The Journal’s policies regarding the Editorial Board and the roles of its members are outlined below:

• Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry adheres to journal policies overseen by its Editorial Board, which provides expert guidance on content, attracts new authors, and encourages submissions.
• The Editorial Board of Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry comprises experts in pediatric dentistry and related disciplines.

Selection of Editorial Board Members:

• The Editor-in-Chief holds complete authority in determining the journal’s editorial content and ensuring its accuracy. Considerable weight is given to the advice and suggestions of Associate Editors and current Editorial Board members during the selection process.

Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry prioritizes the quality of the Editorial Board, emphasizing that members should possess the following qualifications:

• Geographic representation aligning with the journal’s scope.
• Expertise reflecting the journal’s focus.
• Representation from key research institutes.
• Consideration of former guest editors for special issues, authors of key reviews, and outstanding reviewers.
• Input from existing board members regarding potential new additions.

Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry assigns the following responsibilities to Editorial Board members:

• Actively invite high-quality research articles through personal networks.
• Promote journal awareness and encourage colleagues and students to read and subscribe.
• Advocate for the journal within the international community.
• Promote the journal to colleagues and peers.
• Participate in the review process for submitted manuscripts.
• Review, edit, and approve the technical content of the journal.
• Identify and propose key topics for inclusion in the journal, inviting relevant authors to submit articles.
• Facilitate the attraction of new authors and submissions.
• Provide advice on journal policy and scope.
• Offer suggestions for new Editorial Board members.
• Propose topics for special issues and potentially serve as guest editors.
• Assist Editors in decision-making when reviewers reach a deadlock.