The Journal of Basic & Clinical Medical Sciences (JBCMS) invites applications to its Editorial Board from practitioners, researchers, and academics worldwide whose expertise falls within the journal's aims and scope in the basic and clinical medical sciences and allied health.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should:
- Have published at least seven research articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
- Have expertise within the journal's aims and scope;
- Have experience as peer reviewers;
- Hold an academic or clinical position in a relevant field.
Responsibilities
Editorial Board members are responsible for:
- Assessing whether submissions are suitable for peer review;
- Selecting qualified reviewers with relevant expertise;
- Making recommendations based on reviewers' reports, or decisions where the Editor-in-Chief has delegated that authority;
- Handling at least three manuscripts a year through peer review;
- Declaring any competing interests and not handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict;
- Upholding ethical standards in publishing, including the journal's policies on plagiarism, data integrity, and conflicts of interest;
- Identifying emerging research trends and suggesting topics for supplements or themed collections;
- Promoting the journal in the academic community and encouraging high-quality submissions;
- Taking part in the performance review that precedes renewal of their term.
Appointment and Term
Applications are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief. Members are appointed for a five-year term, which may be renewed after a performance review, as described in Editorial Structure.
Publisher Support
The publisher, Logixs Journals (Pvt) Ltd, provides Editorial Board members with training materials and administrative support.
How to Apply
To join the journal's Editorial Board, please complete the application form. For questions, contact the Editorial Office at [email protected].