Publisher Information

Publisher Transparency and Governance Information

The Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Research (JPADR) is committed to maintaining transparency, integrity, accountability, and ethical scholarly publishing practices in accordance with internationally recognized publishing standards.

This page provides detailed information regarding the publisher identity, governance structure, ownership, operational model, and editorial independence of the journal.

The journal supports ethical publishing principles recommended by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Other internationally recognized scholarly publishing organizations

1. Journal Information

2. Legal Publisher Identity

Publisher Name

ShivKesh Publication

Publisher Type

Independent Academic and Scholarly Publisher

Publishing Role

ShivKesh Publication provides publishing infrastructure and administrative support necessary for the operation and dissemination of the Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Research while maintaining respect for editorial autonomy.

Publishing services include:

• Journal publishing infrastructure.
• Website hosting and maintenance.
• Editorial management support.
• Production and dissemination services.
• Digital archiving support.
• Administrative publishing assistance.

3. Relationship Between JPADR, Global Pharmacovigilance Society, and ShivKesh Publication

Journal Ownership and Publishing Structure

A. Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Research (JPADR)

The Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Research (JPADR) is an independent scholarly journal dedicated to advancing pharmacovigilance, drug safety, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, and healthcare-related research through ethical, transparent, and high-quality scientific publishing.

The journal is committed to:

• Scientific excellence.
• Research integrity.
• Transparent editorial practices.
• Responsible peer review.
• International scholarly communication.

B. Global Pharmacovigilance Society

The Global Pharmacovigilance Society is an academic and professional organization that promotes awareness, education, scientific collaboration, and research activities related to pharmacovigilance, drug safety, and healthcare.

The Society may provide:

• Academic support.
• Scientific collaboration.
• Educational activities.
• Professional networking support.
• Subject-area expertise.

The Society does not participate in manuscript evaluation, peer review, editorial decision-making, acceptance decisions, rejection decisions, or publication outcomes.

C. ShivKesh Publication

ShivKesh Publication functions as the publishing and administrative service provider for JPADR.

The publisher supports the journal by providing:

• Publishing infrastructure.
• Technical support.
• Production services.
• Website management.
• Digital dissemination.
• Administrative publishing assistance.

The publisher respects editorial independence and operates separately from scientific editorial decision-making. Editorial evaluations remain entirely under the authority of the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board in accordance with internationally recognized publication ethics standards.

4. Registration and Publishing Information

JPADR maintains publication records and scholarly identifiers in accordance with internationally recognized publishing practices to enhance transparency, discoverability, interoperability, and long-term accessibility of published research.

Journal publishing information may include:

• International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) registration.
• Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment.
• Crossref participation.
• Digital archiving arrangements.
• Indexing and abstracting services.
• Metadata registration.
• Persistent scholarly identifiers.

The journal continuously works toward improving:

• Publishing standards.
• Metadata quality.
• Scholarly discoverability.
• Digital preservation.
• Indexing readiness.
• International publishing interoperability.

5. Publishing Mission

The Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Research aims to promote ethical, transparent, and high-quality scholarly publishing while advancing scientific knowledge in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, pharmaceutical sciences, and healthcare research.

JPADR strives to:

• Promote ethical and high-quality scientific publishing.
• Advance pharmacovigilance and drug safety research.
• Encourage transparent and reproducible science.
• Support evidence-based healthcare research.
• Provide globally accessible scholarly communication.
• Foster responsible publication ethics and research integrity.
• Encourage multidisciplinary scientific collaboration.
• Disseminate scientifically rigorous research findings.

The journal recognizes that responsible scholarly publishing contributes to scientific advancement, improved healthcare practices, informed regulatory decision-making, and public health protection.

6. Governance Structure

JPADR operates through a structured governance system designed to ensure editorial accountability, operational transparency, ethical oversight, and responsible scholarly publishing.

Editorial Governance

The editorial structure may include:

• Editor-in-Chief.
• Associate Editors.
• Section Editors.
• Editorial Board Members.
• Reviewers.
• Advisory Members.
• Editorial Office Personnel.

