American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Author Instructions
When uploading a manuscript to Editorial Manager, the manuscript document (a Microsoft Word file) should be arranged in the following order starting with a new page for each section: cover letter addressed to the editor, IRB approval or exemption documentation in English, title page, abstract, text, references, tables, figures, and appendices.
Editorial Manager allows authors to upload files with tables, figures, and appendices separately if that is more convenient. This is highly recommended for image files (ie, figures). This arrangement does not apply to Letters to the Editor and invited commentaries.
Title Page. The title page should include the following information: author(s) names, academic degrees, institution, email, phone number, keywords (up to 5), total number of words (excluding those found in tables and figures but including the number of words in appendices), tables, figures, and appendices. Include any financial disclosures and any conflicts of interest. Titles are limited to 15 words. Compound titles are not accepted.
Abstract. The maximum number of words for an abstract is 250. Do not include p values in abstracts.
Research Articles and Briefs: add a brief statement (1-3 sentences) for each of the following: Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Reviews: add a statement for each of the following sections: Objectives, Findings, and Summary.
Manuscript Headings. These should mirror abstract headings, with the addition of Introduction and Discussion sections. One subheading or subtitle per section is acceptable in research articles.
Page Numbering. Beginning with the title page, manuscripts should include page numbering at the bottom center of each page.
Non-continuous line numbering. Beginning with the title page, manuscripts should include non-continuous line numbering on the left margin of each page.
MAIN BODY OF A MANUSCRIPT
Introduction should provide the context for the article, the objective of the study, and the hypothesis or research question, how and why the hypothesis was developed, and why it is important. It should generally not exceed 2 to 3 paragraphs.
Methods should include study design or type of analysis and dates/period of study, details of the sample (eg, participants and setting from which they were drawn, inclusion/exclusion criteria), outcome measures or observations, and statistical analysis. This section should be written in the past tense voice.
Results should be specific and relevant to the research hypothesis. Characteristics of the study participants should be followed by the presentation of results. Do NOT include implications or weaknesses of the study in this section but do include validation measures if conducted as part of the study. Results should not discuss the rationale for the statistical procedures used. Data in tables and figures should NOT be duplicated in the text. See Standardization of Statistical Reporting.
Discussion should be a formal consideration and critical examination of the study. The research question or hypothesis should be addressed. Results should be compared or contrasted to those of other studies. Limitations and generalizability of the results should be discussed, as well as mention of unexpected findings with suggested explanations. Type of future studies needed, if appropriate, should be mentioned.
Conclusion should include only conclusions directly supported by results, taking into account limitations. Include implications but avoid speculation and overgeneralization. Indicate whether additional study is required before the information should be used. Give equal emphasis to positive and negative findings of equal merit.
Acknowledgments should appear after the conclusion or summary of the manuscript and explicitly state what the person being acknowledged has contributed to the manuscript. Funding/support and any other disclosures should also be included in this section.
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