Article Types

Editorials

Recognized leaders in the field of pathology and laboratory medicine may be invited by the Editor-in-Chief/Editorial Board to present their scientific opinion and views of a particular topic within the context of an issue theme or issues on scholarly publication. No abstract or keywords necessary.

Make a new submission to the Editorials section.

Feature Articles

The PJP may feature articles, either as part of an issue theme or a special topic on pathology by a local or international expert or authority. The abstract should be from 50 to 75 words and should not be structured. A manuscript for feature articles should not exceed 25 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, illustrations and maxium of 30 references) or 6000 words.

Make a new submission to the Feature Articles section.

Reviews

Review articles, both solicited and unsolicited, provide information on the “state of the art.” PJP reviews not only summarize current understanding of a particular topic but also critically appraise relevant literature and data sources, describe significant gaps in the research, and future directions. The abstract should be from 50 to 75 words and should not be structured. A manuscript for reviews should not exceed 15 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, illustrations and maximum of 50 references) or 4000 words.

Make a new submission to the Reviews section.

Original Articles

Original articles include but are not limited to clinical trials, comparative studies, meta-analyses, observational studies. Manuscripts submitted under this section must have been reviewed and approved by an ethical review board that is explicitly stated in the methodology.

The abstract should contain no more than 200 words with a structured format consisting of the objective/s, methodology, results and conclusion. A manuscript for original articles should not exceed 25 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, illustrations and maximum of 30 references) or 6000 words.

You may download the PJP template for Original Research to guide you.

Make a new submission to the Original Articles section.

Case Reports

This type of article pertains to single or multiple reports of well-characterized cases that are highly unusual, novel, or rare; or with a unique or variant presentation, evolution or course; or that represent an unexpected or uncommon association of two or more diseases or disorders that may represent a previously unsuspected causal relationship; or that are underreported in the literature. The abstract should be from 50 to 75 words and should not be structured. A manuscript for case reports should not exceed 10 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, illustrations and maximum of 15 references) or 3000 words.

You may download the PJP template for Case Report to guide you.

Make a new submission to the Case Reports section.

Autopsy Vault

The PJP highly welcomes articles on autopsy protocols of cases. The article must include a summary presentation of the history, evaluation and work-up, clinical course of a case, followed by the autopsy procedure performed, gross and microscopic findings, discussion, learning points and conclusion.  The PJP recognizes the instructional and educational value of articles under this section. The abstract should be from 50 to 75 words and should not be structured. A manuscript for the Autopsy Vault should not exceed 25 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, illustrations and maximum of 30 references) or 6000 words.

Make a new submission to the Autopsy Vault section.

Brief Communications

Brief Communications are short reports intended to either extend or expound on previously published research or present new and significant findings which may have a major impact in current practice. If the former, authors must acknowledge and cite the research which they are building upon. The abstract should be from 50 to 75 words and should not be structured. A manuscript for brief communications should not exceed 5 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, illustrations and maximum of 10 references) or 1500 words.

Make a new submission to the Brief Communications section.

Images in Pathology

Images of unique, interesting, or highly educational cases encountered in hematology, cytology, histopathology, or medical microbiology, may be submitted under this section, and may include photomicrographs, gross pictures, machine read-outs, among others. A brief history, the photograph(s) and short discussion of the case. No abstract is required. A manuscript for Images in Pathology should not exceed 500 words, with maximum of 10 references. This is distinct from the Case Report which is a full write up.

You may download the PJP template for Images in Pathology to guide you.

Make a new submission to the Images in Pathology section.

Letters to the Editor

PJP welcomes feedback and comments on previously published articles in the form of Letters to the Editor.  No abstract or keywords are necessary. A Letter to the Editor must not exceed 2 typewritten pages or 500 words.

 

Make a new submission to the Letters to the Editor section.

Special Announcements

Special announcements may include upcoming conventions, seminars or conferences relevant to pathology. The Editors shall deliberate and decide on acceptance and publication of special announcements. 

Please coordinate with the Editorial Coordinator for any request for special announcements.

Make a new submission to the Special Announcements section.