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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

International journal of current research and innovations in pharma sciences (IJCRIPS) is a Bimonthly journal which publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, short communications in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, which includes Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice includes Hospital Community and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Marketing Research, and Alternative Medicines.

IJCRIPS allows free unlimited access to abstract and full-text. The journal focuses on rapid publication with facilities of, online research article tracking & Email/SMS alert etc. Manuscripts are accepted for review with the understanding that same work has not been published, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and that its submission for publication has been approved by all authors and institution where the actual work was carried out.

International journal of current research and innovations in pharma sciences (IJCRIPS) publishes the following manuscript types:

  1. Original Research Articles
  2. Review Articles
  3. Case Study

All manuscripts should be submitted in along with 'Authorship Responsibility Undertaking', signed by all the authors of the paper via online: www.ijcrips.com

Original signed copyright form is required to be sent to editor@ijcrips.com or uploaded on the submission site: www.ijcrips.com

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.

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 plagiarized content (Only Authenticate) 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 Turnitin report, you may submit your plagiarism report (Only Turnitin) to the editor along with the manuscript number, if you don’t have report, you may get the report from Research Mentor. Please visit or write to www.rmilab.in or email- research@rmilab.in

Amount payable for technical check and turnitin screening is:

Please note that the charges are for turnitin 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:

Manuscripts should be concisely typed in double space in A4 sized sheets, only on one side with a 2 cm margin on all sides. The manuscript shall be prepared in Times New Roman font using a font size of 12. Title shall be in a font size 14. All section titles in the manuscript shall be in font size 12, bold face capitals. Subtitles in each section shall be in font size 12, bold face lower case followed by a colon. The pages shall be numbered consecutively with arabic numbers, beginning with title page, ending with the (last) page of figure legends. The length of an Review/ Science Education article should not exceed 25 manuscript pages to include figures, tables and references. No abbreviations or acronyms shall be used in the Title or Abstract acronyms, except for measurements. All the references, figures (Fig.) and tables (Table) in the text shall be numbered consecutively as they first appear. No sentence shall start with a numeral. Abbreviations like “&” and “etc” shall be avoided in the paper. There shall not be any decorative borders anywhere in the text including the title page. The entire MS Word document with graphs and illustrations pasted in it shall not exceed 2 MB.

Manuscripts must conform to the “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to IJCRIPS” www.ijcrips.com. The Content of the manuscript shall be organized in the following sequence and shall start on separate pages: title page (including author's name, affiliations and address for correspondence), abstract (including at least 4 key words), text (consisting of introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion and acknowledgements), references, figure legends, tables and figures. Titles should be short, specific, and clear. Beginning with the first page of text, each page should be consecutively numbered. For the Review Articles, the author(s) is absolutely free to design the paper. The Abstract section is needed for review articles too. The article should not exceed 15 manuscript pages including figures, tables and references. References, figures, and legends shall follow the general guidelines described below. For all other Articles, the following format shall be strictly followed. Title Page. The following information should appear: title of article (A running title or short title of not more than 50 characters), authors' name, and last name. The author to whom all correspondence be addressed should be denoted by an asterisk mark. Full mailing address with pin-code numbers, phone and fax numbers, and functional e-mail address should be provided of the author for correspondence. Names of the authors should appear as initials followed by surnames for men and one given-name followed by surname for women. Full names may be given in some instances to avoid confusion. Names should not be prefixed or suffixed by titles or degrees.

Abstract: The abstract is limited to 250 words, and should describe the essential aspects of the investigation. In the first sentence, the background for the work should be stated; in the second sentence the specific purpose or hypothesis shall be provided; followed sequentially by summary of methods, results and conclusion. No references should be cited.

Introduction: A brief background information on what has been done in the past in this area and the importance of the proposed investigation shall be given. Introduction shall end with a statement of the purpose or hypothesis of the study.

Material and Methods: This section may be divided into subsections if it facilitates better reading of the paper. The research design, subjects, material used, and statistical methods should be included. Results and discussion shall not be drawn into this section. In human experimentation, ethical guidelines shall be acknowledged.

