Editorial standards
Editorial & Reviewer Guidelines
These guidelines outline the roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards for Editorial Board Members and Peer Reviewers of World Journal of Advance Pharmaceutical Sciences (WJAPS).
Overview
WJAPS follows COPE and ICMJE recommendations. All editorial decisions must be unbiased, confidential, and based solely on scientific merit.
Double-blind review · 2–4 weeks review time · Strict confidentiality of all manuscripts
Roles & Eligibility
Editorial Board Members
- Uphold academic integrity and publication ethics
- Provide strategic direction and policy guidance
- Assign qualified peer reviewers
- Ensure timely and fair editorial decisions
- Manage conflicts of interest transparently
Eligibility — Editorial Members
- Minimum 8 years of academic or research experience
- At least 10 publications in indexed journals
- Demonstrated expertise in relevant discipline
- Commitment to ethical publishing standards
Peer Reviewers
- Evaluate originality, methodology, and significance
- Provide constructive and unbiased feedback
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Identify ethical issues and plagiarism
- Complete reviews within stipulated timelines
Reviewer Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of research experience
- At least 3 publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Subject-specific expertise
- Professional and ethical conduct
Ethical Responsibilities
- Avoid conflicts of interest
- Respect author confidentiality
- Report suspected misconduct immediately
- Follow COPE and ICMJE recommendations
Guideline Highlights
- Review Model
- Double-Blind
- Ethics
- COPE & ICMJE
- Review Time
- 2–4 Weeks
- Confidentiality
- Strict
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