Editorial decisions are based solely upon:

• Scientific merit.
• Research quality.
• Ethical compliance.
• Originality.
• Relevance to the journal's scope.
• Quality of peer review.

Publishing Governance

The publisher provides operational and technical support necessary for journal publication and dissemination while respecting editorial independence.

Publishing responsibilities include:

• Technical infrastructure.
• Production support.
• Administrative assistance.
• Website management.
• Digital hosting.
• Archiving services.
• Content dissemination.

The publisher does not participate in:

• Editorial evaluations.
• Scientific assessments.
• Reviewer selection.
• Peer-review decisions.
• Acceptance or rejection decisions.
• Editorial appeals.
• Ethical investigations.

7. Ownership Disclosure

JPADR operates as an independent scholarly journal supported through clearly defined publishing and academic collaboration structures. The journal maintains transparency regarding its ownership, governance, editorial management, and publishing operations to ensure accountability and public confidence.

The journal, associated academic society, and publisher maintain separate operational roles to safeguard:

• Editorial integrity.
• Scientific independence.
• Operational transparency.
• Ethical governance.
• Responsible scholarly publishing.
• Independent manuscript evaluation.

The editorial process remains independent from commercial, institutional, financial, or organizational influence.

JPADR does not operate as a predatory, deceptive, or misleading publication platform and is committed to adhering to internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing and publication ethics.

8. Editorial Independence Statement

JPADR maintains complete editorial independence in all aspects of manuscript handling, peer review, editorial evaluation, publication decisions, corrections, retractions, and other editorial activities.

Editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of:

• Scientific quality.
• Originality.
• Methodological rigor.
• Ethical standards.
• Research validity.
• Relevance to the journal scope.
• Contribution to scientific knowledge.

Editorial decisions are not influenced by:

• Commercial interests.
• Sponsorship arrangements.
• Advertising revenue.
• Financial considerations.
• Institutional pressure.
• Political influence.
• Personal relationships.
• Religious or ideological considerations.

The Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team retain full authority over:

• Peer-review management.
• Editorial assessment.
• Acceptance decisions.
• Rejection decisions.
• Publication scheduling.
• Corrections and retractions.
• Editorial policy implementation.

Neither the publisher nor affiliated academic organizations interfere with editorial judgments or peer-review outcomes.

9. Business Model and Revenue Sources

JPADR operates under an Open Access publishing model that aims to maximize the dissemination and accessibility of scientific knowledge while maintaining editorial independence and publication quality.

Possible sources of operational support may include:

• Article Processing Charges (APCs).
• Institutional support.
• Academic collaborations.
• Educational activities.
• Publishing service support.
• Scholarly partnerships.

Revenue generated through these activities is intended to support:

• Editorial management.
• Peer-review administration.
• Production services.
• Website hosting and maintenance.
• Digital preservation.
• DOI registration.
• Publishing infrastructure.
• Long-term accessibility of published content.

The payment of publication fees or receipt of financial support does not guarantee manuscript acceptance or preferential editorial treatment.

10. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Where applicable, Article Processing Charge (APC) information is displayed transparently on the journal website to ensure that authors are fully informed before manuscript submission or publication.

APCs, where applicable, may support:

• Editorial processing.
• Peer-review management.
• Production and copyediting.
• Website hosting and maintenance.
• DOI registration.
• Digital preservation and archiving.
• Metadata registration.
• Long-term dissemination of published articles.

Authors shall be informed regarding any applicable publication charges before acceptance or publication of their manuscripts.

Where appropriate, the journal may consider:

• Publication fee waivers.
• Partial fee reductions.
• Special discount policies.
• Institutional support arrangements.

Eligibility for waivers or discounts shall be determined according to established journal policies and available resources.

11. Advertising and Commercial Policy

JPADR maintains a clear separation between editorial activities and commercial operations to preserve editorial independence, scientific integrity, and public confidence in the journal.

Advertising or sponsorship activities, where applicable:

• Do not influence editorial decisions.
• Must comply with ethical publishing standards.
• Must not compromise scientific integrity.
• Must not interfere with peer-review processes.
• Must remain clearly distinguishable from editorial content.

