The Journal of Best Available Evidence in Medicine (JBAEM) is an international, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal published by Open Science Press (London, United Kingdom). The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for the publication of high-quality research that advances evidence-informed healthcare and promotes the generation, appraisal, synthesis, translation, and implementation of the best available evidence in medicine and the health sciences.

Focus and Scope

JBAEM welcomes submissions from all areas of clinical medicine, surgery, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health, medical education, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, implementation science, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and related disciplines. The journal publishes original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, evidence syntheses, clinical practice guidelines, methodological papers, consensus statements, editorials, commentaries, case reports of exceptional educational value, and correspondence.

The journal is particularly interested in research that strengthens evidence-based clinical practice, improves patient outcomes, advances healthcare quality and safety, and informs healthcare policy and decision-making.

Open Access Policy

JBAEM operates under a Diamond Open Access publishing model. All articles are immediately and permanently available online without subscription barriers or article processing charges (APCs). Neither authors nor readers are charged any fees for submission, peer review, publication, or access.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) licence, which permits users to copy, distribute, adapt, and reproduce the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

Peer Review and Publication Ethics

JBAEM employs a rigorous double-anonymous peer review process conducted by independent experts. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, ethical conduct, and relevance to the journal's scope.

The journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and follows the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing developed by COPE, DOAJ, WAME, and OASPA.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher, sponsors, or affiliated institutions. Editors, reviewers, and authors are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest, and all submissions are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit.

Sponsorship

JBAEM is published by Open Science Press (London, United Kingdom). Editorial and administrative support is provided by The Libyan International University, Benghazi, Libya. The journal's editorial decisions are independent of its publisher and supporting institutions.

Digital Preservation

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, JBAEM is committed to participation in recognized digital preservation and archiving services. Where available, journal content will be preserved through PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and other trusted archival systems, including LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

Privacy Statement

Personal information submitted to JBAEM, including names, email addresses, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers, is used exclusively for editorial, peer review, publication, and journal administration purposes. The journal does not sell or disclose personal information to third parties except where required for publication, indexing, or legal obligations, and processes personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.

History

The Journal of Best Available Evidence in Medicine (JBAEM) was established in 2025 to promote excellence in evidence-informed medicine and to provide an inclusive international forum for the dissemination of robust scientific research. The journal supports innovation in clinical research methodology, evidence synthesis, and healthcare decision-making while fostering collaboration among clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers worldwide.