Impact Factor
3.46
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.86
478 total citations
h5-index
29
h5 depth signal
Cited share
82.1%
138 of 168
Total citations
478
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.06
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.4%
26 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
India
363
China
299
Egypt
145
United States
125
Iran
114
Citing Fields of Research
Drug Delivery Systems
1,310
Polymer & Macromolecule Science
140
Phytochemicals
107
Nanoparticles
101
Pharmacology & Toxicology
67
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
7,467
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
168
138 cited publications
Last 12 months
160
13.3 publications/month
Open access share
1.9%
3 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
India
363 citing publications
Leading citing field
Drug Delivery Systems
1,310 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v24n1,Jan. 1998-
v24n1,Jan. 1998-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Drug Delivery Systems
Broad Categories
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Drug Delivery Systems
MeSH Descriptors
Drug Industry
Technology, Pharmaceutical
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2748237
Open DOI
Correction
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DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2751049
Open DOI
Harnessing Functionalized Nano Lipid Carriers for Cardioprotection: Dual Drug Delivery in Focus for Precision Therapeutics
03
DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2741083
Open DOI
Spotlights on cervical cancer: progression, diagnosis and clinical manifestations, epidemiology, treatment approaches, role of artificial intelligence and future directions
1. IntroductionCancer is still one of the most predominant disorders that spreads all over the world. In women, cervical carcinoma is considered the fourth most prevalent cancer, with an increased ...
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DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2744774
Open DOI
In vitro release kinetics and mathematical modeling of ribes nigrum extract-loaded PLGA/chitosan nanoparticles
The development of controlled drug delivery systems has become a significant focus in pharmaceutical sciences due to their potential to improve therapeutic outcomes, minimize side effects, and enha...
06
DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2729380
Open DOI
Design buccal film for systemic delivery of insulin
1. IntroductionDiabetes mellitus remains one of the most pressing global health challenges of the twenty-first century, with a steadily increasing prevalence and substantial associated morbidity, m...
07
DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2741086
Open DOI
Novel cocrystal inclusion compound of bezafibrate with l -proline: preparation, characterization, and in vitro / in vivo evaluation
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DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2736231
Open DOI
Influence of infill pattern on ketoprofen release rate from 3D printed buccal films
To evaluate whether fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, combined with a simple filament soaking technique and modifications of infill pattern geometry, can modulate the release rate of ketoprofen from buccal films.Significance: ...
09
DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2729390
Open DOI
Emerging trends in the integration of nanotechnology and 3D printing for next-generation drug delivery systems
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DOI 10.1080/03639045.2026.2729385
Open DOI
Development of HPTLC method for simultaneous estimation of gatifloxacin and flurbiprofen sodium using 3 2 factorial design
Conjunctivitis, often referred to as ‘pink eye,’ is a common eye condition that causes the conjunctiva to become inflamed. This causes redness, irritation, and discharge because the blood vessels i...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Imprint varies.
Print issues ceased with v. 39, no. 12 (2013).
Also issued online.