Lahore Journal of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (LJPHS)

Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript has been prepared in accordance with the following specifications. Manuscripts that fail to meet these requirements may be returned for technical revisions prior to editorial screening.

1. Manuscript Formats & Structure

File Format & Typography

File Type: Microsoft Word format (.docx)
Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
Margins: Standard 1-inch margins on all sides

Abstract & Keywords

Structured Abstract: Maximum 250 words, structured under four subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords, separated by semicolons (;).

Word Limits & Manuscript Types

Original Research

Up to 4,500 words
(excl. references, max 6 tables/figs)

Review Articles

Up to 6,000 words

Case Reports

Up to 2,000 words

Short Communications

Up to 1,500 words

2. Manuscript File Organization

To preserve the integrity of our double-blind peer-review process, authors must submit two separate files during the upload process:

File 1: Title Page (Submitted Separately)

Must include the full title of the manuscript, complete author names, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and the corresponding author's contact details (email, phone, and mailing address).

File 2: Blinded Manuscript (Submitted Separately)

Must contain the title, abstract, keywords, and main body text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Declarations, and References). This file must not contain any author names, affiliations, or identifiers.

3. References (Vancouver Style)

LJPHS follows the sequential Vancouver style of referencing.

In-text Citations: Must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals inside square brackets (e.g., [1], [2, 3]).
Reference List Order: Compiled at the end of the manuscript in the exact order of appearance in the text.
Journal Abbreviation: Journal names must be abbreviated according to National Library of Medicine (NLM) standards.

Standard Template Format (Journal Article):

Author AA, Author BB. Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Page range. doi:XXXXX

Submit Now

LJPHS operates its submission and editorial workflows through the Open Journal System (OJS) portal to guarantee absolute transparency and tracking.

How to Submit (Step-by-Step)

Register

Create an author account on the OJS Portal. Check the "Author" box.

Checklist

Prepare Title Page, Blinded Manuscript, Cover Letter, IRB Letter.

Start Submission

Click "Make a New Submission" in dashboard and upload files.

Confirm Details

Fill in metadata, abstract, keywords, and co-author ORCID iDs.

Submit

Complete submit process and receive email tracking ID.

Technical Support Office

For technical issues with the OJS portal or submission tracking, please contact us at: ljphs.lcwu@gmail.com

Submission Guidelines