Editorial and Peer-Review Process

The National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) follows a transparent, rigorous, and ethical editorial and peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality and original research in the fields of physiology, pharmacy, and pharmacology. The process is designed to uphold academic integrity, scientific merit, and the highest standards of scholarly communication.

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system in accordance with the Instructions for Authors. Submissions must align with the journal’s scope and adhere to formatting and ethical guidelines.

2. Initial Technical Evaluation

Each submission undergoes a technical screening by the editorial office to verify completeness, formatting compliance, and adherence to ethical and authorship requirements before entering the review process.

3. Plagiarism and Similarity Check

All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin (or an equivalent similarity detection tool) to identify potential plagiarism.

• Manuscripts exhibiting a similarity index above 20% may be returned to authors for revision or rejected outright.

• This step ensures originality and integrity in accordance with COPE ethical publishing standards.

4. Editorial Assessment and Assignment

After passing preliminary checks, the Editor-in-Chief or a designated Associate Editor evaluates the manuscript’s scientific suitability and relevance to NJPPP’s scope. Suitable manuscripts are then assigned to qualified expert reviewers for peer review.

5. Peer Review Process

NJPPP follows a single-blind peer review model: reviewers know the authors’ identities, but authors remain unaware of reviewer identities, preserving confidentiality while ensuring transparent assessment.

• Each manuscript is typically reviewed by two or more independent experts in the relevant field.

• Reviewers assess the study’s scientific quality, methodology, novelty, ethical compliance, and overall contribution to the field.

• Review comments are confidential and are shared with authors only after editorial synthesis.

6. Editorial Decision

Following peer review, the assigned editor makes an informed editorial decision based on reviewers’ recommendations. Possible outcomes include:

• Minor or Major Revision: Authors are invited to revise and resubmit the manuscript in response to reviewer feedback.

• Reject: Manuscripts not meeting the journal’s scientific or ethical standards are declined.

• Accept: Manuscripts deemed to meet all criteria may proceed to publication.

7. Revision and Re-Evaluation

Revised manuscripts must be accompanied by a point-by-point response to reviewer comments.

• Editors evaluate the revisions for adequacy and may seek further reviewer input when necessary.

• A second similarity check is conducted post-revision to ensure integrity and compliance with plagiarism standards.

8. Final Acceptance

Once the editorial team confirms that all comments have been addressed and the manuscript meets the journal’s quality standards, the paper is formally accepted for publication.

9. Copyediting and Language Editing

Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to NJPPP’s editorial style.
A comprehensive English language check is also performed to refine readability and linguistic accuracy.

10. Galley Proof and Author Approval

Authors receive galley proofs of the formatted manuscript for final review. They are expected to carefully check and approve the proofs, making only essential corrections before publication.

11. Publication

Upon author approval, the article is published online in the National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology under the assigned issue and DOI. The publication process ensures permanent open access to the global scientific community.

12. Commitment to Editorial Integrity

NJPPP adheres to the COPE Core Practices and promotes transparency, fairness, and accountability in editorial decisions.
The journal continuously reviews and refines its editorial policies to maintain high ethical and academic standards in scientific publishing.