Editorial Policies

The National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) upholds the highest standards of scholarly publishing, fostering an inclusive and rigorous environment for the dissemination of research in physiology, pharmacy, and pharmacology. The following editorial policies guide manuscript evaluation, peer review, ethical compliance, and transparency.

1. Editorial Decision-Making

1.1. Editorial Independence

NJPPP ensures that all editorial decisions—acceptance, revision, or rejection—are based solely on academic merit. Editors operate independently to maintain the integrity and objectivity of the peer-review process.

1.2. Fair and Unbiased Evaluation

All submissions undergo a fair and rigorous assessment. Editors evaluate manuscripts based on scientific quality, originality, and significance, irrespective of authors’ affiliations, nationality, or other non-scientific factors.

2. Peer Review Process

2.1. Rigorous Peer Review

Manuscripts are evaluated by experts in the relevant fields to ensure that published work meets high scientific standards and contributes meaningful insights to the scholarly community.

2.2. Single-Blind Peer Review

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.

2.3. Timely Review

NJPPP is committed to providing prompt and constructive feedback to authors, minimizing delays between submission and editorial decisions to facilitate timely dissemination of research.

3. Ethical Considerations

3.1. Research Integrity

Authors must adhere to the highest standards of ethical research, including proper citation, accurate reporting, and avoidance of plagiarism.

3.2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship is based on significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of research. NJPPP emphasizes transparency in authorship and contributorship.

3.3. Conflict of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any potential financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence research interpretation or editorial decisions.

3.4. Plagiarism Detection

NJPPP employs advanced plagiarism detection tools. Submissions found to violate originality standards are subject to corrective action, including rejection.

4. Author Guidelines

4.1. Manuscript Preparation

Authors are provided with detailed instructions for manuscript preparation, covering formatting, referencing, and ethical compliance to streamline submission and review.

4.2. Ethical Approval and Informed Consent

Research involving human participants or animals requires ethics committee approval and informed consent, reflecting NJPPP’s commitment to responsible research practices.

5. Transparency and Open Science

5.1. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to share data, code, and supplementary materials to enhance reproducibility and transparency, promoting robust scientific inquiry.

5.2. Post-Publication Discussion

NJPPP supports post-publication dialogue and welcomes constructive commentary to foster ongoing scholarly discourse.

6. Continuous Improvement

6.1. Editorial Board Evaluation

The editorial board periodically reviews and updates policies to align with evolving best practices in scholarly publishing.

6.2. Collaborative Initiatives

NJPPP collaborates with journals, institutions, and organizations to enhance editorial practices and support a global research community.

NJPPP’s editorial policies provide a framework for integrity, transparency, and excellence. By adhering to these principles, the journal ensures the ethical and rigorous dissemination of research, fostering trust among authors, reviewers, and the broader scientific community.