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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Welcome to the Journal of Biological Convergence (JBC) — an open-access, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to fostering integrative and multidisciplinary research across the biological sciences. Authors are requested to carefully follow these guidelines before submitting their manuscripts. Submissions that do not conform may be returned for technical correction prior to review.

1. Scope and Relevance

JBC publishes original research, reviews, short communications, methodological notes, case studies, and perspectives that demonstrate biological convergence — the integration of concepts, tools, and data across disciplines to create new insights or applications.

Authors are encouraged to explicitly state in the Introduction or Conclusion how their study connects multiple levels of biology (molecular → cellular → ecological → technological) or integrates distinct scientific or engineering approaches.

2. Manuscript Types and Length

Type Description Word Limit (approx.)
Original Research Article Novel empirical or theoretical studies with significant interdisciplinary insight 4,000–6,000 words
Review Article Comprehensive synthesis of literature providing new integrative frameworks 5,000–8,000 words
Short Communication Concise reports of preliminary findings or innovations 1,500–2,500 words
Case Study / Applied Report Integration-focused real-world applications, policies, or biotechnological innovations 2,000–3,500 words
Methodological / Technical Note Description of innovative methods, tools, or cross-disciplinary techniques 2,000–3,500 words
Editorial / Commentary Opinion or conceptual articles on convergence in biology 1,000–2,000 words

3. Manuscript Structure

Title Page (separate file)

  • Title (concise, informative, reflecting convergence angle)

  • Author(s) full names, affiliations, ORCID IDs

  • Corresponding author contact details

  • Author contributions (following CRediT taxonomy)

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words

  • Structured as: Background – Objectives – Methods – Results – Convergence Insight – Conclusion

  • Include 3–6 keywords that reflect both disciplinary and integrative aspects.

Main Text

  1. Introduction – Brief background, rationale, and explicit statement of the convergence dimension of the work.

  2. Materials and Methods – Sufficient detail for replication; interdisciplinary or hybrid methodologies should be clearly described.

  3. Results – Present key findings with appropriate statistical or computational support.

  4. Discussion – Highlight interdisciplinary synthesis, implications, and connections to other systems or scales.

  5. Conclusion – Emphasize the broader biological or societal convergence outcomes.

Acknowledgments

Include funding sources, institutional support, and non-author contributions.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must declare any financial or personal relationships that may influence the work.

4. Formatting Guidelines

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

  • Line numbering: Continuous throughout the manuscript

  • Figures/Tables: Include in-text placement indicators (e.g., [Insert Figure 1 here]) and upload high-resolution files separately

  • Units: Use SI units only

  • Abbreviations: Define upon first use

5. Reference Style

Use APA 7th Edition style (author–date citation).
All references must be accurate, complete, and preferably include DOIs.

In-text citations

  • One author: (Singh, 2023)

  • Two authors: (Singh & Sharma, 2022)

  • Three or more authors: (Singh et al., 2024)

Reference list examples

  • Journal article:
    Singh, S. K., & Sundaram, S. (2024). Algal bioengineering for sustainable CO₂ capture. Journal of Environmental Biotechnology, 12(3), 155–169. https://doi.org/10.xxxxxx

  • Book:
    Nelson, D. L., & Cox, M. M. (2021). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (8th ed.). W.H. Freeman.

  • Chapter in edited book:
    Patel, R. (2020). Systems biology applications in plant metabolism. In S. Kumar (Ed.), Integrative Plant Biotechnology (pp. 45–63). Springer.

6. Ethical Standards

JBC follows COPE, ICMJE, and WAME ethical guidelines.
Authors must:

  • Obtain approval from institutional ethics committees for human/animal research.

  • Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, or fabricated data.

  • Disclose all conflicts of interest and funding sources.

7. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
Decisions (accept, revise, reject) are based on novelty, scientific rigor, and degree of interdisciplinary integration.

8. Open Access and Copyright

JBC publishes under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
Authors retain copyright and grant JBC the right to publish and disseminate the work freely, with proper attribution.

9. How to Submit

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the online submission system.
During submission, authors will be asked to confirm:

  • Authorship criteria

  • Ethical compliance

  • Conflict of interest statements

  • Convergence relevance

10. Contact Information

For pre-submission inquiries or technical assistance:
Email: journalschlorobites@gmail.com
Website: www.journals.chlorobites.com

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.

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Copyright and Licensing Policy

Authors who publish with the Journal of Biological Convergence (JBC) agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright Ownership
    Authors retain full copyright of their published work. The Journal of Biological Convergence is granted the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are properly credited.

  2. License for Publication
    By submitting to this journal, the author(s) grant JBC the non-exclusive right to publish, archive, and disseminate their article electronically and in print.

  3. Author’s Rights
    Authors are encouraged to:

    • Share their work publicly (e.g., in institutional repositories, ResearchGate, personal websites) to maximize visibility and citation impact.

    • Use their published material in future works (books, lectures, or derivative research), provided the original publication in JBC is acknowledged.

  4. Open Access Policy
    JBC provides immediate open access to all content, aligning with the principle that making research freely available supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and encourages biological convergence across disciplines.

  5. Ethical Publishing
    Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism. Any use of copyrighted material from other sources must include appropriate permissions.

Example Confirmation Statement for Authors:

“I hereby confirm that this submission is my original work, has not been published elsewhere, and is submitted under the terms of the Journal of Biological Convergence (JBC) copyright policy. I agree that my article, if accepted, will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).”

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