Peer review process
Peer Review and Editorial Process
The Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine (JLSB) employs a double-blind peer review system, where both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two qualified reviewers— one internal and one external — selected based on subject expertise.Objectives of Peer Review
Peer review ensures:Scientific accuracy, relevance, and clarity of manuscripts
Impartial and independent evaluation
Constructive feedback to authors
Informed editorial decisions about manuscript suitability
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:Originality and relevance of the topic
Scientific validity of the methodology
Accuracy and significance of results
Clarity and coherence of presentation
Compliance with ethical and reporting standards
Editors make the final decision based on reviewers' evaluations, and in cases of disagreement, advice may be sought from additional experts or members of the editorial board.
Note:Not all submissions are sent for external peer review. Manuscripts may be desk-rejected by the editorial team to avoid delays.Review Workflow
Initial Check: Manuscripts are first screened using plagiarism detection software.
Peer Review: Eligible manuscripts are sent for double-blind peer review.
Reviewer Recommendations:
Accept as is
Minor revision
Moderate revision
Major revision
Reject
Revision Process:
Minor revisions: Authors have 14 days to respond.
Major revisions: 30 days allowed for resubmission.
Authors must complete the revision form and submit an updated manuscript in MS Word format, clearly marked as “Modified.”
Final Proofing: The accepted manuscript is formatted and sent to the corresponding author for final proofreading. The editorial office is not responsible for any errors remaining after final author approval.
Publication Ethics and Author Responsibilities
Plagiarism Policy: JLSB maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
Authorship Responsibility: One corresponding author must manage communication, confirm co-author consent, and ensure accuracy of author data and disclosures.
Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that may influence the research.
Funding Disclosure: All sources of financial support (research funding, article preparation, data analysis, etc.) must be declared.
Declarations: The final manuscript must include declarations on:
Acknowledgements
Author contributions
Conflict of interest
Consent to publish
Data availability
Manuscript Presentation Requirements
Authors must confirm:The work has not been published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal.
Submission file is in MS Word (.doc or .docx), RTF, or PDF.
URLs are provided for all cited references when applicable.
The text uses a 12-point font, single-spacing, and includes all figures/tables in the correct in-text locations.
The manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines.
Open Access Policy
JLSB is an open access journal. All articles are freely accessible online and can be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, or used for any legal purpose without prior permission, in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).Publication Schedule
JLSB is published biannual, with issues released on:
Two times in a Year.Editorial and Publication Fees
There is no any publication fee for authors for publishing.
To apply for a waiver:
Submit a signed letter from an institutional official confirming the lack of funding. Include the manuscript title and ID, and send to:
📧 editors@jlsb.science-line.com
Decisions are typically communicated within 2 business days.
