Peer Review Process

1. Peer Review Type
Fundamental and Applied Research in Medicine and Allied Sciences Indonesia applies a double-blind peer review system, in which both authors and reviewersremain anonymous throughout the review process. This ensures an unbiased, fair, and objective evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

2. Editorial and Review Process

Initial Screening (Desk Evaluation)
Upon submission, manuscripts are assessed by the Editorial Office to ensure:

  • Alignment with the journal’s scope in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
  • Compliance with the journal’s author guidelines
  • Adequate scientific quality, structure, and academic presentation
  • Appropriate research methodology and ethical considerations

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards may be rejected without external review.

Plagiarism Check
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality and prevent academic misconduct.

Peer Review Process
Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript topic, such as clinical and community pharmacy, pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis, pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmaceutical management and policy, and pharmacy education and professional practice.

Editorial Decision
Based on reviewers’ reports, the Editor will make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

 3. Review Criteria
Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on the following aspects:

  • Relevance to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
  • Originality and contribution to pharmaceutical knowledge and practice
  • Scientific rigor and methodological validity
  • Appropriateness of research design and analytical methods
  • Accuracy and clarity of data presentation and interpretation
  • Quality and relevance of references
  • Clarity of writing and manuscript organization
  • Compliance with research and publication ethics
  • Potential contribution to pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical development, healthcare, or related scientific fields

 4. Review Timeline
Fundamental and Applied Research in Medicine and Allied Sciences Indonesia is committed to an efficient and timely peer review process:

  • Average review time: 1–3 weeks
  • First decision: approximately 2–4 weeks after submission

5. Ethical Standards and Transparency
This journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards and follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback

 6. Author Revisions
Authors must:

  • Address all reviewer comments carefully and systematically
  • Submit a detailed response to reviewers
  • Revise the manuscript within the specified timeframe

Failure to comply may result in rejection of the manuscript.

 7. Final Decision
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief, based on:

  • Reviewer recommendations
  • Quality of revisions
  • Overall scientific merit and relevance

 8. Production and Publication
Accepted manuscripts will undergo:

  • Professional copyediting and proofreading
  • Layout and formatting

All articles are published under an open access model, ensuring free and immediate access to readers worldwide.

 9. Appeals and Complaints
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request with clear justification. Appeals will be reviewed objectively by the editorial board.

 10. General Provisions
The journal may assign additional reviewers when necessary. A rapid review process may be applied for urgent farmacy issues. Editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts at any stage if ethical concerns arise.