Author Guidelines

The Journal of PharmTechNova (JPTN) welcomes high-quality submissions that advance pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical technology, biomedical research, and allied disciplines. Authors are requested to carefully follow the instructions below to ensure smooth peer review, editorial processing, and publication.

Article Template

Article Title Page Template

Graphical Abstract Template

Copyright Agreement

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

JPTN publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Mini Reviews
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes/Methodological Papers

2. Peer Review Policy

JPTN follows a double-blind peer review process.

  • Author names, affiliations, and identifying details must not appear in the main manuscript file.
  • Submit author information separately during online submission.
  • Self-identifying statements should be avoided in the manuscript text.

3. Manuscript Preparation and Formatting

General Format

  • Font: Palatino Linotype
  • Line spacing: Single
  • Clear section headings and subheadings
  • Figures and tables embedded within the text near first citation
  • Continuous page numbering

4. Manuscript Structure

Authors should organize manuscripts in the following order:

Title Page (submitted separately)

  • Full article title
  • Author names and affiliations
  • Corresponding author details
  • ORCID (if available)

Blinded Manuscript File

  • Article Title
  • Article Type
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Main Text
  • Declarations
  • References

5. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words
  • Single paragraph or structured format
  • Should include:
    • Aim/Background
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusions

Keywords

  • Up to 8 keywords
  • Avoid repeating words from the title

6. Main Text Organization

1. Introduction

  • Provide background and research context
  • Highlight research gap
  • State objectives clearly

2. Materials and Methods

  • Provide sufficient details for reproducibility
  • Include:
    • Materials, chemicals, instruments
    • Experimental procedures
    • Statistical analysis
    • Data sources

For studies involving:

  • Humans → informed consent required
  • Animals → ethical approval mandatory
  • Clinical studies → approval number must be stated

3. Results and Discussion

  • Present findings clearly
  • Interpret results critically
  • Compare with previous literature
  • Use subheadings if necessary

Figures and Tables

  • Cite sequentially (Figure 1, Table 1, etc.)
  • Provide clear captions
  • Place near first mention in text

4. Conclusion

  • Summarize key findings
  • Highlight significance
  • Mention future prospects

7. Equations, Symbols, and Units

  • Number all equations sequentially
  • Use SI units
  • Define symbols at first use

8. Data Availability and Transparency

Authors must include:

Data Availability Statement

State where data are available or provide:

“Available from the corresponding author on reasonable request” or “Not applicable”

Ethics Statement

Provide approval body and reference number (if applicable)

Informed Consent Statement

Required for human studies

9. Figures and Artwork

  • High resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
  • Accepted formats: TIFF, JPEG, PNG, EPS
  • Avoid duplication of data between tables and figures

10. References

JPTN follows the NLM/Vancouver style.

Guidelines:

  • Number references consecutively [1], [2], [3]
  • Cite in order of appearance
  • List first six authors followed by et al.
  • Include DOI where available
  • Follow ICMJE standards

Authors should consult: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html

11. Ethical and Publishing Policies

Authors must confirm:

  • Original work not published elsewhere
  • No plagiarism
  • All authors approve submission
  • Conflicts of interest disclosed
  • Proper ethical approvals obtained

12. Open Access Policy

All articles are published under Creative Commons licensing, ensuring free access, distribution, and reuse with appropriate citation.

13. Submission Checklist

Before submission, ensure:

  • ✔ Manuscript formatted correctly
  • ✔ Abstract ≤ 250 words
  • ✔ ≤ 8 keywords
  • ✔ Figures/tables cited properly
  • ✔ References in Vancouver style
  • ✔ Ethics statements included
  • ✔ Author details removed from blinded file

14. Contact Information

For queries regarding submissions, formatting, or policies, please contact the Editorial Office through the journal website.