Applied Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Technology (APPT)
General Information
The Applied Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Technology (APPT) publish original research articles, review papers, and short communications in the field of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences. Manuscripts should be prepared in clear English and submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
All manuscripts must be written following the structure and formatting style described below. Submissions that do not comply with the journal format will be returned to the authors before peer review.
Manuscript Structure
Each manuscript should include the following sections in order:
- Title Page
- Article type (Research Article, Review Article, or Short Communication)
- Title of the article (Cambria, 14 pt, Bold, Centered, Maximum 20 words)
- Author names and affiliations (numbered accordingly)
- Corresponding author with a valid email address
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Materials and Method
- Result and Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Abstract
The abstract should summarize the study background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions in one paragraph, not exceeding 250 words. Avoid references and undefined abbreviations.
Keywords: Provide up to 5 keywords separated by commas.
Introduction
The Introduction should clearly explain the background and significance of the study, supported by recent and relevant literature. It must describe the current state of knowledge, identify the research gap (unexplored or inconsistent aspects of the field), and justify the need for the study.
The objectives should be explicitly stated at the end of this section. The Introduction should be concise, coherent, and informative, with a maximum length of 2000 words. References must follow the Vancouver style, numbered according to their appearance in the text.
Materials and Methods
This section should describe all materials, reagents, and procedures in sufficient detail to allow replication. Include chemical names, purity or grade, and manufacturer. For biological or natural samples, specify the species, strain, source, part used, collection site, and authentication details.
All instruments should be listed with their model and manufacturer (e.g., Shimadzu UV-1800 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Shimadzu), and operational parameters should be clearly stated.
The experimental workflow should be described logically, covering sample preparation, analysis, and data processing. Statistical or analytical methods must be specified, including the software used (e.g., SPSS version 26, IBM Corp.).
For studies involving human or animal subjects, include ethical approval details (name of committee and approval number).
Results and Discussion
Results must be presented clearly and objectively, supported by tables, figures, or graphs when necessary. Avoid repeating data between text and figures/tables. Each figure and table should be numbered sequentially and accompanied by a descriptive title and legend.
The discussion should interpret the results in comparison with previous studies, explain the underlying mechanisms, highlight novelty, and acknowledge limitations. This section must form a single, integrated narrative rather than two separate parts. Statistical significance should be reported where applicable.
Conclusion
The Conclusion should summarize the key findings and their implications without repeating detailed data or discussions. Authors should highlight how their study contributes to the advancement of applied pharmacology or pharmaceutical technology.
Recommendations for future research or practical applications may be included where appropriate.
Acknowledgments (Optional)
Mention any funding sources, institutions, or individuals who contributed to the study but are not listed as authors.
Conflict of Interest Statement
Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest. If none exist, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest related to this work.”
References
References must follow the Vancouver Style, numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the text.
Example:
- Handoyo T, Djohansah V, Arbah WA. Validasi metode dan penetapan kadar olopatadine HCl pada obat tetes mata menggunakan spektrofotometer UV. Indonesia Natural Research Pharmaceutical Journal. 2025;10(1):1–8.
- Handoyo T, Purnomo GA, Maryanto CD, Gani MR. Validasi dan penetapan kadar senyawa rutin pada ekstrak etanol daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) dengan metode KCKT. Fitofarmaka: Jurnal Ilmiah Farmasi. 2022;12(1):1–3.
Formatting Requirements
File type: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Font: Cambria, size 12 pt, justified
Line spacing: 1.15 lines
Margins: 1" on all sides
Page numbers: Bottom right
Length: Maximum 15 pages (including tables and figures)
Table & Figure Titles: Numbered sequentially (Table I, Figure 1, etc.)
Article Template
Submission Policy
All manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and originality of their work. The journal applies plagiarism screening to all submissions.
Ethical Considerations
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards and include approval from an appropriate ethics committee. The approval number and committee name must be stated in the Methods section.
Open Access Policy
Applied Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Technology (APPT) is an open-access journal. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original authors and source are credited. No Article Processing Charges (APC) are applied.
