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Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Peer-Reviewed · Open Access

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Journal Impact Performance

Impact Factor

0.9

2-Year Metric

As per Journal Citation Reports 2026

CiteScore

1.6

2025 · Q3 · #49/79

Category: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Sources: Journal Citation Reports from Clarivate, 2026; Scopus®, 2026 release; and Google Scholar.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (IJPER) is the official journal of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and has been published since 1967. A quarterly, peer-reviewed, open-access journal, it publishes reviews and research articles in pharmacy and the related disciplines of pharmaceutical education, covering pharmaceutical research, teaching and learning, laboratory innovations, education technology, curriculum design, examination reforms, training and other related issues, and drug development.

Editorial board

Dr. Milind Janrao Umekar
Editor-in-Chief
Principal & Professor, Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Behind Railway Station, New Kamptee, Nagpur-441002, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Raman Dang
Editor
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Chikka Bellandur, Carmelram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore-560035, Karnataka, India
Dr. Ahmed M
Publishing Editor
Manuscript TechnoMedia LLP, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Dr. Raja Shekharan
Executive Editor
Principal, IKON College Of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Kishore Jain
Associate Editor
Balamuralidhara
Associate Editor
Akos Mathe
Editorial Advisory Board
Hungary
Arun T Patil
Editorial Advisory Board
Betgeri G.V.
Editorial Advisory Board
USA
Burande M.D.
Editorial Advisory Board
Pune
Chaple D.R.
Editorial Advisory Board
Chaudhari P.D.
Editorial Advisory Board
Pune

Editors' Choice · Review Article

Stress-Induced Gastritis: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Etiology and Treatment

Shravya Lakshmi Somashekar, Kiran Kumar Gubbi Basavaraju, Devegowda Vishakante Gowda

Gastritis is a common gastrointestinal disorder with multiple etiologies, including infections, medication use, autoimmune conditions, and psychosocial stress. Among these, stress-induced gastritis remains unrecognized despite its increasing incidence in high-stress environments. This condition is characterized by inflammation of the gastric mucosa resulting from physiological or psychological stressors. The current review offers an in-depth examination of the complex pathogenesis of stress-induced gastritis, highlighting key contributing factors such as disruption of the brain-gut axis, oxidative stress, immune system dysregulation, and microbial dysbiosis. Diagnostic approaches are examined, including clinical evaluation, endoscopic assessment, histopathological examination, and the use of inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers to differentiate this condition from other forms of gastritis. Current treatment strategies are reviewed, encompassing pharmacological therapies, such as acid-suppressing agents and mucosal protectants, as well as non-pharmacological interventions including stress management, dietary adjustments, and the use of herbal and probiotic therapies. The review also discusses emerging therapeutic directions, particularly antioxidant supplementation and gut microbiota modulation. These insights collectively advocate for an individualized, integrative approach to treatment aimed at improving clinical outcomes. All in all, the present review concludes by identifying key gaps in existing research and advocating for future studies focused on targeted, evidence-based therapies for stress-induced gastritis.

Read Full Text PDFDOI: 10.5530/ijper.20272954