Types of papers

The JPP welcomes:

Standard "full-length" papers (Research papers). As a rule, they should not exceed 6000 words (not including references and tables) and contain no more than ten tables and figures combined. Standard papers are divided into the following sections: Summary (not exceeding 250 words), and Key words (not exceeding five and not appearing in the title); Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion; Acknowledgements; References. Some flexibility in layout is allowed for papers that cannot be presented in conventional form. For instance, a combined Results and Discussion section is permitted.

Short communications. These are intended for reporting brief complete pieces of work, and not for preliminary results. Short communications should not exceed 2500 words and contain no more than six figures and tables combined. The text is not divided into sections, except for a short Summary, not exceeding 200 words, and Key words, Acknowledgements and References.

Disease notes. They are intended for new or unusual records in abstract forms, with one or two references. Their length should not exceed 250 words.

Review papers. As a rule, review articles on specific subjects are invited. Offered reviews may be considered, but the authors should contact the Editor-in-Chief in advance.