For everyone this is a new endeavor and experience. It has been a first for most of the scientists who have submitted a manuscript and for those involved in the review process. Like any new learning experience, there have been frustrations, but it has been personally rewarding and enjoyable. It is appropriate to introduce some key people at AAPS who are instrumental in bringing this electronic endeavor to fruition. Victor Van Beuren is Director of Electronic Publishing and Paul Clark is the Manuscript Coordinator.
Authors can submit a manuscript electronically via email or they can mail a hard copy or a disk.
Being involved in the launch of AAPS PharmSciTech has been exciting. The extraordinary effort put forth by the AAPS staff, the contributors and the referees has been most appreciated. The reviews have been prompt, thorough and insightful. The contributors to this first issue are deserving of praise for helping to christen this evolutionary event. I would like to pay tribute to the authors by citing their contributions.