Reviewers Guidelines

Welcome to the Reviewers Guidelines for the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine. As a reviewer, you play a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of our journal. Please carefully review the following guidelines and expectations.

1. Confidentiality

• All manuscripts are confidential documents and should not be disclosed to any third party outside the review process.
• Reviewers must not use any information or data from the manuscript for personal or professional gain.
• Any discussions about the manuscript must be kept confidential and within the review process.

2. Objectivity

• Provide unbiased, constructive, and objective feedback based solely on the scientific merit, originality, relevance, and clarity of the manuscript.
• Avoid personal criticisms of the authors.
• Ensure that the feedback is specific, actionable, and relevant.

3. Timeliness

• Adhere to the review deadlines assigned to you. If you are unable to complete the review within the given time, notify the editorial office as soon as possible.
• Prompt feedback ensures a timely publication process.

4. Conflict of Interest

• Decline to review a manuscript if you have any potential conflict of interest, including personal, professional, or financial relationships with the authors.
• If a conflict of interest arises during the review process, notify the editorial office immediately.

5. Ethical Considerations

• Report any ethical concerns, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or misconduct, to the editorial office.
• Ensure the manuscript adheres to ethical guidelines regarding the treatment of human or animal subjects and research integrity.

6. Manuscript Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers are expected to assess the following aspects of each manuscript:

• Relevance: Does the manuscript align with the scope of the journal and contribute to the field?
• Originality: Is the research novel and significant, offering new insights to the academic community?
• Methodology: Are the research methods appropriate, well-executed, and clearly described?
• Clarity: Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written, with proper grammar and language?
• Conclusions: Are the conclusions supported by the data, and are they relevant and well-documented?

7. Recommendations

Based on your evaluation, please provide one of the following recommendations:

• Accept: The manuscript is suitable for publication without any revisions.
• Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes before acceptance.
• Major Revisions: The manuscript requires significant revisions to be considered for publication.
• Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication.

8. Feedback to Authors

• Provide constructive and specific comments that will help authors improve their manuscript.
• Offer clear suggestions for improvement and be respectful in your feedback.
• Focus on scientific content, clarity, and quality of writing, ensuring your comments are actionable.

9. Submission of Review

• Submit your review via the journal’s online submission system.
• Ensure that your review is submitted by the deadline assigned.
• If you need more time, please notify the editorial office in advance.

10. Acknowledgment

• By agreeing to review a manuscript, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these guidelines and agree to adhere to them.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or questions regarding the review process, please contact:

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

Final Notes

Your feedback as a reviewer is integral to the quality of research published in International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine. We greatly appreciate your contribution to the peer-review process.