Homeβ€ΊSearchβ€ΊInternational Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics

International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics

Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd Β· India Β· Est. 2009

ISSN0975-7058
SJR Q3βœ“ Scopus / SJRβœ“ Open Access
54
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† Scopus Q354
Total54
Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates β€” we never estimate
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—
SJR Scorei
0.224
H-Indexi
32
CiteScore
ViewΒ β†—
Scopus metric Β· on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.441
Total Worksi
2,882
Total Citationsi
13,177
2yr Mean Citednessi
1.10
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics (Int J App Pharm) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly (onward March 2017) open-access journal devoted to excellence and research in pharmaceutics. This journal publishes original research work that contributes significantly to adding scientific knowledge in conventional dosage forms, formulation development and characterization, controlled and novel drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, molecular drug design, polymer-based-drug delivery, nanotechnology, nanocarrier-based drug delivery, novel routes and modes of delivery; responsive delivery systems, prodrug design, development and characterization of the targeted drug delivery systems, ligand carrier interactions, etc. Studies on analytical method developments and physical pharmacy are part of the journal's scope. Furthermore, pharmacological and toxicological studies of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and their formulations are considered. The journal publishes original research work either as an Original Article or a Short Communication. Review Articles on a current topic in the mentioned fields are also considered for publication in the journal. Special issues on dedicated subjects or conference proceedings within the broader stated scope of the journal shall be considered for publication. Articles in the concerned may be permitted beyond the scope, but on the merit of quality and when within the theme of the conference/special issue. Onward 2021, for instant and swift access to current applied research that may have an impact on the subjects of the journal's scope, including allied subjects having an impact on mass human/living population, especially the cases of endemic/ pandemics (like COVID-19 and H1N1, others), are considered.

General Information

Country / RegionIndia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2009
Frequencybimonthly
StatusActive
Total Publications2,882
Publisher OrgInnovare Academic Sciences
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
Peer ReviewDouble Blind Peer Review System
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/12 Β· 58%
βœ…
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd
βœ…
Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
βœ…
Is the ISSN verified?
0975-7058
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Double Blind Peer Review System
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
βœ…
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
433
2.6k
2019
250
1.3k
2020
318
1.6k
2021
319
1.4k
2022
271
1k
2023
344
758
2024
370
280
2025
155
6
2026

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category β€” its quartile can differ by discipline.

Pharmaceutical ScienceQ3
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Pharmaceutical SciencePharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Drug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsAdvanced Drug Delivery SystemsAnalytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsAdvancements in Transdermal Drug DeliveryComputational Drug Discovery Methods

Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics

Is International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics: it is indexed in Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 54/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics?

International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.224.

Is International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics is indexed in Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics?

International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics (Int J App Pharm) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly (onward March 2017) open-access journal devoted to excellence and research in pharmaceutics. This journal publishes original research work that contributes significantly to adding scientific knowledge in conventional dosage forms, formulation development and characterization, controlled and novel drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, molecular drug design, polymer-based-drug delivery, nanotechnology, nanocarrier-based drug delivery, novel routes and modes of delivery; responsive delivery

Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search
Understand these signals
How to tell if a journal is predatoryWhat Q1–Q4 quartiles meanWeb of Science vs Scopus vs DOAJWhat is an APC?

Data updated: 2026-05-22 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref