Editorial Policy

The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine (IJPSM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication. Our editorial policy emphasizes originality, scientific quality, and relevance to a multidisciplinary audience. Manuscripts submitted to IJPSM must present original research that has not been previously published in the same form or another language without the consent of the Editors. Authors must clearly state the novelty of their work or approach in their covering letter upon submission.

Papers must be substantiated by detailed experimental data. Manuscripts lacking sufficient experimental detail or technical substantiation will not be considered for publication. Any technical queries related to manuscripts will be referred back to the authors. However, the Editors reserve the right to make alterations to the text to improve clarity or presentation without modifying the technical content of the manuscript.

Manuscripts submitted under multiple authorship are reviewed with the assumption that all listed authors concur with the submission. A copy of the final manuscript must be approved by all authors and, where applicable, by the responsible authorities in the laboratories where the research was conducted.
If a manuscript is accepted for publication, it must not be published elsewhere in the same form or another language without the prior consent of the Editors. Authors must indicate the originality of their research and the approach taken in their submission letter.

IJPSM insists on rigorous ethical practices in both human and animal research. Authors must provide evidence of approval from a local Ethics Committee for both human and animal studies upon request. Animal experimental procedures must adhere to humane standards, and details of anesthetics and analgesics used should be clearly stated. The ethical standards of experiments must align with the guidelines provided by CPCSEA (for animal studies) and ICMR (for human studies). Manuscripts failing to meet these ethical standards will not be considered. A statement on ethics committee permission and ethical practices must be included in the ‘Materials and Methods’ section of all research articles.

Plagiarism is treated with utmost seriousness. Authors must avoid reproducing text, tables, or illustrations from other sources without proper citation or permission. All accepted papers are subject to editorial changes to address any issues related to plagiarism.

IJPSM is published quarterly, with issues released in March, June, September, and December each year. All editorial rights are reserved by the Editor-in-Chief, who retains final authority over the acceptance and publication of manuscripts.

By adhering to these policies, IJPSM aims to uphold the integrity of scientific publishing and contribute meaningfully to the fields of pharmaceutical science and medicine.