Peer Review and Editorial Policies:

Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research follows a double-blind peer-review process; identities of neither authors nor peer reviewers are disclosed. Authors should ensure that papers conform to the scientific and style instructions of the journal. If authors don't follow the simple guidelines, the submission will be returned for an additional revision. Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research only considers manuscripts that have not been submitted to other Journals simultaneously; they have not been published already, nor are they under consideration for publication or in press elsewhere. Japer has a completely digital submission, review, and production process. The editor for suitability will initially assess all contributions to the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of three independent expert reviewers based on many factors, including expertise, reputation, specific recommendations, conflict of interest, and previous performance to assess the paper's scientific quality. Potential peer reviewers should inform the Editor of any possible conflicts of interest before accepting an invitation to review a manuscript. Communications between Editors and peer reviewers contain confidential information that should not be shared with third parties. 

The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of articles. Editors will consider the peer-reviewed reports when making a decision but are not bound by the opinions or recommendations. Editors are not involved in decisions about papers that they have written themselves. Peer-reviewed articles support and exemplify the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society. A concern raised by a single peer reviewer or the editor may result in the manuscript being rejected. Peer review's primary purpose is to provide the Editor with the information needed to reach a fair, evidence-based decision. Authors receive peer review reports with the editorial decision on their manuscript. Review reports help authors revise their paper such that it may be accepted for publication. Reports accompanied by a recommendation to reject the paper explain the major weaknesses of the research; this will help the authors prepare their manuscript for submission to a different journal. The Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research editors adhere to the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics [COPE]. As per these guidelines, failure to adhere to the above conditions will result in the editor-in-chief and publisher taking an appropriate correction. In extreme cases, offending authors may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future, or the issue will be reported to their institution’s ethics committee.

Peer Review and Editorial Policies (Japer):

Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research follows a double-blind peer-review process; identities of neither authors nor peer reviewers are disclosed. Authors should ensure that papers conform to the scientific and style instructions of the journal. If authors don't follow the simple guidelines, the submission will be returned for an additional revision. Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research only considers manuscripts that have not been submitted to other Journals simultaneously; they have not been published already, nor are they under consideration for publication or in press elsewhere. Japer has a completely digital submission, review, and production process. The editor for suitability will initially assess all contributions to the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of three independent expert reviewers based on many factors, including expertise, reputation, specific recommendations, conflict of interest, and previous performance to assess the paper's scientific quality. Potential peer reviewers should inform the Editor of any possible conflicts of interest before accepting an invitation to review a manuscript. Communications between Editors and peer reviewers contain confidential information that should not be shared with third parties. 

The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of articles. Editors will consider the peer-reviewed reports when making a decision but are not bound by the opinions or recommendations. Editors are not involved in decisions about papers that they have written themselves. Peer-reviewed articles support and exemplify the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society. A concern raised by a single peer reviewer or the editor may result in the manuscript being rejected. Peer review's primary purpose is to provide the Editor with the information needed to reach a fair, evidence-based decision. Authors receive peer review reports with the editorial decision on their manuscript. Review reports help authors revise their paper such that it may be accepted for publication. Reports accompanied by a recommendation to reject the paper explain the major weaknesses of the research; this will help the authors prepare their manuscript for submission to a different journal. The Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research editors adhere to the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics [COPE]. As per these guidelines, failure to adhere to the above conditions will result in the editor-in-chief and publisher taking an appropriate correction. In extreme cases, offending authors may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future, or the issue will be reported to their institution’s ethics committee.