JACFBS follows a strict editorial policy to ensure academic quality and transparency. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess originality, relevance, and compliance with journal guidelines. Manuscripts that meet the preliminary standards are forwarded for peer review. The editorial board reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions based on reviewers' recommendations and editorial judgment.

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring anonymity and impartial evaluation. The process includes:

• Initial screening by the editorial team
• Double-blind review by subject-matter experts
• Evaluation based on originality, methodology, relevance, and contribution
• Revision and resubmission (if required)
• Final editorial decision

This process ensures fairness, consistency, and academic credibility.

JACFBS adheres strictly to ethical publishing practices and follows the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal does not tolerate plagiarism or self-plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, duplicate or simultaneous submissions, or unethical research or authorship practices. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality and authenticity of their submissions.

Open Access: JACFBS is an open-access journal, allowing readers to freely access published articles without subscription barriers. This policy ensures wider dissemination, visibility, and academic impact of research.

Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work. By submitting their manuscript to JACFBS, authors grant the journal the right to publish, reproduce, and distribute the work in electronic and print formats with proper attribution.