Editorial Policies

Our commitment to scientific excellence and publishing integrity

Our Mission

The Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products (JAPSNP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific publishing. Our editorial policies ensure integrity, transparency, and excellence in all published research while supporting the global scientific community.

Peer Review Process

1

Initial Screening

Manuscripts undergo editorial screening for scope, originality, and technical quality within 48 hours of submission.

2

Reviewer Assignment

Qualified experts in the field are invited to provide comprehensive peer review evaluations.

3

Review Timeline

Standard review period is 2-3 weeks, with regular status updates provided to authors.

4

Editorial Decision

Final decisions are made based on scientific merit, originality, and reviewer recommendations.

Publication Ethics

Authorship Standards

  • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions
  • Corresponding author takes responsibility for the work
  • Changes to authorship require written consent from all authors
  • Ghost or gift authorship is strictly prohibited

Research Misconduct

  • Zero tolerance for plagiarism and data fabrication
  • Rigorous screening using advanced detection tools
  • Investigation protocols following COPE guidelines
  • Appropriate sanctions including article retraction

Conflict of Interest

  • Full disclosure of financial and personal conflicts
  • Transparent reporting of funding sources
  • Editorial independence from commercial interests
  • Clear conflict management procedures

Duplicate Publication

  • Original research must not be previously published
  • Proper citation required for related prior work
  • Clear guidelines for acceptable republication
  • Systematic checking against existing literature

Open Access Policy

JAPSNP is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that research is freely available to the global scientific community. All articles are published under Creative Commons licensing terms.

Global accessibility and impact
Accelerated scientific discovery
Enhanced collaboration opportunities
Increased citation potential

Editorial Independence

Our editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit and are free from commercial, political, or personal bias. The editorial board maintains complete independence in all publication decisions.

Merit-based publication decisions
Independence from funding sources
Transparent editorial processes
Unbiased reviewer selection

Appeals and Complaints

We provide fair and transparent procedures for handling appeals and complaints regarding editorial decisions or publication processes.

1. Initial Appeal

Submit detailed appeal to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days of decision

2. Review Process

Independent review by editorial board members not involved in original decision

3. Final Decision

Written response provided within 4-6 weeks of appeal submission

Quality Assurance

Review Timeline

Average 2-3 weeks from submission to first decision

Expert Reviewers

Global network of qualified peer reviewers

Quality Standards

Rigorous editorial and production processes

Integrity Checks

Comprehensive plagiarism and ethics screening

Contact Editorial Office

For questions about our editorial policies or to report concerns, please contact our editorial team:

Editor-in-Chief: editor.chief@japsnp.com
Editorial Office: editorial@japsnp.com
Ethics Concerns: ethics@japsnp.com