Results: This section may be divided into subsections if it facilitates better reading of the paper. All results based on methods must be included. Tables, graphic material and figures shall be included as they facilitate understanding of the results.

Discussion: Shall start with limited background information and then proceed with the discussion of the results of the investigation in light of what has been published in the past, the limitations of the study, and potential directions for future research. The figures and graphs shall be cited at appropriate places.

Conclusion: Here, the major findings of the study and their usefulness shall be summarized. This paragraph should address the hypothesis or purpose stated earlier in the paper.

Acknowledgments. Acknowledgments should appear on a separate page. Tables. Each table should be given on a separate page. Each table should have a short, descriptive title and numbered in the order cited in the text. Abbreviations should be defined as footnotes in italics at the bottom of each table. Tables should not duplicate data given in the text or figures. Only MS word table format should be used for preparing tables. Tables should show lines separating columns with those separating rows. Units of measurement should be abbreviated and placed below the column headings. Column headings or captions should not be in bold face. It is essential that all tables have legends, which explain the contents of the table.

Tables should not be very large that they run more than one A4 sized page. If the tables are wide which may not fit in portrait form of A4 size paper, then, it can be prepared in the landscape form. Authors will be asked to revise tables not conforming to this standard before the review process is initiated. Tables should be numbered as Table No.1 Title…., Table No.2 Title…. Etc. Tables inserted in word document should be in tight wrapping style with alignment as center. Figures, Photographs and Images: Graphs and bar graphs should preferably be prepared using Microsoft Excel and submitted as Excel graph pasted in Word. These graphs and illustrations should be drawn to approximately twice the printed size to obtain satisfactory reproduction. Specification of Legends/values in Graphs Font Arial, size- 10 pt, Italics- None] Diagrams made with Indian ink on white drawing paper, cellophane sheet or tracing paper with hand written captions or titles will not be accepted. Photographs can also be submitted as 'jpeg/TIFF with the resolution of 600 dpi or more' images. Figure and Table titles and legends should be typed on a separate page with numerals corresponding to the illustrations. Keys to symbols, abbreviations, arrows, numbers or letters used in the illustrations should not be written on the illustration itself but should be clearly explained in the legend. The complete sets of original figures must be submitted. Legends should be in the present tense (e.g., 'Illustration shows ...'). Subjects' names must not appear on the figures. Labels should contrast well with the background. Images should be uniform in size and magnification. Illustrations should be free of all identifying information relative to the subject and institution. Written permission for use of all previously published illustrations must be included with submission, and the source should be referenced in the legends. Written permission from any person recognizable in a photo is required. Legends must be double spaced, and figures are numbered in the order cited in the text. Color prints shall be submitted only if color is essential in understanding the material presented. Label all pertinent findings. The quality of the printed figure directly reflects the quality of the submitted figure. Figures not conforming to acceptable standards will be returned for revision.

Figures should be numbered as Fig.1, Fig.2 etc.; Figures inserted in word document should be in square wrapping style with horizontal alignment as center. Resolution: Drawings made with Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw (IBM/DOS) generally give good results. Drawings made in WordPerfect or Word generally have too low a resolution; only if made at a much higher resolution (1016 dpi) can they be used. Files of scanned line drawings are acceptable if done at a minimum of 1016 dpi. For scanned halftone figures a resolution of 300 dpi is sufficient. Scanned figures cannot be enlarged, but only reduced. Figures/Images should be submitted as photographic quality scanned prints, and if possible attach an electronic version (TIFF/ JPEG). Chemical terminology- The chemical nomenclature used must be in accordance with that used in the chemical abstracts. Symbols and abbreviations- Unless specified otherwise, all temperatures are understood to be in degrees centigrade and need not be followed by the letter 'C'. Abbreviations should be those well known in scientific literature. In vitro, in vivo, in situ, ex vivo, ad libitum, et al. and so on are two words each and should be written in italics. None of the above is a hyphenated word. All foreign language (other than English) names and words shall be in italics as a general rule. General Guidelines for units and symbols - The use of the International System of Units (SI) is recommended. For meter (m), gram (g), kilogram (kg), second (s), minute (m), hour (h), mole (mol), liter (l), milliliter (ml), microliter (μl). No pluralization of symbols is followed. There shall be one character spacing between number and symbol. A zero has to be used before a decimal. Decimal numbers shall be used instead of fractions.

