Publication Policies
The Journal of Pharmacy Simulation and Digital Education (JPSDE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The following policies govern the publication process and guide authors, reviewers, and editors to maintain trust and credibility in scientific publishing.
Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers to ensure scientific accuracy, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Final decisions are made by the editorial board based on reviewers’ feedback.
Open Access Policy
- JPSDE is an open access journal, allowing free and unrestricted access to all published content.
- This ensures wider dissemination and global visibility of scholarly work.
Author Responsibilities
- Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Proper acknowledgment of all sources and collaborators is mandatory.
- Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism Policy
- All submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection tools.
- Manuscripts with plagiarism above 10% will be returned or rejected immediately.
- Authors may be asked to provide clarification or corrections in cases of overlap.
Retraction & Correction Policy
- Articles may be retracted in cases of ethical misconduct, data falsification, or severe errors.
- Corrections or errata may be issued for minor issues post-publication, as deemed necessary by the editorial team.
Conflict of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence their work or judgment.
Copyright & Licensing
- Authors retain copyright of their published work.
- All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use with proper citation.
Article Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any time before final publication by submitting a formal written request. Withdrawal after peer review or acceptance must include a valid reason and editor approval.
Ethical Oversight
- All research involving human subjects must comply with institutional and international ethical standards.
- Informed consent must be obtained where applicable, and ethical clearance certificates may be requested.
We encourage authors, reviewers, and readers to uphold these policies to ensure a high standard of scholarly publishing.
