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About Journal ↑
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (IJPER) is official journal of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI). IJPER, a quarterly publication is devoted to publishing reviews and research articles in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education.
Journal URL: https://ijper.org/
All manuscripts should be submitted in along with ‘Authorship Responsibility Undertaking’, signed by all the authors of the paper via online:
https://www.authxpress.com/ijper/login
Original signed copyright form is required to be uploaded on the submission site.
Authors should retain a copy of all materials submitted to the journal; the editor cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to submitted materials. Manuscripts will be subjected to peer review process to determine their suitability for publication, provided they fulfilled the requirements of the journal. After the review, manuscript will be returned for revision along with reviewer’s and /or editor’s comments. The final revised manuscript should be submitted for publication within one month after receiving the comments.
Submission of a manuscript to IJPER for publication implies that the same work has not been either published or under consideration for publication in another journal. Author/s publishing results from in-vivo experiments involving animal or humans should state whether due permission for conduct of these experiments was obtained from the relevant authorities /Ethics committee/Institutional Review Board.
Plagiarism Policy ↑
As per the journal’s policy, we are committed to publishing articles in original and plagiarism free in our journal. Hence all the submitted articles must be screened for plagiarised content (Only ithenticate) before sending it for peer-review.
Please note that if the article is not cleared in Plagiarism analysis and found to have plagiarized content more than 10-15%, the article will not be considered or will be asked to revise accordingly. The entire decision rests with the handling editor.
In case, if you have ithenticate report, you may submit your plagiarism report (Only ithenticate or Turnitin) to the editor along with the manuscript number, if you don’t have report, you may get the report from editor@ijper.org
Amount payable for technical check and ithenticate screening: 500 INR to Rytworks Consultancy
Please note that the charges are for ithenticate screening or technical check before processing peer reviewing process; it will be irrespective of article decision (reject or accept). This initial fee is non-refundable in case the article does not clear in plagiarism or peer review process.
Manuscript Preparation ↑
Your Manuscript should be typed, double-spaced in a Word Processor. You should use 12 pt Times New Roman font. Authors should take care of the fonts that are used in the document, including fonts within graphics. Fonts should be restricted to Times New Roman, Symbol and Zapf Dingbats.
Title: Should be in Title Case; The first character in each word in the title has to be capitalized.
The research paper typically should include in the following order:
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (If any)
- References
- Tables and/or Figures
- Appendices (if necessary)
- Abbreviations (if necessary)
Abstract – Limit of 250 Words ↑
A brief summary of the research. The abstract should be in a structured format, include a brief introduction, a description of the hypothesis tested, the approach used to test the hypothesis, the results seen and the conclusions of the work.
Example:
Background: Sophora flavescens Aiton is an important medicinal plant in China. Early in vitro research of S. flavescens was focused on callus induction and cell suspension culture; only a few were concerned with in vitro multiplication. Objectives: To establish and optimize the rapid propagation technology of S. flavescens and to generate and characterize polyploid plants of S. flavescens. Materials and Methods: The different concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and kinetin (KT) were used to establish and screen the optimal rapid propagation technology of S. flavescens by orthogonal test; 0.2% colchicine solution was used to induce polyploid plants, and the induced buds were identified by root-tip chromosome determination and stomatal apparatus observation. Results: A large number of buds could be induced directly from epicotyl and hypocotyl explants on the Murashige and Skoog medium (MS; 1962) supplemented with 1.4–1.6 mg/l 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) and 0.3 mg/l indole-3-acetic acid (IAA). More than 50 lines of autotetraploid plants were obtained. The chromosome number of the autotetraploid plantlet was 2n = 4x = 36. All tetraploid plants showed typical polyploid characteristics. Conclusion: Obtained autotetraploid lines will be of important genetic and breeding value and can be used for further selection and plant breeding.
Key words ↑
Please, write no more than six keywords. Write specific keywords. They should be written left-aligned, arranged alphabetically in 12pt Times Roman, and the line must begin with the words Keywords boldfaced. A 12pt space should separate the keywords from the affiliations.
Introduction ↑
Description of the research area, pertinent background information, and the hypotheses tested in the study should be included under this section. The introduction should provide sufficient background information such that a scientifically literate reader can understand and appreciate the experiments to be described. The introduction MUST include in-text citations, including references to pertinent reviews and primary scientific literature. The specific aims of the project should be identified along with a rationale for the specific experiments and other work performed.
Materials and Methods ↑
Materials and/or subjects utilized in the study, as well as the procedures undertaken to complete the work. The methods should be described in sufficient detail such that they could be repeated by a competent researcher. Please include the company sources for all uncommon reagents (kits, drugs, etc). Illustrations and/or tables may be helpful in describing complex equipment or elaborate procedures. The statistical tool used to analyze the data should be mentioned. All procedures involving experimental animals or human subjects must be accompanied by a statement on necessary ethical approval from the appropriate ethics committee.
