Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
The NIU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Translational Drug Research follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and scientifically sound research. This process is designed to maintain fairness, objectivity, transparency, and academic integrity in scholarly publishing.
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial office to ensure compliance with the journal’s scope, submission guidelines, formatting requirements, and ethical standards.
- Scope relevance and subject alignment
- Plagiarism detection and ethical compliance
- Formatting and submission guideline checks
Manuscripts not meeting requirements may be rejected or returned for correction.
After screening, manuscripts are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or a handling editor with subject expertise.
The editor evaluates originality, relevance, and scientific merit before proceeding to peer review.
The editor selects qualified and independent reviewers based on expertise and absence of conflicts of interest.
- Relevant subject expertise
- Strong research background
- Independence and ethical neutrality
The journal follows a strict double-blind system where both author and reviewer identities remain anonymous.
- Originality and innovation
- Methodological rigor
- Clarity and structure
- Relevance and contribution to the field
Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommend one of the following decisions:
- Acceptance without revision
- Minor revisions
- Major revisions
- Rejection
Feedback is constructive and aimed at improving scientific quality and clarity.
The editor makes a final decision based on reviewer reports, scientific merit, and alignment with journal standards.
Authors revise manuscripts in response to reviewer comments and submit a detailed response explaining changes made.
Once all requirements are met, the manuscript is accepted for publication and proceeds to the production stage.
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and proofreading to ensure clarity, accuracy, and formatting quality. Authors review final proofs before publication.
