The Journal of Tropical Diseases and Parasitology (JTDP) (ISSN 1672-2302, CN 34-1263/R), administered by Anhui Provincial Health Commission and published by Anhui Provincial Institute of Parasitic Diseases, is a natural science medical journal indexed as a Statistical Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citation Database (CSTPCD). Founded in 1972 under successive titles Reference Materials for Schistosomiasis Control, Work Materials for Schistosomiasis Control, and Parasitic Disease Control & Research, the journal adopted its current title in December 1998 and obtained national/international publication approval in November 2002. Transitioning from quarterly to bimonthly publication in 2021, JTDP is an official member of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association Journal Series, recognized with provincial and regional excellence awards, and indexed by CSTPCD, CAJCED, CA (USA), and JST (Japan).
1. Scope and Sections
JTDP publishes original research on pathogen-induced infectious diseases and tropical medicine, emphasizing epidemiology, prevention strategies, diagnostic innovations, therapeutic advances, and basic research concerning zoonoses, vector-borne diseases, and natural focus diseases in tropical/subtropical regions. Disciplinary coverage includes epidemiology, parasitology, microbiology, and infectious diseases. Regular sections: Expert Viewpoint, Original Article, Control Study, Investigation Study, Experimental Study, Clinical Study, Control Administration, Review, and Case Report.
2. Manuscript Requirements
2.1 General Specifications
Titles: ≤20 Chinese characters; ≤12 substantive English words
Abstracts: Structured (Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion) for research articles; Descriptive for reviews
Keywords: 3-8 bilingual terms
Word limits: 6,000 words (original articles/reviews); 5,000 words (other categories)
2.2 Formatting Standards
Font: Title (14pt Song), Body (10.5pt Song, 1.5-line spacing)
Tables/Figures: Non-repetitive content; Statistical tables in three-line format (Word/Excel)
Images: ≥500 KB resolution with bilingual captions; Submit raw Excel data for charts
Statistical symbols: follow the specifications in "Statistical Vocabulary and Symbols" (GB/T 3358-2009) and be italicized.
Numerals: Follow GB/T 15835-2011 (e.g., 4×109~10×109 or (4~10)× 109.)
Terminology: Use standardized terms from National Committee for Scientific Terms; Latin names italicized
2.3 References
Format: GB/T 7714-2015 sequential numbering system (e.g., [1])
Minimum requirements: 20 (research), 15 (control studies), 10 (case reports)
Journal abbreviations: Use PubMed/MEDLINE abbreviations for English references
Example:
[1] Wang DQ，Chaki P，Mlacha Y，et al. Application of community-based and integrated strategy to reduce malaria disease burden in southern Tanzania：the study protocol of China-UK Tanzania pilot project on malaria control［J］. Infect Dis Poverty，2019，8（1）：4.
[2] Wu GL. Human parasitology[M]. 3rd edition. Beijing: People’s Medical Publishing House, 2005: 687-696.
[3] World Health Organization. Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030［R/OL］.（2021-01-28）［2022-06-06］.http://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240010352.
3. Editorial Policies
3.1 Submission Protocol
Submit via Online System with:
Institutional endorsement letter
Copyright transfer agreement
Conflict of interest & authorship statements
Funding documentation (if applicable)
Peer review duration: 1-2 months; Withdrawal requests require formal notification
3.2 Copyright & Licensing
By submission, authors grant JTDP exclusive rights for print/digital publication, translation, database indexing, and derivative works. Post-acceptance modifications require editorial approval. Published articles receive two complimentary copies; No separate remuneration for open-access distribution.
4. Contact Information
Editorial Office
Address: JTDP Editorial Board, No.12560 Fanhua Avenue, Economic Development Zone, Hefei 230601, Anhui, China
Tel: +86-551-62864635
Email: rdbyjscxzz@126.com; rdbzz2003@163.com
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