The Editorial Policy of the GI Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences is designed to ensure the publication of high-quality, ethical, transparent, and scientifically sound research in the fields of clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, healthcare, and allied disciplines. The journal follows international publishing standards and adheres to the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Editorial Independence

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board maintain full independence in editorial decision-making. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, originality, ethical integrity, methodological quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without influence from sponsors, institutions, or commercial interests.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review process. At least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise evaluate each manuscript for scientific accuracy, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

Scope and Publication Standards

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, short communications, editorials, and letters to the editor in clinical and biomedical sciences. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Ethical Standards

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and institutional guidelines. Authors must provide ethical approval details and informed consent statements where applicable. Clinical studies should follow the Declaration of Helsinki principles.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the study, manuscript preparation, and final approval of the submitted version. Any changes in authorship after submission require written consent from all authors.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research or editorial process. All disclosures will be handled transparently.

Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, or unethical research practices. All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Proven misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, and notification to affiliated institutions.

Data Availability and Transparency

Authors are encouraged to maintain accurate research records and share supporting data whenever possible to promote transparency, reproducibility, and scientific integrity.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record. Such actions follow COPE recommendations and editorial assessment procedures.

Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an open-access publishing model, allowing immediate and free access to published content without subscription barriers. Readers may read, download, distribute, and use published materials for lawful academic purposes with proper citation.

Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Information obtained during the review process must not be shared or used for personal advantage.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a justified written explanation to the editorial office. Complaints regarding editorial conduct, peer review, or publication ethics will be handled fairly and transparently according to journal policies.