$300 Best Paper Prize + Special Issue Announcement
STUDENT RESEARCH SUBMISSIONS WANTED!
The Australian Pharmacy Students' Journal (APSJ) is now accepting research paper
submissions by pharmacy students from all year levels for our upcoming Anniversary
Celebratory Edition issue, which will be the 8th Issue 80 years since the beginning of
the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA).
This milestone inspires the Celebratory Theme for the 8th issue: “SPARK – Celebrating
Beginnings and New Ideas".
For this special issue, the APSJ is proud to present a new award: The Best Paper Award,
for the most outstanding student submission. The Award recipient receives the Best
Paper prize (Prezzee gift card valued at AUD $300), their work published with ‘Feature Article’ status, the
8th Issue front cover being inspired by their research, and a limited-edition physical
printed copy of the special issue*. All submissions by 31st December will be considered
for the prize and for publication in this Celebratory edition issue. *Due to postage constraints, printed editions are available for domestic (Australian) authors only.
We welcome pharmacy student-led submissions of pharmacy and/or pharmaceutical
science research of the following article types:
• Original Research Articles - Currently in HIGH DEMAND, quantitative and
qualitative research highly desired
• Academic Review Articles – Systematic Reviews are especially desired.
Literature reviews also accepted
• Abstracts – Summarising your research project
• Feature Articles – Perspectives or commentary on practice and policy.
• Case Reports – Unique or challenging patient cases
• Opinion Pieces – Informed perspectives on current issues
• Letters to the Editor – Responses or reflections on previously published APSJ
work
The APSJ is the only peer-reviewed pharmacy student journal in the world. Publishing
research with the APSJ is a chance to boost your career and gain a competitive edge
whilst contributing to real world pharmacy research and making an
impact in the international scientific community.
With the upcoming celebratory issue, right now is the best time to submit a research
paper. Papers must be submitted via the APSJ website
(https://apsj.com.au/index.php/journal) by 31st December 2025 to make it into the
Celebratory Edition 8th 'SPARK' Issue.
All published authors have their research article Google Scholar indexed and publicly
searchable online via the published issue, and receive a physical printed copy of the
Limited Edition Celebratory SPARK issue with their name and article in it, mailed to
them.
How to Submit:
1. Ensure your paper follows the Author Guidelines and APSJ referencing style
2. Visit the APSJ website www.apsj.com.au
3. Register to the APSJ via the website registration portal
4. Download and fill in the “Manuscript cover sheet”. The link can be found in the
“Submission Preparation Checklist”.
5. Click on "New Submission"
6. Confirm your submission meets the requirements of the APSJ and acknowledge
the copyright statement.
7. Upload your submission and your manuscript cover sheet.
8. Enter metadata and confirm your submission.
Only papers submitted before 31st December 2025 will have the chance to be
published in the Celebratory Edition 8th 'SPARK' Issue and be considered for The APSJ
Best Paper Award.
• All further information, including Author Guidelines and past APSJ publications,
can be found on the APSJ website.
• Follow the APSJ Instagram @the_apsj for more updates and content
• Enquiries can be directed to APSJ Co-Editor-In-Chief Jessie
Kristo research@napsa.org.au
We cannot wait to see your research excellence feature in our upcoming, Celebratory
Edition issue!
Warm regards,
Jessie Kristo
Director of Research, National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association, APSJ Co-Editor-In-Chief
