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

    1. Initial Check: Manuscripts are first screened using plagiarism detection software.

    2. Peer Review: Eligible manuscripts are sent for double-blind peer review.

    3. Reviewer Recommendations:

      • Accept as is

      • Minor revision

      • Moderate revision

      • Major revision

      • Reject

    4. 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.”

    5. 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.