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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

Article Section Policy

The International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS) publishes high-quality scholarly articles that contribute to the advancement of biological, pharmaceutical, and interdisciplinary scientific research. All submitted articles must adhere to the journal’s academic standards, ethical publishing practices, and peer-review requirements.

1. Types of Articles Accepted

IJBPS accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
    Reporting novel experimental, theoretical, or applied research findings.

  • Review Articles
    Comprehensive critical analyses of current developments in specific research areas.

  • Short Communications
    Brief reports presenting significant preliminary findings or innovative concepts.

  • Case Studies / Case Reports
    Detailed analyses of unique scientific, clinical, or experimental cases.

  • Technical Notes
    Descriptions of innovative methodologies, laboratory techniques, or analytical procedures.

  • Mini Reviews
    Concise summaries of emerging scientific topics.

2. Scope of Articles

Submitted articles should align with the journal’s scope, including but not limited to:

  • Biological Sciences

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmacology

  • Medicinal Chemistry

  • Clinical Research

  • Herbal Medicine

  • Drug Discovery and Development

  • Natural Product Research

  • Toxicology

  • Molecular Biology

  • Healthcare Innovations

3. Originality and Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts must:

  • Be original and unpublished work.

  • Not be under consideration by any other journal.

  • Contain proper citation of referenced work.

  • Pass plagiarism screening.

Manuscripts found with plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical content will be rejected immediately.

4. Peer Review Process

All article submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by qualified subject experts to evaluate:

  • Scientific quality

  • Novelty and originality

  • Methodological accuracy

  • Relevance to journal scope

  • Clarity of presentation

The editorial decision may be:

  • Accepted

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Rejected

5. Manuscript Preparation

Authors must ensure manuscripts:

  • Follow the journal’s prescribed formatting guidelines.

  • Include structured abstracts and relevant keywords.

  • Present accurate data and statistical analysis.

  • Include references in the required citation style.

  • Use clear and professional academic language.

6. Ethical Requirements

Authors must confirm:

  • Ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals.

  • Informed consent where applicable.

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest.

  • Proper acknowledgment of funding sources.

7. Open Access Policy

All accepted articles are published under the open-access model by Avyanna Shashaktikaran Foundation, ensuring free and unrestricted access to scientific knowledge worldwide.

8. Editorial Rights

The editorial board of International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS) reserves the right to:

  • Edit manuscripts for clarity and style

  • Request revisions

  • Reject submissions not meeting journal standards

  • Withdraw accepted articles if ethical concerns arise

Through this article policy, IJBPS aims to maintain scientific excellence and promote impactful research that advances biological and pharmaceutical sciences globally.

Conferences

Conference Policy

The International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS) encourages the dissemination of high-quality scientific work presented at national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposiums related to biological and pharmaceutical sciences.

1. Eligibility for Conference Papers

Manuscripts based on papers presented at scientific conferences are eligible for submission, provided they:

  • Fall within the scope of the journal.

  • Represent original and unpublished research.

  • Have been substantially extended or revised beyond the conference abstract or proceedings version.

  • Comply with the journal’s submission and ethical standards.

2. Extended Conference Papers

Authors submitting an extended version of a conference paper must:

  • Clearly disclose prior conference presentation/publication during submission.

  • Ensure that the manuscript contains significant additional scientific content, such as expanded methodology, additional data, deeper analysis, or updated results.

  • Properly cite the original conference proceeding or abstract.

3. Conference Proceedings Publication

IJBPS may publish:

  • Special conference issues

  • Selected peer-reviewed conference papers

  • Abstract proceedings of scientific conferences

  • Thematic issues based on conference topics

Such publications will be subject to the same editorial scrutiny and quality standards as regular submissions.

4. Peer Review Process

All conference-related submissions undergo the journal’s standard double-blind peer-review process to ensure:

  • Scientific validity

  • Originality

  • Technical accuracy

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

Conference acceptance does not guarantee journal publication.

5. Collaboration with Conferences

The journal welcomes academic collaborations with scientific conferences, institutions, and professional organizations for:

  • Publishing conference proceedings

  • Hosting special issues

  • Disseminating selected high-quality research papers

Collaborating conferences may be associated with Avyanna Shashaktikaran Foundation through formal academic agreements.

6. Ethical Compliance

Authors must ensure that conference submissions:

  • Do not involve duplicate publication.

  • Adhere to publication ethics.

  • Include necessary permissions for reproduced materials.

  • Properly acknowledge all funding agencies and institutional affiliations.

7. Editorial Rights

The editorial board of International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS) reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions to conference-related submissions based on peer-review recommendations and editorial assessment.

Through this policy, IJBPS aims to promote the publication of innovative scientific findings presented at conferences while maintaining the highest standards of academic quality and integrity.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with the International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS) agree to the following copyright terms:

1. Author Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. By submitting and publishing their manuscript in IJBPS, authors grant the journal the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and make the article publicly accessible in electronic and print formats.

2. Open Access Publication

All articles published in IJBPS are made freely available under the journal’s open-access publishing model to ensure unrestricted global access to scientific knowledge and research dissemination.

3. Licensing and Use

Published content may be accessed, read, downloaded, shared, and cited for academic and research purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.

Any reproduction, redistribution, or reuse of published material must clearly acknowledge:

  • The author(s)

  • The article title

  • The International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJBPS)

  • The publisher, Avyanna Shashaktikaran Foundation

4. Author Responsibility

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts:

  • Are original and do not infringe upon existing copyrights

  • Do not contain plagiarized material

  • Include necessary permissions for any copyrighted figures, tables, images, or reproduced content

  • Properly acknowledge all third-party sources

5. Journal Rights

The journal reserves the right to:

  • Publish, archive, index, and preserve submitted articles

  • Distribute articles through digital repositories and indexing databases

  • Retract or remove published content in cases of proven ethical misconduct, copyright infringement, or legal disputes

6. Third-Party Use

Third parties may use published material for educational, non-commercial, and scholarly purposes with proper citation and acknowledgment of the original publication source.

7. Copyright Infringement

Any claims regarding copyright infringement will be investigated by the editorial board. If infringement is confirmed, appropriate corrective actions, including article retraction, will be taken.

Through this copyright policy, IJBPS ensures the protection of authors’ intellectual property while promoting the ethical and accessible dissemination of scientific research worldwide.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.