Peer Review Policy

for International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS)

The International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS) follows a rigorous, transparent, and fair peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scientific research in the fields of biological, pharmaceutical, medical, and allied sciences. The journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity, scientific excellence, and ethical publishing standards through an independent and unbiased review system. The policy is aligned with internationally accepted scholarly publishing practices followed by peer-reviewed scientific journals. (EIJBPS)

1. Peer Review Model

IJBPS follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process in which:

  • The identity of authors is concealed from reviewers.

  • The identity of reviewers is concealed from authors.

  • Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, originality, clarity, methodology, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal scope.

This review model helps maintain objectivity, fairness, and confidentiality throughout the editorial process. (EIJBPS)

2. Initial Editorial Screening

After manuscript submission, the editorial office conducts a preliminary assessment to verify:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope

  • Originality and plagiarism compliance

  • Ethical approval and research integrity

  • Proper manuscript formatting

  • Completeness of submission files

  • Scientific quality and language clarity

Manuscripts that fail to meet the journal requirements may be returned to authors for correction or rejected before peer review. (EJBPS)

3. Reviewer Selection

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Academic qualifications and research expertise

  • Publication and review experience

  • Absence of conflicts of interest

  • Professional and ethical conduct

The editorial board may also invite additional reviewers if necessary.

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Novelty and originality of research

  • Scientific accuracy and methodological quality

  • Relevance to biological and pharmaceutical sciences

  • Validity of data and statistical analysis

  • Ethical compliance

  • Clarity of presentation and organization

  • Appropriateness of references and citations

  • Contribution to scientific knowledge

Reviewers provide constructive comments and recommendations to improve manuscript quality.

5. Reviewer Recommendations

Based on the peer review reports, reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revision

  • Minor revision

  • Major revision

  • Resubmit for review

  • Reject

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or assigned handling editor after considering all reviewer comments and editorial evaluations.

6. Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests must:

  • Submit a revised manuscript within the specified timeframe

  • Provide a detailed point-by-point response to reviewer comments

  • Highlight all modifications made in the revised version

Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

7. Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and reviewer communications are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editors must not:

  • Share manuscript content with third parties

  • Use unpublished data for personal advantage

  • Disclose reviewer identities

Confidentiality is maintained throughout the review and publication process.

8. Conflict of Interest

Editors, reviewers, and authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the review or publication process. Individuals with conflicts of interest will not participate in editorial decisions related to the manuscript.

9. Ethical Standards

IJBPS adheres to ethical publishing principles and expects authors, reviewers, and editors to comply with international standards of research ethics. Manuscripts involving human participants, animals, or clinical studies must include appropriate ethical approvals and informed consent statements where applicable.

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate publication

  • Citation manipulation

  • Unethical research practices

Detected misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or notification to affiliated institutions.

10. Review Timeline

The journal aims to provide an efficient and timely review process. While review duration may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript revisions, the editorial office works to ensure prompt communication and publication decisions.

11. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal explanation with supporting evidence to the editorial office. Appeals are reviewed independently by the editorial board, and the final decision will be communicated to the author.

12. Commitment to Quality

Through its peer review system, IJBPS is committed to:

  • Maintaining scientific credibility

  • Promoting ethical research publication

  • Supporting global academic collaboration

  • Publishing innovative and impactful research

The journal continuously strives to improve the quality, transparency, and integrity of its editorial and peer review practices.