Author Guidelines

International Journal of Pharmacy with Medical Sciences (IJPAMS) (ISSN: 3068-2738) is a quarterly online publication dedicated to advancing research in pharmaceutical sciences, medical sciences, and healthcare technologies, with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. As a peer-reviewed journal, it prioritizes high-quality original research, comprehensive reviews, and concise short communications. IJPAMS encourages innovative ideas and timely contributions, with a strong emphasis on emerging trends and cutting-edge developments in the field.

Author Guidelines for IJPAMS

  1. 1. General Policies
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished worknot under consideration elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software.
  • By submission, authors agree to copyright transferupon acceptance (via signed CTA form).
  • The journal follows a double-blind peer-review
  1. Manuscript Preparation

Structure

  • Title: Concise and informative (≤15 words)
  • Abstract: Structured (Purpose, Methods, Findings, Implications; 200–250 words)
  • Keywords: 5–6 terms
  • Sections:
    • Introduction (with clear research objectives)
    • Literature Review
    • Methodology (detailed enough for reproducibility)
    • Results & Discussion
    • Conclusion (including limitations and future work)
    • References (see formatting below)

Formatting

  • File Type: MS Word (.docx) (template provided on website)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
  • Length: 6,000–8,000 words (excluding references)
  • Figures/Tables: High resolution, numbered sequentially, with captions.

3. Citations & References

  • Follow APA 7th edition
  • Include DOIs or URLs for all accessible references.
  • Examples:
    • Journal Article: Author, A. (Year). Title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page–Page. https://doi.org/xxx
    • Book: Author, B. (Year). Title. Publisher.
  1. Submission Process
  1. Register/Loginvia the journal’s online submission system.
  2. Upload:
    • Manuscript (anonymous, without author details)
    • Cover letter (including contributions and relevance to IJPAMS’s scope)
  3. Suggest 3–5 potential reviewers (optional but encouraged).
  4. Post-Acceptance
  • Copyright Form: Corresponding author must submit a signed CTA.
  • Proofs: Authors will receive PDF proofs for final corrections.
  • Publication Fees: Applicable charges must be paid before publication.

 

Ethical Guidelines for IJPAMS

1. Commitment to Ethics

IJPAMS adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We prioritize:

  • Honestyin research and reporting
  • Excellencein methodological rigor
  • Transparencyin authorship, funding, and conflicts of interest
  • Accountabilityfor all published work

2. Authorship Criteria

To qualify as an author, individuals must:

  • Contribute substantially to conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation
  • Participate in drafting or critically revisingthe manuscript
  • Approve the final versionand agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work

Non-author contributors should be acknowledged. The corresponding author acts as the primary contact for submission, post-publication inquiries, and copyright matters.

3. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must declare:

  • Financial(e.g., grants, employment)
  • Non-financial(e.g., personal relationships, academic competition)
  • Professionalor institutional biases

Example declaration: "Author X received funding from Organization Y for this study."

4. Funding Disclosure

  • Specify all funding sources, including grant numbers.
  • Follow requirements of funding agencies.

5. Research Involving Humans or Animals

  • Provide ethics committee approval(with approval number).
  • Include informed consentdocumentation for human studies.
  • Adhere to institutional/national guidelines for animal research.

6. Data and Reproducibility

  • Deposit datasets in public repositories(e.g., Zenodo, Figshare).
  • Share code/materials where applicable.
  • Cite data sources transparently.

7. Advertising Policy

  • Limited advertisements may promote only the journal’s content.
  • No influence on editorial decisions.

8. Complaints & Appeals

  • Submit concerns to editor@IJPAMS.comwith evidence.
  • Cases investigated per COPE guidelines.

9. Corrections & Retractions

  • Errata: Minor errors (e.g., typographical).
  • Retractions: Major flaws or ethical violations (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication).
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Malpractice & Plagiarism Policy

Author Responsibilities

  • Submit original, unpublished
  • Obtain permissions for copyrighted material.
  • Cite all influential prior work.
  • Notify editors of post-publication errors.

Plagiarism Screening

  • All manuscripts screened via similarity-checking software.
  • High similarity (>20%) may lead to immediate rejection.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Provide constructive, unbiased feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.

Editorial Responsibilities

  • Ensure fair, timely peer review.
  • Guard against discrimination.
  • Protect reviewer/anonymity.