Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) provides clear submission and manuscript preparation guidelines to support authors in presenting their research in a professional, ethical, and standardized format. Following these instructions helps ensure timely review, accurate processing, and high-quality publication.

Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the JPRR online submission system.
  • All submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  • Authors must include a cover letter summarizing the importance of the research, novelty, and compliance with ethical standards.
  • Each submission must include author contributions, conflict of interest statement, funding disclosure, and data availability statement.

File Preparation

  • Main Document: Manuscript text without author identifiers (for blinded peer review).
  • Title Page: Submitted separately with authors’ names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and corresponding author details.
  • Figures: Uploaded as separate high-resolution files (TIFF/JPEG, min. 300 dpi).
  • Tables: Editable and included at the end of the manuscript or as separate files.
  • Supplementary Material: Data, appendices, or multimedia, hosted online alongside the article.

Manuscript Formatting

  • Text must be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins.
  • Use continuous line numbering to facilitate peer review.
  • Number pages sequentially.

Sections of the Manuscript

  1. Title Page: Title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author info, acknowledgments.
  2. Abstract: Structured for original research; unstructured for reviews and other articles.
  3. Keywords: 3–6 relevant terms for indexing and discoverability.
  4. Introduction: Context, background, and aims.
  5. Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology ensuring reproducibility. Must include ethics approval and consent details.
  6. Results: Data presented clearly using figures and tables.
  7. Discussion: Interpretation, limitations, and implications.
  8. Conclusion: Summary of findings and significance.
  9. References: NLM/Vancouver citation style, numbered sequentially.

Figures and Tables

Figures should be labeled sequentially and cited in-text. Tables must be numbered, titled, and self-explanatory. Avoid duplication between figures and tables.

Reference Style

References should follow the Vancouver style. Journal names must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus. Example:

  • Smith J, Doe A. Pulmonary outcomes in chronic asthma. Respir Med. 2021;115(5):320-329.

Ethical Considerations

Manuscripts must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and institutional review standards. Animal studies must follow international animal care guidelines. Authors must confirm informed consent for case reports and patient data.

Plagiarism and Originality

JPRR uses plagiarism detection software to ensure originality. Submissions with significant overlap, duplication, or unethical practices will be rejected.

Supplementary Data and Repositories

Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in trusted repositories (e.g., Zenodo, Dryad) and include a data availability statement in their manuscripts.

Submission Checklist

  • Manuscript file (anonymized).
  • Title page with author details.
  • Cover letter.
  • Conflict of interest and funding statements.
  • Figures and tables in separate files.
  • Supplementary files, if applicable.

FAQs

Can I submit in PDF format?

No. Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format for copyediting and typesetting compatibility.

How long does the submission process take?

Manuscripts are acknowledged within 5 working days. Initial editorial screening is completed in 2 weeks, and peer review typically takes 4–6 weeks.

Do you accept preprint submissions?

Yes. Authors may submit manuscripts previously posted as preprints, provided this is disclosed at submission.

Conclusion

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) maintains rigorous submission and manuscript preparation standards to uphold quality, reproducibility, and ethical integrity in published research.