EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF 
Dear Scientists, 
Welcome to the 2026 first issue of EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Starting its journey in 2018, we still have the honor to contribute to science. In an era of rapid scientific transformation and increasingly blurred interdisciplinary boundaries, this issue provides new perspectives in diverse  pharmaceutical disciplines. A new formulation for ketoprofen, benzazole–carboxamide hybrids against breast cancer cells, in silico toxicology analysis of perfluorononanoic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, and 
microbiological assessment of staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization and antibiotic resistance patterns constitute valuable contributions to their respective fields. Moreover, a review article 
on medicinal and aromatic plants from ancient civilizations to the modern era is expected to generate curiosity from pharmacognosy perspective. 
We would like to thank all the reviewers and members of our editorial board for their meticulous 
evaluation of the submitted works, and for their contributions to academic integrity and quality. We 
also extend our gratitude to the researchers who shared their valuable findings with us. 
As a member of ‘DergiPark’ Akademik, an establishment under the Scientific and Technological 
Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences continues its 
journey with a transparent peer-review and publication process of scientific studies in diverse fields 
related to pharmaceutical sciences. The journal will continue to serve and promote global 
dissemination of pharmaceutical research, providing a platform for scientists worldwide. It is 
important to note that the journal is free of submission or acceptance fee. 

Looking forward to your scientific contributions, 

Best wishes, 

Prof. Dr. H. Ozan Gülcan 
Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy 
Editor in Chief 
Eastern Mediterranean University 
Faculty of Pharmacy    
Famagusta, TRNC, via Mersin 10, Türkiye 

CONTENTS 

Research articles 

Formulation and Comprehensive In Vitro Evaluation of Orally Disintegrating Ketoprofen Tablets Prepared by Direct Compression
Tansel Comoglu 

Benzazole–Carboxamide Hybrids as Potent Antiproliferative Agents Against Breast Cancer Cells
Ronak Haj Ersan, Omer Faruk Col, Sule Gursoy 

Integrated In Silico and Network Toxicology Analysis of Perfluorononanoic Acid-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Humans

Fuat Karakus, Burak Kuzu 

Microbiological Assessment of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Colonization and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns According to Nasal Septal Deviation Types
Baris Ali Omer, Ekin Ceylanli, Dilara Kusi, Laden Tepretmez, Muharrem Iyican, Kadir Cakiral, Mumtaz Guran, Didem Rifki 

Reviews  

The Enduring Legacy of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from Ancient Civilizations to Modern Era – A Brief Overview
Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Fatma Sezer Senol Deniz