The journal reserves the right to reject advertisements or sponsorships that:

• Conflict with the journal's mission.
• Are misleading or deceptive.
• Promote unethical practices.
• May compromise editorial independence.
• Do not comply with applicable legal or ethical standards.

Commercial relationships shall not affect:

• Manuscript evaluation.
• Reviewer selection.
• Acceptance decisions.
• Publication scheduling.
• Editorial policies.

12. Ethical Publishing Commitment

JPADR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical scholarly publishing and responsible editorial practice. The journal seeks to ensure that all publishing activities are conducted with transparency, fairness, accountability, and integrity.

The journal is committed to:

• Ethical scholarly publishing.
• Transparent editorial processes.
• Responsible peer review.
• Research integrity.
• Publication ethics.
• Correction of the scholarly record where necessary.
• Editorial accountability.
• Continuous quality improvement.

JPADR follows internationally recognized ethical principles and best practices recommended by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), where applicable.
• Other internationally recognized scholarly publishing organizations.

The journal periodically reviews and updates its editorial policies to maintain alignment with evolving international standards and responsible scholarly publishing practices.

13. Research Integrity and Misconduct Handling

JPADR maintains comprehensive policies and procedures for addressing allegations of research misconduct, publication ethics violations, and breaches of responsible scholarly publishing practices. The journal is committed to protecting the integrity of the scientific record through fair, transparent, and evidence-based investigations.

The journal has established policies for handling:

• Plagiarism.
• Data fabrication.
• Data falsification.
• Citation manipulation.
• Peer-review manipulation.
• Image manipulation.
• Duplicate publication.
• Authorship disputes.
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest.
• Other forms of research and publication misconduct.

Ethical concerns are evaluated in accordance with internationally recognized publication ethics guidance and established journal procedures.

Where appropriate, the journal may:

• Request clarification from authors.
• Seek additional supporting documentation.
• Consult institutional authorities.
• Obtain independent expert advice.
• Initiate formal editorial investigations.

Following investigation, editorial actions may include:

• Publication of corrections.
• Expressions of concern.
• Retractions.
• Editorial notices.
• Other appropriate corrective measures.

14. Accessibility and Open Access

JPADR supports the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge through an open-access publishing model that promotes equitable access to high-quality research without unnecessary barriers.

The journal aims to:

• Promote global scientific exchange.
• Support evidence-based healthcare.
• Improve accessibility to research findings.
• Encourage responsible knowledge sharing.
• Increase international research visibility.
• Facilitate scientific collaboration.

The journal also supports:

• Long-term digital preservation.
• Metadata interoperability.
• Persistent article identification.
• Responsible scholarly communication.
• Improved discoverability through indexing services.

JPADR recognizes that open and accessible dissemination of research contributes to scientific advancement, healthcare improvement, education, and public benefit worldwide.

15. Contact Information

Editorial Office

Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Research (JPADR)

For editorial, publishing, ethical, or administrative inquiries, authors, reviewers, readers, institutions, and other stakeholders are encouraged to communicate through the official contact information provided on the journal website.

The journal welcomes communications regarding:

• Publication ethics.
• Editorial practices.
• Peer-review procedures.
• Corrections and retractions.
• Appeals and complaints.
• Transparency matters.
• Publishing policies.
• General editorial inquiries.

JPADR is committed to responding to inquiries professionally, respectfully, and in accordance with its established editorial and ethical policies.

16. Commitment to Transparency

JPADR continuously strives to strengthen transparency, accountability, and responsible governance throughout all aspects of its editorial and publishing operations.

The journal remains committed to improving:

• Editorial transparency.
• Publishing standards.
• Ethical compliance.
• Research integrity.
• International indexing readiness.
• Metadata quality.
• Quality assurance systems.
• Digital publishing infrastructure.
• Scholarly discoverability.
• Operational accountability.

The journal recognizes that transparency is fundamental to trustworthy scholarly publishing and continuously reviews its policies, editorial procedures, publishing infrastructure, and governance framework to align with evolving international best practices.

References

1. Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Core Practices for Scholarly Publishers.
2. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals.
3. World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Editorial Policy and Publication Ethics Guidelines.
4. Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.