the journal of Pharmacy Technology invites manuscripts relevant to practice in pharmacy and pharmacy technology, or those manuscripts involving education, research, and law that strengthen or support the practice and technology of pharmacy. Relevant topics include: reviews of individual drugs and disease states, case studies, innovative technologies and systems in practice, supervision and management, planning and design, regulatory and legal updates, education and training programs and resources, course and curriculum descriptions, faculty development, and student evaluation.

Type all sections of the manuscript (including author information and references) double-spaced, on 1 side of the page. Use white bond paper (8½ x 11 inches) with margins of at least 1 inch.

The title page should include (1) title of the article, which should be short and descriptive; (2) first name, middle initial, and last name of each author; (3) position title and academic degree of each author; (4) names of departments and institutions with which authors are associated; and (5) mailing address and telephone number of the corresponding author.

Authors are encouraged to read the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, and the guidelines for structured abstracts. Copies are available on request.

The text should be no longer than 25 double-spaced pages. A structured abstract of no more than 250 words is required for all manuscripts. The introduction should be a brief overview of the topic, about 1 to 3 paragraphs long. The body of the text should describe the topic in an orderly manner, using subheadings to divide the various sections. A few summary paragraphs should conclude the paper. Abbreviations (except standard units of measurements) should be identified on first use.

References should be cited in consecutive order of their appearance in the text. The complete references must then be reproduced at the end of the manuscript. References should be typed double-spaced in the following style:

Tables should be typed double-spaced on separate sheets of paper with number (Table 1, 2, etc.) and a short title. Do not use rules in the body of the table. Data cited in the text should not be repeated in tables. Cite each table in the text in consecutive order.

Figures should be professionally drawn and photographed. Figures should be no more than 5 x 7 inches overall size; all markings within the figure should be of sufficient size to be visible when the figure is reduced to column width. Two sets of glossy figures should be submitted with the manuscript. Do not write or paste any label on the backs of the figures. Place 2 glossy copies of each figure in a separate envelope and label the envelope with the number of the figure and the authors’ names. Cite each figure in the text in consecutive order. Provide a double-space legend for each figure on a separate page.

Manuscripts receive external peer review. Refereed articles are identified with the symbol .

Preferred submission is by E-mail using an IBM PC-compatible format such as Microsoft Word for Windows. Art (i.e., figures, graphs, photographs) must be computer-generated or scanned in high resolution, preferably in TIFF format (see also "Figures"). A signed cover letter and copyright assignment, along with other applicable enclosures, must be forwarded to the journal of Pharmacy Technology via mail or courier within 5 days of E-mail submission.

Submission may also be made by mailing two hard copies of the manuscript and a diskette, including figures and tables to:

Author Services
the journal of Pharmacy Technology
P.O. Box 42696, Cincinnati, OH 45242 USA
Tel. 513/793-3555, Toll-Free 877-742-7631 (USA & Canada only)
www.jpharmtechnol.com

Author's Signature Form

Authors are requested to transfer to Harvey Whitney Books Company all right, title, and interest to their manuscripts, including copyright. The Copyright Act of 1976 states that the signature of every author must be present to effect the transfer. A manuscript cannot be considered for publication until the Author's Signature Form is signed in original by all authors and is on file in the Editorial Office.

Authors may download an Author's Signature Form, or may request a form by contacting the Editorial Office. If original signatures cannot be immediately obtained, the Author's Signature Form may be sent at a later date.

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