Peer Review Policy
The reliability of scholarly publications depends on the independent, impartial, and ethically grounded evaluation of submitted works. Forbes Journal of Medicine, under the governance of Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital, considers an ethical, auditable, and disciplined peer-review process a core institutional responsibility. This policy defines the peer-review model used by the journal and outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors.
Peer Review Model and Ethical Practice
Forbes Journal of Medicine employs a double-blind peer-review model, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed. The evaluation process is guided by principles of impartiality, confidentiality, and scientific merit.
Reviewers are required to treat all information contained in the manus as confidential. Reviewers with conflicts of interest must refrain from participating in the evaluation and promptly inform the editor. All assessments must be based solely on the scientific originality, methodological validity, ethical compliance, and scholarly contribution of the work.
Ethical Compliance and Responsibilities
• Authors: Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. For research involving humans or animals, valid ethics committee approval is required and must be clearly declared at submission. Authors must fully disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Editors: Editors are responsible for ensuring that the review process is conducted objectively and in accordance with ethical principles. Publication decisions are based exclusively on the scientific quality and contribution of the submission. Editors act in alignment with COPE guidelines when initiating revisions, rejections, or retractions. Reviewer selection is based on expertise, independence, and fairness.
• Reviewers: Reviewers must provide constructive, clear, and professionally grounded feedback aimed at improving scientific quality. They must uphold confidentiality and impartiality throughout the review process.
Authors are expected to report the study’s findings transparently, respond to reviewer comments respectfully and in a timely manner, and cooperate fully with the editorial process.
Institutional Commitment
Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital is committed to ensuring that peer-review processes within Forbes Journal of Medicine are conducted fairly, transparently, and in full adherence to high ethical standards. This approach strengthens the scientific credibility of published work and enhances the journal’s international reputation.