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.

Make a Paper / Article/ Manuscript through E mail: editor@ijpams.com

Author Guidelines for IJPAMS

  1. 1. General Policies
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.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 transfer upon 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 IEEE
  • 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/Login via 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 (India -1500 INR, USA & Other countries- 150$ USD).

 

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:

  • Honesty in research and reporting
  • Excellence in methodological rigor
  • Transparency in authorship, funding, and conflicts of interest
  • Accountability for 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 revising the manuscript
  • Approve the final version and 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)
  • Professional or institutional biases

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 consent documentation for human studies.
  • Adhere to institutional/national guidelines for animal research.

6. Data and Reproducibility

  • Deposit datasets in public repositories(e.g., Zenodo, Fig share, Crossref DOI, Google Scholar, ICI, Academic Edu etc).
  • 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.

Journal Impact Factor- 6.7