About the Journal
The Journal of Oncology Pharmacy (JOP) is a peer-reviewed pharmaceutical journal in the field of cancer treatment. This scientific journal focuses on all aspects of pharmacy related to cancer.
It is the official journal of the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy.
The journal's scope reflects its commitment to facilitating research and knowledge dissemination across various dimensions of pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and healthcare. It is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration among professionals in oncology pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and the wider healthcare community; aiming to improve patient care and outcomes in oncology and beyond.
Scope
The journal welcomes contributions in the following areas:
Drug Analysis and Development
Analysis of Drugs, Drug Discovery and Development, Drug Formulation, Drug Interactions, and Drug Repurposing.
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry, Anorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and the use of Excipients.
Pharmacology
Pharmacotherapy, Applied Pharmacology, Basic Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Immunopharmacology, Nutritional Pharmacology, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology and Toxicogenomics.
Pharmacy Practice Areas
Clinical Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Behavioral Pharmacy, Disaster Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, and Pharmacy Practice. Counterfeit Medicines, Drug Safety, and Environmental Pharmacy, emphasising the journal's focus on the practical challenges in pharmacy practice.
Forensic Pharmacy and Social Pharmacy are also integrated here to highlight the role of pharmacy in forensic investigations and the social aspects of pharmacy practice. Sports Pharmacy adds a dimension on the specialised role of pharmacists in sports medicine and the management of medications for physically active patients.
Biological and Biotechnological Research
Biologicals, Biopharmacy, Cell Culture, Medicinal Plant Research, Pharmacognosy, Microbiome Research, Nanobiotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Herbal and Traditional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods are included to underscore the journal's interest in natural products, traditional medicine practices, and the role of food-based interventions in health.
Clinical and Medical Fields
Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Trials, Medical Oncology, Medication Safety, and Supportive Care. Personalised Medicine is included to reflect the growing importance of tailoring medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient.
Healthcare Systems and Policies
Health Economics, Health Literacy, Health Policy and Systems Research, and Pharmaceutical Policy Analysis. Healthcare Systems Engineering highlights the journal's focus on the optimisation of healthcare systems through engineering principles. Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology are integrated to address the economic and epidemiological aspects of drug therapy, emphasising cost-effectiveness, drug utilisation, and the impact of drugs on populations.
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies
Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Formulation and Design, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Radiopharmacy.
Specialised Pharmacy Practices
Cosmeceuticals, Dermatopharmacy, Home Infusion Pharmacy, Immunisation and Vaccine Management, Veterinary Pharmacy, and Substance Use Disorders Pharmacy.
Digital Health and Informatics
Healthcare Data Analytics as well as advancements in Digital Health, Telepharmacy, Digital Therapeutics, and Pharmacy Informatics.
Regulatory, Safety, and Quality Management
Good Manufacturing Practice, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Management, and Regulatory Affairs. Drug Safety and Quality Management encompass a wider range of quality and safety issues in pharmaceuticals, including regulatory compliance and the management of medication errors.
Education and Interprofessionality
Education, Interprofessional Education and Collaboration, Pharmacy Law and Ethics, and Pharmacy Leadership and Administration.
Global Health and Societal Issues
Cultural Sensitivity in Pharmaceutical Care, Global Health, Healthcare Quality Improvement, Public Health, and Sustainable Pharmacy Practice.
Contributions and Review Process
The Journal will consider articles discussing multi-professional approaches to patient care. Authors are encouraged to share their ideas and valuable research outcomes through this Journal, and provide global readers with up-to-date and novel information. Top-quality articles are expected from the global research community.
Review processing is performed by the editorial board members of the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy in cooperation with expert reviewers; at least two independent reviewers' approval followed by the editor's approval is required for acceptance of any citable manuscript.
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Robert Terkola
Paracelsus Medical University
Strubergasse 21
Salzburg, Austria
terkola@health-concepts.com
Board Members
- Alain Astier — France
- Christophe Bardin — France
- Luigi Bellante — Italy
- Constanza Macarena Cortes Labra — Chile
- Mirjam Crul — The Netherlands
- Sherif Kamal — Egypt
- Hans-Peter Lipp — Germany
- Ulrich Lösch — Switzerland
- Gabriñe Lizeaga — Spain
- Mohammed Nagy — Egypt
- Klaus Meier — Germany
- Milena Nikolovska — Northern Macedonia
- Florian Slimano — France
- Jordan Wultz — USA
- Zimbwe Kauke — Tanzania
Publication & Editorial Staff Contacts
Editor-in-Chief
Robert Terkola
Paracelsus Medical University
Strubergasse 21
Salzburg, Austria
terkola@health-concepts.com