Types of Manuscripts
Publication submissions will typically fall into one of the following types of manuscripts:
ORIGINAL WORK includes articles submitted with information generated by the authors. Original work is typically unsolicited. Articles may describe innovative research, descriptions of clinical programs, case studies, adverse drug report(s), pharmacoeconomic evaluations or topics relating to utilization of medications. Original works require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist and peer review (see checklist criteria).
REVIEW ARTICLES include manuscripts based on already published literature. Review articles may include disease state reviews, new medication updates, and reviews of other topics pertinent to pharmacy. Examples of other topics include pharmacist and technician roles and processes, patient considerations, and technology use. Review articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist and peer review (see checklist criteria).
SPOTLIGHT articles are solicited through several avenues to highlight pharmacy leaders and businesses across the state.
STUDENT WRITING CLUB articles are coordinated through local Schools of Pharmacy and are peer reviewed by both pharmacy students and pharmacists. The Student Writing Club typically publishes review articles and spotlights; however, original work will also be considered.
FEATURES are solicited and unsolicited articles relating to clinical practice issues or pharmacy practice advancement in various settings. This section may include descriptions of new or innovative pharmacy services, current treatment guidelines/goals that will affect pharmacy practice, new or developing roles for pharmacists, or evolving pharmacy technology. Summaries of pertinent legislation, health care laws or changes to pharmacy practice rules and regulations and their potential impact on the profession may also be included.
PHARMACY REFLECTIONS:
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) articles are often solicited, but the editor is willing to discuss ideas for potential CE articles. CE articles must be 3,500 - 6,000 words to provide at least one hour of continuing education. The author must include 3-5 learning objectives and 8-10 assessment questions. CE articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist, CE-specific requirements, and peer review (see checklist criteria).
LETTER TO THE EDITOR articles are short articles which are editorials and commentary of other published works in JPSW. Letters to the Editor are intended to promote further discussion of previously published work and to offer feedback and support to emerging writers.
ORIGINAL WORK includes articles submitted with information generated by the authors. Original work is typically unsolicited. Articles may describe innovative research, descriptions of clinical programs, case studies, adverse drug report(s), pharmacoeconomic evaluations or topics relating to utilization of medications. Original works require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist and peer review (see checklist criteria).
REVIEW ARTICLES include manuscripts based on already published literature. Review articles may include disease state reviews, new medication updates, and reviews of other topics pertinent to pharmacy. Examples of other topics include pharmacist and technician roles and processes, patient considerations, and technology use. Review articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist and peer review (see checklist criteria).
SPOTLIGHT articles are solicited through several avenues to highlight pharmacy leaders and businesses across the state.
STUDENT WRITING CLUB articles are coordinated through local Schools of Pharmacy and are peer reviewed by both pharmacy students and pharmacists. The Student Writing Club typically publishes review articles and spotlights; however, original work will also be considered.
FEATURES are solicited and unsolicited articles relating to clinical practice issues or pharmacy practice advancement in various settings. This section may include descriptions of new or innovative pharmacy services, current treatment guidelines/goals that will affect pharmacy practice, new or developing roles for pharmacists, or evolving pharmacy technology. Summaries of pertinent legislation, health care laws or changes to pharmacy practice rules and regulations and their potential impact on the profession may also be included.
- UpFront: Solicited articles from PSW staff and leadership
- Precepting Series: The Journal’s Precepting Series features practical, experience-based articles designed to support pharmacists and technicians in their role as educators of students, residents, and other learners in all practice settings. These manuscripts provide actionable strategies, tools, and insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and foster meaningful learning experiences. Authors are encouraged to share their experience with real-world strategies, innovative approaches, and lessons learned that can be readily implemented by preceptors in a variety of settings. Submissions may also highlight professional development, well-being, and the evolving role of the preceptor in pharmacy education. Manuscripts should emphasize clear takeaways and/or “precepting pearls” that readers can incorporate into their own teaching practice. The Precepting Series welcomes unsolicited submissions of any length; authors may contribute concise pieces (e.g. <1000 words) or more in-depth manuscripts (up to ~4,000 words), depending on the scope of their topic. Precepting series articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist. and may require peer review at the discretion of the series editor (see checklist criteria).
- ID Corner: ID Corner: can be unsolicited. ID Corner articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist. and may require peer review at the discretion of the series coordinator (see checklist criteria).
- Fact or Fallacy: can be unsolicited and include clinical inquiries. Fact or Fallacy articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist. and may require peer review at the discretion of the series coordinator (see checklist criteria).
PHARMACY REFLECTIONS:
- Solicited pieces that relay experiences or are reflections of experiences significant to pharmacy practice or education. Examples include lessons learned from participation in volunteer activities and reflections on key events shaping pharmacy practice.
- Unsolicited reflection articles should include lessons or skills that a reader may be able to incorporate into practice as applicable and material that is of interest or significance to the practice of the readership. Student reflections may relate to our student readership. A limited number of unsolicited pharmacy reflections will be published each year and will undergo a two-person peer review process.
- Pharmacy reflections require adherence to the. JPSW Manuscript Checklist. Reflections may undergo peer review at the discretion of the editor.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) articles are often solicited, but the editor is willing to discuss ideas for potential CE articles. CE articles must be 3,500 - 6,000 words to provide at least one hour of continuing education. The author must include 3-5 learning objectives and 8-10 assessment questions. CE articles require adherence to the JPSW Manuscript Checklist, CE-specific requirements, and peer review (see checklist criteria).
LETTER TO THE EDITOR articles are short articles which are editorials and commentary of other published works in JPSW. Letters to the Editor are intended to promote further discussion of previously published work and to offer feedback and support to emerging writers.