Journal of Pharma and Drug Innovation

Frequency : Quarterly
Editorial & Review Timeline
3 - 9 Days Initial Quality Review
14 Days Peer Evaluation Summary
80% Final Acceptance Rate After Peer Review
35 - 45 Days Complete Editorial Processing Time

Editorial Board

Leonard-Ionut Atanase
Leonard-Ionut Atanase (Ph.D)

Editor-in-Chief

  Full Professor Former Dean

  Faculty of Medical Dentistry

  Apollonia University of Iasi

  Romania

Rana Ahmed Youness
Rana Ahmed Youness (PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

  Department of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

  German International University

  Egypt

Giuseppe Murdaca
Giuseppe Murdaca (MD, PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Associate Professor Internal Medicine

  DiMI Department of Internal Medicine

  University of Genova

  Italy

Alireza Heidari
Alireza Heidari (Ph.D)

Editor-in-Chief

  Professor

  Faculty of Chemistry

   California South University (CSU)

  United States (USA)

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Prof Nisar Ullah
Prof Nisar Ullah (PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Professor

  Chemistry

  King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

  Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Hasanzadeh
Mohammad Hasanzadeh (PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Assistant Professor

  Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center

  Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

  Iran

Ismael Valladolid Acebes
Ismael Valladolid Acebes (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Group Leader - Signal Transduction Unit

  Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery

  Karolinska Institute

  Sweden

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Prof Josiana Adelaide Vaz
Prof Josiana Adelaide Vaz (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies

  Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

  Portugal

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Prof Hamdy Abdelkader
Prof Hamdy Abdelkader (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Faculty of Pharmacy

  Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University

  King Khalid University

  Egypt

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Eleonora Russo
Eleonora Russo (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Department of Pharmacy DIFAR

  University of Genoa (UniGe), Italy

  Italy

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Fereshteh Nazari Khanamiri
Fereshteh Nazari Khanamiri (Pharm.D.)

Editor-Member

  Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

  Iran

Dr Krishna Chandra Panda
Dr Krishna Chandra Panda (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Faculty of Pharmacy

  Odisha University of Health Sciences,Berhampur, Odisha

  India

Michal Gorski
Michal Gorski (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Assistant Professor

  Department of Chronic Diseases

  Medical University of Silesia in Katowice

  Poland

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Mr Sameer Mustafa Sheikh
Mr Sameer Mustafa Sheikh (M.Pharm)

Editor-Member

  Postgraduate Researcher

  Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

  India

Mr Mohamed Ashraf Momtaz
Mr Mohamed Ashraf Momtaz (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  PhD Researcher

  Department of Analytical Chemistry

  Faculty of Science, Tanta University

  Egypt

Prof Aura Rusu
Prof Aura Rusu (Ph D)

Editor-Member

  Professor

  Faculty of Pharmacy

  University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures

  Romania

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About the Journal

The Journal of Pharma and Drug Innovation (JPDI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in the pharmaceutical and drug development sciences. The journal serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, scientists, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals to share novel findings, explore emerging trends, and promote advancements that shape the future of pharma and drug innovation.

JPDI covers a comprehensive range of topics including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, drug design and delivery, pharmaceutical biotechnology, regulatory sciences, toxicology, and clinical pharmacy. It emphasizes innovation-driven research and supports interdisciplinary collaboration that bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and practical applications in healthcare.

The journal welcomes a wide variety of submissions, including original research articles, review papers, short communications, case reports, and opinion pieces that contribute to scientific advancement and enhance understanding in all aspects of drug discovery, development, and therapeutic optimization.

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity, originality, and quality. Through its open-access policy, JPDI ensures that published research is freely accessible to readers worldwide, enhancing the global dissemination of knowledge and facilitating collaboration across disciplines and regions.

With a commitment to ethical publishing, academic excellence, and transparent editorial practices, the Journal of Pharma and Drug Innovation (JPDI) strives to become a leading international resource for pharmaceutical scientists, clinicians, and industry experts pursuing excellence in drug innovation and therapeutic advancement.

