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International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry · Scholar Unity, New Delhi
Author Guidelines & Submission Requirements
The International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry welcomes original scholarly contributions from researchers, academicians, faculty members, doctoral scholars, students, laboratory professionals, and other members of the scientific community whose work falls within the journal's aims and scope.
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts presenting original research, scholarly reviews, case studies, short communications, perspectives, and other appropriate scientific contributions in biological sciences, chemistry, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Before You Submit
Before submitting a manuscript, authors should carefully review the relevant journal requirements and confirm that:
✓The manuscript falls within the scope of the International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry.
✓The work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
✓The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal or publication.
✓The manuscript has been prepared according to the journal's Author Guidelines.
✓All listed authors have made appropriate scholarly contributions and approved the submitted manuscript.
✓Scientific sources, quotations, research data, experimental results, figures, tables, and other materials are properly cited and attributed.
✓Necessary permissions for third-party copyrighted material have been obtained.
✓Applicable research and publication ethics requirements have been followed, including relevant requirements for research involving human participants, laboratory animals, biological samples, or hazardous materials.
✓Relevant conflicts of interest are disclosed.
✓Required declarations concerning research ethics approval, informed consent, funding, data availability, and other relevant matters are provided where applicable.
✓Experimental methods, chemical procedures, biological materials, and research findings are reported accurately and responsibly.
Manuscript Types
The International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry considers the following types of scholarly manuscripts.
Original Research Article
Presents original scientific findings supported by appropriate experimental design, research methodology, data analysis, results, and discussion. Submissions may address biological sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, chemistry, and related fields.
Recommended length: 4,000–12,000 words
Review Article
Provides a comprehensive and critical examination of existing scientific literature on a defined topic and presents meaningful analysis of current knowledge, research developments, and future directions.
Recommended length: 5,000–15,000 words
Case Study / Case Report
Presents a detailed examination of a particular scientific case, laboratory observation, biological phenomenon, analytical investigation, or research application with appropriate scholarly analysis.
Recommended length: 3,000–8,000 words
Short Communication / Research Note
Presents concise scientific findings, preliminary results, methodological observations, analytical developments, or other significant research contributions.
Recommended length: 2,000–4,000 words
Commentary / Perspective
Presents scholarly analysis, theoretical discussion, informed viewpoints, or critical perspectives on relevant developments in biological sciences, chemistry, and interdisciplinary research.
Recommended length: 1,500–4,000 words
The word counts above are recommended guidelines rather than automatic rejection thresholds. Manuscripts that are substantially longer may be considered where their length is appropriate and justified by the scientific content.
Preparing Your Manuscript
Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal's Author Guidelines. Submissions should be clearly organized, appropriately formatted, and written in clear academic English.
Scientific manuscripts should provide sufficient methodological detail to support the evaluation and interpretation of the reported findings. Where applicable, authors should describe experimental procedures, materials, equipment, analytical methods, statistical techniques, and relevant limitations.
Research involving biological samples, microorganisms, laboratory animals, human participants, chemicals, or genetically modified materials should include appropriate ethical, safety, and regulatory information where required.
Where the journal's double-blind peer-review process applies, authors should ensure that identifying information is removed from the manuscript and that the submitted files are prepared in accordance with the journal's peer-review requirements.
Originality & Similarity
The International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry expects every submitted manuscript to represent original scientific work.
Submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity checking as part of the editorial screening process. Similarity results are assessed in context and are not treated as an automatic pass-or-fail measure.
Where significant or inappropriate similarity is identified, authors may be asked to revise, clarify, or appropriately attribute the relevant material. Depending on the nature and severity of the issue, the manuscript may be declined in accordance with the journal's policies.
Fabrication or falsification of experimental data, manipulation of scientific images, inappropriate reuse of published figures, and misrepresentation of research findings are not acceptable.
Authorship
All individuals listed as authors should have made appropriate scholarly contributions to the manuscript and should approve the final version submitted to the International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry.
The corresponding author is responsible for coordinating communication with the journal and confirming that all authors agree to the submission.
Authors should also review the journal's Authorship and Contributorship Policy before submission.
Ethical & Responsible Research
Authors are expected to comply with applicable standards of research and publication ethics.
Depending on the nature of the research, authors may be required to provide information regarding:
- Research ethics approval and institutional permissions
- Informed consent and participant confidentiality
- Animal welfare and relevant animal ethics approval
- Biosafety and the responsible handling of biological materials and chemicals
- Conflicts of interest
- Funding and sources of research support
- Data availability and supporting research materials
- Third-party permissions and intellectual property
- Use of artificial intelligence tools
- Clinical trial registration, where applicable
- Other relevant research or publication declarations
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, integrity, originality, reproducibility, and ethical presentation of their submitted work.
Submission & Peer Review
Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry undergo an initial editorial screening to determine whether they meet the journal's basic requirements and are suitable for further consideration.
Manuscripts that meet the journal's editorial requirements may proceed to external peer review in accordance with the journal's Peer Review Policy. Where the double-blind review model applies, identifying information is withheld from reviewers and authors in accordance with the applicable procedure.
Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial or reviewer comments. Where revisions are requested, authors should submit the revised manuscript together with a clear response to the comments received.
The final publication decision is made by the editorial team based on the overall assessment of the manuscript, its scientific merit, ethical compliance, and the applicable journal policies.
Article Processing Charge
An Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply to manuscripts formally accepted for publication.
The APC is not a submission fee and is not intended to influence editorial or peer-review decisions. Payment of an APC does not guarantee acceptance, publication, indexing, or citation.
Authors should review the separate Article Processing Charge, Refund & Withdrawal Policy for current charges and applicable payment and refund conditions.
Copyright & Licensing
Authors should review the journal's Copyright & Licensing Policy before submission.
Unless otherwise stated, research articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, subject to the terms of the applicable journal policy.
Authors remain responsible for ensuring that third-party material included in their manuscripts, including scientific images, figures, tables, and previously published data, is appropriately licensed or used with the necessary permission.
Authors should also consider relevant patent, confidentiality, and intellectual property requirements before publicly disclosing potentially patentable scientific findings.
After Acceptance
Following formal acceptance, the manuscript proceeds through the journal's production and publication process.
Authors may be required to:
- Review and approve publication proofs.
- Confirm author names, affiliations, and article information.
- Provide final information, supporting materials, or declarations.
- Verify scientific terminology, tables, figures, and supplementary data.
- Respond to production queries before publication.
The publication process may include formatting, metadata preparation, DOI assignment where applicable, and other production activities necessary to create and maintain the published Version of Record.
Author Resources
Authors should consult the relevant journal pages and policies before and during submission:
Author Guidelines → Peer Review Process → Authorship and Contributorship → Publication Ethics → Conflict of Interest Policy → Copyright & Licensing Policy → Article Processing Charge, Refund & Withdrawal Policy → Corrections Policy → Retraction Policy → Privacy Policy → Terms and Conditions →
Authors are encouraged to review these requirements carefully before submitting a manuscript to ensure that their submission complies with the journal's policies and scientific publishing requirements.
Contact
For questions concerning manuscript submission, editorial procedures, or author requirements, please use the official contact information provided on the International Journal of Bio Sciences and Chemistry website.