About the Journal

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Creativity and Innovation (IJPCI)

Publisher: Wissira Research Lab
Publisher Address: 1743 Kenmare Drive, Indiana, Carmel, United States- 46074
E-mail to submit manuscripts: editor@ijpci.org
Publisher Email: editor@wissira.us
U.S. ISSN (online): Request Pending
Starting Year: 2024

About the Journal

The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Creativity and Innovation (IJPCI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and creative research in pharmaceutical sciences and related disciplines. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, industry experts, and scholars to disseminate high-quality scientific findings that contribute to the development of pharmaceutical education, research, and practice.

IJPCI aims to promote interdisciplinary research and foster innovation in drug discovery, formulation development, pharmaceutical technology, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutical analysis, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, and healthcare advancements. The journal encourages the publication of original research articles, review papers, case studies, short communications, technical notes, and innovative perspectives that address current challenges and emerging trends in pharmaceutical sciences.

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. By facilitating the exchange of scientific knowledge and innovative ideas, IJPCI seeks to bridge the gap between research and practical applications, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and pharmaceutical advancements worldwide.

Aim

To promote excellence in pharmaceutical research and innovation by providing an accessible and credible platform for the dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge and creative solutions addressing contemporary healthcare challenges.

Objectives

• To publish original and impactful research in pharmaceutical sciences.
• To encourage innovation in drug discovery, development, and delivery systems.
• To promote interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers and healthcare professionals.
• To support evidence-based pharmaceutical practices and healthcare improvements.
• To disseminate emerging technologies and novel methodologies in pharmaceutical research.
• To provide a global forum for academic and industrial researchers.
• To uphold ethical standards and quality in scientific publishing.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Pharmaceutics and Novel Drug Delivery Systems

• Pharmaceutical dosage-form design
• Novel drug delivery systems
• Controlled and sustained drug release
• Targeted drug delivery
• Transdermal and topical drug delivery
• Ocular drug delivery
• Nasal and pulmonary drug delivery
• Oral drug delivery systems
• Parenteral drug delivery
• Mucoadhesive drug delivery
• Gastroretentive drug delivery
• Liposomes, niosomes and vesicular systems
• Microparticles and nanoparticles
• Pharmaceutical hydrogels and advanced formulations

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Synthetic pharmaceutical chemistry
• Organic pharmaceutical chemistry
• Inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry
• Medicinally important compounds
• Drug synthesis and characterization
• Structure-activity relationship studies
• Pharmaceutical intermediates
• Green pharmaceutical chemistry
• Computational pharmaceutical chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design

• Drug design and discovery
• Lead identification and optimization
• Structure-based drug design
• Ligand-based drug design
• Structure-activity relationship studies
• Molecular docking and virtual screening
• Computer-aided drug design
• Pharmacophore modelling
• Drug-receptor interactions

Pharmacology and Toxicology

• Experimental pharmacology
• Clinical pharmacology
• Neuropharmacology
• Cardiovascular pharmacology
• Endocrine pharmacology
• Immunopharmacology
• Pharmacological screening
• Drug safety studies
• Acute and chronic toxicity studies
• Genotoxicity and cytotoxicity
• Environmental toxicology

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

• Clinical pharmacy services
• Patient-centered pharmaceutical care
• Medication therapy management
• Medication adherence
• Drug-related problems
• Medication safety
• Rational drug use
• Community pharmacy practice
• Hospital pharmacy practice
• Pharmaceutical care interventions
• Pharmacist-led healthcare services

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

• Medicinal plants
• Plant-derived bioactive compounds
• Phytochemical screening
• Plant extracts and essential oils
• Herbal drug standardization
• Herbal formulations
• Natural product chemistry
• Phytopharmaceutical development
• Ethnopharmacology
• Herbal medicine safety

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

• Biopharmaceutical development
• Recombinant therapeutics
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Vaccines and vaccine technologies
• Cell-based therapies
• Gene delivery systems
• Protein and peptide therapeutics
• Biotechnology-based drug production
• Microbial biotechnology

Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance

• Analytical method development
• Method validation
• Chromatographic techniques
• Spectroscopic analysis
• HPLC and related techniques
• UV-Visible spectroscopy
• FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
• Mass spectrometry
• Quality control of pharmaceuticals
• Stability studies
• Impurity profiling
• Pharmaceutical quality assurance

