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Fifty-Eight Years and Counting: High-Impact Publishing in Computational Pharmaceutical Sciences and Mechanism-Based
Gregory E Amidon1, Bradley D Anderson2, Joseph P Balthasar3
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|November 14, 2018
Summary
The Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has led advancements in computational pharmaceutical sciences for nearly 60 years. It publishes high-quality research on mechanism-based modeling, impacting global drug development.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Computational Drug Development
- Mechanism-Based Modeling
Background:
- The Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (JPharmSci) has a rich history dating back to 1961.
- It is a successor to The Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association: Scientific Edition, founded in 1911.
- JPharmSci is recognized as one of the pioneering journals in the pharmaceutical sciences field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To commemorate nearly six decades of JPharmSci's contributions.
- To highlight the journal's role in advancing mechanistic-based modeling and computational pharmaceutical sciences.
- To acknowledge the journal's significant publication record and global impact.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing the historical publication record of JPharmSci.
- Analyzing the journal's focus on computational methods and mechanism-based modeling.
- Assessing the journal's influence through its published articles, notes, and reviews.
Main Results:
- JPharmSci has published over 15,000 articles, 3,000 notes, and 650 reviews.
- The journal has consistently published high-quality research in computational pharmaceutical sciences.
- Contributions have come from international experts in industry, academia, and regulatory agencies.
Conclusions:
- JPharmSci has been a leader in advancing pharmaceutical sciences for nearly 60 years.
- The journal's commitment to computational methods and mechanism-based modeling has shaped the field.
- Its extensive publication record demonstrates a sustained impact on drug development and pharmaceutical research worldwide.
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