The Journal of Biomedical Science (JBS) recognizes that the strength of a journal lies in the commitment and expertise of its Editorial Board. As custodians of scientific quality, board members play a vital role in shaping the journal’s direction, ensuring ethical integrity, and promoting impactful biomedical research.

This page outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and opportunities for all members of the JBS Editorial Board.

1. Purpose of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board serves as the backbone of the journal, providing guidance in:

• Upholding scientific excellence and editorial integrity.
• Overseeing the peer review process and ensuring fairness.
• Advising on editorial policy, strategy, and scope.
• Promoting the journal among professional and academic networks.
• Supporting the long-term mission of JBS to advance biomedical knowledge globally.

2. Roles within the Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

• Provides overall leadership and vision for the journal.
• Makes final decisions on acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.
• Oversees editorial policies, scope, and strategic direction.
• Represents the journal at academic and professional events.

Associate Editors / Section Editors

• Manage the review process for assigned manuscripts.
• Select and invite reviewers based on subject expertise.
• Recommend editorial decisions based on reviewer feedback.
• Ensure timely and constructive communication with authors.

Advisory Board Members

• Provide strategic advice on expanding the journal’s reach and influence.
• Support the identification of emerging trends and special issue topics.
• Promote the journal within their institutions and academic communities.
• Offer guidance on policy, ethics, and international collaboration.

3. Editorial Responsibilities

Board members are expected to:

• Maintain quality: Ensure published manuscripts meet the highest scientific and ethical standards.
• Uphold ethics: Adhere to international guidelines (COPE, ICMJE) regarding integrity and research conduct.
• Engage in peer review: Review manuscripts or recommend suitable reviewers when invited.
• Support timeliness: Encourage efficient manuscript processing without compromising quality.
• Promote inclusivity: Foster diversity among authors, reviewers, and subject areas.
• Contribute to development: Suggest special issues, thematic sections, or innovative features for the journal.

4. Commitment and Expectations

Editorial Board membership is an honorary position, and members are expected to:

• Actively participate in editorial discussions and decision-making.
• Serve as reviewers when called upon (ideally 2–4 times per year).
• Contribute articles, reviews, or commentaries when possible.
• Attend virtual or in-person editorial board meetings organized by JBS.
• Act as ambassadors of the journal by promoting it at conferences, workshops, and professional forums.

5. Ethical Standards

All Editorial Board members must:

• Declare any conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.
• Treat all submissions with confidentiality and impartiality.
• Avoid using unpublished data from submissions for personal research.
• Report suspected misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, unethical research) to the Editor-in-Chief.

6. Benefits of Serving on the Editorial Board

• Recognition as a member of an internationally visible editorial team.
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of biomedical publishing.
• Eligibility for consideration in leadership roles such as Guest Editor for special issues.
• Priority consideration for their own manuscripts (subject to peer review).
• Annual recognition and appreciation certificates for active contribution.

7. Term of Service

• Editorial Board members are generally appointed for a two- to three-year renewable term.
• Active engagement is reviewed annually by the Editor-in-Chief.
• Members who demonstrate exceptional contribution may be invited to take on higher editorial responsibilities.

8. Communication and Support

• The Editorial Office provides continuous support, including access to manuscript management tools and ethical guidelines.
• Regular updates are shared on journal performance, metrics, and indexing progress.
• A dedicated liaison is available to address queries from board members.

Membership on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Biomedical Science is both an honor and a responsibility. By contributing expertise, guidance, and leadership, board members play a crucial role in ensuring that JBS remains a trusted, high-impact platform for disseminating groundbreaking biomedical research worldwide.