The Journal of Biomedical Science (JBS) maintains the highest standards of editorial integrity, peer review, and ethical publishing. Editors play a vital role in safeguarding the quality and credibility of the journal. Here is the information regarding the detailed guidance for Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Section Editors, and members of the Editorial Board.

1. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are expected to:

• Uphold the scientific quality, integrity, and relevance of the journal’s content.
• Ensure fair, unbiased, and timely handling of all manuscripts.
• Safeguard confidentiality throughout the peer review and editorial process.
• Promote the journal’s vision, aims, and scope, ensuring alignment with its mission.
• Address ethical concerns, conflicts of interest, and cases of scientific misconduct in accordance with international best practices.

2. Manuscript Handling Workflow

2.1 Initial Screening

• Evaluate submitted manuscripts for relevance, originality, and scientific merit.
• Assess whether the manuscript complies with the journal’s scope and formatting guidelines.
• Screen for potential ethical issues, plagiarism, or duplicate submissions.

2.2 Peer Review Process

• Select at least two qualified and independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript.
• Ensure the process follows a double-blind review system, maintaining anonymity between authors and reviewers.
• Monitor the timeliness of reviewer responses and follow up when necessary.
• Evaluate the reviewer reports and make an informed recommendation (accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject).

2.3 Decision Making

• Recommendations must be based solely on scientific quality, originality, and relevance, not on personal, financial, or institutional bias.
• Editors should provide constructive feedback to authors, even in cases of rejection.
• The final acceptance or rejection decision lies with the Editor-in-Chief.

3. Ethical Standards and Integrity

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts, reviewer identities, and editorial communications must remain confidential.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where personal, financial, or professional conflicts exist.
• Research Ethics: Ensure manuscripts involving human participants, animals, or clinical data comply with ethical approvals and consent requirements.
• Plagiarism and Misconduct: Any suspicion of misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, redundant publication) must be reported and investigated following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

4. Editorial Communication

• Maintain professional and respectful communication with authors and reviewers.
• Provide clear, transparent, and constructive editorial feedback.
• Encourage reviewers to offer detailed, balanced, and evidence-based comments.

5. Maintaining Quality and Timeliness

• Strive to complete the first decision within 4 - 6 weeks of submission.
• Ensure that revised manuscripts are evaluated promptly.
• Support efforts to improve the clarity, accuracy, and readability of accepted manuscripts.
• Encourage high-quality submissions by promoting the journal at conferences, workshops, and academic networks.

6. Editorial Board Engagement

• Actively participate in editorial board meetings and policy discussions.
• Suggest emerging research areas, special issues, and potential guest editors.
• Assist in identifying qualified reviewers and new editorial board members.
• Promote diversity and inclusivity within the board and among contributors.

7. Post-Publication Responsibilities

• Monitor published content for accuracy and integrity.
• Address reader feedback, complaints, or post-publication concerns transparently.
• Recommend corrections, retractions, or editorial notes when necessary.
• Encourage dissemination of published articles through academic, professional, and digital platforms.

8. Core Values of Editorial Conduct

Editors of JBS are expected to embody the following principles:

• Integrity – Ensuring honest and unbiased decision-making.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for editorial actions and decisions.
• Transparency – Maintaining openness in editorial processes.
• Respect – Fostering a culture of fairness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellence – Upholding the journal’s mission to publish impactful biomedical research.

9. Support for Editors

The SCICONX Publishing team provides editors with:

• Access to submission management tools and plagiarism detection software.
• Assistance in reviewer recruitment and manuscript tracking.
• Editorial training resources and guidelines aligned with COPE standards.
• Continuous communication for workflow support and technical troubleshooting.

Editors of the Journal of Biomedical Science are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that every manuscript meets the highest scientific and ethical standards. Through their dedication and expertise, they help shape the journal into a reliable platform that advances biomedical research globally.