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Publication Info →File Format
- • Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- • Line spacing: Double
- • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Page Setup
- • A4 paper size (8.27" × 11.69")
- • Page numbers: Bottom center
- • Header: Running title (max 50 characters)
- • Word count: 6,000-8,000 words
Language Requirements
- • English language only
- • American or British spelling (consistent)
- • Clear, concise academic writing
- • Third person preferred
Style Guidelines
- • Avoid jargon and abbreviations
- • Define technical terms
- • Use active voice when possible
- • Maintain formal academic tone
Required Sections (in order)
1. Title Page
- • Article title (max 15 words)
- • Author names and affiliations
- • Corresponding author details
- • ORCID IDs (if available)
2. Abstract
- • 150-250 words
- • Background, methods, results, conclusion
- • No references or abbreviations
- • Structured format preferred
3. Keywords
- • 4-6 keywords
- • Separated by semicolons
- • Use MeSH terms when applicable
- • Avoid words from title
4. Introduction
- • Background and rationale
- • Literature review
- • Research gap identification
- • Objectives and hypotheses
5. Methodology
- • Study design and setting
- • Participants/materials
- • Data collection procedures
- • Statistical analysis methods
6. Results
- • Present findings objectively
- • Use tables and figures
- • Statistical significance
- • No interpretation here
7. Discussion
- • Interpret results
- • Compare with existing literature
- • Limitations and implications
- • Future research directions
8. Conclusion
- • Summarize key findings
- • Practical implications
- • Avoid repetition
- • Clear and concise
Journal Article Reference
Desai BG, Annamalai AR, Divya B, Dinesh BM. Effect of enhancers on permeation kinetics of captopril for transdermal system. Asian J Pharma 2008; 2: 35-37.
Book Reference
Ancel HC, Allen LV, Popovich NG. Pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems. 5th ed., New Delhi: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005: 311-12.
Chapter in Book Reference
Porter RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiepileptic drugs. In, Katzung BG(ed). Basic and clinical pharmacology. 6th ed., Norwalk (CN): Appleton and Lange; 1995; 361-80.
Government Publication Reference
Government Publications
Government of India. Ministry of health and family welfare. Indian Pharmacopoeia Vol. I & II. The Controller of Publication, New Delhi; 1996: 762-10.
Figure Requirements
General Specifications
- • High resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
- • Clear, readable text and labels
- • Professional appearance
- • Appropriate size for journal format
Chart Guidelines
- • Use clear, contrasting colors
- • Include error bars where appropriate
- • Label all axes with units
- • Provide legends for multiple data series
Table Guidelines
Structure
- • Clear column and row headers
- • Consistent formatting throughout
- • Appropriate number of decimal places
- • Use standard abbreviations
Formatting
- • Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2...)
- • Include descriptive titles
- • Use horizontal lines sparingly
- • Avoid vertical lines in table body
Figure Captions
Should be descriptive and placed below the figure. Include enough detail for readers to understand without referring to the text.
Table Titles
Should be concise but informative, placed above the table. Explain abbreviations and symbols in footnotes.