitted within approximately 30 days.

• Maximum length: 1,000 words (approximately one page)
• Up to 10 references
• Up to two tables or figures may be included

The Editorial Committee will assess the relevance and appropriateness of the letters for publication.

Table 1. Word count, tables, figures, and references according to article category

*Systematic reviews are included under “Original Articles” and may include a higher number of references.
**Each item refers to the maximum number of words, figures, tables, or references permitted.

4. General Instructions

Manuscripts submitted to KIRU Journal must not be under consideration for publication in any other journal or editorial outlet simultaneously.

For review articles, authors are encouraged to consult the updated PRISMA 2020 guideline for the publication of systematic reviews, available at:
https://www.prisma-statement.org/prisma-2020

For observational studies, it is recommended to follow the STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) statement, available at:
http://www.strobe-statement.org/

All systematic reviews and meta-analyses are encouraged to be registered in PROSPERO.

For clinical trials, authors should follow the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) guidelines, available at:
http://www.consort-statement.org/

For guidance on reporting for other types of research studies, authors should consult the EQUATOR Network, available at:
https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/strobe/

If the study received financial support, the corresponding ICMJE Disclosure Form must be completed, as indicated in Section 2.6.

In cases where there are conflicts of interest, these must be clearly stated in the Statement of Authorship and Ethical Considerations, indicating the author(s) involved and the nature of the conflict.

Authors are encouraged to make available the data, programming code, and other materials underlying their manuscript, either prior to or at the time of publication. Exceptions may be made in cases involving legal or ethical constraints. Authors may also choose to make these materials available upon request after publication, with a justified condition.
The objective is to promote transparency, facilitate the evaluation, preservation, and reproducibility of the research, and contribute to the reuse of scientific content.

5. Formatting Guidelines for Manuscript Presentation

5.1 General Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in an editable format, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or equivalent.
The text must be written in Arial, size 10, single-spaced, with 2.5 cm margins, in one-column layout, and justified alignment.

5.2 Tables

Tables should contain only three horizontal lines separating the header from the body.
They must be numbered consecutively and include a title at the top.
Tables should complement the text rather than duplicate it and must be self-explanatory.

All tables must be prepared in Word format.
Any abbreviations used should be explained in a footnote below the table.

Each table must be cited in the text, for example:
Prevalence of periodontal diseases in Ibero-American countries (Table 1).

5.3 Figures

Figures include photographs, diagrams, and graphs.
They must be submitted in PNG or JPG format with a resolution greater than 600 dpi or 300 pixels.

If the figures are digitally generated, they must be compatible with PowerPoint, Word, or CorelDRAW, and must be editable.

All figures must be numbered sequentially and include a title placed below the figure.

Each figure must be cited in the text, for example:
Control at 30 days after the surgical procedure (Figure 1).

5.4 Units of Measurement

All measurements must be expressed according to the International System of Units (SI).

5.5 Abbreviations and Acronyms

The full term should be written out the first time it appears in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Subsequent mentions should use only the abbreviation.

5.6 Scientific Names

Scientific names of species must be written in italics.

5.7 Author Citations

When citing works by multiple authors, mention only the first author’s surname followed by et al.
Example: Tjellström et al.

Citations must be indicated with Arabic numerals in superscript, placed in parentheses before the period.
Example: Oral health is an integral part of general health (1).

5.8 Product Mentions

Products should be referred to by their generic name.
If commercial names are mentioned, include in parentheses: the product name, brand name, manufacturer’s details, and country.
Example: 2% chlorhexidine, Cavity Cleanser, Bisco Inc., (Schaumburg, IL, USA).

5.9 Numerical Values and Decimals

When the manuscript is written in Spanish, a comma should be used as the decimal separator.
When written in English, a decimal point must be used. p-values should be reported with three decimal places (e.g., p = 0.032).