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Journal Of Drug Targeting

Medline-indexed research on targeting and delivery of molecular and macromolecular drugs, carrier systems, and diagnostic, in vivo and in vitro applications. Journal of Drug Targeting is a subscription-based, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on drug delivery and targeting, carrier system design and characterization, therapeutic and diagnostic targeting technologies, biological barriers to delivery, and related methods across pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, molecular, biological, pharmacological, toxicological, chemical, and materials sciences.

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Subject Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1061-186X
eISSN 1029-2330
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Individual subscription pricing: USD 6,526.00 for online only and USD 9,539.00 for print & online.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Drug Targeting accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should follow an IMRaD-style structure with introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion. The manuscript must include keywords, acknowledgments, a declaration of interest statement, a word count, and a statement on generative AI use.
References References may use any consistent scholarly citation format.
Figures & Tables Tables with captions should be placed on individual pages and figures should be included with figure captions as a list. Figures should be of sufficient resolution to enable refereeing, and tables should present new information rather than duplicating text.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should include a word count, a disclosure statement, and a statement describing any use of generative AI in research or manuscript preparation.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. A word count, full names and affiliations for all authors on the cover page, a disclosure statement, a statement on generative AI use, and SI units should be included.
References References may follow any consistent scholarly citation format.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are included in the manuscript order, with tables carrying captions on individual pages and figure captions provided as a list. Tables should present new information rather than duplicating the text, and figures should be of sufficient resolution to enable refereeing.
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Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should follow an introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion structure. The manuscript must include a word count, keywords, a declaration of interest statement, and a statement disclosing generative AI use in the research and manuscript preparation process.
References References may use any consistent scholarly citation format.
Figures & Tables Tables should be included with captions on individual pages and figures should be included with figure captions as a list. Figures should be of sufficient resolution to enable refereeing, and tables should present new information rather than duplicating what is in the text.
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Recent Publications

Chitosan-based nanocarriers in Alzheimer’s disease therapy: Recent developments and future perspectives

Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Chandra Shekhar Prasad

10.1080/1061186x.2026.2683967
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“Dendrimer-Mediated Therapy and Recovery for Stroke: A Comprehensive Review”

Zainab Lafi, Sherine Asha, Rotana Walid Abu-Obaida

10.1080/1061186x.2026.2683980
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Design of a Novel Nano-Lipoidal Gel System for Topical Delivery of Hydroxychloroquine in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Ankit Raj, Pradip Nirbhavane, Ashish Dilip Sutar, Rahul Shukla, Atin Kalra, Satish Sardana

10.1080/1061186x.2026.2683971
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Application of small interfering RNAs and drug combination for pancreatic cancer therapy

Chaoyang Zeng, Shu-zhen Chen

10.1080/1061186x.2026.2663993
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Targeted drug delivery of oxazolidine derivative AP9 using chitosan nanoparticles for neuroprotection in a BPA-induced zebrafish model

S. P. Ramya Ranjan Nayak, Aveeda Herold, Vajagathali Mohammed, Manoj Chinnasamy, Senthilkumar Palaniappan, Bader O. Almutairi, Mikhlid H. Almutairi, Ki Choon Choi, Selvaraj Arokiyaraj, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Kathiravan Muthu Kumaradoss, Jesu Arockiaraj

10.1080/1061186x.2026.2678325
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Final decision in as little as 3 weeks for Accelerated Publication; peer review approximately 2 weeks with a 1 week author turnaround for revisions; online publication usually 1-2 weeks after acceptance; first proofs within 5 working days; corrections returned within 48 hours.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal with individual pricing listed as USD 6,526.00 for online only and USD 9,539.00 for print & online; institutional and society membership pricing are also available.

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Research Topics

Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Virus-based gene therapy research Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Dendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymers MicroRNA in disease regulation Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Dermatology and Skin Diseases Computational Drug Discovery Methods Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications

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