Journal of Drug Discovery and Research

This section explains what we expect from authors and why following the journal's requirements speeds review and improves chances of acceptance.

Overview

• Scope & fit: Before preparing a manuscript, authors should confirm their study falls within the journal's stated scope. Provide a 1--2 sentence justification in the cover letter linking the manuscript's contribution to the journal's audience.
• Readability & structure: Manuscripts must be clearly written in English, logically organized, and use subheadings where appropriate to guide readers through methods, findings, and interpretation.
• Compliance: Non-compliance with formatting, ethical, or reporting standards may lead to administrative return or desk rejection. Follow journal-specific style for units, abbreviations, and reference format.
• Data availability: State where underlying data and materials can be and include data availability statements where required.

Originality & Publication Ethics

• Original Work: Manuscripts must report original research not previously published in whole or part, and not under consideration elsewhere. Material that substantially duplicates prior work must be disclosed.
• Authorship Honesty: Declare any overlapping submissions, prior preprints, or conference papers and explain differences.
• Plagiarism Screening: All submissions will be checked with similarity-detection software. Moderate overlap for methods or standard descriptions may be acceptable if correctly cited; high similarity will trigger rejection.
• Ethical Approvals & Consent: For research involving humans or animals, include ethics committee name, approval number, and statement of informed consent (or justification if consent was not required).
• Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any financial or non-financial interests that could bias the work. If none, include a "no conflicts" statement.
• Research Integrity: Fabrication, falsification or manipulation of data is strictly prohibited; suspected misconduct will be investigated per publisher policy.

Manuscript Preparation

• File formats & Templates: Use the journal's Word or LaTeX template to format text, headings, figure/table placement, and references. Files that deviate substantially may be returned for reformatting.
• Title Page: Include title, short running title (≤ 60 characters), full author names with affiliations, corresponding author contact (email, ORCID if available), and a succinct author contribution statement.
• Abstract & Keywords: Provide a structured or unstructured abstract (150--250 words) summarizing background, methods, main results, and conclusion; add 3--6 keywords using standard subject terms.
• Main Sections: Typical sections include Introduction, Materials & Methods (or Methodology), Results, Discussion, Conclusion. For some article types (reviews, case reports, systematic reviews), follow the appropriate reporting structure.
• Methods detail: Provide sufficient methodological detail for reproducibility (sampling, instruments, protocols, statistical software and versions, parameter settings). Deposit protocols or code in repositories where possible.
• Results & Interpretation: Present results clearly, using tables/figures for complex data. Reserve interpretation for the Discussion. Avoid repeating table content in full in the text.
• Acknowledgments & Contributions: Acknowledge funding, institutional support, and non-author contributions. Provide a CRediT-style (or similar) author contribution statement if required.
• Conflict of Interest & Funding: Provide explicit statements on conflicts and funding sources including grant numbers and funder role.
• References: Format references per the journal's style. Verify all citations and include DOIs where available. Use reference-management software to ensure consistency.
• Figures & Tables: Supply figures at high resolution (≥300 dpi) and in recommended file types (TIFF, PNG for images; EPS or PDF for vector graphics). Tables should be editable text (not images) and include descriptive captions and footnotes.
• Supplementary Material: Label and submit supplementary files (datasets, extended methods, additional figures/tables) separately and reference them in the main text.

Authorship Criteria

• Substantial Contribution: To be listed as an author, an individual must have contributed substantially to the conception or design, data acquisition, analysis/interpretation, or drafting/revising the manuscript.
• Final approval & accountability: All listed authors must approve the submitted version and agree to be accountable for the work's accuracy and integrity.
• Prohibited Practices: Ghost authorship (uncredited contributors) and honorary authorship (named authors without real contribution) are not permitted
• Corresponding author duties: The corresponding author manages the submission, ensures all coauthors approve the manuscript and handles editorial correspondence and post-publication queries. Provide accurate contact details and ensure agreement from all coauthors before submission.

Submission Process

Where to Submit: Use the journal's online submission portal for all initial submissions [Submit Manuscript Form link]. Or submit through an email attachment to [support@globalmeetx.com].

Required metadata: Upload the manuscript, cover letter, author forms, and any additional documents as separate files per the checklist. Complete metadata fields (title, abstract, keywords, funding and author affiliations) in the submission system.

Acknowledgment & ID: Authors will receive an automated acknowledgment and a manuscript ID for tracking. Use this ID in all future correspondence.

Initial Checks: Submissions will undergo administrative and technical checks (formatting, plagiarism screening, and completeness) before entering peer review. Papers that do not pass may be returned without peer review.

Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics, integrity, and transparency in accordance with the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors are strongly encouraged to review this manuscript withdrawal policy carefully prior to submission.

1. Author Responsibility at Submission

Submission of a manuscript indicates that:

• The manuscript is original and is not under consideration by another journal
• All listed authors have reviewed and approved the submission
• The authors agree to engage fully with the editorial, peer review, and publication processes if the manuscript is accepted

Unjustified or repeated withdrawal requests may be considered inconsistent with responsible and ethical publishing practices.

2. Withdrawal Requests after Submission

• Authors may request manuscript withdrawal within 7 days of initial submission, provided the manuscript has not yet progressed to editorial screening or peer review.
• All withdrawal requests must be submitted formally to the editorial office and include a valid reason.

3. Editorial and Peer Review Stage

Once a manuscript enters editorial screening or peer review:

• Editorial assessment and reviewer time are formally committed
• Withdrawal requests made after two weeks of submission or after editorial or reviewer comments have been shared will not be accepted

Late withdrawals at this stage conflict with the ethical use of editorial and peer review resources, as emphasized by COPE guidelines.

4. Acceptance and Revision Stage

• Withdrawal requests after manuscript acceptance or after submission of revisions following editorial recommendations are strongly discouraged
• At this stage, the manuscript may be scheduled for publication and prepared for metadata processing

Requests for withdrawal after acceptance are subject to editorial review and may be declined at the discretion of the journal.

5. Production Stage (Final Proof & Invoice Generation)

Once a manuscript enters the production stage:

• Final PDF files and galley proofs are prepared
• Metadata and publication scheduling are completed
• An invoice is generated for publication processing

Manuscript withdrawal is not permitted after final proof preparation, galley proof approval, or invoice generation, as substantial editorial, production, and administrative resources have already been utilized.

6. Ethical Rationale for Withdrawal Restrictions

In accordance with COPE guidance, late-stage manuscript withdrawals may result in:

• Misuse of editorial and peer review resources
• Disruption of planned publication schedules
• Administrative and production losses
• Delays affecting other authors and scheduled journal issues

To ensure fairness, efficiency, and ethical integrity in scholarly publishing, the journal enforces these withdrawal restrictions.