Instructions For Authors

If you're referring to how the International Journal of Virology and Parasitology prefers the submission of manuscripts in paragraph form (for example, formatting requirements for the manuscript itself), I can give you general guidelines that are often followed by many academic journals in the life sciences. These can be adapted once you access the specific journal’s instructions:

  1. Title: Start with a concise, informative title that clearly indicates the subject of your research.

  2. Abstract: The abstract is typically a single paragraph of about 200-300 words. It should briefly summarize the objective of the study, methods used, main results, and conclusions.

  3. Keywords: Include 3-5 keywords (not included in the abstract word count).

  4. Introduction: Write a clear, concise introduction that presents the background, the research question, and the objective of the study. This should be in one or two paragraphs.

  5. Materials and Methods: This section can be written in paragraph form, describing how the study was carried out. Avoid excessive detail and be sure to mention all key methodologies.

  6. Results: Present the key findings of your study in a logical sequence. This section can be broken into paragraphs and should not interpret the data (keep that for the Discussion section).

  7. Discussion: Interpret the results, explain their significance, and compare them to previous research. In some journals, the Results and Discussion sections can be combined into one, particularly in shorter reports.

  8. Conclusions: This can be one paragraph, summarizing the major takeaways of your study and its broader implications.

  9. References: Ensure that citations are in the correct format (which you will find in the journal’s guidelines) and are presented in a reference list at the end.

  10. Figures and Tables: Often, figures and tables are presented in the body of the manuscript, with each table or figure referred to in the text. Be sure to follow any specific formatting rules for these (e.g., placement, numbering).

For the International Journal of Virology and Parasitology, you would need to check the specific formatting rules related to font size, line spacing, and paragraph indentation once you access their official submission guidelines.