Authors' Guidelines
The Journal of Virology and Vaccine Development (JVVD) invites high-quality submissions that advance understanding and innovation in virology, immunology, and vaccine research. We welcome a wide range of manuscript types, including original research articles, clinical trials, systematic reviews, brief reports, technical notes, case studies, perspectives, and letters to the editor.
Manuscripts must be submitted via our online submission system. In case of technical difficulties, submissions can be emailed to: editor.jvvd@acadwise.com.
The corresponding author serves as the main point of contact throughout the review and publication process and is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the submission.
By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that:
- The work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- All authors have reviewed and approved the final version.
All applicable ethical standards and institutional approvals have been met.
2.1 General Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line spacing: Double-spaced
- File format: Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF
- Page numbering: Consecutive, bottom right corner
2.2 Required Sections
Each manuscript should include the following components in order:
- Cover Letter
- Title Page
- Full title of the manuscript
- Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors
- Contact details for the corresponding author
- Abstract
- A concise summary (150–250 words) outlining objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions
- Keywords
- 4–6 relevant terms for indexing
Main Text Structure:
For original research articles:
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
Other article types (e.g., reviews, brief reports) may follow alternative structures appropriate to their format.
- Acknowledgments (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Funding Statement
- References
- Use Vancouver style; list references numerically in the order cited.
- Include all authors unless there are more than six, in which case list the first six followed by et al.
- Figures and Tables
- Figures: High-resolution, submitted as JPEG or PNG files
- Tables: Editable Word format (do not embed as images)
- Supplementary Material
- Submit any appendices, datasets, or additional files separately
All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers. Manuscripts are assessed on originality, scientific rigor, clarity, and relevance to JVVD’s scope. Authors may recommend reviewers, but final selection is at the editors’ discretion.
JVVD follows a gold open-access model, ensuring free access to all published content. An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies upon acceptance. Full fee details are available on our website.
We offer APC waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries and for those without research funding; requests can be submitted during the submission process.
Upon acceptance, authors agree to transfer copyright to JVVD. Published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing non-commercial reuse with appropriate attribution.
Authors must adhere to the highest standards of research integrity. Where applicable:
- Provide details of ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals
- Ensure datasets are made publicly available or accessible upon request
Describe methods thoroughly to enable replication
Authors are expected to promptly inform the editorial office of any errors or inaccuracies identified after publication. Corrections, retractions, or notices will be issued in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
For full submission instructions, templates, and access to the submission portal, please visit our website or contact us at: editor.jvvd@acadwise.com.