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

• Pharmaceutical microbial contamination
• Sterility testing
• Microbial limit testing
• Antimicrobial evaluation
• Antibacterial and antifungal studies
• Microbial resistance
• Preservative effectiveness
• Microbiological quality control
• Bioburden assessment

Drug Discovery and Development

• Target identification and validation
• Drug screening
• Lead discovery
• Preclinical drug development
• Drug repurposing
• Computational drug discovery
• Pharmacological evaluation
• Preclinical safety assessment
• Translational pharmaceutical research

Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Policy

• Drug regulatory science
• Regulatory compliance
• Pharmaceutical legislation
• Drug approval pathways
• Regulatory documentation
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Regulatory harmonization
• Pharmaceutical policy and governance

Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety

• Adverse drug reaction monitoring
• Adverse event reporting
• Signal detection
• Drug safety surveillance
• Risk-benefit assessment
• Medication error monitoring
• Post-marketing surveillance
• Pharmacoepidemiology

Nanotechnology in Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmaceutical nanoparticles
• Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
• Green synthesis of nanoparticles
• Nanocarriers for drug delivery
• Nanomedicine
• Nanopharmaceutical formulations
• Nanoemulsions
• Nanocrystals
• Dendrimers
• Polymeric nanoparticles
• Lipid nanoparticles
• Nanotoxicology

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

• Drug absorption and distribution
• Drug metabolism
• Drug excretion
• Pharmacokinetic modelling
• Pharmacodynamic studies
• Bioavailability and bioequivalence
• Drug-drug interactions
• Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling
• In vitro-in vivo correlation

Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Process optimization
• Formulation scale-up
• Process validation
• Quality by Design (QbD)
• Continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Process analytical technology
• Good Manufacturing Practices

Hospital and Community Pharmacy

• Hospital pharmacy services
• Community pharmacy services
• Medication counselling
• Prescription evaluation
• Patient education
• Medication adherence programs
• Public health pharmacy
• Pharmacist interventions
• Primary healthcare pharmacy

Herbal, Traditional and Complementary Medicines

• Ayurvedic medicines
• Traditional medicines
• Herbal drug development
• Medicinal plant research
• Herbal formulation development
• Standardization of herbal medicines
• Natural product pharmacology
• Herb-drug interactions
• Safety and quality of traditional medicines

Healthcare Management and Pharmaceutical Services

• Pharmacy management
• Healthcare service quality
• Pharmaceutical supply-chain management
• Medicine procurement and inventory management
• Healthcare economics
• Pharmaceutical marketing
• Patient satisfaction
• Healthcare policy
• Health outcomes research

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies in Pharmacy

• Artificial intelligence in drug discovery
• Machine learning in pharmaceutical research
• Predictive analytics in healthcare
• AI-assisted pharmaceutical analysis
• Digital pharmacy
• Telepharmacy
• Electronic medication management
• Digital therapeutics
• Clinical decision-support systems
• Pharmaceutical data science
• Big data analytics in healthcare
• Internet of Things in healthcare and pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Education and Innovation

• Pharmacy education
• Innovative teaching methodologies
• Digital learning in pharmacy
• Competency-based pharmaceutical education
• Simulation-based pharmacy education
• Experiential learning
• Pharmacy curriculum development
• Assessment and evaluation in pharmacy education
• Research and innovation in pharmaceutical education

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Research

• Personalized and precision medicine
• Pharmaceutical genomics
• Pharmacogenomics
• Immunopharmaceutical research
• Regenerative medicine
• Advanced biomaterials for healthcare
• 3D printing in pharmaceuticals
• 3D-printed drug delivery systems
• Green pharmaceutical technologies
• Sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical waste management
• Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals
• One Health and pharmaceutical research
• Translational pharmaceutical sciences

Publication Frequency

IJPCI publishes high-quality scholarly articles on a Quarterly basis and welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide.

Article Types

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Case Reports
• Technical Notes
• Mini Reviews
• Perspectives
• Editorials
• Letters to the Editor
• Book Reviews

Open Access Policy

IJPCI follows an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers, thereby promoting the wider dissemination and impact of scientific knowledge.