Author Guidelines

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide in all areas of pulmonology and respiratory medicine. To maintain high editorial and ethical standards, authors are required to follow these detailed guidelines for manuscript preparation and submission.

General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All submissions must be in English and written in clear, concise, and professional language.
  • Follow ICMJE Uniform Requirements for biomedical journals.
  • Provide ethical approval details for research involving humans or animals.

Manuscript Types

Type Word Limit References Abstract
Original Research 4000–6000 Up to 60 Structured, 250 words
Review Article 5000–8000 Up to 100 Unstructured, 250 words
Case Report 2000 Up to 25 150 words
Short Communication 1500 Up to 15 100 words
Editorial/Commentary 1000 Up to 10 Not required

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title Page: Title, authorship details, affiliations, corresponding author contact, acknowledgments.
  2. Abstract: Structured (for original research) or unstructured, followed by 3–6 keywords.
  3. Introduction: Context, rationale, and objectives of the study.
  4. Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology, ethical approval, and reproducibility standards.
  5. Results: Clear and concise presentation with tables/figures where appropriate.
  6. Discussion: Interpretation of results, comparison with existing literature, limitations, and implications.
  7. Conclusion: Summarize main findings and relevance.
  8. References: Follow NLM/Vancouver style, numbered sequentially in-text.

Formatting Guidelines

  • Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins.
  • Number pages consecutively starting from the title page.
  • Tables must be editable, not images.
  • Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in JPEG or TIFF format.

References

References should follow the Vancouver style. Examples:

  • Journal article: Smith J, Doe A. Pulmonary function in asthma. Respir Med. 2020;114(3):215-220.
  • Book: Murray JF, Nadel JA. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2016.

Ethical Standards

Authors must follow the Declaration of Helsinki for human studies and institutional guidelines for animal research. Informed consent must be obtained where applicable.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest. This information should be included in the manuscript under a “Conflict of Interest” section.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the JPRR online submission system. Ensure that:

  • All co-authors approve the final version before submission.
  • Supporting documents (cover letter, ethics approval, data availability statement) are uploaded.

Post-Acceptance

  • Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and typesetting.
  • Proofs are sent to the corresponding author for approval within 48 hours.
  • Articles are published online with a DOI and indexed in major databases.

FAQs

Is there a template available for manuscript preparation?

Yes. Authors are encouraged to download the template from the submission portal.

Can I suggest reviewers?

Yes. Authors may suggest up to 3 reviewers, though the final decision rests with the editorial team.

Are supplementary materials allowed?

Yes. Supplementary data, figures, or multimedia files are welcome and published alongside the article.

Conclusion

By following these guidelines, authors ensure a smooth submission and review process with JPRR, contributing to the advancement of pulmonary and respiratory research.