Editorial Policies

Editorial Policies

The Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy is committed to upholding high standards of excellence, integrity, and transparency in the publication of scholarly work in public health and pharmacy. To support the publication of scientifically sound and ethically conducted research, each submission is assessed through an editorial screening process and evaluated by qualified experts through peer review.

Manuscript Submission and Review

  • Submission Guidelines: Authors must follow the requirements stated in the Author Instructions section of the journal website. Submissions must be original works and must not be under consideration elsewhere.
  • Peer Review Process: All manuscripts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, relevance to scope, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance.
  • Ethical Standards: The journal promotes fairness, inclusivity, and professionalism throughout editorial handling and peer review. Plagiarism and other forms of research and publication misconduct are not tolerated.

Publication and Copyright

  • Open Access: The Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy supports open access publishing to enable broad dissemination of scholarly work. Authors retain copyright to their published articles under the journal’s applicable licensing terms.
  • Editorial Independence: The Editorial Board operates independently. Decisions are made without improper influence and are based on the quality, integrity, and relevance of the research.

Transparency and Accountability

  • Appeals and Corrections: Procedures are maintained for handling appeals, corrections, and complaints to support transparency and accountability.
  • Continuous Improvement: Editorial policies are reviewed periodically and updated as needed to align with evolving best practices in scholarly publishing.

The Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy values the integrity of the publication process and is dedicated to maintaining a scholarly environment that supports rigorous research, ethical conduct, and responsible communication of scientific findings.