Journal of Biology and Medicine: Open Access

Journal of Biology and Medicine: Open Access is committed to the highest standards of scholarly publishing, scientific integrity, and ethical research. This overview introduces the editorial framework and publication policies that guide every stage of the publication process—from manuscript submission and peer review to editorial decision-making, publication, and post-publication corrections. These policies apply equally to authors, reviewers, editors, and readers and are designed to promote transparency, fairness, and research excellence.

Editorial Standards
The journal's publication policies are guided by internationally recognised best practices in scholarly publishing, including recommendations from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), where appropriate. These principles support ethical publishing while ensuring editorial independence and scientific quality.
Publication Principles
Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance of the submitted work. The journal does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, religion, or funding source. Every manuscript receives a fair, confidential, and unbiased evaluation.
Editorial Independence
The editorial team operates independently from commercial, financial, or institutional influences. Handling Editors oversee the peer-review process and make publication recommendations based on reviewers' comments, scientific merit, and ethical considerations. Final editorial decisions are made objectively to maintain the integrity and credibility of the journal.

Research Integrity
The journal maintains a strong commitment to research integrity by promoting honesty, transparency, reproducibility, and accountability in scientific communication. Manuscripts involving plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, image manipulation, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct will be investigated and handled according to the journal's ethical policies.

Commitment to Authors and Readers
The journal aims to provide a transparent, timely, and constructive publication process while ensuring that published research remains permanently accessible through its open-access publishing model. By maintaining rigorous editorial standards and ethical publishing practices, the journal supports the global dissemination of high-quality biological and medical research.