Orapuh Journal (Orap J) is an open-access, internationally peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to oral and public health. The journal provides accessible, high-quality, peer-reviewed knowledge to oral and public health professionals, educators, consumers, and the global community.

Aim
Orapuh Journal aims to enhance access to superior information and research in oral and public health while fostering the development of emerging researchers and authors, particularly from underserved areas within these disciplines.

Scope
Orapuh Journal prioritises:

1. Original research
2. Comprehensive and critical review articles
3. Evidence-based information
4. Interactive clinical and related content
5. Content contributions focused on advancing oral and public health disciplines.

Editorial Assessments and Peer-Review Process
Orapuh Journal (ISSN: 2644-3740) is managed by V. E. Adamu and supported by a network of independent expert peer reviewers and an international Editorial Board comprising oral and public health specialists.

Submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous review to ensure originality, significance, and alignment with the journal’s focus areas. Authors are encouraged to review the Editorial Policies and Author Guidelines for submission requirements.

Essence
Orapuh Journal provides cutting-edge information to oral and public health professionals and consumers, particularly in underserved areas of these disciplines. It aims to improve practice, education, and service uptake in oral and public health. Discover why you should choose Orapuh Journal.

Publisher
Orapuh Journal is owned and published by Orapuh, an international, independent organisation focused on oral and public health information, education, and research, based in The Republic of The Gambia.

Article Processing Charges (APC)
1. African Authors: $60 (USD) / 3,600 GMD / ₦60,000
2. Authors from Other Countries: $120 (USD)
3. Orapuh Scholars: $20 (USD)
4. Externally-Funded Research: $250 (USD)

Subscription Charges
Orapuh Journal is fully open-access and does not charge subscription fees.

Indexing
Orapuh Journal is indexed in:

 

The journal is also optimised for visibility through various platforms.

Open Access Policy, Copyright, and License Information

All articles published in Orapuh Journal (Orap J) are open access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Authors retain the copyright of their articles. By accepting the journal’s terms of use, authors grant third parties the right to use, reproduce, or disseminate their work freely, without financial or registration restrictions, as long as it is for non-commercial purposes and proper attribution is given.

The full texts of all articles are freely available on the journal’s website and accessible on third-party platforms immediately upon publication.

Archival

All articles published in Orap J are preserved through the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and PKP PN (Public Knowledge Project Preservation Network) systems to ensure long-term accessibility and archival integrity.

Membership in Peer-Review Support Entities

Orapuh Journal is proud to be a member of:

 

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