This journal focuses on the development, characterization, and evaluation of pharmaceutical formulations and drug delivery systems. Research includes the use of nanoparticles, liposomes, and other nanocarriers for targeted delivery, as well as the investigation of novel drug candidates and therapeutic strategies for various diseases. Studies also explore methods to improve drug bioavailability, stability, and efficacy, including topical, pulmonary, and oral administration routes.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1999-4923 / 1999-4923
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Pharmaceutical ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Scopus Categories
Pharmaceutical Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Advanced Drug Delivery SystemsNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryDrug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryAdvancements in Transdermal Drug DeliveryNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsInhalation and Respiratory Drug DeliveryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications