JBD provides editors with structured guidance, templates, and workflow tools to support consistent and fair peer review decisions. Resources are designed to streamline evaluation of computational and clinical diabetes manuscripts.

• Match reviewers to specific methodological expertise
• Encourage transparent reporting of data and pipelines
• Request clarification on cohort definitions and outcomes
• Promote reproducible and clinically relevant analyses

Editors can contact the editorial office for guidance on complex submissions or conflicts of interest. Email [email protected] for support.

• Confirm reviewer expertise aligns with bioinformatics methods and diabetes context.
• Request additional statistical review when complex models are used.
• Ensure reviewer feedback addresses data quality and validation.
• Encourage authors to clarify cohort definitions and exclusions.
• Check that data availability statements are complete and accurate.
• Monitor review timelines and send reminders as needed.
• Assess whether conclusions match the evidence presented.
• Flag potential ethical concerns or conflicts promptly.
• Recommend revisions for unclear computational workflows.
• Verify that code or pipeline documentation is adequate.
• Promote balanced reviewer feedback and avoid bias.
• Encourage transparency in reporting limitations.
• Use standard decision templates to maintain consistency.
• Check for compliance with journal formatting requirements.
• Ensure revisions address reviewer comments comprehensively.
• Escalate cases of suspected plagiarism or data issues.
• Document decision rationale in the editorial system.
• Provide authors with clear, actionable decision letters.
• Encourage reviewers to comment on model interpretability and clinical impact.
• Confirm that peer review comments are respectful and professional.
• Review data availability statements for completeness before decisions.
• Highlight manuscripts that may benefit from statistical review.
• Encourage authors to provide code or pipeline documentation.
• Track revisions to ensure all major concerns are addressed.

JBD is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in bioinformatics and diabetes research. We emphasize reproducible computational methods, clear data provenance, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in computational and translational diabetes research.