The Journal of Biomedical Science (JBS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of editorial integrity, scientific quality, and ethical publishing practices. Our editorial policy is designed to ensure that all published articles are accurate, transparent, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of biomedical research.

1. Editorial Independence

JBS maintains full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and clarity of submissions, without influence from financial, institutional, or personal interests. Editors are responsible for safeguarding the credibility and objectivity of the journal.

2. Peer Review Integrity

All manuscripts submitted to JBS undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring anonymity between authors and reviewers. Editors assign manuscripts to qualified reviewers based on subject expertise, with the aim of securing fair, balanced, and constructive evaluations.

3. Criteria for Publication

Articles accepted for publication must demonstrate:

• Originality and novelty of findings.
• Methodological soundness and reproducibility.
• Ethical compliance in research design and reporting.
• Contribution to advancing biomedical knowledge and practice.
• Clarity, conciseness, and proper organization of the manuscript.

4. Ethical Standards

JBS adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to comply with principles of integrity, including:

• Avoidance of plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.
• Proper acknowledgment of sources and funding.
• Declaration of conflicts of interest.
• Compliance with international standards for research involving humans and animals.

5. Transparency and Conflicts of Interest

Editors and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest before handling a manuscript. Authors are also required to declare financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. Transparency ensures the credibility of the editorial process.

6. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Ensuring manuscripts are evaluated fairly and impartially.
• Providing authors with clear feedback and decisions.
• Maintaining confidentiality of submissions.
• Preventing undue delays in the review and publication process.
• Upholding consistency in applying journal policies.

7. Author Rights and Editorial Decisions

Decisions on manuscripts are communicated promptly and clearly to authors. Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions by providing a reasoned response. Appeals will be re-evaluated by the editorial team, and if necessary, an independent reviewer will be consulted.

8. Corrections, Retractions, and Updates

JBS prioritizes accuracy and accountability in scientific publishing. If errors or ethical concerns are identified post-publication, the journal may issue:

• Corrections for minor errors that do not alter the main findings.
• Retractions for serious issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or ethical misconduct.
• Editorial notes or expressions of concern when investigations are ongoing.

9. Open Access Policy

JBS follows a fully open-access model, making all published content freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. This supports global knowledge dissemination and equitable access to biomedical research.

10. Continuous Improvement

The editorial policies of JBS are regularly reviewed and updated to align with international publishing best practices. Feedback from the editorial board, authors, reviewers, and readers is actively considered to strengthen the journal’s standards.

✅ This editorial policy emphasizes fairness, ethics, transparency, and accountability—values that will enhance the credibility of your Journal of Biomedical Science.