Guideline for contributors

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Scientific articles submitted to the Journal of Military Pharmaceutical-Medical Practice 175 must meet the following requirements:
• The manuscript must not have been published in any other journal.
• The article must be written in Vietnamese or English, with a maximum length of 10 A4 pages, including references (font: Times New Roman, size 13; line spacing: 1.3; margins: left 3 cm, right 2 cm, top 2 cm, bottom 2 cm).
• Terminology must be consistent with the Vietnam Encyclopedia. Foreign terms should remain in their original form. Abbreviations must be defined at first appearance before use, and should only be used if they appear at least three times per page. Automatic page numbering must be used.
• Publication must be approved by all co-authors and relevant institutions (if any). The journal bears no legal responsibility for any claims for compensation.
• Authors must clearly cite the source when using data, tables, or text previously published in other works. Any manuscript without proper citation will be considered as originating from the author.
II. MANUSCRIPT TYPES AND FORMATS
All manuscripts must follow one of the formats below. Authors must comply with word limits and eligibility criteria for each type. Word limits include all sections unless otherwise specified.
1. Original Research Articles
The journal considers original research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences, including:
• Studies conducted on patients or human data
• Preclinical studies with direct clinical relevance
The journal particularly values research related to diseases. Acceptance depends on originality, scientific quality, clinical relevance, and alignment with the journal’s aims. Decisions are typically communicated via email within 2 months.
Manuscripts not initially formatted correctly may still be reviewed for content; if accepted, authors must revise according to journal format.
Requirements:
• Maximum length: ≤5,000 words (including title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure captions)
• References: ≤20 (must be relevant and up-to-date)
• Tables: ≤5
• Figures: ≤5
• Abstract: ≤250 words, structured into:
o Background
o Methods
o Results
o Conclusion
Structure (IMRAD format):
• Title
• Authorship
• Abstract and Keywords
• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Recommendations
• References
Detailed Instructions:
Title (Vietnamese/English)
• Written in uppercase, at the top of the first page
• Must be concise, clear, accurate, and reflect the study content
• Recommended length: ≤30 words
Authorship
• Full names and institutional affiliations
• Do not include academic titles or degrees
• Provide phone number and email for the corresponding author (*)
• Authors listed in order of contribution (highest to lowest)
• First author = main author
• Maximum: usually ≤10 authors
Abstract and Keywords
• ≤250 words
• Must highlight key points
• Written in Vietnamese and translated into English
• Avoid abbreviations and references
Structured into:
• Background: rationale and objectives
• Methods: brief methodology
• Results: key findings
• Conclusions: interpretation and significance
• Provide up to 6 keywords, separated by commas
Introduction
Should include:
• Current status of the research problem (unresolved questions)
• Summary of existing knowledge
• Identification of research gaps
• Proposed approach to address the problem
Methods
Must provide sufficient detail for reproducibility:
• Study subjects: inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Study design: design, time, location, sample size, sampling method, procedures, data analysis
• Ethics: clearly state ethical approval (decision number, date, issuing authority)
Results
Present findings clearly and concisely:
• Characteristics of study subjects
• Main findings
• Novel or distinctive results
Discussion
• Interpret results logically
• Avoid repeating all results
• Briefly review relevant literature
• Compare with previous studies and explain differences
This is the most important section
Conclusion
• Derived from results (trends, patterns)
• Must not repeat results
• Clear, concise, and specific
• Must address study objectives
Acknowledgements
• Individuals or organizations contributing but not qualifying as authors
Recommendations (if any)
• Suggestions for future research based on limitations or findings
References
• Listed in numerical order of appearance
• Must be relevant and up-to-date
• Include DOI if available
• Maximum: 20 references
2. Case Reports
Describes one or more clinical cases, including:
• Discovery context
• Clinical and paraclinical features
• Diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes
• Relevant images
Discussion should be integrated throughout the case presentation. Final section must summarize key lessons and contributions.
Requirements:
• ≤3 authors
• ≤3,000 words
• ≤4 figures
• ≤10 references
Structure:
• Title
• Authorship
• Abstract and Keywords
• Introduction
• Case Report
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
3. Review Articles
Covers topics such as:
• Basic science
• Disease mechanisms
• Epidemiology
• Diagnosis and treatment strategies
Requirements:
• ≤7,500 words
• ≤100 references
• ≤8 tables/figures
• Unstructured abstract ≤250 words
• Maximum: 15 A4 pages
• Must include full citations
• Author credentials required in footnote
4. New Drugs and Medical Devices
Provides updated and in-depth evaluation of:
• Diagnostic or therapeutic innovations
• Drugs, biologics, and devices
Requirements:
• ≤3,000 words
• ≤30 references
• ≤8 tables/figures
• Unstructured abstract ≤250 words
5. Consensus Reports
Prepared by expert panels to address controversial topics and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Requirements:
• ≤7,500 words (excluding title page, abstract, references, tables, figures)
• ≤100 references
• ≤8 tables/figures
• Unstructured abstract ≤250 words
6. Updates in Medicine and Pharmacy
Includes translated articles or general knowledge updates.
Requirements:
• Must clearly state source
• Translations must include original full-text
• ≤3,000 words
• ≤30 references
• ≤8 tables/figures
• Unstructured abstract ≤250 words.