Author Guidelines
Pharmaceutical and Clinical Journal of Nusantara (PCJN)
General Information
Pharmaceutical and Clinical Journal of Nusantara (PCJN) publishes original research articles in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy, including pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, clinical pharmacy, and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality scientific findings that contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical research and healthcare practice.
Manuscripts submitted to PCJN must represent original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submitted manuscripts will undergo an initial editorial evaluation followed by a double-blind peer review process involving at least two independent reviewers. The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the scientific scope, methodological quality, or ethical standards of the journal.
All manuscripts must be written in English using clear academic language. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a professional language editing service prior to submission.
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) and follow the official journal article template. The manuscript should contain approximately 4000–6000 words and be formatted using Palatino Linotype 12 pt, single spacing, on A4 paper size with 2 cm margins.
The manuscript should represent original scientific work with clear research objectives and a meaningful contribution to the development of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences. Authors are advised to ensure consistency in formatting and structure according to the journal template before submission.
Tables and figures should be inserted within the manuscript close to where they are first cited and must include clear numbering and descriptive captions.
Structure of the Manuscript
The manuscript should be organized in the following order:
Title, Author Names, Author Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
Each section should be clearly written and logically connected in order to ensure readability and scientific clarity.
Title
The title should clearly describe the main content of the manuscript and reflect the core focus of the study. It should be concise, informative, and not exceed 18 words. Titles should avoid abbreviations, formulas, or unnecessary wording. Each major word in the title should begin with a capital letter.
Author Names and Affiliations
Author names should be written in full without academic titles or degrees. Each author's name should be followed by their institutional affiliation, including the department, institution, city, postal code, and country.
The corresponding author must be clearly indicated and must provide a valid email address for communication during the review and publication process.
Abstract
The abstract must be written in English as a single paragraph containing 200–250 words. It should provide a concise summary of the entire study and include the research background, objectives, methodology, key results, and the main conclusion. The abstract should highlight the novelty or significance of the study without including citations, references, or undefined abbreviations.
The abstract should be written clearly and independently so that readers can understand the essence of the research without referring to the full manuscript.
Keywords
Authors should provide three to five keywords that represent the essential topics of the research. Keywords must be written in English and separated by commas. They should be arranged in alphabetical order and should facilitate indexing and retrieval of the article in academic databases.
Introduction
The introduction should explain the scientific background and context of the research and clearly identify the research problem addressed in the study. Authors should discuss relevant literature to demonstrate the current state of knowledge and highlight the research gap that motivates the study.
The introduction should also emphasize the novelty or state-of-the-art contribution of the research. Previous studies relevant to the topic should be critically discussed rather than simply listed. The final paragraph of the introduction should clearly state the research objectives or hypotheses.
This section is generally written in five to six paragraphs and should not exceed 1500 words.
Methods
The methods section should describe in detail how the research was conducted so that the study can be reproduced by other researchers. This section should explain the research design, materials used, sample preparation, experimental procedures, and analytical or statistical methods applied.
When relevant, this section may also include descriptions of research variables, sampling techniques, instruments, and data analysis methods. The research hypothesis may be stated implicitly within the methodological framework.
Clear and systematic presentation of the methods is essential to ensure transparency and reproducibility of the study.
Results and Discussion
The Results and Discussion section presents the findings of the study and provides scientific interpretation of those findings. Results should be presented logically and may be supported by tables, figures, or diagrams that clearly illustrate the research outcomes.
Authors should avoid presenting identical information repeatedly in text, tables, and figures. Instead, visual elements should be used to enhance clarity and understanding of the data.
The discussion should interpret the results, explain observed relationships or patterns, and compare the findings with previous studies. Authors should emphasize how the results contribute to addressing the research problem and achieving the research objectives.
Conclusion
The conclusion should summarize the main findings of the study and demonstrate how the research objectives have been achieved. The conclusion should be written as a single paragraph and should not include references or numerical data.
This section should clearly present the scientific contribution of the study and may briefly indicate potential implications or directions for future research.
References
References must be written using the Nature citation style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero to ensure consistent citation formatting.
At least 80% of the references should come from peer-reviewed journal articles or conference proceedings published within the last 10 years. The remaining references may include books, theses, dissertations, or research reports when relevant.
Whenever available, references should include the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to facilitate reference linking and improve accessibility.
All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the text.
Article Template
To ensure consistency in formatting and manuscript preparation, authors are required to prepare their manuscripts using the official PCJN article template.
The template contains detailed formatting instructions including article structure, heading styles, table and figure formatting, and reference style.
Download the article template here:
[Download Article Template]
Authors are strongly encouraged to use this template when preparing their manuscripts before submission.
