Aim and Scope
Biological Sciences is a not-for-profit double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly by IR Research Publication. The journal is dedicated to advancing high-quality, ethical research across the broad disciplines of medical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences.
Our Mission
We are committed to enhancing the quality of scientific publishing in India and beyond by promoting research integrity, fostering rigorous peer review, and adhering to internationally recognized best practices in scholarly communication. Our mission is to provide an inclusive, accessible, and cost-effective platform for researchers worldwide to disseminate their findings without financial barriers.
By prioritizing scientific rigor, transparency, and ethical standards, Biological Sciences aims to foster global collaboration, support responsible research practices, and accelerate innovation in biological sciences.
Scope
Our journal welcomes a diverse array of manuscript types, including Research Articles, Full-length Reviews, Systematic Reviews, Short Communications, Mini-Reviews, Methods, and Opinion. We strive to offer a platform for both groundbreaking discoveries and thoughtful analysis in the life sciences.
We invite submissions from researchers worldwide and are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Topics included but not restricted to, are -
Clinical studies: The journal covers the subjects of clinical studies such as internal medicine, surgery, clinical trial, pediatrics and otorhinolaryngology, obstetrics and gynecology, etc. Furthermore, we accept epidemiology, public health, and indigenous disease in the form of meta-analysis and systematic review.
Pharmacology: The journal covers all the branches of pharmacology, including the pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, endocrine and metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney diseases, ocular diseases, skin diseases, hormonal disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, genetic diseases, rare diseases, etc.
Toxicology: The journal covers in-vivo toxicity studies: acute and chronic toxicity studies, micronucleus test, comet assay, TUNEL, etc; invitro toxicity studies: cytotoxicity studies, TUNEL, chromosomal aberration assay, Ames test, etc.
Pharmaceutics: The journal accepts all aspects of pharmaceutics, including solid dosage formulations, liquid dosage formulations, semi-solid formulations, powders, nano-formulations, novel drug delivery systems such as liposomes, nanosomes, microspheres, nanospheres, nanoemulsion, nanosuspension, microcapsules, nanocapsules, controlled release formulation, delayed-release formulation, extended-release formulation, sustained release formulation, etc.
Chemistry: The journal covers all aspects of medicinal, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, including structural activity relationship, synthesis of medicinal compounds, synthesis of lead molecules, drug designing, the physical property of matters, etc.
Pharmacognosy: The journal covers all aspects of pharmacognosy, natural products, the chemistry of natural products, pharmacology of natural products or extracts obtained from plant, animal, or marine sources.
Molecular Biology: The journal accepts all the areas of molecular biology, including genomics: genetic basis of diseases, molecular mechanisms; epigenomics: epigenetics of diseases, DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, micro RNAs, etc.; proteomics: bioanalysis, quantification of biomolecules by LC-MS/MS, HPLC, UPLC, Maldi TOF, etc.
Cell Biology: The journal covers the cellular model of diseases, primary cell culture studies, cell line-based studies, 3D culture studies, co-culture studies, stem cell studies, cellular morphogenesis, cell-cycle studies, cellular behavior, cellular dynamics, cellular signaling, cellular metabolism, etc.
Structural Biology: The journal includes the structural analysis of extracts, drugs, macromolecules, and peptides. It covers structural analysis by XRD, PXRD, DSC, ITC, Far UV-CD, Maldi TOF, HNMR, CNMR, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS, etc.
Biotechnology: The journal covers all areas of biotechnology, including genetic engineering, genetic mutation studies, gene cloning, gene transfection, transduction, expression studies, molecular studies, fermentation studies, electrophoresis, botting, etc.
Animal Biology: The journal covers the animal model of diseases, animal behavior, veterinary diseases, animal breeding, animal metabolism, etc.
Bioinformatics: The journal includes molecular docking studies, in-silico network studies, in-silico molecular biology studies, in-silico disease modeling, etc.
Biophysics: The journal encompasses all the dimensions of biophysics, including biomechanics and tissue rheology; structure and dynamics of macromolecules, cells, and tissues; population dynamics and cell differentiation modeling; thermodynamics; nonlinear phenomena; biological motility; etc.
Journal Information
Journal Name: Biological Sciences
ISSN: 2583-1399
First published: 2021
Frequency: Quarterly
Format: Online
Language: English
Subject: Biological Sciences in general
Publisher: IR Research Publication
Funding source
Currently, Biological Sciences is fully funded by publisher IR Research Publication. As Biological Sciences is open access journal, in the future, we are expecting to generate revenue by charging publication fees to the Authors in the complementary to giving open access articles.
Key Publishing Timelines
| Publishing Milestone | Description | Average Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Days to First Editorial Decision | The initial editorial decision—either desk rejection or progression to external peer review—is communicated to authors. | 2–3 days |
| Peer Review Period | Assigned reviewers (minimum two) are given 14 days to evaluate the manuscript and submit their reports. | 3–4 weeks |
| Days to Acceptance (After Review) | The total duration from submission to final editorial acceptance, including revisions. | 30–45 days |
| Acceptance to Online Publication | Copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, and online publication. | 7–10 days |
These timelines may vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the submission and reviewer availability, but we are committed to delivering quick and efficient decisions while maintaining rigorous quality control.
Indexing and Archiving
Biological Sciences is proudly indexed in:
- CAB Abstracts (CABI)
- Global Health (CABI)
- Crossref (DOI registration)
- Google Scholar
- OpenAlex
- ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources)
- WorldCat (OCLC)
- BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)
- Scilit
- J-Gate
- PKP Preservation Network (Archive)
- Index Copernicus International (ICI) Master List
Biological Sciences archiving policy is as follows:
Self-Archiving Policy
Submitted Article (Pre-Print)
The author’s submitted version is the non-peer-reviewed version of an article as originally submitted for potential publication in Biological Sciences. Authors may make their pre-print article available by posting it on their personal websites, an institutional repository, or their funding body’s designated archive. Upon publication, the Article Version of Record must be acknowledged with a citation that includes the author’s name, year of publication, article title, journal title, digital object identifier (DOI), and a hyperlink to the Article Version of Record on the journal website.
Accepted Article (Post-Print)
The author’s accepted article is the version that has been accepted for publication but has not yet undergone copyediting or layout formatting. Authors may make their post-print article available on their personal websites, an institutional repository, or their funding body’s designated archive. Upon publication, the Article Version of Record must be acknowledged with a citation that includes the author’s name, year of publication, article title, journal title, digital object identifier (DOI), and a hyperlink to the Article Version of Record on the journal website.
Published Article (Version of Record)
The final published article is the version of record. Authors may make the final published article available online, including posting it to a preprint server, personal website, institutional repository, or their funding body’s designated archive. Upon publication, the Article Version of Record must be acknowledged with a citation that includes the author’s name, year of publication, article title, journal title, digital object identifier (DOI), and a hyperlink to the Article Version of Record on the journal website.
This archiving policy aligns with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and ensures that Biological Sciences maintains the highest standards of digital preservation and accessibility.
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