The World Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research (WJPPR) follows a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and scientifically sound research. The review process is designed to maintain academic integrity, research quality, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication workflow.

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the Editorial Office to evaluate:

• Scope and relevance to the journal
• Manuscript completeness
• Compliance with author guidelines
• Ethical considerations
• Originality and plagiarism concerns
• Scientific suitability for peer review

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or declined before entering the peer review process.

Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial editorial assessment are forwarded for Double-Blind Peer Review by qualified subject experts.

Under the Double-Blind Peer Review model:

• Authors do not know the identity of reviewers.
• Reviewers do not know the identity of authors.

This process helps ensure an unbiased, objective, and independent evaluation of submitted research.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and novelty of the research
• Scientific quality and methodology
• Technical accuracy
• Significance and impact of findings
• Ethical compliance
• Clarity of presentation
• Relevance to the journal's scope

Reviewers provide constructive comments, recommendations, and suggestions to improve the quality of the manuscript.

• Review manuscripts objectively and fairly.
• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Provide constructive and professional feedback.
• Evaluate the scientific merit, originality, methodology, and relevance of the research.
• Refrain from using unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal advantage.

Accepted

The manuscript is accepted for publication without further changes.

Minor Revision

Authors are requested to address minor reviewer comments before final acceptance.

Major Revision

Substantial revisions are required before the manuscript can be reconsidered for publication.

Rejected

The manuscript does not meet the journal's scientific, ethical, or quality standards.

Authors receiving revision requests should:

• Address all reviewer comments carefully.
• Submit a revised manuscript within the requested timeframe.
• Provide explanations for comments not incorporated.

The revised manuscript may be sent for further review when necessary.

After satisfactory completion of the review and revision process, the manuscript is formally accepted for publication.

Authors will receive an official acceptance notification from the editorial office.

Before publication, authors may receive a copy proof of their manuscript for final review and approval.

Authors are requested to verify:

• Author names and affiliations
• Figures and tables
• Formatting and layout
• Typographical errors
• Contact information

Only minor corrections are permitted at this stage.

Accepted manuscripts are processed for publication in the upcoming issue of the journal.

Published articles are made available online through the journal website and become part of the permanent scholarly record.

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff shall not disclose manuscript information to any third party except as required for the review and publication process.

Editors and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may affect their impartial evaluation of a manuscript.

Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure a fair and unbiased review process.

The peer review process is conducted in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy and Plagiarism Policy.

Any evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, image manipulation, citation manipulation, or other forms of academic misconduct may result in rejection, withdrawal, or retraction of the manuscript.

WJPPR is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, timely, and ethical peer review process that supports authors while ensuring the publication of high-quality scientific research.

The journal strives to provide objective editorial decisions, constructive reviewer feedback, and professional communication throughout the review and publication process.