Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

General Information

The Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (JPSR) welcomes original research articles, review articles, short communications, and case reports in all areas of pharmaceutical sciences. All manuscripts are subject to initial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief for suitability for the journal. If found suitable, manuscripts are then peer-reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees.

Types of Manuscripts

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the following guidelines:

Format

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Page size: A4
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 point
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Pages should be numbered consecutively

Manuscript Structure

1. Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details
2. Abstract: 200-250 words, structured for research articles (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
3. Keywords: 4-6 keywords
4. Introduction: Background and objectives of the study
5. Materials and Methods: Detailed description of methods, materials, and procedures
6. Results: Clear presentation of findings without interpretation
7. Discussion: Interpretation of results, comparisons with previous studies
8. Conclusion: Summary of key findings and implications
9. Acknowledgments: Recognition of support and assistance
10. Conflicts of Interest: Disclosure of any conflicts
11. References: In Vancouver style
12. Tables and Figures: Clear, high-quality, with appropriate captions

References

References should follow the Vancouver style and be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text. Examples:

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to submissions@jpsr.com with the following:

1. A cover letter addressing the Editor-in-Chief, stating the type of manuscript and confirming that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
2. The complete manuscript as described above
3. Any supplementary files (high-resolution images, datasets, etc.)

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. The typical review process takes 4-6 weeks, after which authors will receive one of the following decisions:

• Accept without revisions
• Accept with minor revisions
• Major revisions required
• Reject

Publication Ethics

JPSR adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must:

• Ensure all work is original and properly cited
• Obtain appropriate ethics approvals for studies involving humans or animals
• Disclose any conflicts of interest
• Ensure all listed authors have made substantial contributions

Publication Charges

JPSR is an open-access journal. Publication charges apply as follows:

• Regular articles: $375 USD
• Review articles: $375 USD
• Short communications: $100 USD

Partial fee waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries. Please contact the editorial office for details.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding manuscript submission, please contact:

Editorial Office, JPSR
Email: jpsronline@gmail.com

• Manuscript formatted according to guidelines
• Title page complete with all author information
• Abstract within word limit
• References formatted in Vancouver style
• Figures and tables properly labeled
• Conflicts of interest declared
• Cover letter prepared

• Initial Review 1-2 weeks
• Peer Review 3-4 weeks
• Revision Period 2 weeks
• Final Decision 1 week
• Publication After Acceptance 4-6 weeks