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Sarawak Journal of Pharmacy (SJP) 

Temporary Submission Portal

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Our official journal website is currently unavailable due to server issues.
The original site can be accessed here (may be down):
https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/spj/index

In the meantime, we will process submissions manually

Please email your manuscript and all required documents to:

Editor-in-Chief: Kamarudin Ahmad
Email: kamarudin_a@moh.gov.my

What To Submit In Your Manuscript

Scope of the Journal

The Sarawak Journal of Pharmacy publishes original research articles, review papers, case reports, short communications, and letters to the editor in all areas related to:
 

  • Pharmacy practice

  • Clinical pharmacy

  • Pharmaceutical sciences

  • Pharmacology

  • Public health and medical sciences related to pharmacy

  • Healthcare policy and medicines management

  • Any medical, health, and medicine-related topics relevant to the pharmacy profession

Submission Checklist

​Before submission, ensure the following:

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  1. Manuscript is written in English.

  2. All sections are included: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Main text, References, Tables, Figures (if any), and Appendices (if any).

  3. The file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.(example click here)

  4. Figures are in JPEG or PNG format, at least 300 dpi.

  5. References follow Vancouver referencing style.

  6. All authors have approved the submission.

  7. A cover letter is included, stating the manuscript type and a brief summary of findings.

Manuscript Format

Title Page

  • Article title (concise and informative)

  • Full names of all authors and their affiliations

  • Corresponding author’s name, affiliation, address, email, and phone number

Abstract (≤ 350 words)

  • Structured: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion

  • 3–6 keywords

Main Text

  • Original articles: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements (if any), References

  • Review articles: Introduction, Main body (with subheadings), Conclusion

  • Case reports: Introduction, Case presentation, Discussion, Conclusion

  • Short communications: Brief Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion

Tables and Figures

  • Number consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.)

  • Provide titles and legends

References – Vancouver Style

  • Number references in the order they appear in the text

  • Use superscript numbers in the text (e.g., “…as reported previously¹.”)

  • Journal abbreviations should follow the Index Medicus style

Examples:

  • Journal article:
    Akhtar S, Nasir JA, Ali A, Asghar M, Majeed R, Sarwar A. Prevalence of type-2 diabetes and prediabetes in Malaysia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2022;17(1):e0263139.

Example Of Manuscript

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