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Author Instructions

Submission Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help authors prepare, format, and submit manuscripts efficiently. Following these guidelines ensures a smooth peer-review process and timely editorial decisions.

Author Guidelines • Submission Rules • Open Access Publishing

Submission Guidelines & Author Instructions

The Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES) welcomes high-quality, novel, and ethical research from global scholars. JBRES follows a Gold Open Access model—your published article is available to readers worldwide without paywalls, increasing reach, visibility, and research impact.

Ethical screening & plagiarism checks
Double-blind peer review process
DOI registration & permanent archiving

Quick Start (Recommended for Fast Processing)

✅ Submit in Word Format
Upload .doc / .docx. (Avoid PDF for initial submission.)
✅ Include Cover Letter
State article type, section/topic, novelty, and conflict-of-interest disclosure.
✅ Provide Author Details
Affiliations + corresponding author email + ORCID (if available) improves credibility.
✅ Add Reference Links
Include at least one online link (preferably PubMed) in references.
Tip: If you are unsure whether your topic fits JBRES scope, submit first and our editorial team will guide you to the best suitable section.

By Submitting to JBRES, You Receive

  • Fair, impartial peer review with constructive improvement suggestions.
  • Global visibility through open access publishing and broad discoverability.
  • Professional presentation with copyediting, formatting, and layout support.
  • Permanent DOI connection and long-term hosting for reliable citations.
  • Responsive editorial support to help you complete publication smoothly.

Plagiarism Check & Publication Ethics

JBRES follows strict ethical publishing practices. We do not support plagiarism, duplication, or unethical publication behavior. Submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection tools.

Required: Submit a cover letter that includes co-author consent, originality statement, and disclosure of conflicts of interest (if any). If data or figures are reused, provide proper permissions and citations.

Manuscript submission is accepted via online platform or by email to: support@jelsciences.com

Manuscript Structure

Manuscript Title
Title should be 25 words or less, avoid abbreviations, and clearly reflect the study focus.
Author Information
Provide full names, affiliations, and contact details for corresponding author and co-authors (email, phone if applicable). ORCID is recommended.
Abstract
Keep abstract within 300 words. It should be self-explanatory and ideally structured as: Background / Methods / Results / Conclusion. Provide keywords and abbreviations under the abstract.
Main Text Sections

Introduction: Define the research problem, relevance, literature context, and objective.

Materials & Methods: Provide study design, participants/materials, interventions, and analysis methods. Cite published methods and describe modifications clearly.

Results: Present results logically. Use past tense for findings, and avoid interpretation here (keep for Discussion).

Acknowledgements: Mention funding, grants, contributors, ethical approvals, and institutional support.

Note: Maintain clarity in headings/subheadings. If formatting is inconsistent, delays may occur.

References & Citation Style (NLM)

JBRES follows NLM Style and uses the numbered citation (citation-sequence) method. References should be numbered in the order they appear in the text, indicated in square brackets.

Important: Cite only published or accepted items. Do not cite submitted but unaccepted manuscripts. Personal communications must be supported by written permission.

Article Citation Example

Li Y, Yuan H, von dem Bussche A, Creighton M, Hurt RH, Kane AB, Gao H. Graphene microsheets enter cells through spontaneous membrane penetration at edge asperities and corner sites. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Jul 23;110(30):12295-300. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1222276110.

Clear Instructions

  1. List authors: last name then initials, separated by commas.
  2. Article title: capitalize first word + proper nouns.
  3. Use NLM journal abbreviations.
  4. Year; volume(issue): pages. Include DOI when available.

Book Citation Example

France RC. Introduction to sports medicine and athletic training. 2nd ed. Clifton Park (NY): Delmar Cengage Learning; 2011. 695 p.

Website Citation Example

American Medical Association [Internet]. Chicago: The Association; c1995-2002 [updated 2001 Aug 23; cited 2002 Aug 12]. Available from: http://www.ama-assn.org/

Tables, Figures & Supplementary Files

Tables

  • Keep tables minimal, simple, and editable (Word table preferred).
  • Each table on a separate page, numbered in Arabic numerals.
  • Tables must be self-explanatory with legend/footnotes.
  • Do not embed Excel files as objects—paste cells into Word table.

Figures

  • Accepted: JPEG, TIFF, DOC image format; layered artwork: PSD (optional).
  • Use Arabic numerals (Figure 1). For parts use uppercase letters.
  • Provide clear legends; avoid repeating legend content in text.

Figure Legends

  • Provide legends in numerical order on a separate document (recommended).
  • Include a short title + description to understand without full text.

Equations & Supplementary

  • MathML preferred; otherwise submit equation images as TIFF/EPS.
  • Supplementary items should be referenced in the main text.
  • Prefer a single PDF for supplementary files where possible.

Proofs & Reprints

Proofs are sent to the corresponding author as a PDF by email. Proof stage is considered the final production version. Only minor typographical or clerical corrections are allowed at this stage. Authors have free access to HTML/PDF and may download and print copies.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Copyright & Privacy

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. Published work is generally shared under a Creative Commons license that permits sharing with proper attribution. Authors may post their work in institutional repositories or on personal websites with acknowledgement of publication.

Privacy Statement

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