INSTRUCTION TO AUTHORS

About the Journal

VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences is a peer-reviewed, national-level scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, healthcare, biotechnology, public health, pharmacology, and allied disciplines. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, industry experts, and students to disseminate innovative ideas, experimental findings, clinical studies, case reports, and technological advancements that contribute to the advancement of medical and pharmaceutical sciences.

The journal focuses on promoting original research and encourages contributions that address current healthcare challenges, emerging medical technologies, pharmaceutical innovations, and practical applications relevant to academia, healthcare institutions, and the pharmaceutical industry. The journal follows a systematic editorial process to ensure quality, transparency, and academic integrity.

Publication Schedule

VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences follows a quarterly publication frequency, ensuring timely dissemination of research.

  • Issue 1: January

  • Issue 2: April

  • Issue 3: July

  • Issue 4: October

Accepted manuscripts are published online immediately after final acceptance to provide early access to the research community.

Manuscript Categories

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts under the following categories:

1. Original Research Articles

Comprehensive studies presenting novel research results, methodologies, and findings in medical and pharmaceutical sciences.

2. Review Papers

Critical analyses of existing literature, emerging healthcare technologies, pharmaceutical developments, and current scientific trends.

3. Case Studies / Clinical Case Reports

Detailed evaluations of clinical cases, healthcare interventions, pharmaceutical applications, or medical innovations.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal's submission portal (available on the journal website).

  • A cover letter must accompany each submission, stating the manuscript's significance and confirming it is not under review elsewhere.

  • Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest.

  • Ensure that the manuscript strictly follows the journal's formatting guidelines given below.

Ethical Considerations

VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences adheres to COPE guidelines and expects authors to maintain the highest ethical standards.

Plagiarism

All manuscripts must be original and will be screened using plagiarism detection tools.

Data Integrity

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data and must provide raw data if requested.

Human & Animal Rights

Manuscripts involving human participants or animal subjects must include a statement confirming adherence to relevant ethical standards, institutional ethics committee approvals, informed consent (where applicable), and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Publication Ethics

VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences follows strict ethical practices regarding authorship, data reporting, conflict of interest disclosure, research integrity, and citation accuracy.

Publication Fees

VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences does not charge authors any submission or publication fees.

It is a fully open-access journal supported by VIDWAN Publishers.

Peer Review Policy

VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences employs a double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartial and rigorous evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

  • Reviewers are assigned based on subject expertise.

  • Final acceptance depends on revision quality and reviewer recommendations.

Submission Guidelines

General Structure & Formatting Requirements

Element Specification
Font Times New Roman
Font Sizes Title: 16 pt (Bold, Centered); Authors: 14 pt (Bold, Centered); Body: 12 pt; Abstract & References: 11 pt
Line Spacing 1.5
Margins 1 inch on all sides
Text Alignment Justified (except titles & headings)
Layout Two-column format
Page Numbers Bottom-right corner

Required Manuscript Sections

1. Title of the Paper

16 pt, Bold, Times New Roman, Centered

2. Author Name(s)

14 pt, Bold, Times New Roman, Centered

3. Affiliation

Department, Institution, City, Country

12 pt, Times New Roman, Centered

Email address (12 pt, Centered)

4. Abstract

Provide a concise summary of the research problem, methodology, results, and conclusions. (11 pt)

5. Keywords

List 5–7 relevant keywords that reflect the core content.

Main Body Sections

1. Introduction

  • Background

  • Problem statement

  • Research motivation

  • Objectives

  • Literature gap identification

2. Literature Review

  • Summary of existing research

  • Critical analysis of previous studies

  • Gap analysis related to the proposed work

3. Methodology

  • Materials and methods

  • Experimental design

  • Models, algorithms, or laboratory procedures

  • Tools, instruments, software, or datasets

4. Results and Discussion

  • Analysis of findings using tables, figures, graphs, or clinical observations

  • Statistical interpretation (where applicable)

  • Comparison with previous studies

5. Conclusion and Future Work

  • Summary of major findings

  • Contributions of the study

  • Limitations

  • Recommendations for future research

References

Use IEEE, APA, or Vancouver referencing style (as appropriate for the discipline).

Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.

Declarations (Optional)

Authors may include statements confirming:

  • Originality of the manuscript

  • No prior publication

  • Not under consideration elsewhere

  • Conflict of interest declaration

  • Funding information

  • Ethical approval (if applicable)

Publication Metadata

At the end of the manuscript, include:

Submitted: DD/MM/YYYY

Accepted: DD/MM/YYYY

Published: DD/MM/YYYY

Article available at: VIDWAN Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences website

This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License.