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).

Double-blind review COPE & ICMJE Strict confidentiality
Double-BlindReview model
2–4 WeeksReview time
COPEEthics aligned
ConfidentialAll manuscripts

Overview

WJAPS follows COPE and ICMJE recommendations. All editorial decisions must be unbiased, confidential, and based solely on scientific merit.

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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