Guidelines for Authors

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy (IJPPP) should meet essential standards of clarity and readability to ensure a seamless review process. Manuscripts not adhering to these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision.

1. Manuscript Categories

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Clinical or Experimental Studies

2. Formatting Guidelines

  • Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  • Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, double‑spaced, with 1‑inch margins.
  • Arrange the manuscript in this order:
    Title; Author Names & Affiliations; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References.

3. Abstract & Keywords

  • Provide a structured abstract of up to 250 words.
  • Include 3–6 keywords relevant to the manuscript.

4. References

  • Use Vancouver style.
  • Cite numerically in the order they appear in the text (e.g., [1], [2]).
  • List all authors when there are six or fewer; use “et al.” for seven or more.

5. Figures and Tables

  • Embed tables and figures within the manuscript and upload them separately.
  • Use high‑resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).
  • Provide clear captions and legends.

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Include ethical‑approval details for research involving humans or animals.
  • Add a statement of informed consent where applicable.

7. Plagiarism & Originality

  • All submissions are screened for plagiarism.
  • Manuscripts must be original and not published or under review elsewhere.

8. Submission Process

  • Submit via the official online system or by email (if applicable).
  • Authors receive an acknowledgment within 3–5 working days.

9. Review & Publication

  • All manuscripts undergo double‑blind peer review.
  • Accepted articles receive a DOI and are published open access.
  • Editorial decisions are typically communicated within 3–4 weeks.