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Journal Identification

SECTION B: JOURNAL IDENTIFICATION TABLE
Journal title
Internal Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
URL link to “Information for Authors”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/101554912

Intended audiences
Policy makers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, scholars in the clinical pharmacy discipline, general public

Mission of the journal
It intends to offer a platform for the publication of clinical pharmacy articles and related practice-oriented subjects in pharmaceutical sciences. They include clinical pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical care, pharmacy services research, clinical use of medicines, medical devices, and laboratory tests, and other clinical aspects of pharmacy

Publishing frequency
Bimonthly since 2011

Areas of topics
The scope of the Internal Journal of Clinical Pharmacy that entails the clinical pharmacy, its research and application in areas such as pharmaceutical care. Apart from this topics, others include Pharmacotherapy and outcome research

Clinical pharmacy
Pharmacoeconomics
Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmaceutical care
Pharmacy services research
Clinical use of medicines, medical equipment, and laboratory tests
Current information regarding medications and medical devices
Medication management
Other clinical aspects of pharmacy
Types of articles in this journal

Reviews: This kind of articles should not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract and references. The structure should be as follows: Introduction, Aim of the review, Method, Results, Discussion and Conclusion. A structured abstract of maximum 350 words with the headings should also be provided: Background, Aim of the Review, Method, Results, and Conclusion.

Research articles: This type of articles should not exceed 3000 words excluding tables, figures, abstract, and references. They structure should be as follows: Introduction, Aim of the study, Ethical approval, Method, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. A structured abstract of maximum 350 words with the headings: Background, Objective, Setting, Method, Main outcome measure, Results, Conclusion. Articles describing qualitative research get exemptions from having 4000 words in length.

Short research reports: This type of articles give the preliminary or limited results of original research and should not exceed 1500 words excluding abstract and have a maximum of 10 references. The structure of a short research report is similar to a research article, and they may only contain two tables or figures. The structure of the abstract of maximum 200 words with the headings: Background, Objective, Method, Results, Conclusion should get provided.

Case reports: This type of articles should not exceed 1500 words excluding abstract, but including a maximum of 10 references and only 1 table or figure. This kind of articles gets structured as follows: Introduction, Ethical approval, Case Description, Discussion, and Conclusion. A structured abstract of maximum 150 words with the headings: Case (description) and Conclusion should get provided.

Commentaries: This type of article allows writers to convey thoughts, considerations, opinions, or discuss issues. These articles should not exceed 2000 words, including a maximum of 20 references and only contain two tables or figures. An unstructured abstract of maximum 150 words gets required.

Letters to the Editor: Letters that comment on a published article will get considered for publication. The letters should not exceed 1000 words, including a maximum of 5 references and only containing a maximum of 1 table or figure. An abstract does not get required.

Brief description of the peer review process
All submissions including commentaries and letters were necessary to get peer reviewed by experts. The paper first gets checked for adherence to the instructions and the editorial policy of the journal. Plagiarism, as well as all references, then gets checked. If approved, the submission will be sent to reviewers. The review procedure takes approximately six weeks; although it may take up to 3 months sometimes. The author then receives information regarding acceptance of their article, needed revisions or rejection of their submission.

Impact factor
Current impact factor:
1.35

Impact Factor Rankings

2014 / 2015 Impact Factor

1.348

2013 Impact Factor

1.25

2012 Impact Factor

0.859

(Researchgate, 2016)

Reflection
One unique/distinct aspect of the journal

The Journal has an entirely web-enabled manuscript submission and review system. The system provides authors the option of tracking the review process of their manuscripts in real time. The log-in and submission procedures provided by the online manuscript and review system are not only comfortable but also straightforward, hence providing little or no problems to authors. A wide range of submission file formats that include Word, WordPerfect, TXT, RTF, and LaTeX for article text and EPS, PS, TIFF, GIF, JPEG and PPT for figures get supported. Only PDF manuscripts have not got accepted.

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PMP Prerequisites: Explained

Before embarking on the journey to become a Project Management Professional (PMP), it is crucial to understand and fulfill the prerequisites set forth by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMP certification is globally recognized and demonstrates an individual’s proficiency and competence in project management. This article outlines the prerequisites required to pursue PMP certification, ensuring that aspiring professionals are well-prepared for the process.

Educational Background
One of the primary prerequisites for PMP certification is having a solid educational background. PMI mandates that candidates possess a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent) or a four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent). This educational requirement serves as a foundation for the complex project management concepts covered in the certification exam.

Project Management Experience
In addition to educational qualifications, PMP candidates must also demonstrate substantial project management experience. The amount of required experience varies depending on the candidate’s educational background:

Secondary Degree Holders: Candidates with a secondary degree must have at least five years (60 months) of project management experience. This experience should include leading and directing projects, as well as managing project teams and stakeholders.
Four-Year Degree Holders: Those with a four-year degree need to have accumulated a minimum of three years (36 months) of project management experience. Similar to secondary degree holders, this experience should encompass various aspects of project management, from initiation to closure.
Project Management Education
In addition to practical experience, PMI also emphasizes the importance of formal project management education. Candidates are required to complete 35 hours of project management education before applying for the PMP exam. This educational component aims to provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

PMP Exam Preparation
Once the prerequisites have been met, candidates can proceed with exam preparation. The PMP certification exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of project management concepts across five domains:

Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
Candidates must thoroughly study the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, which serves as the primary reference for the exam. Additionally, various PMP exam prep courses, study guides, and practice exams are available to help candidates prepare effectively.

Application Process
After completing the necessary education and gaining the required project management experience, candidates can submit their application for the PMP exam. The application requires detailed information about the candidate’s educational background, project management experience, and project management education.

