Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Journal of Biomedicine and Biochemistry (JBB)

Journal of Biomedicine and Biochemistry (JBB) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, transparency, and academic integrity. The journal adheres to the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

This policy should be read in conjunction with the following related policies:

1 Open Access and Copyright

All articles published in JBB are open access under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright while granting permission for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided proper attribution is given.

See: Copyright and Licensing Policy

2 Research Ethics (Human and Animal Studies)

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations. Ethical approval, informed consent, and privacy protection are mandatory.

See: Research Ethics Policy

3 Authorship and Author Responsibilities

Authorship must reflect substantial scholarly contributions. Authors must ensure originality, transparency, and full disclosure of funding and competing interests.

See: Authorship Policy | Conflict of Interest Policy

4 Peer Review and Editorial Process

JBB operates a double-blind peer-review system designed to ensure objectivity, fairness, and scientific rigor. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit.

See: Peer Review Policy | Editorial Independence Statement

5 Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools (e.g., iThenticate). Allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

See: Plagiarism Policy | Misconduct Policy | Appeals and Complaints Policy

6 Corrections and Retractions

To preserve the integrity of the scholarly record, JBB may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

See: Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of Concern Policy

7 Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

See: Conflict of Interest Policy

8 Transparency and Best Practices

JBB ensures transparency in governance, editorial management, peer review, publication frequency, fees, and archiving.

See: Ownership and Management | Journal Information

9 Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently and are free from influence by the publisher, owners, sponsors, or advertisers.