Overview

Journal of Turkish Clinical Biochemistry (JTCB) is an international, peer-reviewed, diamond open-access, online-only journal covering clinical biochemistry, laboratory medicine, and related disciplines. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-anonymized peer-review process to ensure scientific rigor, objectivity, and editorial impartiality. JTCB publishes three issues annually, in April, August, and December. The journal is the official scientific publication of and is owned by the Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry, with publication services provided by Caleo.

Aims, Scope, and Audience

JTCB aims to advance knowledge and practice in clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine by publishing rigorous, reproducible, and clinically relevant work that promotes analytical quality and strengthens the interpretation and clinical application of laboratory findings.

The journal publishes clinical laboratory research and related clinical studies addressing disease prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, prognosis, and treatment follow-up through the analysis of human biological specimens and the laboratory-based assessment of organ function. Its scope encompasses the development, selection, evaluation, implementation, validation, harmonization, and standardization of laboratory methods and tests; laboratory consultation; quality management and patient safety; laboratory organization and automation; laboratory informatics; digital transformation; and artificial intelligence in laboratory medicine.

Studies focused solely on analytical performance without clinical interpretation should clearly demonstrate their potential impact on laboratory practice. The journal prioritizes human studies. Experimental and animal studies may be considered only when they have clear translational relevance to human disease.

JTCB publishes original articles, reviews, case reports, methodological studies, guidelines, editorials, and letters to the editor.

JTCB is intended for clinical biochemists, laboratory medicine specialists, clinical chemists, researchers, and postgraduate trainees seeking current advances in clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.

Abstracting and Indexing

JTCB is abstracted and indexed in:

• TR Dizin

Publishing Model and Fees

JTCB operates under a diamond open-access publishing model. The journal does not charge submission fees or article processing charges (APCs). Publication costs are covered by the Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry, and all articles are freely available online immediately upon publication. Further information is provided in the journal’s Open Access Policy and Publication Fee Policy.