Editorial Board Policy

1. General Principles

The Editorial Board of Kafkasya Journal of Health Sciences (KJHS) is responsible for maintaining the scientific quality, ethical standards, and editorial independence of the journal. All editorial processes are conducted in accordance with international publishing standards.

The Board operates based on the principles of impartiality, transparency, and academic integrity.

2. Structure of the Editorial Board

  • The Editorial Board consists of the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Section Editors.
  • Members are selected based on their academic qualifications and publication experience.
  • The Board represents diverse areas of expertise aligned with the journal’s scope.

3. Roles and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors:

  • Evaluate submitted manuscripts for scientific quality, originality, and ethical compliance
  • Manage the peer review process in a fair, unbiased, and timely manner
  • Make publication decisions based solely on academic and scientific merit
  • Recuse themselves in cases of conflict of interest
  • Adhere to COPE and ICMJE guidelines

4. Editorial Independence

  • The Editorial Board has full independence in making publication decisions.
  • The journal’s financial supporters or any third parties have no influence on editorial decisions.
  • All evaluations are based solely on scientific content and academic merit.

5. Ethical Principles

  • Editors handle all submissions with strict confidentiality.
  • In cases of suspected misconduct, investigations are conducted in accordance with COPE guidelines.
  • Appropriate actions are taken in cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, or other ethical violations.

6. Transparency and Accountability

  • The Editorial Board ensures that all processes are transparent and traceable.
  • Authors, reviewers, and readers are informed about relevant processes.
  • Decisions are made in a consistent and justified manner.

7. Purpose

This policy ensures that KJHS:

  • Maintains high academic standards
  • Ensures fairness and transparency in editorial processes
  • Provides a reliable publishing environment for readers and researchers