Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products (JAPSNP)

Scope and Focus

The Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products publishes high-quality research contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences, natural products research, and related therapeutic applications.

Subject Areas

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Natural Products

Manuscript Types

Original Research Articles

Full reports of original research contributing new knowledge to pharmaceutical sciences

Word Limit: 6000-8000 words

Abstract: 300 words

References: 60-80 references

Figures/Tables: 8-10 combined

Review Articles

Comprehensive, critical reviews of current knowledge in specific areas

Word Limit: 8000-12000 words

Abstract: 350 words

References: 150-200 references

Figures/Tables: 6-8 combined

Short Communications

Brief reports of significant preliminary findings or novel methodologies

Word Limit: 2500-3000 words

Abstract: 200 words

References: 30-40 references

Figures/Tables: 4-5 combined

Drug Annotations

Detailed reports on novel therapeutic compounds with clinical potential

Word Limit: 4000-5000 words

Abstract: 250 words

References: 50-60 references

Figures/Tables: 6-7 combined

Perspectives

Interpretive accounts on subjects of current interest in pharmaceutical sciences

Word Limit: 3000-4000 words

Abstract: 200 words

References: 40-50 references

Figures/Tables: 3-4 combined

Manuscript Structure

Title Page

Manuscript title (maximum 120 characters including spaces)
Running title (maximum 50 characters)
Complete names and affiliations of all authors
ORCID IDs for all authors (required)
Corresponding author contact information
Word count excluding references and figure legends
Number of figures and tables
Keywords (3-6 terms following MeSH terminology)

Abstract

Structure: Structured format required

Background: Rationale and objectives

Methods: Study design and methodology

Results: Key findings with specific data

Conclusions: Implications and significance

Requirements:

Must be self-contained and intelligible without reference to the text
No abbreviations except standard units
No citations or references
Include primary endpoint data for clinical studies

Introduction

Clear statement of research objectives
Concise literature review establishing context
Hypothesis or research questions
Significance and novelty of the work

Methods

Sufficient detail for replication
Statistical analysis methods clearly described
Data and Statistical Analysis subsection (mandatory)
Ethics approvals and consent procedures
Reagents with supplier information and catalog numbers
Software and version numbers used
ARRIVE 2.0 compliance for animal studies

Results

Present findings without interpretation
Use active voice where appropriate
Reference all figures and tables in logical order
Include statistical significance and confidence intervals
Report negative results and limitations

Discussion

Interpret results in context of existing literature
Address study limitations honestly
Suggest future research directions
Avoid repetition of results section
Clinical relevance and translational potential

Formatting Requirements

General Format

Double-spaced throughout including references
12-point Times New Roman or Arial font
1-inch margins on all sides
Line numbers on every page
Pages numbered consecutively
SI units for all measurements
American or British English (consistent throughout)

Figures

High resolution (minimum 300 DPI for print)
TIFF, EPS, or PDF format preferred
Maximum width: 17 cm (full page) or 8.5 cm (single column)
Color figures encouraged for online publication
Clear, readable labels and legends
Scale bars required for microscopy images
Chemical structures drawn with ChemDraw or equivalent

Tables

Submit as editable text, not images
Clear column and row headers
Footnotes for abbreviations and statistical significance
Maximum width to fit journal format
Avoid vertical lines; use horizontal lines sparingly

Chemical Data Requirements

Chemical Characterization

Complete spectroscopic data (NMR, MS, IR)
Purity determination (≥95% required)
Synthetic procedures with yields
Elemental analysis or HRMS data
Stereochemistry clearly defined

Biological Data

IC50, EC50, Ki values with confidence intervals
Assay conditions fully described
Statistical analysis of biological data
Control compounds included
Dose-response curves when appropriate

Computational Data

Software and version numbers
Parameters and force fields used
Validation of computational models
Comparison with experimental data
Statistical analysis of predictions

Ethical Requirements

Clinical Studies

IRB/Ethics committee approval (approval number required)
Written informed consent from participants
Clinical trial registration (ICMJE-approved registry)
CONSORT flow diagram for randomized trials
Data sharing statement
Competing interests disclosure

Animal Studies

IACUC approval with approval number
Compliance with ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines
Species, strain, age, weight, and sex of animals
Housing and environmental conditions
Anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia methods
Minimization of animal numbers (power analysis)

In Vitro Studies

Cell line authentication
Mycoplasma testing confirmation
Culture conditions clearly described
Passage numbers reported
Serum batch testing when relevant

Statistical Requirements

General Principles

Statistical methods appropriate for data type
Sample size justification with power analysis
Pre-specified primary and secondary endpoints
Multiple comparisons corrections when applicable
Confidence intervals reported alongside p-values

Required Information

Statistical software and version used
Tests performed with rationale
Significance level (typically p < 0.05)
Effect sizes and confidence intervals
Number of independent experiments/replicates

Data Presentation

Individual data points shown when possible
Error bars clearly defined (SEM vs SD)
Statistical significance indicators (* p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01, etc.)
Exact p-values when p > 0.01
Raw data availability statement

Review Process

1

Initial Screening

Editorial assessment for scope and quality (5-7 days)
Plagiarism and similarity checking
Format and completeness verification
Ethics compliance check

2

Peer Review

Double-blind peer review process
2-3 expert reviewers in relevant field
Average review time: 4-6 weeks
Reviewers assess novelty, significance, and methodology

3

Editorial Decision

Accept: Ready for publication
Minor Revision: Small changes required (2-3 weeks)
Major Revision: Substantial changes needed (6-8 weeks)
Reject with Resubmission: Significant issues, resubmission invited
Reject: Work not suitable for journal

Submission Requirements

Mandatory Documents

Cover letter describing significance and novelty
Main manuscript file (Word or LaTeX)
Figure files (separate high-resolution files)
Supporting Information document
Chemical compound data spreadsheet (CSV format)
Author contribution statement
Competing interests statement

Clinical Trials Additional

Study protocol document
Statistical analysis plan (SAP)
CONSORT checklist and flow diagram
Data sharing plan

Supplementary Materials

Additional experimental details
Extended data tables and figures
Supplementary methods
Chemical synthesis procedures
NMR spectra and analytical data
Raw data files when appropriate

Publication Ethics

Authorship

Substantial contribution to conception, design, or data acquisition
Drafting or critically revising intellectual content
Final approval of version to be published
Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of work

Conflicts of Interest

Financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies
Patents or patent applications related to the work
Employment, consultancy, or board membership
Stock ownership or stock options
Research funding sources

Data Integrity

Original research not previously published
Proper citation of previous work
No fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism
Image manipulation guidelines compliance
Data sharing and transparency

Author Guidelines