Quality assurance

Peer Review Policy

After the submission of a new manuscript, each manuscript undergoes a peer-review process. When the editorial office receives a new submission, the editorial staff performs an initial assessment of topical relevance, formatting guidelines, and absence of plagiarism in both textual and scientific content. If the manuscript passes this initial assessment, it is forwarded for peer review.

Peer Review Process

Every manuscript follows a structured, transparent workflow from initial screening through final publication notification.

Double-blind review · Plagiarism screening · Fast editorial decisions

01. Initial Handling: Manuscripts are first reviewed by the World Journal of Advance Pharmaceutical Sciences journal management team, consisting of experts in language, formatting, and copyediting. During this stage, manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks and grammatical review using advanced software to ensure accuracy and originality.
02. Primary Acceptance and Coding: After successful initial screening, each manuscript is assigned a unique code. A preliminary decision regarding acceptance is communicated to the corresponding author before the manuscript moves forward to the blind review process.
03. Blind Review: Manuscripts are sent to qualified reviewers under a blind review system. Reviewers are provided with evaluation criteria and may give comments directly to the authors, along with confidential feedback to the editorial office.
04. Evaluation Criteria: Originality and significance of the research.

Adequacy of methodology, data analysis, and clarity of presentation.

Relevance to the scientific community and international significance.
05. Editorial Decision: Once all reviews are received, the Editor-in-Chief compiles the reviewers' feedback. The final decision on acceptance is made after careful consideration of reviewer recommendations.
06. Post-Acceptance Processing: Accepted manuscripts are handled by the journal management team for copyediting and formatting. Essential documents such as copyright transfer forms, ethical approval letters, institutional review board letters, and informed consent forms are verified for authenticity.
07. Publication Notification: Authors are informed about the publication of the revised and approved manuscript in the upcoming issue of World Journal of Advance Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with the expected date of publication.

Timeline

The entire peer review process may take a few days to several weeks, depending on the responsiveness of reviewers and the time required for revisions.

Initial Editorial Check: 3–5 Business Days
Plagiarism Screening: Within 2 Days
Blind Peer Review: Few Days to Several Weeks
Revision Decision: 1–2 Weeks After Review
Post-Acceptance Processing: Upon Final Acceptance

Questions About the Review Process?

Our editorial team is happy to assist authors and reviewers at every stage.

Contact Editorial Office editor@wjaps.com