Editorial Independence

JJBS maintains complete editorial independence. Editorial decisions are made solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without influence from commercial, institutional, or personal interests.

Editorial Decision-Making

The editorial team ensures a transparent, fair, and timely decision-making process. Manuscripts are evaluated without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or political or religious beliefs.

Manuscript Acceptance Criteria

Manuscripts are considered for publication based on:

• Scientific originality and significance

• Methodological rigor and reproducibility

• Ethical compliance

• Clarity of presentation

• Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope

Special Issues Policy

JJBS may publish Special Issues focused on specific themes or conference proceedings. Guest Editors may be appointed, while the Editor-in-Chief retains final responsibility for editorial decisions.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be issued when necessary, in accordance with international publishing standards.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit appeals or complaints regarding editorial decisions. All appeals are handled transparently and fairly by the editorial office or senior editorial members.

Ethical Oversight

JJBS follows internationally accepted publication ethics guidelines and takes allegations of misconduct seriously. Appropriate actions are taken in cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices.

Commitment to Quality and Integrity

Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences is dedicated to promoting responsible research, ethical publishing, and global scientific collaboration through rigorous editorial standards.