Audit Process
Upon submission of the application, candidates may be randomly selected for an audit. During the audit process, candidates are required to provide documentation, such as project summaries and proof of project management education. It is essential to maintain accurate records of project management experience and education to expedite the audit process, if selected.

Exam Administration
Once the application is approved, candidates receive an authorization to schedule (ATS) email from PMI, allowing them to schedule their exam appointment. The PMP exam is administered at designated Prometric testing centers worldwide. It consists of 180 multiple-choice questions and has a duration of four hours.

Continuing Education
Obtaining PMP certification is not the end of the journey; it is the beginning of a commitment to continuous professional development. PMP credential holders are required to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) every three years to maintain their certification. PDUs can be earned through various activities, such as attending workshops, webinars, and conferences, as well as engaging in project management-related activities.

In conclusion, meeting the prerequisites for PMP certification involves a blend of educational qualifications, project management experience, and formal education in project management. By fulfilling these requirements and successfully passing the PMP exam, individuals can demonstrate their proficiency and commitment to the field. Continuous learning and professional development are crucial for maintaining PMP certification and staying updated on evolving industry trends and practices, including undergoing PMP training.

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Literature Review and Proposal on Core Java

Literature Review
Core Java, Java programming or simply Java is a widely used and robust technology for software development and creation of applications. Therefore, Java is both a programming language and a platform. On the other hand, a platform is any hardware or software environmental setting where software developers run their programs. Therefore, since Java has its own environment (JRE) and API on which it runs, it is referred to as a platform. A person who might not have encountered Java might want to know where Java is used. According to the studies, there are approximately three billion devices running on Java. It means that there are many devices around the world where Java is currently being used. Some of the devices where Java is being used are (Levenick, 2006):

Desktop applications like the acrobat reader, media player, and antivirus among others
Several web applications such as javapoint.com
Mobile phone devices applications
Robotics
Embedded system
Types of Core Java Applications
As has been seen in the description above, Core Java is a programming language that is used in the process of developing systems, software, and applications. It develops that have the capability of working on the local machine and the Internet. The most known features of core Java is that it is object-oriented, and it works across all the platform languages. Therefore, there are various categories of programs which Java can be used to develop them such as (Russel, 2001):

Stand-alone applications
An application is a type of program that runs on a PC or any computer under the OS such as Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or Android of a computer or a mobile device. The process of creating an application in Java is similar to creating a program using another programming language. A stand-alone application can either be a graphical user interface (GUI) based or console based. Console based Java programs are the types of programs that run on being prompt by a command. Furthermore, such programs do not display any screen based on GUI. The output of such programs is console-based (Fain, 2011).

Figure 1: Console based Java Program
GUI based program are the type of Java programs that run stand-alone and can accept input from the user through a GUI based screen.

Figure 2: GUI-based Java Program
Web Applications
Web applications are the Java applications whose nature is based on the web. They are simply web-based, and they require a web browser to execute them. The web-based Java applications use a Server to store data. Every time a user sends a request to have the application executed, the user request is passed on to the server for an appropriate reply. Web-based applications come as an Applet or a Servlet.

Applets: These are Java programs that cannot work in any other environment except on the Internet. Therefore, they are specifically created for that purpose. These programs run through a browser embedded with a Java such as Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Netscape among others. Applets are created through any Java development tool. It cannot work on the Internet without it being contained within a web page. Java Applets programs include games developments and visual effects among others (Gladychev, Patel, & O’Mahony, 1998).
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Figure 3: A Java Applet Program Screen
Servlets: Java is also appropriate for development of web-based n-tier applications. In a web-based Java application, the client sends a request to a server. The server accepts the request and processes it and sends a response to the client. The Java Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) on the server side address the program processes and request of the client’s response. The server sides APIs extend their capabilities of the standard Java APIs and are referred to as Java servlets or server side applets. An HTML processing of a form is a simple use of servlets. The servlets can also process databases as well as performing server side transactions. Servlets execute through web servers (Hunter & Crawford, 1998).
Distributed Applications

Distributed applications require a server to run. Additionally, the applications use several servers simultaneously to back up the data and information and prevent any losses that might occur. They are also called enterprise applications. Such applications include banking applications, and they are advantageous in that they have a high level of security, clustering, and load balancing. EJB is used to create enterprise applications in a Java development environment.

Database applications: They are distributed applications that use the JDBC API to connect to the database. They could either be applications or applets. However, applets may face security challenges in the database connections (Morgenthal, 1998).
Client Server Applications
Client server applications cannot execute without the availability of web technology. Therefore, they are web dependent. The application follows a less complicated Client-Server model in which a client sends a request to the server directly. Examples of such applications are Yahoo Chat. They are developed in Core Java and Web technologies (Kleinov & Lehmann, 2002).

Proposal
I will be attached to a company in the position of an intern as the software developer using Core Java. The software development process will largely entail a systematic research process to ensure that the development process is conducted according to the requirement, and it delivers the expected results. The internship will be a subdivision of four iterations where each of the iterations will entail different tasks and activiti

Iteration 1: Orientation – It includes an introduction to the company’s management, employees, and its code of conducts and operations. Furthermore, I will be introduced to the software development team and the department of IT from where I will be working.

Iteration 2: Training – The iteration includes being guided in the process of software development life cycle by the company’s experts in the development process. I will also be introduced to the company’s specific guidelines to the software development such as punctuality and adhering to professional ethics in the process.

Iteration 3: Gathering SDLC tools – The iteration includes collaborating with the software development team to identify and gather all the tools that the implementation phase will require. This includes setting up the computers on which the development will take place and installation the computers will necessary software as well as the JDK (Saini & Kaur, 2014).

Iteration 4: Implementation – The activities of the iteration will include the actual development of the software using Core Java. Therefore, we will follow the SDLC process from the first step to the last step.

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