Journal profile
Journal of Pharmacy
ISSN 2773-5664 · IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia · Malaysia
Journal of Pharmacy: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 19 weeks (community reports); 27 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Pharmacy is published by IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Medicinal Plant Research, Pharmacy and Medical Practices and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, together about 33.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aim and ScopeThe Journal of Pharmacy (JOP) aims to promote the dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge and to foster critical discussion that advances research in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. JOP considers research findings from fundamental research to clinical investigations as original articles, reviews and case studies. This double-blind, peer-reviewed journal provides a platform for Pharmacists, Researchers, Academicians, and Practitioners who are highly motivated in contributing to the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences disciplines. The journal welcomes submissions from all over the world with no article processing charges. The Journal of Pharmacy covers a broad range of topics related to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Areas suitable for publication include, but are not limited to: Drug development and formulation Pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry Drug delivery and targeting Structure-based drug design and computational chemistry Genomics, proteomics, and pharmacogenomics Bioinformatics Pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacokinetics Pharmaceutical analysis and technology Industrial pharmacy and biopharmaceutics Pharmacognosy and natural products research Cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals Clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy Pharmacy practice, social and administrative pharmacy Pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indexing & AbstractingThe Journal of Pharmacy (JOP) is currently indexed and abstracted in the following databases: Google Scholar MyCite (Malaysian Citation Index) MyJurnal Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) Dimensions Crossref (with DOI registration) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Publication Frequency The Journal of Pharmacy is published biannually (January and July) and is an open-access journal of the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Publisher: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 1, Japan 1, France 1, Australia 1, Sweden 1 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences14.8%
- Pharmacy and Medical PracticesPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics13%
- Advanced Drug Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics5.9%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.3%
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesMedicine5.3%
- Innovations in Medical EducationMedicine4.1%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry4.1%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine3.6%
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
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Malaysian Citation Index (MyCite)Publisher 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
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.73OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 125 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 30 | 49 |
| 2025 | 27 | 27 | 71 |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 194 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 156 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 6 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 19 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 19 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 4
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
All material submitted for publication is assumed to be submitted exclusively to the Journal of Pharmacy unless the contrary is stated. Manuscript decisions are based on a double-blinded peer-review process. The Editor retains the right to determine the style and if necessary, edit and shorten any material accepted for publication. Journal of Pharmacy retain copyright to all the articles published…
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
- IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Country or region
- Malaysia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2773-5664
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 6, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Pharmacy
How long does peer review take at Journal of Pharmacy?
Authors report an average review time of about 19 weeks. 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 Journal of Pharmacy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Required, 4. 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 Journal of Pharmacy based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (1), Japan (1) and France (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Pharmacy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Pharmacy is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Pharmacy open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Pharmacy is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .