International Journal of Pharmaceutics
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Pharmaceutics
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
279 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Pharmaceutics has an open access mirror journal International Journal of Pharmaceutics: X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review. The International Journal of Pharmaceutics is the second most cited journal in the Pharmaceutical Sciences field out of 168 journals, being the true home for pharmaceutical scientists concerned with the physical, chemical and biological properties of devices and delivery systems for drugs, vaccines and biologicals, including their design, manufacture and evaluation. This includes evaluation of the properties of drugs, excipients such as surfactants and polymers and novel materials. The journal has special sections on pharmaceutical nanotechnology and personalized medicines, and publishes research papers, reviews, commentaries and letters to the editor as well as special issues.
Special Issues
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PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Pharmaceutics (acronym: ijpharm, abbr: INT. J. PHARM, ISSN: 0378-5173) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1978. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.00, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.977 (Q1), an H-index of 279.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 4.8周, a publication frequency of Biweekly, an annual output of approximately 1,162 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,307 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
Publishing & Editorial Information
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