Submission Process

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (IJPR)
ISSN: 2799-1857

Paper Submission Steps

Authors are required to submit the following documents for consideration:

1. Cover Letter in MS Word format
   (Download Cover Letter Template)

2. Copyright Transfer Form duly signed
   (Download Copyright Form)

3. Complete Manuscript in MS Word format (.doc/.docx), including:

   • All figures with captions

   • All tables with titles and legends
     (Download Sample Article File)

4. The corresponding author should submit all documents via email to:
   editor@ijpr.online
   
   
   

Detailed Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be prepared strictly according to IJPR formatting and submission requirements as outlined below.

Preparation of Cover Letter

The cover letter must clearly state that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published previously

• The manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal

• All authors have approved the submission

The cover letter should be submitted by the corresponding author on behalf of all co-authors and addressed to the Managing Editor, IJPR.
Authors may optionally suggest two potential reviewers with affiliations and contact details.

Preparation of Full Manuscript

Title Page

The first page must contain:

• Concise and informative title

• Full names of all authors

• Institutional affiliations

• Email addresses of all authors

• Full postal address, email, and mobile number of the corresponding author

Abstract

• Maximum 300 words

• Should summarize objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions

• Avoid abbreviations and acronyms

• Do not cite references

• Taxonomic authorities should not be used

• Include 3–6 keywords immediately after the abstract

Main Text Structure

Introduction

Briefly outlines the background, rationale, objectives, and relevance of the study with appropriate citations.

Materials and Methods

Must include detailed experimental procedures, instruments, software, study design, and statistical analysis, with proper citations.

Results

Presents findings clearly and concisely using past tense. Results should be factual and without citations.

Discussion

Interprets the results, compares them with existing literature, and explains their significance.

Conclusion

Summarizes key findings and major outcomes of the study.

Note: Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections may be combined where appropriate.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledge funding agencies, institutional support, collaborators, and contributors. Any conflict of interest must be disclosed.

References

• References must follow Vancouver style

• Citations should appear sequentially in the text

• Authors are responsible for accuracy and completeness of references

(All reference examples provided by IJPR may be followed as standard models)

Figures

• Format: JPG/JPEG

• Resolution: 300 dpi

• Width: 75 mm or 155 mm

• Figures must be cited in numerical order

• Multipart figures labeled A, B, C…

• Legends must be provided on a separate page

Figure caption format:
Fig. 1: (Times New Roman, 9 pt, Bold)

Tables

• Designed using MS Word table tools

• No vertical lines; minimal horizontal lines

• Placed after references

• Numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals

• Each table must have a self-explanatory title and legend

Table caption format:
Table 1: (Times New Roman, 9 pt, Bold)

Tables and figures must not duplicate data.

Units and Symbols

• Use SI units only

• Leave a space between numerical values and symbols (e.g., 10 mg)

• Use “×” instead of “x”

• Italicize genus and species names

• Equations must be created using MS Word Equation Editor

Additional Important Notes

1. Use SI units and standard scientific symbols

2. Avoid plagiarism in any form

3. Manuscripts found guilty of plagiarism (before or after publication) will be retracted, and authors may be blacklisted

4. Authors are advised to follow the format of recently published IJPR articles

Article Categories

Review Articles

• Maximum 4500 words

• Must present updated, critical, and comprehensive analysis

Short Communications

• Maximum 1000 words

• Concise reports of novel or preliminary findings

Case Reports

• Maximum 2000 words

• Must describe rare, novel, or clinically significant cases

• Maximum 10 references

• Up to 6 authors

• Structure: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, References, Tables, Figures

Letter to the Editor

• Maximum 800 words

• 5–10 references

• Up to 6 authors

• Should relate to previously published IJPR articles or express scholarly viewpoints