Author Guidelines
Innovation Biology Research (IBR) – Author Guidelines
Welcome to Innovation Biology Research (IBR). We are committed to publishing high-quality research that advances the field of biological sciences through innovative approaches and discoveries. To ensure the smooth processing of your manuscript, please follow the guidelines outlined below.
Submission Process
- Manuscript Submission:
- Submit manuscripts electronically via the journal's online submission system.
- Ensure that the manuscript complies with the journal’s formatting and style guidelines.
- Submission Checklist:
- Manuscript file in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.
- Title page with title, authors’ names, affiliations, and contact details of the corresponding author.
- Abstract (150-250 words) and keywords (4-6 keywords).
- Main text, including introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion.
- References formatted according to the journal’s style.
- Figures and tables with appropriate captions.
- Supplementary materials (if any).
Manuscript Preparation
- General Formatting:
- Manuscripts should be written in English.
- Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point) and double-spacing.
- Include page numbers consecutively.
- Title Page:
- Title: Concise and informative.
- Authors: Full names and affiliations of all authors.
- Corresponding Author: Contact details including email address.
- Abstract and Keywords:
- Abstract: A concise summary of the research, including the background, methods, results, and conclusions (150-250 words).
- Keywords: 4-6 keywords relevant to the research.
- Main Text:
- Introduction: Provide background information, state the research problem, and outline the objectives and significance of the study.
- Critical Riview : Hipotesis and Discusion teory
- Methods: Describe the research design, experimental procedures, and data analysis methods in detail.
- Results: Present the findings with appropriate use of figures and tables.
- Discussion: Interpret the results, discuss their implications, and relate them to existing research.
- Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and suggest future research directions
- References:
- Follow the journal’s reference style (e.g., APA, Harvard, or Vancouver).
- Ensure all references cited in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.
- Figures and Tables:
- Include figures and tables within the text at appropriate locations.
- Provide clear and concise captions for each figure and table.
- Ensure that all graphical elements are of high quality and properly labeled.
Ethical Considerations
- Research Ethics:
- Adhere to ethical standards in research involving human or animal subjects.
- Obtain necessary approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees.
- Conflict of Interest:
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Acknowledge funding sources and any relevant affiliations.
Peer Review Process
- Initial Evaluation:
- Manuscripts will be initially evaluated by the editorial team for suitability and compliance with the journal’s guidelines.
- Peer Review:
- Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Reviewers provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments.
- Final Decision:
- The editorial board makes the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the manuscript.
- Authors will be notified of the decision and any further steps.
Publication Fees and Access
- Publication Fee:
- Innovation Biology Research (IBR) does not charge article processing charges (APCs). Publication is free of charge.
- Open Access:
- IBR provides open access to all published articles under the Open Access Gold model.
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work.
Indexing and Archiving
- Indexing:
- IBR is in the process of submission to credible indexing portals such as APJI, ARIMBI, ISSN, Garuda, SINTA, Scholar, Copernicus, DOAJ, EBSCO, WOS, SCOPUS, and PubMed.
- Archiving:
- The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of published articles.
Contact Information
For any queries or further information, please contact the editorial office via the email provided on the journal’s website.
Thank you for considering Innovation Biology Research (IBR) for your publication. We look forward to your valuable contributions to the field of biological sciences.