Journal of Pharma and Drug Innovation

Now Accepting Manuscripts Annual (One issue per year) Open Access Single-Blind Peer Review
Editorial & Review Timeline
3 - 4 Days Initial Quality Review
20 Days Peer Evaluation Summary
30 - 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 (Ph.D)

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, Ph.D)

Editor-in-Chief

  Associate Professor Internal Medicine

  DiMI Department of Internal Medicine

  University of Genova

  Italy

Dr Xiaona Wang
Dr Xiaona Wang (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Henan Key Laboratory of Childrens Genetics and Metabolic Diseases

  Zhengzhou University

  China

Dr Muhammad Ishaq
Dr Muhammad Ishaq (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Assistant Research Fellow

  School of Pharmacy

  Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  China

Prof Hani A Alhadrami
Prof Hani A Alhadrami (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Professor Consultant of Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Biotechnology

  Medical Biotechnology

  King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

  Saudi Arabia

Ismael Valladolid Acebes
Ismael Valladolid Acebes (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Group Leader - Signal Transduction Unit

  Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery

  Karolinska Institute

  Sweden

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

Editor-Member

  Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies

  Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

  Portugal

Prof Hamdy Abdelkader
Prof Hamdy Abdelkader (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Faculty of Pharmacy

  Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University

  King Khalid University

  Egypt

Eleonora Russo
Eleonora Russo (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Department of Pharmacy DIFAR

  University of Genoa (UniGe), Italy

  Italy

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

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Faculty of Pharmacy

  Odisha University of Health Sciences,Berhampur, Odisha

  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

Dr Aura Rusu
Dr Aura Rusu (Ph.D)

Editor-Member

  Professor

  Faculty of Pharmacy

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

  Romania

About the Journal

The Journal of Pharma and Drug Innovation (JPDI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research in pharmaceutical sciences and drug development.

The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals to share scientific findings and advancements in areas related to drug discovery, development, and therapeutic applications. It supports the dissemination of research that contributes to both fundamental understanding and applied aspects of pharmaceutical sciences.

JPDI covers a broad range of topics including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, drug design and delivery, pharmaceutical biotechnology, regulatory science, toxicology, and clinical pharmacy. The journal also encourages interdisciplinary research integrating pharmacy, medicine, chemistry, and life sciences.

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, and case studies. All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a rigorous peer review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance.

JPDI operates under an open access model, providing unrestricted access to published content to support the global dissemination of scientific knowledge and research.

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the online Submit Manuscript system or by sending their manuscript as an e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at editorialoffice@confseries.net.

Editorial and Publication Process

JPDI is committed to maintaining an efficient, transparent, and quality-focused editorial workflow that support the dissemination of scholarly research.

The journal aims to provide authors with a transparent and structured publication process while ensuring that all submissions undergo appropriate editorial assessment and peer review procedures. Editorial timelines may vary depending on the scope of the manuscript, reviewer availability, revision requirements, and the overall review process.

Submitted manuscripts proceed through the journal's standard editorial and publication workflow, which includes editorial screening, peer review, revisions (where required), copyediting, and final publication.

All submissions are evaluated based on scientific quality, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope. The editorial process is designed to maintain academic integrity and ensure consistency in publication standards.

Accepted manuscripts proceed through the production stage, including copyediting, formatting, proof review, final author approval, and online publication.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work, and final articles are made available through the journal's open-access publishing model to support global accessibility and scholarly communication.

The editorial team is committed to upholding recognized scholarly publishing practices while maintaining fairness, transparency, and ethical standards throughout the editorial and publication process.

Our Peer Review Process

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

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 as containing substantial plagiarism, duplicate submission, or serious ethical concerns are rejected during the initial editorial assessment without external peer review.

Manuscripts meeting the journal's initial editorial requirements proceed to the peer-review stage.

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
The journal follows a single-anonymized peer-review model to ensure an objective and unbiased evaluation process

Reviewer Assessment
Reviewers critically evaluate each manuscript based 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
  • 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 communication with authors

The journal's peer-review workflow reflects a transparent, ethical, and structured editorial process, ensuring that every manuscript is evaluated fairly, objectively, and on its scientific merit before publication.