The Journal of Phytochemical Insights (JPCI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by BioLuster Research Center Ltd. The journal publishes high-quality research on phytochemistry, natural products, medicinal plants, drug discovery, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, biotechnology, toxicology, computational drug discovery, and related disciplines. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Yes. Every manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment followed by a single-blind peer-review process. Suitable manuscripts are evaluated by independent expert reviewers before a final editorial decision is made. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Yes. JPCI is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely available immediately after publication without subscription or paywall restrictions. Articles are published under the journal's open-access licensing policy. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

JPCI follows a continuous publication model, meaning accepted articles are published online as soon as they complete production. Published articles are subsequently assigned to one of the journal's two regular issues (biannual publication) each year.

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system (Open Journal Systems, OJS). Authors should register or log in to their account, complete the submission metadata, and upload all required files according to the Author Guidelines. Email submissions are generally not accepted. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

JPCI accepts Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Mini Reviews, Short Communications, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and other scholarly articles that fall within the journal's aims and scope.

All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited if English is not their first language.

JPCI follows the APA (7th Edition) referencing style. Authors should ensure that all in-text citations and reference lists comply with the journal's formatting requirements.

No. Manuscripts submitted to JPCI must be original and must not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.

Yes. All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer-review process. Manuscripts containing plagiarism or duplicate publication may be rejected.

The review period varies depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript. The Editorial Office makes every effort to complete the review process as efficiently as possible while maintaining high scientific standards.

Suitable manuscripts are normally evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers. The Editor may invite additional reviewers when necessary.

Yes. Authors can log in to their OJS account at any time to monitor the progress of their manuscript throughout the editorial and peer-review process.

No. JPCI currently does not charge any manuscript submission fee, peer-review fee, article processing charge (APC), or publication fee.

Since JPCI currently does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs), a waiver policy is not applicable. If APCs are introduced in the future, the journal will establish a transparent waiver and discount policy.

After acceptance, your manuscript enters the production stage, which includes copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, DOI assignment, and final quality checks before online publication.

Each accepted article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref during the production process before publication, ensuring permanent identification and citation.

Yes. JPCI follows a Continuous Publication model. Articles are published online immediately after completing the editorial and production process and are later assigned to one of the journal's regular biannual issues.

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By publishing with JPCI, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and disseminate the article according to the journal's Copyright and Licensing Policy.

Yes. Authors are encouraged to share the published version of their article through personal websites, institutional repositories, academic social networks, and other scholarly platforms in accordance with the journal's licensing policy.

JPCI is indexed and abstracted in several scholarly databases and discovery services, including Google Scholar, Crossref, Scilit, Semantic Scholar, ScienceOpen, ROAD, OpenAlex, OpenAIRE, The Lens, ResearchRib, and Zenodo. Please visit the Abstracting & Indexing page for the latest information.

Researchers with relevant expertise and a strong publication record are welcome to apply as reviewers. Interested individuals may contact the Editorial Office and submit their academic profile, research interests, and ORCID iD for consideration.

Editorial Board membership is by invitation or application based on academic qualifications, research experience, publication record, editorial expertise, and contributions to the journal. Qualified researchers may contact the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Office for further information.

Authors who believe that an editorial decision was made in error may submit a formal appeal to the Editorial Office. Appeals should include a detailed explanation and supporting evidence. All appeals are handled in accordance with the journal's Appeals & Complaints Policy.

Authors, reviewers, and readers may contact the Editorial Office through the contact information provided on the journal website. The Editorial Office will respond to inquiries related to manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and journal policies as promptly as possible.