Peer Review And Publication Policy
About Review & Policy

Understanding Peer Review

Peer review is a critical self-regulation process utilized across various fields of expertise, involving the evaluation of scholarly work by qualified professionals within the relevant discipline. This mechanism is essential for upholding rigorous standards, fostering performance enhancement, and establishing credibility. Within academia, peer review serves to evaluate the appropriateness of scholarly articles for publication. In blind peer review, the identities of the authors are kept confidential from the reviewers until the paper has been officially published.

The Rationale for Peer Review

Authors and researchers, whether working solo or collaboratively, may struggle to detect all errors or deficiencies in complex research. This difficulty is not necessarily indicative of their competence, but rather a consequence of the novel or diverse nature of the subject matter. Experts with a fresh perspective or specialized knowledge are often better positioned to identify areas needing improvement. Peer review helps to reveal potential weaknesses or flaws, thereby enhancing the overall quality of research. Additionally, for grant funding and publication in scholarly journals, it is generally required that the research be both original and significant.

Publication Process at Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (IAJPR)

IAJPR is dedicated to publishing high-quality and original research papers. Each manuscript undergoes a comprehensive review process as detailed below:

1. Author Submission

The author submits their manuscript online to the Editor.

2. Initial Review by Editor and Review Members

  • The Editor conducts a quality and originality assessment, including a plagiarism check performed twice by independent reviewers.
  • The manuscript is then forwarded to two review members for evaluation.
  • Based on initial feedback, the Editor determines whether the manuscript should be accepted or rejected.

3. Editor’s Decision

  • If accepted, the Editor forwards the manuscript to two additional reviewers.
  • If rejected, the Editor communicates the decision to the authors.

4. Reviewer Evaluation

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and provide one of the following recommendations to the Editor:
  • Accepted
  • Accepted with minor revisions
  • Accepted with major revisions
  • Rejected

5. Communication with Authors

  • The Editor sends the review report to the author via email.
  • If accepted, the Editor provides information regarding the publication fee.

6. Actions by the Corresponding Author

  • If Accepted:
    • Deposit the publication fee into the specified bank account, ensuring accuracy. Errors or misunderstandings will not be addressed.
    • Send the final manuscript, copyright form, and payment details (scanned copy of payment slip or online transaction details) to editorinchief.info@gmail.com.
  • If Accepted with Revisions:
    • Implement the required revisions and resubmit the manuscript to the Editor via email.
  • If Rejected for Revision Resubmission:
    • Revise the manuscript as needed and resubmit it.
  • If Rejected:
    • The author may submit a new manuscript for future issues.

7. Final Review and Publishing

  • The Editor forwards the final manuscripts to the Publisher for inclusion in the current issue.

8. Publication

  • The Publisher publishes the accepted manuscript in the current issue.

9. Notification

  • The Editor notifies the corresponding author of the publication via email.

10. Certificate and Color Reprints

  • Certificates and color reprints of published research papers will be sent by registered India Post to the address provided by the corresponding author.