Results ↑
Data acquired from the research with appropriate statistical analysis described in the methods section should be included in this section. The results section should describe the rationale for each experiment, the results obtained and their significance. Results should be organized into figures and tables with descriptive captions. The captions, although brief, should tell the reader the method used, explain any abbreviations included in the figure, and should end with a statement as to the conclusion of the figure. Qualitative as well as quantitative results should be included if applicable.
Discussion/Conclusion ↑
This section should relate the results section to the current understanding of the scientific problems being investigated in the field. Description of relevant references to other work/s in the field should be included here. This section also allows you to discuss the significance of your results - i.e., does the data support the hypotheses you set out to test? This section should end with new answers/questions that arise as a result of your work.
Tables and Figures ↑
Tables
Each table must start on a separate sheet, and it should be included in the manuscript file. They should be numbered with Arabic numerals according to their sequence in the text, and have a short, self-explanatory heading. Use SI units. Tables should include vertical rules, but horizontal rules should separate column headings from the content. Authors should keep in mind the page layout of the journal when designing tables. Tables that fit onto one printed page are preferred. Detailed explanations of symbols, units, and abbreviations should follow below the table.
Illustrations
Figures for final production should be submitted as png or .jpg. Please pay particular attention to the guidelines below. The editorial office cannot undertake the preparation of manuscripts and illustrations not conforming to the journal's style. Manuscripts of insufficient quality will be returned immediately without refereeing. A high standard of illustration (both line and photo) is an editorial priority. All illustrations should be prepared for printing to fit 80 x 240 mm (column width) or 169 mm by up to 240 mm (full page) size. It is preferred that the full-page length is not used and that authors keep in mind that the caption will be placed underneath the figure. In the event that full-page length is necessary for plates, captions will have to appear on adjacent pages. Figure(s) must be numbered consecutively in the text. Compound figures with more than one micrograph or photo should be referred to by a single figure reference (e.g. Figure 1), and individual parts should be labelled with capitalized letters in the lower left-hand corner. Lettering should be of a sans-serif type (i.e. fonts without serifs such as Arial) with a minimum published size of 4.2 mm (12 pt). Descriptive labelling in the figures should be clearly readable, and all lettering should have a minimum published size of 6 pt (2.1 mm) for labelling items on photographs or in line art is recommended and a maximum size of 10 pt is suggested. Use a scale bar to indicate magnifications and place it in the lower right corner if possible. Computer-prepared photographic images must be at a minimum of 350 dpi at the final publication size. Lower resolution will result in pixilation and poor-quality images. These should be submitted as JPEG, TIFF or PPT files, but encapsulated postscript (EPS) format is also acceptable.
Computer-generated figures are acceptable provided they are of high quality. Please note that graphs produced directly from some statistical software programs are often not suitable for publication, particularly due to inadequate lettering on axes and captions. Such graphics should be exported into an approved graphics program, and all labelling should be added using a text-rendering function to ensure clarity. Avoid using .dot, .bmp, .pat, or postscript bitmap fill patterns, as these can lead to visible screening artifacts during final reproduction. When adding fills, use only lines, tints, or solid colours. The minimum acceptable line width is 0.25 pt (0.09 mm). Do not use bitmap scans to display text or fine details; all text should remain as editable text with a minimum final size of 6 pt (2.1 mm).
Images obtained from external sources must comply with copyright regulations. If copyrighted material is used, written permission from the copyright holder must be obtained and submitted with the manuscript. Failure to provide proof of permission may result in removal of the figure or rejection of the manuscript. Images used without authorization are considered copyright infringement.
f AI-generated images are included, the authors must explicitly state that the figure was created using an artificial intelligence tool and identify the software used. Failure to disclose AI-generated content may also result in delays or rejection during review.
For graphs Excel graphs are also acceptable. Note that vertical axes must all be at the same scale especially where the paper compares between them. Otherwise they should be produced as separate figures. Avoid 3D plots when presenting 2D data.
Tables and Figure Captions ↑
Figure and table captions should be included at the end of the manuscript. Figure captions/legends should include a statement at the end of each caption/legends about reproduction size (e.g. at full page width, at column width). They should be double spaced and typed in the journal format. Explanations should be brief and authors should keep in mind that captions/legends will be placed below figures.
Acknowledgments – Limit of 100 Words ↑
This is a brief section crediting the people who have helped make your manuscript possible and who aided you in your work but are not part of the authorship. Please mention all applicable grants and other funding that supported your work.
