Peer review process

The Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine (JLSB) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, academic quality, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. The journal employs a rigorous double-blind peer review system designed to ensure the publication of scientifically sound, original, and impactful research in the fields of life sciences, biological sciences, and biomedicine.

Under the double-blind review model, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the evaluation process in order to ensure impartiality, objectivity, and academic fairness.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment conducted by the editorial office and subject editors. During this stage, manuscripts are evaluated for their relevance to the journal’s scope, scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, language clarity, and compliance with the journal’s ethical and formatting requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet the minimum editorial and scientific standards may be rejected without external peer review (desk rejection) to facilitate an efficient editorial process and avoid unnecessary delays for authors.

Manuscripts considered suitable for further evaluation are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers with recognized expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on academic qualifications, research experience, publication record, and subject specialization. The peer review process aims to provide constructive, evidence-based, and unbiased evaluations that support editorial decision-making and contribute to the improvement of submitted manuscripts.

Objectives of Peer Review

The peer review process is intended to ensure:

• Scientific validity, originality, and methodological rigor 
• Academic relevance and contribution to the field 
• Ethical compliance and research integrity 
• Clarity, coherence, and scholarly quality of presentation 
• Independent, objective, and confidential assessment 
• Constructive feedback for authors and editors 

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on several academic and scientific criteria, including:

• Originality and novelty of the research 
• Relevance and significance of the topic 
• Adequacy and appropriateness of research methodology 
• Validity and reliability of data and analyses 
• Scientific interpretation and discussion of findings 
• Quality of writing, structure, and organization 
• Compliance with ethical standards and reporting guidelines 
• Suitability for publication within the journal’s scope 

Editorial Decisions

Following peer review, the editorial office makes a final publication decision based on reviewers’ reports, editorial evaluation, and the scientific merit of the manuscript. In cases of conflicting recommendations, additional reviews or consultation with members of the editorial board may be requested.

Editorial decisions generally fall into the following categories:

• Accept without revision 
• Accept with minor revisions 
• Major revisions required 
• Resubmit for further review 
• Reject 

Revision and Resubmission Process

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to submit a revised version of the manuscript together with a detailed response letter addressing all reviewer comments point-by-point.

• Minor revisions should generally be submitted within 14 days. 
• Major revisions should generally be submitted within 30 days. 

Revised manuscripts must clearly highlight all modifications and be submitted in editable Microsoft Word format.

Final Production and Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting, formatting, metadata preparation, and final proofreading before publication. The corresponding author receives page proofs for final approval prior to publication. Authors are responsible for carefully reviewing proofs and notifying the editorial office of any corrections. After final approval, the journal cannot be held responsible for errors remaining in the published version.

Publication Ethics and Author Responsibilities

JLSB adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and follows the recommendations and best practices established by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and other recognized scholarly publishing standards.

Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, image manipulation, and unethical research practices. All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism or ethical misconduct will be rejected immediately.

Authorship and Contributions

All listed authors must have made substantial academic contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

• All co-authors approve the submitted version 
• Author information is accurate and complete 
• Ethical disclosures are properly reported 
• No unauthorized authorship changes occur during review 

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the research or editorial process.

Funding Disclosure

All sources of financial support, grants, institutional funding, or sponsorship related to the research and manuscript preparation must be transparently declared.

Required Declarations

Submitted manuscripts must include the following statements where applicable:

• Acknowledgements 
• Author contributions 
• Conflict of interest statement 
• Funding statement 
• Ethical approval and informed consent 
• Consent for publication 
• Data availability statement 
• Use of artificial intelligence tools (if applicable) 

Manuscript Preparation Requirements

Authors submitting to JLSB must confirm that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere 
• The submission complies with the journal’s author guidelines 
• References are accurately formatted and include DOI/URL information where available 
• Figures, tables, and supplementary materials are appropriately cited and embedded within the manuscript 
• The manuscript file is submitted in an accepted editable format (.doc, .docx, or RTF) 

Open Access Policy

JLSB operates as a fully open access journal. All published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription or access restrictions.

The journal supports the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), allowing users to read, download, distribute, reproduce, and use published materials for lawful academic and non-commercial purposes, provided that proper citation and attribution are maintained.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine (JLSB) is published on a biannual basis, with two regular issues released annually.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

JLSB does not charge any submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), publication fees, or access fees. Manuscript submission, peer review, editing, and publication are provided free of charge to authors and readers as part of the journal’s commitment to supporting equitable and accessible scientific communication.