Journal profile
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
ISSN 2407-2354 · eISSN 2477-0612 · Universitas Indonesia · Indonesia
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research: fully open access; APC about USD 100; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is published by Universitas Indonesia. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Medicinal Plant Research, Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, together about 34.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pharmaceutical Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (PSR), an international, peer-reviewed, open access, and official journal from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, aims to disseminate research results and findings in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Practices. PSR publishes content in the English language to promote the sharing of knowledge among international scholars. PSR publishes five types of articles: Original articles Case reports Case series Review articles Mini review articles Scope This journal focuses on advancing research in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice to improve medication use and support stronger health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that address: - Pharmaceutical innovations, including drug discovery, drug development, drug analytical methods, and drug delivery systems from local natural products and synthetic compounds, targeting both communicable and non-communicable diseases prevalent in LMICs. - Pharmaceutical care emphasizes rational use, safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness with relevance for improving patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings in LMICs. In each issue, there are articles conducted in LMICs. However, we also welcome articles from HICs (high-income countries). (Source: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 19, Malaysia 5, Japan 2, India 1, Bangladesh 1 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Medicinal Plant ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences18.7%
- Drug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics8%
- Advanced Drug Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics8%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.2%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry5.3%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine5.1%
- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant ApplicationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.3%
- Pharmacy and Medical PracticesPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics4.1%
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
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
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 60OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.26OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 338 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 81 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 176 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 232 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 431 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 376 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 388 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 1,000,000 / USD 100 | No | CC BY-NC | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 1,000,000 / USD 100 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 1,000,000 / USD 100 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 200 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 prepare10 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5
- case report2,000-3,000 words for a Mini Review and Case Report.Length not stated
- mini review2,000-3,000 words for a Mini Review and Case Report.Length not stated
- research article3,000-5,000 words for a Research Article or Review Article.Length not stated
- reviewEvery article in PSR is subject to the same standard of double-blind peer-review for all content submitted. Manuscripts will be reviewed by a minimum two indepe…Length not stated
- review article3,000-5,000 words for a Research Article or Review Article.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship
No submission charge Model summary
There is no submission charge for authors (i.e. it is free to submit an article).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review REVIEW PROCESS
Double-blind peer review Model summary
Every article in PSR is subject to the same standard of double-blind peer-review for all content submitted. Manuscripts will be reviewed by a minimum two independent referees who are experts in the field. No reviewer should have any conflict of interest. Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript will be based on the board's recommendations, objectively. The manuscript will be evaluated b…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism SCREENING FOR MISCONDUCTS/PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism screening with iThenticate or Turnitin Model summary
During the initial screening, the editors will screen manuscripts using iThenticate or Turnitin to prevent misconduct such as plagiarism. Based on the result of the initial screening, manuscripts will either proceed to the review process or be returned to the author. { top }
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Medicinal Plant Research, Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesIDR 1,000,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 20 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Indonesia
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2407-2354
- Electronic ISSN
- 2477-0612
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 3 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
How long does peer review take at Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (19), Malaysia (5) and Japan (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research open access, and what is the APC?
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 100.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .