About the Journal
Types of Articles
Research Articles
Research articles are essential for disseminating the findings of original research studies. These manuscripts must detail the research methodology rigorously and provide a robust analysis of the results, contributing valuable insights to the field. Notably, systematic reviews can also be submitted as research articles, enriching the academic discourse on these critical topics.
Review Articles
A review article serves as a comprehensive overview of the existing literature in a specific subject area, synthesizing key findings and identifying trends that guide future research. This type of article is vital for researchers seeking to understand the landscape of a topic.
Short Communications
Short communications offer a dynamic platform for authors eager to share their results with the research community in a concise and impactful manner. This format ensures that important findings are rapidly communicated, fostering collaboration and innovation within the field.
Letter to editor
A Letter to the Editor serves as a powerful tool for readers to express their opinions, highlight important issues, and engage with current topics of public interest. Typically published in the "Letters to the Editor" section, these letters provide a platform for individuals to influence public discourse and raise awareness about vital matters in our communities.
Mini-Reviews
Mini-reviews provide a concise summary of a specific research topic or field relevant to Molecular Medicine. They put previous research and findings in context and present current developments in a critical and focused manner. Key aims of mini-reviews are to provide coverage of mature or emerging subjects, evaluations of progress in specified areas, and/or critical assessments of new technologies. Mini-reviews should be balanced and an excessive focus on the authors’ own work should be avoided. Mini-reviews should be no longer than 3,500 words, contain no more than two figures or tables, and about 60 references. The mini-review abstract should not exceed 200 words
Preparation of manuscripts
- Title Page
Provide a concise, informative, and attractive title.
Include the full names (first, middle initial, last), highest qualifications, institutional affiliations,
official phone numbers, and email addresses of all authors.
Indicate author positions using superscripts.
Mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*).
- Language & Formatting
Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English.
Submit in MS Word or PDF format.
Use Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, with double spacing.
Type on A4-sized paper.
- Manuscript Length
Research articles: Max. 4000 words.
Mini review articles: Max. 3500 words.
References: Up to 35 (45 for novel research).
Include the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Acknowledgements.
Color images appear online; black & white in print.
- Abstract
Submit as a separate file.
Structured abstract: Max. 250 words.
Include: Background, Objective, Methods, Main Outcome, Results, Conclusion.
Add up to 5 keywords/indexing terms.
Avoid abbreviations, tables, and figures in the abstract.
- Introduction
Clearly state the research aim.
Define the problem and rationale.
Be focused and concise.
- Materials and Methods
Clearly describe the procedures and materials used.
Ethical approval letter must be attached if involving humans or animals.
- Results
Present comprehensive findings supported by data.
Avoid redundancy.
Tables and figures must be on separate pages/files.
Acceptable image formats: JPG, PNG, TIFF.
Cite tables and figures appropriately (e.g., (Table 1)).
- Discussion
Interpret findings in context of existing literature.
Highlight key contributions and limitations.
Discuss implications and future directions.
Apply proper statistical analysis.
- Conclusion
Present a logical and concise summary of key findings.
- Funding Disclosure
Clearly state funding sources, sponsorships, or support from any institutions.
Mention provided materials or equipment.
- Acknowledgements
Optional but should appear before the references if included.
- Competing Interests
Declare any potential conflicts (financial, professional, or personal).
Submit the conflict of interest form (available on the journal website).
- Author Contributions
State specific contributions of each author in research and manuscript preparation.
- References
Use citation-sequence (numbered) format.
Refer to "Citing Medicine" by the National Library of Medicine.
Abbreviate journal names per PubMed guidelines.
Avoid citing unpublished work or personal communication.
Example Formats:
JournalArticle:
Khalil B. Observation on the food and feeding habits of Cynoglossus bilineatus. Rads J Biol Res Appl Sci. 2012;3(1):1-6.
Book:
Talaro KP, Talaro A. Foundations in microbiology: basic principles. Boston: McGraw-Hill; 2002.
BookChapter:
Forman MS, Valsamakis A. Specimen collection. In: Versalovic J, et al., editors. Manual of clinical microbiology. 10th ed. Washington: ASM Press; 2011. p.1276-88.
Website:
Lewis A. How Microbes May Influence Our Behavior. The Scientist; 2017 Sep 1 [cited 2017 Sep 19]. Available from: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/50146
- Cover Letter
Submit a cover letter signed by the corresponding author.
- Suggested Reviewers
Provide names and contact details of three experts.
Reviewers must not have conflicts of interest (e.g., same institution, collaborators).
- Peer Review Process
Double-blind system.
Editors screen for relevance and formatting.
Reviewers are given 2–3 weeks for evaluation.
Expected review timeline: up to 40 days.
- Ethical Compliance
For human/animal studies, attach IRB approval.
Follow ethical guidelines outlined by COPE: COPE Standards for Authors
- Plagiarism Policy
Checked via Turnitin.
Manuscripts with similarity >19% will be rejected.
- Manuscript Withdrawal
Withdrawal is not permitted after peer review has begun, except in ethical cases approved by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Required Forms
Author Contribution Form
Declaration of Interest Form
Copyright Transfer Agreement
Current Issue
The SIST Journal of Pharmacy proudly Publish its first issue in December, marking the beginning of our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences with rigor and regularity. We are dedicated to becoming a steady and reliable resource for the global community, publishing quarterly to ensure a consistent stream of impactful knowledge. Each issue will serve as a curated collection of the most significant developments, timed to keep practitioners, researchers, and academics at the forefront of the field.
Our scope is deliberately focused yet comprehensive, centered on the evidence-based research. We invite high-quality submissions across clinical studies, experimental research, and scholarly review articles. Specifically, the journal emphasizes pioneering work in pharmaceutical analysis, novel drug discovery and development, and the evolution of modern clinical practices. Our goal is to create a vibrant forum that bridges innovative laboratory research with practical healthcare applications, covering all aspects that define excellence in original pharmaceutical investigation.
SIST Journal of Pharmacy is an unwavering commitment to scholarly integrity and quality. We will never compromise on the quality of the researc. We publish, ensuring every article contributes meaningfully to the scientific discourse. Our editorial processes are designed to meet and uphold all national and international publishing standards, providing authors with a respected platform and readers with trustworthy, peer-reviewed science.
