Manuscript Submission Guidelines
Advances in Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences (AJPNAHS) recommends that authors adhere to the guidelines specified by the journal.
AJPNAHS utilizes a web-based online submission and peer review system (https://alshifajournal.com/). First-time users will need to register on this site. Registration is free but mandatory. Registered authors can track their articles after logging in using their username and password. Please refer to the Manuscript Submission guidelines below and proceed to submit your article online.
If you experience any problems, please contact the editorial office via email at editorialoffice@alshifajournal.com.
Submission Requirements
Submissions to AJPNAHS must align with its Aim and Scope. Authors must affirm that their work is original, not being considered elsewhere, and unpublished. They must also confirm ownership of the rights to the work and their ability to provide permission for reproducing copyrighted material not owned by them. Manuscripts not adhering to the guidelines may be returned or declined.
Open Access
Advances in Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences (AJPNAHS) is committed to open-access publishing and encourages the dissemination of original research in the fields of pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences. Our open-access policy is designed to provide broad access to research findings while maintaining the rights of authors. To learn more about AJPNAHS’s open-access policy, click the following link:
https://alshifajournal.com/open-access-policy/
Copyright Policy
All content on this platform is protected by copyright law. The copyright for all original content created by the author(s) on this platform belongs to the respective author(s). This includes, but is not limited to, written content, images, videos, and any other form of creative work.
Users are not permitted to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this platform without the explicit permission of the author(s) who own the copyright. Any unauthorized use of copyrighted material is a violation of copyright law and may result in legal action.
If you wish to use any content from this platform, please contact the author(s) to obtain permission and discuss the terms of use. Proper attribution must be given to the author(s) when using their copyrighted material.
Article Publication Charge (APC)
To cover the cost of publication and ensure the editorial process, the journal charges Article Processing Charges (APCs) of 1000 INR once a manuscript is accepted for publication. The editorial team will notify the authors with an invoice and details on how to complete the payment. Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer, or institutional billing. APCs are non-refundable once the manuscript is processed for publication.
Author’s Contribution Form
AJPNAHS requires authors, as the rights holders, to sign an Authorship Contribution Form/Agreement before publication. Manuscripts are published under Creative Commons licenses, typically CC BY-NC, allowing non-commercial reuse with proper attribution. Authors may request alternative license arrangements to meet specific funder mandates. For more details, please refer to AJPNAHS’s OA licenses page: (https://alshifajournal.com/open-access-policy/).
Manuscript Types
Please ensure that your submission fits one of the following types:
- Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Methodology Articles
- Opinion Pieces/Commentaries
- Letters to the Editor
- Case Reports
- Case Series
- Editorials
Submitting Your Manuscript
To submit your manuscript to AJPNAHS, please use our web-based online submission and peer review system at (link). Ensure you have an account in the system before creating a new one, especially if you have reviewed or authored for the journal in the past year.
When submitting your manuscript, provide a title, short title, abstract, and keywords to aid online discoverability. Contact details for the corresponding author and academic affiliations for all co-authors should be provided separately to facilitate double-blind peer review.
Ensure you have obtained the necessary permissions for reproducing any previously published material. Upon acceptance for publication, you will be asked to complete the contributor’s publishing agreement if not already submitted.
Authors will receive proofs via email for review and verification of author information, funding statements, and conflicts of interest. Throughout the production process, the AJPNAHS Production Team will keep you updated on your article’s progress.
Preparing Your Manuscript
Formatting and Style: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, strictly following the specified format guidelines: Times New Roman font, 12-point size, single-spaced, and organized with a clear hierarchical structure (including headings and subheadings). Tables, figures, and references should adhere to standard academic conventions.
Article Length: For original research articles, the preferred length ranges from 4,000 to 6,000 words, while review articles should fall within the range of 5,000 to 8,000 words. Letters to the editor should not exceed 1,500 words.
Abstract: All submitted manuscripts must include an abstract of no more than 250 words. This abstract should concisely summarize the study’s purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
Supporting Materials: Authors are encouraged to upload relevant supporting materials, such as data sets or supplementary files, alongside their manuscripts.
Reference Style: The journal mandates the use of the NLM Vancouver Style for manuscript preparation and citation formatting. To learn more about the NLM Vancouver Style, you can visit the Official Website.
Figures and Images: When submitting a paper, ensure high-quality, original visuals without copyright restrictions. For detailed image submission guidelines to enhance scholarly content, please refer to the journal’s submission guidelines.
Tables: Tables are indispensable for clear data presentation in any journal. For detailed table submission guidelines, refer to the journal’s submission page.
Final Production and Publication
Proofs will be sent to the corresponding author via email and should be promptly reviewed and returned. Authors must ensure that all author information, affiliations, and statements regarding funding and conflicts of interest are accurate. Please note that no further corrections will be entertained after the approval of the galley proof copy. Any addition, deletion, or change in author sequence or corresponding author post-acceptance and creation of the galley proof is discouraged.
Once production is completed, the article will be allocated to the forthcoming or next available issue and published accordingly.