Journal profile · PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
ISSN 0973-8398 · eISSN 1998-409X
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; 268 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems and Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, together about 53% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pharmaceutical Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics (AJP) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of research in the field of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical sciences. Since its inception in 2006, the journal has been committed to publishing high-quality original research articles, review papers, and short communications that contribute to the scientific understanding and development of pharmaceutical technologies. AJP serves as a platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students to disseminate innovative findings and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Editor-in-chief M.A. NAIDUPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 3, Nigeria 2, United States 1, Egypt 1, Indonesia 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Drug Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics26.4%
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics19%
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug DeliveryPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics7.6%
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryMaterials Science6.4%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry5.2%
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug DeliveryMedicine4.3%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.7%
- Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Pharmacology & Pharmacy | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Pharmacology & Pharmacy | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 38OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 213OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.24OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.53%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 266LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,087 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 223 | 223 | 314 |
| 2025 | 268 | 268 | 441 |
| 2024 | 174 | 174 | 552 |
| 2023 | 102 | 102 | 676 |
| 2022 | 69 | 69 | 721 |
| 2021 | 67 | 67 | 907 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- no decorative borders
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- full research paperThe Journal publishes original research work either as a Full Research Paper or as a Short Communication.Length not stated
- full-length research papersAJP is an open-access journal that publishes full-length research papers, review articles, and short communications.Length not stated
- review articleReview Articles on a current topic in Pharmaceutical Sciences are also considered for publication by the Journal.Length not stated
- review articlesAJP is an open-access journal that publishes full-length research papers, review articles, and short communications.Length not stated
- short communicationed to 2500 counts. Research in Progress/Short communications: These are limited to 2000 word counts, should also include an abstract and references. Nonmain text ≤ 2,000 words
- short communicationsAJP is an open-access journal that publishes full-length research papers, review articles, and short communications.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright
Copyright of all accepted papers will belong to AJP and the authors must affirms that accepted papers for publication in AJP must not be re-published elsewhere without the written consent of the editor in chief / director of BRNSS Publication Hub. To comply with this policy, authors will be required to submit a signed copy of Copyright Transfer Form after acceptance of their paper, before the same…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Rigorous peer-review process to ensure high standards of quality and scientific integrity. Model summary
All manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high standards of quality and scientific integrity.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- ISSN
- 0973-8398
- Electronic ISSN
- 1998-409X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 02 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
What CAS zone is Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Pharmacology & Pharmacy. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What are the manuscript requirements of Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (3), Nigeria (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics is indexed in ESCI.
Is Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics open access, and what is the APC?
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .