Author Guidelines

Journal of Environment and Biological Sciences invites the submission of original research articles of exceptional significance in the fields of environmental and biological sciences. We welcome manuscripts of any length, including comprehensive full-length studies and shorter papers that present innovative findings derived from a focused scope of experiments.

The writing style should be clear and concise, avoiding technical jargon to ensure accessibility for readers from diverse disciplines and those whose first language is not English. Editors may provide feedback on improving clarity, suggesting edits, or refining the presentation to strengthen the paper's impact. Our editorial process is designed to be thorough and consistent while respecting the author’s unique voice and approach to presenting their ideas, findings, and conclusions.

Submissions from researchers worldwide are encouraged; however, all manuscripts must be written in English. Authors who are not native English speakers can reach out for additional language assistance. To enhance accessibility and knowledge sharing, we encourage authors fluent in other languages to submit translations of their abstracts or full articles. These translations will be published as supplementary materials alongside the original article.

Article Processing Charges (APC):

Publishing open access involves certain costs. The Journal of Environment and Biological Sciences covers these costs through article-processing charges (APCs) paid by authors once their manuscripts are accepted for publication. The journal does not impose subscription fees for its research content, adhering to the principle that immediate, worldwide, barrier-free open access to the full text of research articles best serves the scientific community.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

USD

EURO

GBP

1075

1019

845

Average Article Processing Time (APT): The average processing time for articles is 45 days.

Article Processing Charges (APC):
The standard article processing fee or manuscript handling cost is as outlined above. However, this fee may vary depending on additional factors such as extensive editing, use of colored effects, inclusion of complex equations, or an increased number of pages in the article.

Swift Editorial Processing and Review Procedure (SE-Review Procedure):
The Journal of Environment and Biological Sciences offers a Swift Editorial Processing and Review Procedure (SE-Review Procedure) service, available for an additional prepayment of $99, which is charged over and above the regular article processing fee. This expedited service is designed to provide authors with a faster response during the pre-review stage from the handling editor, as well as a quicker review process by the reviewer.

  • Pre-review Response Time: Maximum of 3 days from submission.
  • Review Process Completion: Maximum of 5 days.
  • Revision/Publication Timeline: Final revision and publication within 2 days post-review.

In cases where revisions are required, the revised manuscript undergoes another review by the same reviewer or an alternate reviewer, which may take an additional 5 days.

Manuscript acceptance remains entirely at the discretion of the editorial team and the independent peer-review process. The fast-track process adheres to the journal's high standards of scientific rigor. Please note that the $99 fee for the FEE-Review Process is non-refundable, even if the manuscript is withdrawn or rejected.

The corresponding author or their affiliated institution/organization is responsible for the payment of the FEE-Review Process fee. This fee covers fast-tracked editorial review and decisions, while the standard APC covers preparation for online publication in various formats (PDF) and inclusion in permanent archives and indexing services.

Withdrawal Policy

If a manuscript is withdrawn after submission, the author will be required to pay a minimum fee of 599 Euros.

For manuscripts withdrawn after acceptance but before publication, the corresponding author will be charged 50% of the invoice amount. The submission and processing of each manuscript involve certain costs, including overhead expenses, incurred by the journal during the review and production stages. Once the peer review process is completed often within a week and the manuscript has been scheduled for publication, these costs cannot be recouped without compensation.

Authors are responsible for ensuring their manuscript meets all ethical and publishing standards before submission. Requests for withdrawal due to conflicts between authors or between authors and their institutions regarding authorship, data ownership, or related matters cannot be processed.

We recognize that withdrawing a manuscript can be a challenging decision, and we strive to support authors while safeguarding the integrity of our publication process. For questions or concerns regarding manuscript withdrawal or processing fees, please contact us at: info@academicsquare-pub.com.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

Title Page

The title page should appear at the beginning of the manuscript.

Provide a clear, concise title. List the full names of all author(s) along with their institutional affiliations (if multiple institutions are involved, use superscript Arabic numbers to indicate individual affiliations). Include 5 to 10 keywords. Any non-standard abbreviations should be listed alphabetically with their full expansions. Acknowledge personal assistance, special reagents, and any funding sources or financial support. The title page should also include the complete address, telephone and fax numbers, as well as the email address of the corresponding author.

Conflict of Interest Statement: Authors must explicitly declare whether any potential conflicts of interest exist. This should be included in a statement on the title page, with any further details provided in the cover letter accompanying the manuscript submission.

Text Structure: The manuscript should follow the structural guidelines provided below.

The use of non-standard abbreviations is discouraged. If frequently used terms require abbreviations, the full term should be spelled out on its first mention in the text, with the abbreviation in parentheses, and subsequently used throughout the manuscript. Any abbreviations used in figures or tables must be explained in the corresponding legend.

While SI units are not mandatory, consistency is encouraged. Drugs and chemicals should be referred to by their generic names, and if trademarks are mentioned, the manufacturer’s name, city, and country should be included.

Original Articles

The structure of the text should follow this order: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Ethics, Statistics, Results, and Discussion.

  1. Abstract: The abstract should be concise, structured within 250 words, and clearly state: Context, Objective, Design, Setting, Participants, Interventions, Main Outcome Measures, Results, and Conclusions. Avoid using abbreviations that are not widely recognized, as well as footnotes or references in the abstract.
  2. Introduction: Provide a brief summary of the rationale for the study and clearly state the article’s objectives.
  3. Methods: Clearly describe the selection of observational or experimental subjects, including controls. Provide sufficient detail on methods, apparatus, and procedures to allow replication. List all drugs and chemicals used precisely. For randomized trials, include details on the protocol, intervention assignment, and masking methods.
  4. Statistics: Describe the statistical methods with sufficient detail to allow verification of results. Provide appropriate measures of uncertainty (such as SD, SEM, 95% CI, range, etc.), report the number of observations, and document any data loss. Exact P values (to three decimal places) should be included for all statistical tests.
  5. Results: Present results in a clear sequence within the text, tables, and figures. Avoid data duplication across tables and figures. Highlight the most significant findings. Report percentages with one decimal place. Include reference ranges for laboratory data when applicable.
  6. Discussion: Focus on the novel aspects of the study and the conclusions that can be drawn. Avoid repeating data presented earlier in the manuscript.

Case Series/Case Reports

Authors are encouraged to submit case studies involving three or fewer patients under the category "Case Report." The manuscript should follow this structure: Abstract, Introduction, Case Report, and Discussion.

  • Abstract: Submit a concise abstract, limited to 250 words, that includes the following components: Context, Case Report and Conclusions. Avoid using nonstandard abbreviations, footnotes, or references.
  • Introduction: Provide a concise summary of the context and background for the case report.
  • Case Report: Present patient data in a logical format, supported by tables and illustrations as needed. Ensure there is no duplication of data across text, tables, or graphs. Include reference ranges for any laboratory results.
  • Discussion: Highlight the novel aspects of the case and provide insights into mechanisms, diagnosis, or treatment. Summarize the conclusions without repeating detailed data from other sections.

Multimedia Articles

Authors may submit multimedia materials (e.g., images, audio, videos, or slide presentations) that highlight clinically significant or unusual aspects of environmental or biological sciences. Multimedia materials should be accompanied by a descriptive text, along with a structured abstract that does not exceed 250 words. Up to three references may be cited. Each multimedia item should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and referenced in the text. Legends are not required; instead, include comments on the multimedia materials within the text.

Reviews / Highlight Articles / Special Articles

These submissions should be comprehensive and provide an in-depth review of significant topics in environmental or biological sciences. Submissions can be invited or unsolicited. While the text structure is flexible, a structured abstract of no more than 250 words must be included. Authors may incorporate figures, tables, and multimedia materials to enhance their submission.

Editorials

Editorials express opinions on contemporary topics of interest. These pieces are generally solicited by the Editors, although unsolicited submissions are also welcome for peer review. Authors may structure the editorial according to their preferences. A concise summary of no more than 250 words should be provided. Multimedia elements such as figures, tables, and other supporting materials are encouraged and may be included.

References

References should be cited numerically within the text, using square brackets and in the order of their first appearance. At the end of the manuscript, the references should be listed sequentially. 

When listing authors, include all names when there are seven or fewer. For more than seven authors, list the first six followed by "et al.". Include article titles and page numbers. Unpublished data and personal communications should be cited directly within the text and are not numbered. 

The accuracy of reference details is the author's responsibility.

Example References:

  • Article: Heinish A, Salm R, Lausen M, Scheibenbogen C, Gross V, Leser HG, et al. (1991) Serum interleukin-6 levels rise in acute pancreatitis, indicating its severity and preceding the acute-phase response Gastroenterology 101: 782-785.
  • Book: Watson JD. The Double Helix. New York: Atheneum, 1968.
  • Article in Book: Hofmann AF. The enterohepatic circulation of bile acids in health and disease. In: Sleisinger MH, Fordtran JS, eds. Gastrointestinal Disease. Volume 1. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1993:127-50.

Tables

Tables should be placed after the references. They must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, based on the order they appear in the manuscript. Each table should have a title and should be referred to in the text. Avoid using internal vertical lines in tables. Any abbreviations used within the tables must be defined in a legend accompanying the table.

Figure Legends

Figure legends should follow the tables or the reference list. Each figure should have a corresponding legend that explains its content. Figures should be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited within the manuscript. Abbreviations used in figures must be defined in the legend.

Artworks

Each figure should have a brief caption describing its content. Figures should be placed after their respective captions in the manuscript and must be referenced within the text. Figures must be assigned sequential numbers using Arabic numerals, following the order in which they are referenced in the text. Abbreviations used in figures should be defined in the figure legend.

Rules for Preparation of Abstracts

  • Language: The abstract must be written in English. 
  • Title: The title shouldn't be more than 200 characters, including spaces. Make sure to capitalize words correctly and refrain from using non-standard abbreviations.
  • Authors: List each author's entire name, capitalizing the first letter of their first and surname names and using uppercase for their middle initials. 
  • Institution: List the name, location, and nation of the institution or institutions where the study was carried out.
  • Formatting: Avoid underlining terms in the institution information, author list, or title.
  • Structure: The abstract ought to be organized as follows: 
    • Context: A synopsis of the subject. 
    • Objective: The primary goal of the research. 
    • Methods: An overview of the approach. 
    • Results: The study's main conclusions. 
    • Conclusions: The primary conclusion derived from the results.