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About the Book:

In the ever-evolving landscape of academic and research pursuits, navigating the intricate world of writing and publishing in pharmaceutical journals is a vital skill. In the enlightening "Art of Writing and Publishing in Pharmaceutical Journals, Second Edition," readers are escorted through the essential foundations of effective paper and thesis writing.

This comprehensive guide delves into the core aspects of research, review paper construction, synopsis formulation, and thesis crafting, providing invaluable insights for career progression. From selecting target journals to understanding impact factors and safeguarding against plagiarism, each chapter equips scholars with the tools necessary for successful publication.

Embark on a journey of discovery as the book illuminates the art of planning, executing, and presenting research projects, offering a roadmap for documenting empirical studies with precision and finesse. Aspiring writers will find solace in the strategies delineated for defending theses and leveraging key resources for continued growth.

Highlighted by its accessible language, concise coverage of topics, and valuable further reading references, "Art of Writing and Publishing in Pharmaceutical Journals, Second Edition" stands as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to master the craft of scholarly writing in the realm of pharmaceutical research.

Contents:

Section I - Paper Writing

1.            Paper Publications in Academic Career

2.            Targeting Journals

3.            Impact Factor

4.            Review Paper Writing

5.            Writing a Research Paper

6.            Submission & Avoiding Rejections

7.            Plagiarism & Ethics in Publications

Section II - Thesis/ Dissertation Execution & Writing

8.            Introducing Research

9.            Planning a Topic

10.         Literature Survey

11.         Preparing Synopsis

12.         Procurements & Execution of Work

13.         Results and Discussion

14.         Empirical or Field Studies

15.         Report Writing

16.         Presentation of Work

Section III – Appendices

Appendix 1 - Funding Agencies

Appendix 2 - Directory of Major Journals

Appendix 3 - Directory of Analytical Service Providers

Appendix 4 - E-Resources on Paper Writing

About the Authors:

Dr. Ajay Semalty, is the Course Coordinator of India's most popular SWAYAM MOOCs- Academic Writing and Industrial Pharmacy. He is working as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, H.N.B. Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand for the last 18 years with Academic, research, and industrial experience of more than 19 yrs. He is also working as the University SWAYAM Coordinator and SPOC NPTEL Local chapter of Garhwal University. He is M. Pharm. (Pharmaceutics), MBA (Operations Management); Ph. D., PDF Meijo University, Japan. He has been included in the World's top 2 % Scientist of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (by Stanford University research, 2020 & 2021). He has completed 11 research projects funded by various agencies, published 85 papers, 11 books, and 3 patents (02 granted). He is a highly cited researcher in the field (h index 26). He has been awarded Daiko Foundation Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan the prestigious National Research Award by UGC, New Delhi, and Young Scientist Award-2007 by Uttarakhand Council of Science & Technology (UCOST). He is an expert reviewer of Iceland Research Foundation Iceland, Israel Science Foundation, Israel and Scientific Expert (REPRISE) for Ministry of Institution and University Research (MIUR), Italy, Elsevier Books; Member of The Asian Council of Science Editors, APTI and IPA, Editorial Board Member and Peer reviewer of various National and International reputed journals, supervised 25 M. Pharm research projects and supervising 02 Ph.D. candidates. He has delivered more than 300 invited lectures and developed more than 100 hrs. of e-content for SWAYAM, SWAYAMPRABHA, and ARPIT courses.

Dr. Mona Semalty, Co-Course Coordinator of India's most popular SWAYAM MOOC- “Academic Writing” and “Industrial Pharmacy I”, is a graduate of Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences Bangalore (Karnataka), postgraduate (M. Pharm.-Pharmaceutics) from M.L.S. University Udaipur (Rajasthan) and doctorate from H.N.B. Garhwal (Central) University Srinagar Garhwal (Uttarakhand). She is also a postgraduate in Management- MBA with specialization in Operation Management from IGNOU, New Delhi. She is presently working as Assistant Professor (Pharmaceutics), in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, H.N.B. Garhwal University Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, India with more than 18 years of experience in teaching and research. Her focus area of research is novel drug delivery by microparticulate systems and herbal drug delivery for diabetes and hair loss (alopecia).