Advances in Pharmacological Sciences
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Aims & Scope
Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of experimental and clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and drug delivery. Topics covered by the journal include, but are not limited to: -Biochemical pharmacology, drug mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. -The design and preparation of new drugs, and their safety and efficacy in humans, including descriptions of drug dosage forms. -All areas of medicinal chemistry, such as drug discovery, design and synthesis. -Basic biology of drug and gene delivery through to application and development of these principles, through therapeutic delivery and targeting. Areas covered include bioavailability, controlled release, microcapsules, novel drug delivery systems, personalized drug delivery, and techniques for passing biological barriers.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus databaseThis journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 22 | 838 |
| 2018 | — | 26 | 1,285 |
| 2017 | — | 5 | 178 |
| 2016 | — | 27 | 1,509 |
| 2015 | — | 17 | 933 |
| 2014 | — | 28 | 814 |
| 2013 | — | 25 | 1,695 |
| 2012 | — | 26 | 1,146 |
| 2011 | — | 22 | 1,279 |
| 2010 | — | 7 | 518 |
| 2009 | — | 4 | 45 |
| 2008 | — | 2 | 48 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Advances in Pharmacological Sciences
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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