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Editorial policies

The Journal of Natural Science, Biology, and Medicine (JNSBM) is committed to publishing high-quality, original research that advances the fields of natural sciences, biology, and medicine. Our editorial policy ensures that all published work adheres to rigorous standards of scientific integrity, ethical practices, and editorial excellence.

1. Scope of the Journal

JNSBM publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, case studies, and other scholarly works across a wide range of topics in natural sciences, biology, and medicine. Manuscripts should:

  • Contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
  • Be relevant and significant to the journal’s readership.
  • Align with the journal’s focus on interdisciplinary and innovative research.

2. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal’s submission system.
  • Submissions should comply with the journal’s formatting and style guidelines.
  • Authors are required to include a cover letter explaining the manuscript’s significance and relevance to the journal.

3. Plagiarism and Originality

  • JNSBM requires all manuscripts to be original and not under consideration by other journals.
  • Submissions are screened for plagiarism using advanced plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with significant overlap with other works will be rejected.
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are mandatory.

4. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and objectivity.
  • The reviewers evaluate the scientific quality, originality, and relevance of the manuscripts.
  • Authors receive constructive feedback and may be required to make revisions based on reviewer comments.

5. Ethical Standards

JNSBM adheres to the highest ethical standards in publishing, in alignment with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. This includes:

  • Ensuring ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.
  • Disclosing conflicts of interest by authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Investigating and addressing allegations of misconduct, including data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.

6. Editorial Independence

  • The editorial board operates independently to ensure impartial decision-making.
  • Decisions on manuscripts are based solely on their academic merit, relevance, and adherence to journal policies.
  • No external influence, including from sponsors or advertisers, affects editorial decisions.

7. Author Contributions and Responsibilities

  • Authors must clearly outline their individual contributions to the work in the manuscript.
  • The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all data and information provided.
  • Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

8. Open Access and Licensing

  • JNSBM is an open-access journal, allowing free and unrestricted access to published content.
  • Articles are published under a [Creative Commons License], which permits sharing and use with proper attribution to the original work.

9. Data Availability

  • Authors are encouraged to share supporting data in public repositories and provide a data availability statement with a persistent identifier (e.g., DOI).
  • Published manuscripts may include links to repositories for data transparency and reproducibility.

10. Corrections, Retractions, and Appeals

  • Errors identified post-publication will be addressed promptly through corrigenda or errata.
  • Articles found to violate ethical standards may be retracted with a formal statement.
  • Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing detailed justifications and evidence for reconsideration.

11. Timeliness

  • The journal aims to process manuscripts efficiently, with initial decisions typically provided within 2–4 weeks and final decisions within 4–8 weeks, depending on the review process.

12. Editorial Board

  • The editorial board comprises experts in various fields of natural sciences, biology, and medicine.
  • Members are responsible for maintaining the journal’s academic standards and providing guidance on complex submissions.

13. Advertising and Sponsorship

  • Advertisements and sponsorships are clearly distinguished from editorial content.
  • Acceptance of advertisements does not imply endorsement of the products or services advertised.

14. Transparency and Accountability

JNSBM is committed to transparency in all editorial processes and welcomes feedback from authors, reviewers, and readers to continuously improve its policies and practices.

By adhering to these policies, JNSBM strives to provide a trusted platform for the dissemination of impactful scientific research.