FCPR uses Editorial Tracking system as online manuscript submission and review system. Manuscripts must be submitted online by the corresponding author at Authors must fill all the details, attach the files in a single file format and submit. Authors are requested to strictly follow the Journal format while formatting the manuscript.
Manuscript
Peer Review Process
Once a manuscript is received, it is screened thoroughly to evaluate that it complies with the format, usually followed by a plagiarism check. Those manuscripts that meet the specified requirements of the journals are subsequently assigned to an Editor for further processing. Manuscripts that fail to conform to the requirements of the journal will be rejected. The Editor assigns a minimum of 3 potential reviewers to access the suitability of the scientific content for publishing. The editor’s decision of acceptance, rejection or request for revision of the manuscript is strictly based on the comments of at least two reviewers.
Materials and Methods:
The main methods used shall be briefly described by citing references. The statistical method and the level of significance chosen shall be clearly stated.
Results and Discussion:
All findings presented in tabular or graphical form shall be described in this section. The data should be statistically analyzed and the level of significance stated. All Tables and figures must have a title or caption and a legend to make them self-explanatory. This section should follow results, deal with the interpretation of results, convey how they help increase current understanding of the problem and should be logical.
Acknowledgements :
Should be given after the text and not in the form of footnotes.
References :
Should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text. Identify references in text, tables, and legends by Arabic numerals in square brackets. References cited only in tables or figure legends should be numbered in accordance with the sequence established by the first identification in the text of the particular table or figure.
Articles in Journals
Tayade S, Jadhao P. the impact of use of modified WHO partograph on maternal and prenatal outcome. Int.J. Biomed.Adv.Res.2002; 5(4):256-262
Books and Other Monographs
Personal author(s): Ringsven MK, Bond D. Gerontology and leadership skills for nurses. 2nd ed. Albany (NY): Delmar Publishers; 1996.
Tables and Figures:
Tables and figures must be cited in the text in numerical order. Tables and Figures should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and bear a brief title in lower case bold face letters below the figure. Only MS word table format should be used for preparing tables.
Guidelines for units and symbols :
The use of the International System of Units (SI) is recommended. The name of the software used particularly to draw chemical structures must be mentioned for. e.g. Chem Draw
Article processing fee
No article processing fee
Animal studies
If the study involves experiments on animals, the author/s should clearly state that the experimental study protocol have been approved by the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC)
Organization of Manuscripts:
Manuscripts should be typewritten in double-space in A4 sized sheets, with a 2 cm margin on both sides. Research Papers should have more than 10 pages, Review Articles in the range of 15-20 pages, inclusive of illustrations. Pages should be numbered consecutively and arranged in the following order viz Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgements and References.
Title Page :
Title page should contain only title of the paper in bold face with font size 14, names of the authors in normal face, sentence case (font size 12) followed by the address (es) in normal face lower case. The author to whom all correspondence be addressed should be denoted by an asterisk mark. Names of the authors should appear as initials followed by surnames. Names should be followed by the complete postal address or addresses with pin code numbers of the place(s), where the research work has been carried out. At the bottom left corner of the title page, please mention “*Address For correspondence” and provide a functional e-mail address.
Abstract
Should start on a new page after the title page and should be typed in single-space to distinguish it from the Introduction. Abstracts should briefly reflect all aspects of the study. Review Articles should also have an Abstract.
Key words Provide 4-5 appropriate key words
Introduction :
It should be typed in double-space. The Introduction should lead the reader to the importance of the study; tie-up published literature with the aims of the study and clearly states the rationale behind the investigation.
Review Articles
It should be about 10-20 pages long, contain up-to-date information, comprehensively cover relevant literature and preferably be written by scientists who have in-depth knowledge on the topic.