Page Layout ↑
Page size Letter Portrait 8.5” X 11.0” Margins All Margins, 1” Page numbers Numbered as per the assigned page /absolutely no break or Missed sections Indent None, Absolutely, No Tab Footer / Headers None Title 14pt Times New Roman, bold, centered followed by a single blank line. Text 12pt Times New Roman, full justification1.5 line spacing between paragraphs. No indentation Tables At the end of context with rows and columns active; tables should have individual rows and columns for each value expressed. All text should be fully justified.
Please put all primary section titles in UPPER CASE letters (Example INTRODUCTION, MATERIALS AND METHODS, RESULTS , DISCUSSION , ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, REFERENCES) and subheading in both Upper and Lower Case letters (Italics). Do not number your subtitles (for example, 1.0 Introduction; 2.0 Background; 2.1.1 are not acceptable). Do not use the tab key to indent blocks of text such as paragraphs of quotes or lists because the page layout program overrides your left margin with its own, and the tabs end up in mid-sentence. References Literature citations in the text must be indicated by Arabic numerals in superscript. Each reference separately in the order it appears in the text. The references should be cited at the end of the manuscript in the order of their appearance in the text. In case of formal acceptance of any article for publication, such articles can be cited in the reference as “in press”, listing all author’s involved.
References ↑
- should strictly adhere to Vancouver style of citing references Format: Author(s) of article (surname initials). Title of article. Journal title abbreviated Year of publication; volume number (issue number):page numbers. Standard journal article (If more than six authors, the first six shall be listed followed by et al.)
- You CH, Lee KY, Chey WY, Menguy R. Electrogastrographic study of patients with unexplained nausea, bloating and vomiting. Gastroenterology 1980;79:311-4.
- Books and other monographs Format: Author(s) of book (surname initials). Title of book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year of publication. Personal author(s)
- Eisen HN. Immunology: an introduction to molecular and cellular principles of the immune response. 5th ed. New York: Harper and Row; 1974.
- Editor, compiler, as author ausser J, Colombani J, editors. Histocompatibility testing 1972. Copenhagen: Munksgaard; 1973.
- Organisation as author and publisher Institute of Medicine: (US). Looking at the future of the Medicaid program. Washington: The Institute; 1992.
- Conference proceedings: Kimura J, Shibasaki H, editors. Recent advances in clinical neurophysiology. Proceedings of the 10th International Congress of EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology; 1995 Oct 15-19; Kyoto, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 1996.
- Dissertation: Kaplan SJ. Post-hospital home health care: the elderly’s access and utilization [dissertation]. St. Louis (MO): Washington Univ.; 1995.
- Patent: Larsen CE, Trip R, Johnson CR, inventors; Novoste Corporation, assignee. Methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart. US patent 5529 067. 1995 Jun 25.
- Chapter or article in a book Format: Author(s) of chapter (surname initials). Title of chapter. In: Editor(s) name, editors. Title of book. Place of publication: Publisher; Year of publication. page numbers.
- Download list of medline journals : ftp://ftp.ncbi.nih.gov/pubmed/J_Medline.zip American Journal of Pharmacy- (Amer J Pharm) Analytical Chemistry- (Anal Chem) British Journal of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy- (Brit J Pharmacol) Canadian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences- (Can J Pharm Sci) Clinical Pharmacokinetics- (Clin Pharmacokinet) Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy- (Drug Develop Ind Pharm) Helvitica Chimica Acta- (Helv Chim Acta) Indian Journal of Medical Sciences- (Indian J Med Sci) Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences- (Indian J Pharm Sci) Journal of the American Chemical Society, The- (J Amer Chem Soc) Journal of Biological Chemistry- (J Biol Chem) Journal of Organic Chemistry, The- (J Org Chem) Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics- (J Pharmacol Exp Ther) New England Journal of Medicine- (N Engl J Med) Pharmaceutical Journal, The (Pharm J) Pharmacological Research Communications (Pharmacol Res Commun)
Author’s Checklist for Sending Proofs to Editorial Office ↑
- In order to maintain quality and consistency in IJPER, we ask you to perform the following items prior to submitting your final proof for publication:
- Scanned copy of Author’s Transfer of Copyright signed by each author to be uploaded in Submission site.
- Thoroughly check the article for typographic errors, format errors, grammatical errors, in particular: spelling of names, affiliations, any symbols, equations in the context, etc.
- Provide graphs and figures in excel format, Pictures are required as high resolution images (300 dpi).
- List out the corrections made in typed format in a separate page with the proof. Authors can send the corrected proof, copyright transfer form, with covering letter to editor@ijper.org