Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Pakistan Journal of Kidney Disease (PJKD)

The Pakistan Journal of Kidney Disease (PJKD) welcomes high-quality manuscripts related to nephrology, renal medicine, and associated disciplines. Authors are advised to follow these guidelines carefully to ensure smooth processing of their submissions.

1. Types of Manuscripts

PJKD accepts the following categories:

  • Original Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports
  • Short Communications
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor

2. Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (OJS). Authors are required to:

  • Register and log in to the journal website
  • Complete all submission steps
  • Upload all required documents

3. Manuscript Preparation

Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.

Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX)
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12
  • Line spacing: Double-spaced
  • Page numbering required

4. Structure of Manuscript

a. Title Page

  • Title of the article
  • Full names of all authors
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author details (email, phone)

b. Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words
  • Structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
  • 3–5 keywords

c. Main Text (Original Articles)

  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion

5. References

  • Referencing style: Vancouver
  • References should be numbered consecutively
  • Use recent and relevant citations

6. Tables and Figures

  • Must be clearly labeled
  • Submitted in editable format
  • High-resolution images required

7. Ethical Requirements

Authors must ensure:

  • Approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee
  • Informed consent from participants (if applicable)
  • Compliance with ethical standards

8. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism. Submissions must be original and comply with the journal’s plagiarism policy.

9. Authorship Criteria

All authors must have significantly contributed to:

  • Study design or data analysis
  • Manuscript writing or revision
  • Final approval of the manuscript

10. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

11. Copyright and Licensing

Authors agree to grant the journal the right to publish their work. Licensing terms will be clearly stated upon acceptance.

12. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure quality and integrity.

13. Article Processing

  • Initial editorial screening
  • Peer review
  • Revision (if required)
  • Final decision

14. Corrections and Retractions

The journal reserves the right to issue corrections or retract articles in case of errors or ethical concerns.

15. Contact Information

For queries, please contact the editorial office through the journal website.