Editors Guidelines

Welcome to the Editors Guidelines for the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine. As an editor, you play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of our journal. Please review the following responsibilities and expectations.

Roles and Responsibilities of Editors

Editor-in-Chief

• Oversee all editorial processes and final decision-making.
• Ensure the journal’s adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Supervise the editorial board and peer review process.
• Maintain the overall quality and direction of the journal.

Section Editors

• Handle the review process for their assigned sections.
• Recommend reviewers for submitted manuscripts.
• Make decisions on whether to accept, reject, or request revisions for articles.

Guest Editors

• Curate and oversee special issues.
• Assist in finding suitable reviewers and ensure timely decision-making.

Editorial Policies

Manuscript Submission

• Manuscripts must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines (available on the Author Guidelines).
• All submissions are subject to plagiarism checks and adherence to ethical standards.

Peer Review Process

• All manuscripts are subject to a double-blind peer review.
• Editors should ensure timely communication with reviewers and authors.
• Reviewers should be chosen for their expertise in the relevant subject area.

Conflict of Interest

• Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Ethical Guidelines

As an editor, it is your responsibility to ensure that all articles adhere to our publication ethics standards. Please refer to our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement for further details.

Review and Decision Process

1. Initial Screening: Manuscripts are screened to ensure they meet the journal’s criteria for submission.
2. Peer Review: Assign the manuscript to qualified reviewers who will provide feedback.
3. Evaluation of Comments: Assess reviewers’ comments and recommendations for decision-making.
4. Final Decision: Based on reviewers’ feedback, decide whether to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or questions regarding editorial responsibilities, please contact:

• Email: info@pharmedicopublishers.com; ijpsmeditor@gmail.com