Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are cordially invited to submit their manuscripts to this journal. Each submission undergoes an initial evaluation by an editor to assess its alignment with the journal’s aims and scope. Manuscripts deemed suitable for consideration will proceed to a rigorous peer-review process, after which a decision regarding acceptance or rejection will be made.

Prior to submission, authors must obtain the necessary permissions to include any third-party materials, such as images, documents, or datasets. Additionally, all listed authors must provide explicit consent to be acknowledged as contributors. Where applicable, research should have received ethical clearance from a recognized ethics committee, in compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks of the study's respective country.

Manuscripts that fail to meet the journal's fundamental quality standards may be desk-rejected by the editor. To enhance the likelihood of acceptance, authors should ensure that their study design, research argument, and overall structure are well-articulated. The title should be concise yet impactful, while the abstract should be comprehensive and self-explanatory, facilitating a higher probability of securing peer reviewers. Once confident that the submission meets these criteria, authors should adhere to the submission checklist provided below to finalize their manuscript.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts must be submitted in English through the online submission system. Upon submission, each manuscript will be assigned a unique manuscript ID, which should be referenced in all future correspondence via email.

Authors are encouraged to suggest up to three potential reviewers, providing their complete contact details, including email addresses. This will facilitate a smoother review process.

If any issues arise during the online submission process, accompanied by a cover letter—preferably from the corresponding author.

Manuscripts can also be submitted through our Indexing website, which is featured across various Index Portals for broader visibility.

Manuscript Organization Guidelines

Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5-line spacing and margins of at least 2 cm on all sides.

• Title: Font size 14, bold, uppercase.
• Section Titles: Font size 12, bold, uppercase.
• Subtitles: Font size 12, bold, lowercase, italicized.

Figures and Tables must be inserted with appropriate references, and Standard International Units should be used consistently throughout the text. All pages should be numbered.

• Research articles should exceed five pages, while
• Review articles should be a minimum of four pages, including illustrations.

The manuscript should be structured in the following order:

1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Materials and Methods
6. Results and Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. Acknowledgements
9. References

Title Guidelines (Summary)

• Title Length: Maximum 90 characters (including spaces) for Letters, 75 characters for Articles.
• Restrictions: Titles should avoid numbers, acronyms, abbreviations, and punctuation while providing enough detail for indexing and broad readability.

Title Page Format:

1. Title: Bold, Title Case, Font Size 14
2. Authors' Names: Normal Face, Title Case, Font Size 12 (Surname first, followed by initials)
3. Affiliations: Full institutional address, including pin code. Use superscript Arabic numbers for multiple affiliations.
4. Corresponding Author: Mark with (*), provide contact details (phone, fax, and email) at the bottom left of the page.

Example Format:

Title: Polymers: Used in Drug Delivery Systems (14pt, Bold)
Authors: Soumya Singh*, Savita Patidar (12pt, Bold)
Affiliation: Name & Full Address of the Institute/College (Printed certificates will be dispatched here)
Corresponding Author: Soumya Singh (Phone, Fax, Email)

Abstract & Keywords Guidelines (Summary)

• Abstract Format: 12pt, Times New Roman, Italic
• Word Limit:
  • Standard Articles: Maximum 250 words
  • Short Communications: 60–80 words
• Requirements:
  • Must be concise, factual, and self-explanatory.
  • Clearly state the topic, scope of experiments, significant data, key findings, and conclusions.
  • Should be independent of the main article (avoid references and abbreviations).

Keywords:

• Format: 12pt, Times New Roman, Italic + Bold
• Limit: 4–6 keywords
• Order: Alphabetical (preferably from Index Medicus)
• Placement: At the end of the abstract

Introduction & Methods Guidelines 

Introduction (12pt, Times New Roman, Bold)

• Should provide a clear overview of the research area, relevant background, and tested hypotheses.
• Must include in-text citations referencing pertinent reviews and primary scientific literature.
• Clearly state the specific aims of the study and the rationale for the experiments conducted.
• Should begin on a new page after the Keywords section.

Methods (12pt, Times New Roman, Bold)

• Brief Methods (<200 words): Can be included within the main text.
• Extended Methods:
  • A Methods Summary (up to 300 words) should be included at the end of the main text.
  • Detailed methods should be placed in a separate Methods section at the end of the paper (maximum 1,000 words).
  • This section will appear in the online PDF and full-text HTML version but will be omitted from the printed issue.
• Formatting:
  • The section should be divided using bold subheadings for each method used.
  • If additional references are cited in this section, their numbering should continue from the last reference number in the main text.
  • If both a Methods Summary and a full Methods section are included, ensure critical details appear in both for accessibility.

Citation Format:

• References should be cited using superscript numbers in bold with capital brackets (e.g., [1]).
• They should be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text, methods, tables, and figure legends.
• Only one publication per reference number is allowed.

Reference List Guidelines:

• Include only published or officially submitted works (papers in preparation should be mentioned in the text, not in the reference list).
• Conference abstracts, patents, and preprints on recognized servers are acceptable.
• Grant details and acknowledgments should not be included in the reference list.

Reference Formatting:

• Authors: List surname first, followed by a dot "." and initials. If more than five authors, use "et al." after the first author.
• Article Titles: Use normal (upright) text, with the first word capitalized. End with a full stop.
• Journal Titles: Italicized and abbreviated as per standard usage.
• Volume Numbers: Bold.
• Books: Italicize book titles, capitalize all main words, and include the publisher and city of publication.
• Online-only journals: Include URL in full or DOI and the year of publication in parentheses.
• Websites: Include author (if available), title of the cited page, full URL, and year of posting in parentheses.

Examples:

Printed Journal Reference:

[1] Sharma X.Y, Khan X.Y. “Pathological Role of TNF-alpha – A Review.” International Journal of Pharmamedix India 2013; (1)(1):160-165.
(Format: Author(s); "Title of Article." Journal Name Year; (Volume)(Issue): Page No.)

Online Journal Reference:

[2] Sharma X.Y, Khan X.Y. “Pathological Role of TNF-Alpha – A Review.” International Journal of Pharmamedix India 2013; (1)(1):160-165. Available from: [Full URL] or DOI: [DOI Number]