Editorial Oversight Policy
The credibility of scholarly publications depends directly on editorial decisions being conducted in a transparent, ethical, and impartial manner. Forbes Journal of Medicine, under the institutional governance of Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital, is committed to maintaining high academic standards, ethical integrity, and independent editorial leadership throughout all stages of the publication process. This policy outlines the principles and expectations guiding editorial oversight within the institution.
Editorial Independence
The journal upholds full editorial independence, ensuring that all editorial decisions are made solely by the responsible editor(s). Decision-making processes must remain unaffected by hospital administration, sponsors, commercial partners, or external pressures. Editors are appointed based on subject-matter expertise, academic merit, and commitment to publication ethics. They carry direct responsibility for the scientific quality, accuracy, and integrity of published content.
Peer Review Process and Scientific Evaluation
All manus submitted to Forbes Journal of Medicine undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted in accordance with international ethical publishing standards. At least two independent reviewers assess each submission based on:
• Scientific originality and contribution
• Methodological rigor
• Ethical compliance and required approvals
• Clarity and consistency of findings
• Reporting quality and reproducibility
Confidentiality and impartiality are maintained throughout the review process for all parties involved.
Ethical Compliance and COPE Guidance
Editors are expected to adhere to the ethical principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ICMJE, and other relevant international guidelines. Suspected ethical misconduct is investigated independently, confidentially, and in alignment with COPE flowcharts and best practices.
Transparency, Methodological Detail, and Reproducibility
The journal encourages clear methodological reporting and data transparency in all published research. Editors prioritize manuscripts that support reproducibility and verifiability. Submissions lacking appropriate ethical approval or containing insufficient data reporting are not considered for review.
Management of Conflicts of Interest
Editors must refrain from participating in the evaluation of any manuscript in which they hold personal, academic, or financial conflicts of interest. In such cases, the manuscript is reassigned to an unbiased editor to ensure fair and impartial decision-making.
Editorial Development and Continuing Education
Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital supports the professional development of the editorial team. Ongoing training is encouraged in areas such as handling ethical concerns, best practices in peer review, and emerging developments including the use of artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing.
Institutional Commitment
The hospital is committed to ensuring full implementation of the editorial oversight principles described above within Forbes Journal of Medicine. Upholding ethical publishing, academic merit, and international standards is regarded as a core institutional responsibility.