Biological nomenclature - Names of plants, animals and bacteria should be in italics. Enzyme nomenclature - The trivial names recommended by the IUPAC-IUB Commission should be used. When the enzyme is the main subject of a paper, its code number and systematic name should be stated at its first citation in the paper. Spelling - These should be as in the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English.

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.

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 ijcrips.com

Original Research Articles

  1. Scope: This section is dedicated to publishing original research articles in the field of pharmaceutical and biotechnological sciences. The research should be original, innovative, and contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge.

  2. Methodology: The research methodology should be robust, clearly explained, and appropriate for the research questions. The data should be accurately presented and analyzed. Any statistical methods used should be clearly explained.

  3. Ethics: Any research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must have been approved by an appropriate ethics committee. The authors should clearly state this in the manuscript.

  4. Results and Discussion: The results should be clearly presented and discussed in the context of the research questions and compared with existing literature. The discussion should highlight the implications of the findings and suggest areas for future research.

  5. References: The manuscript should include a comprehensive list of references to relevant previous work. The references should be formatted according to the journal's guidelines.

  6. Peer Review: All submissions to this section are subject to a rigorous peer review process. This is to ensure the quality of the research published in the journal.

  7. Open Access: In line with the journal's open access policy, all articles in this section will be freely available to read, download, and share.

  8. Authorship: All authors listed should have made a significant contribution to the research and the preparation of the manuscript. All authors should approve the final version of the manuscript.

Please note that the final decision on the publication of a manuscript lies with the journal editors. All authors must adhere to the journal's publication ethics and malpractice statement.

Review Article

  1. Scope: This section welcomes submissions of review articles that provide a thorough overview of recent developments in specific areas within the field of pharmaceutical and biotechnological sciences. The topics should be of interest to a broad readership and have significant relevance to the field.

  2. Content: Review articles should summarize the current state of understanding on a topic, including major debates and agreements, gaps in the current knowledge, and future directions for research. They should provide a critical and balanced assessment of the literature.

  3. Structure: Review articles should be well-structured, with clear sections including an introduction that outlines the topic and its importance, a main body that discusses the literature in detail, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points and suggests areas for future research.

  4. References: Review articles should cite relevant literature extensively. The references should be formatted according to the journal's guidelines.

  5. Originality: While review articles do not present new primary research, they should provide a new interpretation or perspective on the existing literature. They should go beyond a simple summary of previous work and provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of the topic.

  6. Peer Review: All submissions to this section are subject to a rigorous peer review process. This is to ensure the quality of the articles published in the journal.

  7. Open Access: In line with the journal's open access policy, all articles in this section will be freely available to read, download, and share.

  8. Authorship: All authors listed should have made a significant contribution to the conception, drafting, and revision of the manuscript. All authors should approve the final version of the manuscript.

Please note that the final decision on the publication of a manuscript lies with the journal editors. All authors must adhere to the journal's publication ethics and malpractice statement.

Copyright Notice

Upon submitting an article to International Journal of Current Research and Innovations in Pharma Sciences (IJCRIPS), authors are asked to agree to the following copyright notice:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

  2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.

  3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

At the International Journal of Current Research and Innovations in Pharma Sciences (IJCRIPS), we are committed to maintaining the privacy of all our users. This privacy statement discloses how we collect, use, and protect the information we gather on our site.

Collection of Information: We collect personally identifiable information during user registration and manuscript submission. This may include names, email addresses, affiliations, and other contact details.

Use of Information: The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. These purposes may include communication about a manuscript, updates on our journal's publications and events, and announcements from IJCRIPS. We will not use your personal information for any other purposes without your explicit consent.

Protection of Information: We have implemented measures to protect the personal information under our control, both online and offline. We will not make your personal information available to any third party.

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