Publishing Policy

Human Biology Journal is committed to maintaining a professional, transparent, and responsible approach to scholarly publishing. The journal aims to ensure that published research contributes reliably to the scientific record.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based on the scientific quality, relevance, originality, and suitability of submitted manuscripts. Publication decisions are made independently of commercial considerations.

Peer Review

Manuscripts considered suitable for publication are subject to the journal’s editorial assessment and peer-review procedures. Reviewers are expected to provide objective and constructive assessments while maintaining confidentiality.

Research and Publication Integrity

Authors are expected to follow appropriate standards of research integrity and responsible publication. Issues such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, fabricated or falsified data, and other forms of research misconduct may be investigated and addressed in accordance with the journal’s policies.

Authorship and Disclosure

All listed authors should have made appropriate contributions to the work and approved the submitted manuscript. Authors should disclose relevant funding and conflicts of interest where applicable.

Corrections and Retractions

Human Biology Journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the published record.

Open Access

Human Biology Journal follows an open-access publishing model. Published articles are made freely available online in accordance with the applicable publication license.

Transparency and Responsibility

The journal aims to maintain clear communication with authors, reviewers, and readers and to continuously improve its editorial and publishing practices.

For detailed information, please refer to the relevant journal policies and guidelines available on the Human Biology Journal website.