Submissions may be made through our online portal or by emailing manuscripts directly to the editorial office at editorialoffice@confseries.net

Authors are requested to submit manuscripts online at Submit Manuscript or Send as an e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at editorialoffice@confseries.net

Rapid Publication Service

Confseries Publishing is offering wide range of opportunities, options and services for the prospective authors to publish their scholarly contributions.

The journal caters to the demands of the fast publication without compromising on the editorial quality including manuscript peer-review. This flexibility is being provided to ensure earliest author credibility to their respective contributions and this will also ensure timely dissemination of research outcomes for efficient integration, effective translation and reduced redundancy.

Authors have the option to choose between the standard open access publication service which takes its own course of time for complete publication process or can opt for rapid publication service wherein the article is published at the earliest date (Includes multiple subject experts commissioning for securing earliest peer-review comments). The authors can avail this flexibility based on the personal preference, funding agency guidelines or Institutional or organizational requirements.

Regardless of the option, all manuscripts undergo thorough peer-review process, editorial assessment and production process.

Fast Editorial Execution and Review Process (FEE-Review Process)

Authors who are willing to publish their articles under this mode can make a pre-payment of $99 towards express peer-review and editorial decision. First editorial decision in 3 days and final decision with review comments in 5 days from the date of submission. Galley proof generation will be done in next 2 days from acceptance or maximum 5 days (For manuscripts notified for revision by external reviewer).

Manuscripts accepted for publication will be charged regular APC.

Authors retain the copyright of their publication and the final version of the article will be published in both HTML and PDF formats as well as XML formats for transmitting to indexing databases. The editorial team of the Journal will ensure adherence to scientific publication guidelines.

Our Peer Review Process

Confseries follows a structured editorial and peer-review process designed to ensure academic quality, ethical integrity, and timely publication. Each manuscript progresses through clearly defined stages,as illustrated in the peer review workflow.

Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts through the Confseries submission platform. All submissions must comply with the journal’s scope, author instructions, and ethical standards.

Editorial Office Initial Check
Each new submission undergoes an initial assessment by the editorial office to confirm:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
  • Completeness of required files and declarations
  • Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines
  • Originality through plagiarism screening
  • Absence of major ethical or legal concerns

Manuscripts identified with major plagiarism, duplicate submission, or serious ethical issues are rejected at this stage without external review. Submissions meeting basic requirements proceed to peer review.

Peer Review Initiation

After passing the initial screening:

  • A qualified editor is assigned to the manuscript
  • Independent reviewers are selected based on subject expertise
  • The manuscript is formally sent for peer evaluation
Confseries follows a single-anonymized peer review model to ensure objective and unbiased assessment.

Reviewer Assessment
Reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript focusing on:

  • Scientific originality and relevance
  • Methodological rigor and data integrity
  • Clarity of presentation and organization
  • Ethical compliance and reporting quality
Reviewers submit detailed comments and recommendations to support editorial decision-making.

Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer feedback and editorial evaluation, one of the following decisions is issued:

  • Accepted
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Rejected
Authors receive consolidated comments from both editors and reviewers explaining the decision.

Revision and Re-evaluation
For manuscripts requiring revision:

  • Authors submit a revised manuscript addressing all comments
  • A point-by-point response document is required
  • Major revisions may be reassessed by the original reviewers
Failure to adequately address concerns may result in rejection at this stage.

Acceptance and Publication
Manuscripts accepted for publication proceed to the production phase, which includes:

  • Copyediting and proofreading
  • DOI assignment
  • Final author approval
  • Online publication and dissemination

Ethical and Editorial Integrity

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased peer review
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of submissions
  • Providing ethical oversight at every editorial stage
  • Ensuring transparent and timely communication with authors

The Confseries peer-review workflow reflects a clear, ethical, and quality-driven editorial process, ensuring that every manuscript is evaluated rigorously before publication.