Author Guidelines

International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences (IJPHS)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

All manuscripts must be written in English language. The manuscript should be typed in single-spaced format on A4 size paper with 1-inch margins on all sides. Font size should be 12pt Times New Roman throughout the manuscript. Authors are requested to follow these guidelines carefully before submission to ensure smooth processing of their manuscript.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  • Title Page
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • References

TITLE PAGE

The title page must contain the following information:

  • Full title of the manuscript in bold, Title Case, font size 14
  • Author names in UPPERCASE, font size 12, without any prefixes such as Dr., Mr., Mrs., or Prof.
  • Complete affiliation of all authors in lowercase
  • Corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*)
  • Email address of the corresponding author must be provided at the bottom of the title page

ABSTRACT

The abstract should be written on a separate page. It should be a concise summary of the study not exceeding 200-250 words. The abstract should briefly describe the background, objective, methodology, results, and conclusion of the study. A well-written abstract helps readers quickly understand the significance of the research.

KEYWORDS

Authors must provide 4 to 6 relevant keywords after the abstract. Keywords should represent the main topics of the manuscript and should be chosen carefully to facilitate easy indexing and searching of the article in databases.

INTRODUCTION

The introduction should provide a clear background of the research topic, a brief review of existing literature, and a concise statement of the research objectives. Authors should clearly explain the significance and novelty of their work.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This section should provide sufficient detail about the materials, equipment, and experimental procedures used in the study so that the work can be reproduced by other researchers. Ethical approvals, if applicable, must be mentioned in this section.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Results should be presented clearly using tables, figures, and photographs where appropriate. The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to existing literature and clearly address the objectives stated in the introduction.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion should summarize the key findings of the study and highlight their significance. Future recommendations or scope for further research may also be included.

REFERENCES

All references must follow Vancouver style only. References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text. In-text citations should be indicated by Arabic numerals in superscript format.

Examples:

Journal Article: Kumar A, Singh R and Sharma P: Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Ocimum sanctum leaves extract. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2022), 5: 112-118.

Book: Rang HP: Pharmacology. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, Eighth Edition 2016.

Chapter in a Book: Gupta MM: Medicinal Plants of India. National Institute of Science Communication, New Delhi, Edition 2, Vol. II, 2018: 156-162.

TABLES AND FIGURES

All tables and figures should be placed within the text at appropriate positions. Tables must be prepared using MS Word table format only. Each table and figure should be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals and provided with a brief descriptive title in capital letters. Tables should not exceed one A4 page in size.

TYPES OF ARTICLES ACCEPTED

IJPHS accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles Full-length research papers reporting original findings.

Review Articles Comprehensive reviews of current literature on relevant topics in pharmaceutical and healthcare sciences.

Short Communications Brief reports of significant preliminary findings or exciting new discoveries.

Case Reports Detailed reports of clinical cases with educational value. 

Letters to the Editor Brief comments or responses to previously published articles.

ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS

Authors reporting results of studies involving human subjects or animals must confirm that ethical approval was obtained from the relevant Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board. This information must be clearly stated in the Materials and Methods section. For human studies, a notary verified approval letter from the Ethics Committee must be submitted along with the manuscript.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission. Conflicts of interest must be clearly mentioned within the manuscript to ensure transparency and integrity of the publication process.

COPYRIGHT

By submitting a manuscript to IJPHS, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer form transferring all publication rights to IJPHS.

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES

The International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences (IJPHS) does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, peer review, acceptance, or publication. All articles are published free of charge.

For any queries, please contact: nirmalaresearchpublication@gmail.com 

 

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

All manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word format (.doc or .docx) in English language only. Authors can submit their manuscript through any of the following methods:

ONLINE SUBMISSION
Submit your manuscript directly through our journal website: www.ijphsjournal.com

EMAIL SUBMISSION
Authors may also submit their manuscript via email as an attachment: nirmalaresearchpublication@gmail.com

Please ensure the following before submission:
- Manuscript is in MS Word format only
- All authors names and affiliations are complete
- Abstract and Keywords are included
- References are in Vancouver style
- Ethical approval letter (if applicable)
- Copyright transfer form is signed

For any queries regarding submission, contact the editorial office at: ijphsjournal@gmail.com

 

Copyright Notice

Authors submitting manuscripts to the International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences (IJPHS) must ensure that their work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

Mandatory Copyright Form Submission

All authors are required to download, complete, sign, and upload the Copyright Transfer Agreement and Author Declaration Form at the time of manuscript submission or immediately after acceptance. Manuscripts may not proceed to peer review or publication until the signed copyright form has been received and verified by the editorial office.

Download Copyright Form:

COPYRIGHT TRANSFER AGREEMENT & AUTHOR DECLARATION FORM

By submitting a manuscript to IJPHS, the author(s) declare that:

  1. The manuscript is an original work and has not been published elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
  3. All authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version.
  4. The work does not infringe any copyright, intellectual property, or proprietary rights of any third party.
  5. Necessary permissions have been obtained for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript.
  6. The authors agree to comply with the journal's publication ethics and editorial policies.

Upon acceptance of the manuscript, authors grant IJPHS the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and index the article in print and electronic formats. Authors retain the right to use their work for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes provided that proper citation to the original publication is given.

The journal reserves the right to reject, withdraw, correct, or retract any article found to violate ethical standards, copyright regulations, or publication policies.

By completing the submission process, authors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Copyright Notice and the journal's publication policies.