Journal profile · Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)
International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
ISSN 0975-7058 · International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics: fully open access; APC about USD 550; review about 15 days (submission to first decision, publisher); 370 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics is published by International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems, Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Analytical Methods in Pharmaceuticals, together about 38.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pharmaceutical Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics (Int J App Pharm) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, bimonthly journal (since 2017) devoted to excellence in pharmaceutics and applied pharmaceutical research. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications that contribute significantly to scientific knowledge in conventional dosage forms, formulation development and characterization, controlled and novel drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, molecular drug design, polymer-based drug delivery, nanotechnology, nanocarrier-based drug delivery, novel routes and modes of drug administration, responsive delivery systems, prodrug design, targeted drug delivery systems, and ligand-carrier interactions. Studies on analytical method development and validation, physical pharmacy, pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmacy practice, and related areas of pharmaceutical sciences are also within the journal's scope. The journal further considers pharmacological and toxicological studies of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and clinically relevant case reports or case studies that contribute to pharmaceutical research and practice. Special issues on dedicated subjects or conference proceedings relevant to the aims and scope of the journal may be considered for publication. All submissions to special issues and conference proceedings undergo the same rigorous peer-review process, editorial screening, and publication standards as regular submissions. The content published in such issues must remain relevant to the aims and scope of the journal. The journal welcomes high-quality research addressing emerging healthcare challenges, including endemic and pandemic diseases, provided that the submitted work demonstrates clear relevance to pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, drug delivery, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutical analysis, toxicology, or related areas within the journal's stated scope. Abstracting and Indexing International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics is indexed in Scopus and is currently classified in the Q2 quartile based on Scopus metrics. Google Scholar, Scopus [Q2], EMBASE, SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service), CASSI (Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index), Open-J-Gate, OAI, LOCKSS, OCLC WorldCat, UIUC.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Gaurav KantPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 4%); most named India 11, Italy 3, Egypt 3, United States 2, Mainland China 1 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics15.3%
- Advanced Drug Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics13.3%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry9.8%
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug DeliveryPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics7.7%
- Computational Drug Discovery MethodsComputer Science5.7%
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.4%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry4.4%
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryMaterials Science4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbasePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2026
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.44Publisher website ·
- SJR (publisher) 2017
- 1.21Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2023
- 0.35Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 33OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 399OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.26OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,983 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 227 | 227 | 13 |
| 2025 | 370 | 370 | 352 |
| 2024 | 344 | 344 | 825 |
| 2023 | 271 | 271 | 1,104 |
| 2022 | 319 | 319 | 1,440 |
| 2021 | 318 | 318 | 1,609 |
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.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
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 | USD 550 / USD 600 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- case studyOriginal Research Article#, Short Communication, Case Study, Letter to Editor etc.Length not stated
- letter to editorOriginal Research Article#, Short Communication, Case Study, Letter to Editor etc.Length not stated
- original research articleAuthors, in their cover note to the Editor, have to clearly mention whether the manuscript shall be considered as a Research Paper, Short Communication, or Revi…Length not stated
- review articleIt should be about 15-20 pages long, contain up-to-date information, comprehensively cover relevant literature and preferably be written by scientists with in-d…Length not stated
- short communicationThe journal publishes exciting findings, preliminary data, or studies that do not yield enough information to make a full paper as short communications. These h…figures and tables ≤ 4
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons License (CC BY) Model summary
The publication is licensed under CC By and is open access. Copyright is with the author and allows the author to retain publishing rights without restrictions. View Legal Code
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global knowledge exchange. For More Details, Click Here
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Peer review process Model summary
The IJAP follows a Double Blind Peer Review System. The detailed peer review flow is shown below:
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
- Publisher
- International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
- ISSN
- 0975-7058
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics?
The publisher reports about 15 days (submission to first decision); first decisions include desk rejections. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; 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 International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (11), Italy (3) and Egypt (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists Embase; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .