Guide for Authors
The International Journal for Parasitology publishes the results of innovative basic and applied findings in all aspects of parasitology. Areas include but are not restricted to human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, ecology and studies on the microbiota in the context of host-parasite relationships.
Innovative research includes the development of novel concepts and ideas, as well as experimental and observational science that raises new hypotheses. Contributions of broader context are favoured over highly specialised ones.
The Journal publishes two forms of research paper: Full-length and Succinctus. Both must contain substantial results from a major program of research. It also publishes Special Issues incorporating papers on select topical themes. The Journal commissions Reviews and Current Opinions on topical, strategic, or controversial matters in parasitology.
Because of the breadth of disciplines covered, the aims and significance of all contributions should be made clear to readers who are not expert in the particular field of study.
Types of paper
There are two types of papers, structured as follows:
Original Research Papers
Title page. Contains the title, authors' names, addresses, name and contact details of the corresponding author.
Abstract. The second page contains an Abstract of not more than 300 words in a single paragraph. At the foot of this page a list of up to 8 Index Keywords should be provided.
Text. (see sections above) In addition to major headings two forms of subheadings are used: (a) the numbered italicised side subheading referring to several paragraphs; (b) the italicised paragraph subheading at the beginning of a single paragraph used only in Materials and methods.
‘Succinctus’
The journal offers an avenue for publishing succinct papers that describe significant research findings of broad interest. Articles are limited to 3,000 words, not divided into sections, and contain not more than three display items (figures or tables). The manuscript should be marked ‘Succinctus’ on the top left-hand corner of the title page. The first page should show title, author and address details. A short Abstract of not more than 100 words in the same style as for full papers plus up to six Keywords should follow. The body of the paper should be written with a minimum number of paragraphs and unstructured (i.e. no headings). Text describing the methods should be included in the manuscript body and/or figure legends; the methodology should be succinct but contain sufficient information and/or suitable references to allow readers to replicate the work. Not more than 25 references should be cited. Other instructions are the same as those for original research papers.
Contact details for submission
General enquiries prior to submission should be directed to the Editorial Office: editor@IJP.org.au
Submission checklist
You can use this list to carry out a final check of your submission before you send it to the journal for review. Please check the relevant section in this Guide for Authors for more details.
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