Editorial Policies
Integrity, quality, and fairness in lactation research publishing.
Upholding Scientific Standards
JBB adheres to guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and ICMJE. Our policies protect the integrity of the breastfeeding literature and ensure transparent, ethical editorial processes.
Double-Blind Process
Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout review, ensuring manuscripts are judged solely on scientific merit without institutional bias.
Expert Evaluation
Minimum two independent lactation expert reviews required. Editors select reviewers with relevant breastfeeding expertise and no conflicts of interest.
Constructive Feedback
Reviewers provide detailed, actionable comments aimed at improving manuscript quality for advancing breastfeeding knowledge and practice.
Appeals Process
Authors may appeal editorial decisions in writing with specific rebuttals to reviewer concerns and new supporting evidence.
Plagiarism Prevention
- iThenticate screening all submissions
- Self-plagiarism monitoring
- Duplicate publication detection
- Proper citation requirements
Conflicts of Interest
- Formula company relationships
- Reviewer conflict screening
- Editor recusal when needed
- Published COI statements
Post-Publication
- Errata for minor errors
- Expressions of Concern
- Retraction for serious issues
- COPE-compliant procedures
Questions About Policies?
Contact our editorial office for clarification.
