Reviewer Guidelines
Standards and expectations for JAPST peer reviewers.
Purpose of peer review
Reviewers evaluate scientific rigor, originality, and relevance to pharmaceutical science. Constructive feedback helps authors improve quality and clarity. Your review protects research quality.
Ethics and confidentiality
Manuscripts are confidential. Reviewers must not share content or use unpublished data. Any conflicts of interest should be disclosed immediately. If you cannot review, decline promptly so another reviewer can be invited.
Reviewer responsibilities
- Assess methodology, data integrity, and interpretation.
- Provide clear, professional comments for authors.
- Recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection with rationale.
- Declare conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality.
Provide balanced, respectful feedback and note any ethical or data integrity concerns.
Suggested review structure
- Summary of the manuscript and its contribution.
- Major comments on methodology and interpretation.
- Minor comments on clarity, formatting, or references.
Review timeline
Reviews are typically expected within 7 to 14 days. If you need more time, notify the editorial office promptly and clearly. Timely reviews help authors and keep publication schedules on track.
Quality checklist
- Are conclusions clearly supported by data and analysis?
- Are methods reproducible and clearly described?
- Is the topic aligned with JAPST scope?
