Journal of Controlled Release

Journal of Controlled Release is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research in the field of controlled release and drug delivery systems. The journal is published by Elsevier and the editor-in-chief is Kinam Park (Purdue University).

Overview

The Journal of Controlled Release publishes original research articles, reviews, and commentaries on the controlled release and delivery of drugs and other biologically active agents. The topics covered include the development and characterization of controlled release systems, the study of transport phenomena and the application of these systems in diverse areas such as gene delivery, vaccine delivery, and drug delivery in cancer.

The journal is indexed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and other databases. It has an impact factor of 7.901 (2019).

History

The Journal of Controlled Release was established in 1984. The founding editor was Jorge Heller, a pioneer in the field of controlled release. The journal has grown in size and impact over the years, reflecting the increasing importance of controlled release in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Editorial Board

The editorial board of the Journal of Controlled Release consists of leading researchers in the field of controlled release from around the world. The current editor-in-chief is Kinam Park, a distinguished professor of pharmaceutics at Purdue University.

Submission and Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Controlled Release undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The journal uses a single-blind review process, where the reviewers know the identities of the authors, but the authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.

See Also

• Controlled release
• Drug delivery systems
• Pharmaceutics
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical industry

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