About the Journal

1. Focus and Scope

The Journal of Bio-Science (J. Bio-Sci.), established by the Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc) under the University of Rajshahi, is committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the broad field of Biological Sciences. Since its inception in 1993, the journal has served as a distinguished platform for the dissemination of high-quality, original research and comprehensive review articles.

Our aim is to foster the global exchange of innovative ideas and significant scientific discoveries in both basic and applied branches of Biological Sciences. We particularly encourage submissions that bridge diverse biological sciences fields including biology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, environmental science, and health-related sectors, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern research. As a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, we uphold the highest standards of scholarly integrity and rigor, ensuring that each publication contributes meaningfully to the scientific community. The Journal of Bio-Science publishes two issues per year. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible forum for researchers worldwide, striving to enhance our international visibility and impact through indexing in major global databases.

2. Publication frequency

The journal is published annually in June and December.

3. Anti-plagiarism policy, Multiple, Duplicate, Redundant, or Concurrent submissions policy:

The Journal of Bio-Science is committed to promoting the highest standards of integrity and ethics in research publication. To maintain these standards, the following anti-plagiarism policy is strictly enforced:

3.1 Originality of manuscript: Authors must ensure that their submissions are original works and have not been previously published elsewhere. Manuscripts with more than 30% similarity to other works, as identified by plagiarism detection software, will be subject to review and possible rejection.

3.2 Use of plagiarism detection software: All submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection software to identify any potential instances of plagiarism detected by iThenticate. Any manuscript showing similarity with existing works beyond acceptable levels will be scrutinized and rejected if found to be plagiarized.

3.3 Proper attribution: Authors must properly cite and attribute sources and contributions of others where applicable. Direct quotations should be marked as such, and proper citations should be provided.

3.4 Consequences of plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected at any stage (pre- or post-publication), the manuscript will be rejected or retracted. The authors will be notified, and their institutions may be informed. Authors may also be banned from submitting future manuscripts to J. Bio-Sci.

The Journal of Bio-Science requires authors to adhere to ethical standards concerning multiple, duplicate, redundant, or concurrent submissions and publications.

Open access, Copyright and Permission

The Journal of Bio-Science is committed to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and supports open access to ensure that research is freely available to the global community. Our open access policy is based on the principles of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY-4.0). This license permits-

Share- Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapt- Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the following license terms-

Attribution- You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
No additional Restrictions-You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

5. Article processing charge (APC)

Upon acceptance it is required to remit the sum of Tk. 4000/- (Four thousand) for Bangladeshi authors.

For international authors, USD 50.00 (excluding of Bank charges) is to be paid upon acceptance of the manuscript). The publication charges may kindly be sent to the Chief Editor, Journal of Bio-Science, Agrani Bank Limited, Rajshahi University Branch, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh, by Swift Telex Transfer.

See Author Guidelines on Submission page for bank details.

6. Print copy

Copies are available from the Director, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Sir Jagodish Chandra Basu Bhaban (old 3rd Science Building), Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

E-mail: jbio@ru.ac.bd, Website: www.ru.ac.bd/ibsc, <http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/ JBS/index>

Peer review process

The Journal of Bio-Science employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scientific research. The steps in the peer review process are as follows:

7.1 Initial submission

Upon submission, the manuscript is checked for compliance with the journal's guidelines and initial quality standards are checked by the Editors and the Team (subject specialists).

7.1.1 Assignment to reviewers

The manuscript is sent to two specialized subject reviewers within 2-3 weeks of submission.

7.1.2 First Round of review

If both reviewers accept the manuscript, it is accepted for publication.
If one reviewer rejects the manuscript, it is sent to a third reviewer for evaluation.
If the third reviewer also rejects the manuscript, it is rejected.
If any of the reviewers suggest corrections, the manuscript is returned to the authors for revision.

7.1.3 Author revisions

Authors are given approximately 2 weeks to make the necessary corrections and resubmit the revised manuscript.

7.1.4 Second round of review

The revised manuscript is reviewed by the original reviewers (or new reviewers if necessary).
If the reviewers accept the revised manuscript, an acceptance letter is sent to the authors, and the manuscript proceeds to publication.
If the reviewers still have concerns or reject the revised manuscript, it may be rejected or returned for further revision depending on the feedback.

7.1.5 Final decision

The final decision on acceptance or rejection is made based on the reviewers' recommendations and the quality of the revisions.
- Publication
Accepted manuscripts are processed for publication in the next available issue of the journal.

8. Policies on Conflict of Interest, Human and Animal Rights, and Informed Consent

8.1 Conflict of interest

The Journal of Bio-Science requires full transparency from authors, reviewers, and editors to prevent any conflicts of interest that could bias the publication process.

Authors: Must disclose any potential conflicts, such as financial interests, employment, consultancies, or stock ownership, when submitting their manuscript. This information will be published with the article.
Reviewers: Must declare any potential conflicts before reviewing an article. Editors will ensure that reviewers with significant conflicts do not evaluate the manuscript.
Editors: Will recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest. A guest editor will be appointed in such cases.

8.2 Human and animal rights

Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards and obtain necessary approvals.

Human subjects: Authors must have approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee, in line with the Declaration of Helsinki. A statement confirming this approval must be included in the manuscript.
Animal subjects: Research must be approved by the authors' Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or equivalent. Authors must follow national and international guidelines for animal welfare.

The journal reserves the right to reject studies that do not meet ethical standards, even if IRB or IACUC approval has been obtained.

8.3 Informed consent

Informed consent is crucial for studies involving human participants.

Obtaining consent: Participants must be fully informed about the study's objectives, procedures, risks, and benefits. Written consent must be obtained and documented.
Documentation: Authors should include a statement in the manuscript confirming that informed consent was obtained. Upon request, authors may need to provide a sample consent form.

8.4 Advertising policy

The Journal of Bio-Science does not endorse any products or services advertised or sponsored in its publications. Editorial content remains independent of commercial or financial interests, and the journal does not accept advertising articles, whether reimbursable or free of charge. Authors of scientific articles are prohibited from linking to advertisements using keywords or promotional content, ensuring that editorial integrity and scientific objectivity are upheld at all times.