This awards program aims to honour authors, reviewers, editors, institutions, and innovators who contribute significantly to scientific advancement and uphold global publishing standards.
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Inscierra Edge Press Young Researcher Excellence Award
Purpose: To encourage early-career researchers demonstrating outstanding promise in scientific research and scholarly writing.
- Age below 40 years on the date of application
- Must have at least 3 published papers in peer-reviewed journals
- At least one article published or accepted in an Inscierra Edge Press journal
- Strong evidence of innovation, impact, and research ethics
- Affiliation with a recognized academic or research institution
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Inscierra Edge Press Distinguished Researcher Award
Purpose: To honour senior researchers with a substantial impact on scientific progress.
- Minimum 10 years of research experience
- Significant contributions demonstrated through:
- High-impact publications
- Citations, h-index
- Patents / translational outcomes
- Open to researchers from academia, hospitals, industry, and R&D centres
- At least one submission to IEP journals in the current or previous year
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Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences Award
Purpose: To recognize remarkable contributions in pharmaceutics, drug delivery, formulation science, and pharmaceutical innovation.
- Master's (M.Pharm), PhD, or equivalent qualification
- Proven research output in pharmaceutical sciences
- Work demonstrating novelty, reproducibility, and translational relevance
- Open to academic and industrial researchers
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Inscierra Edge Press Medical & Health Sciences Innovation Award
Purpose:To honour innovative contributions in clinical practice, diagnostics, public health, or interdisciplinary health science research.
- Researchers, clinicians, academicians, or public health professionals
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience
- Demonstrated innovation with measurable impact (community, clinical, policy, etc.)
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Best Author Award – Journal of Novel Pharmaceutical Discoveries (JNPD)
- Awarded to the most impactful article published in JNPD annually
Criteria include:
- Novelty
- Scientific depth
- Citations, downloads & engagement metrics
- Reviewer scores
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Best Author Award – Journal of Medical & Health Sciences (JMedHS)
- Awarded to the best scholarly article published in JMedHS in a calendar year
Criteria include:
- Clinical relevance
- Strength of methodology
- Impact on patient care or research advancement
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Outstanding Peer Reviewer Award
Purpose: To acknowledge reviewers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to quality peer review.
- Minimum 5 completed reviews in IEP journals for the year
Demonstrated:
- Timeliness
- Depth & constructiveness of feedback
- Adherence to ICMJE/COPE guidelines
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Inscierra Edge Press Editorial Excellence Award
Purpose: To honour editorial board members who significantly contribute to publishing quality, visibility, and journal growth.
- • Minimum 1 year of service on Editorial or Review Board
Significant contributions in:
- Manuscript handling
- Quality improvement
- Journal visibility & indexing efforts
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Inscierra Edge Press Women in Science Leadership Award
Purpose: To celebrate women researchers excelling in science, leadership, mentoring, and community impact.
- Woman researcher / academician / scientist
- Outstanding work in research, innovation, mentoring, or healthcare improvement
- Proven leadership in research or institutional development
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Inscierra Edge Press Lifetime Achievement Award
Purpose:To recognise a lifetime of exemplary contributions to medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences research or education.
- Minimum 25 years of professional contribution
- National/international recognition of work
- Significant impact through publications, patents, institutional leadership, or societal contributions
- Nomination-based & committee-selected
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Institutional Excellence in Research & Publications Award
Purpose:To honour academic institutions producing high-quality research and contributing significantly to scientific literature.
- Recognized by UGC/PCI/AICTE/NMC/NAAC/NIRF
Evidence of:
- Strong publication output
- Research funding
- Innovation & patents
- Faculty/student research culture
- Institutions must have at least 5 publications in IEP journals in the qualifying year