Editorship

JBESH adheres to internationally recognized standards of editorial conduct and best practices. Editors and all individuals involved in the publication process are expected to maintain fairness, professionalism, transparency, and ethical responsibility at every stage.

Editorial decisions are made objectively and are based solely on:

• Academic merit
• Scientific quality
• Relevance to the journal’s scope

Ethical Standards

All submissions must comply with rigorous ethical standards. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to follow established international guidelines for responsible research, authorship, and editorial decision-making.

Principles of Transparency and Best Practice

JBESH is committed to transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing. Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on:

• Nationality
• Ethnicity
• Religion
• Gender
• Institutional affiliation
• Political beliefs

The journal ensures that its policies are fair, unbiased, and clearly communicated.

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using standard plagiarism detection tools.

Key Expectations:

• Submitted work must be original
• Proper citation of all sources is mandatory
• Unauthorized reuse of text, figures, or ideas is strictly prohibited
• Suspected misconduct may result in rejection or further investigation

Conflict of Interest

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

Authors
Must disclose financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.

Researchers
Must ensure independence in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Editors
Must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts exist and recuse themselves when necessary.

Reviewers
Must disclose conflicts and decline reviews where impartiality cannot be ensured.

Informed Consent

Authors must obtain appropriate consent when including identifiable information such as patient data, images, or clinical case details.

Authors must ensure:

• Participants are fully informed about the use of their data
• Written and valid consent is obtained
• Special care is taken for vulnerable individuals
• Privacy and confidentiality are strictly maintained

Additional Considerations:

• Avoid unnecessary use of identifying details
• Images must only be used when scientifically justified and permitted
• Anonymity should be preserved wherever possible
• Blurring images alone may not ensure anonymity
• Consent is strongly recommended for case reports

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose any information about submissions except to those directly involved in the review process.

Unpublished data must not be used for personal or professional advantage.

Role of Funding Sources

Authors must clearly disclose all sources of financial support and explain the role of funding agencies in:

• Study design
• Data collection
• Analysis and interpretation
• Publication decisions

Protection of Human and Animal Subjects

Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and include informed consent where applicable.

Research involving animals must follow institutional and national ethical guidelines. Studies affecting the environment must demonstrate responsible and sustainable practices.

Data Availability and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide clear statements regarding the availability of data and materials to support transparency and reproducibility.

Data may be shared through:

• Public repositories
• Supplementary materials
• Reasonable request to authors

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions if they believe an error has occurred during the review process.

• Appeals must include valid justification
• The editorial board will review the case independently
• Additional expert opinions may be sought if required

Possible outcomes:

• Original decision upheld
• Reevaluation with additional review
• Decision revised based on merit

All appeal decisions are final.

Citation Practices

Authors, editors, and reviewers share responsibility for maintaining accurate and ethical citation practices.

Authors should ensure:

• All claims are properly supported
• Original sources are cited
• Citations are relevant and appropriate
• Unverified sources are avoided

Citation manipulation is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.

Reviewer Suggestions

Authors may suggest potential reviewers or request exclusions. Suggested reviewers must be:

• Independent
• Qualified
• Free from conflicts of interest

Post-Publication Corrections

JBESH maintains the integrity of the scholarly record through appropriate post-publication actions when necessary.

Corrections

Issued when errors affect interpretation but do not invalidate the research.

• Linked to the original article
• Published in journal issues where applicable
• Minor errors may not require correction

Retractions

Issued in cases of:

• Major errors
• Plagiarism
• Misconduct
• Invalid findings

Retracted articles are clearly marked and accompanied by a formal notice.

Expressions of Concern

Published when serious concerns arise but investigations are ongoing.

• Linked to the original article
• May lead to correction, retraction, or further editorial action