Submit Your Manuscript to JBBS
A Comprehensive Guide to Publishing Your Research in the Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Publish with Confidence
The Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science (JBBS) offers a rigorous yet efficient peer review process designed to enhance the quality and global impact of your research. As a leading open-access journal, we are committed to providing authors with a streamlined submission experience, comprehensive editorial support, and transparent publication timelines.
Our mission is to facilitate the dissemination of high-quality research across biotechnology and biomedical sciences, ensuring your work reaches the widest possible audience through our open-access platform.
JBBS welcomes diverse manuscript types that contribute valuable insights to biotechnology and biomedical science. All submissions undergo thorough peer review to ensure the highest standards of academic integrity and scientific rigor.
Browse our published articles to see examples of each manuscript type and understand JBBS editorial standards.
JBBS offers flexible submission options to accommodate author preferences and technical capabilities. Choose the method that best suits your workflow:
Step 1: Register or Log In
- Visit the ManuscriptZone Submission Portal
- New users: Click "Register" to create an account. You'll receive a confirmation email with login credentials
- Existing users: Log in using your registered email address and password
- Access is immediate upon email verification
Step 2: Navigate to Submission
- Once logged in, click the "Manuscripts" tab in the main navigation
- Select "Submit Manuscript" from the dropdown menu
- Choose Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science from the journal list
Step 3: Complete Submission Form
- Manuscript details: Enter title, abstract, keywords, and manuscript type
- Author information: Add all authors with affiliations, ORCIDs, and roles
- File upload: Upload main manuscript file (Word/PDF), cover letter, and supplementary materials
- Declarations: Confirm ethical approvals, funding sources, and conflict of interest statements
- Review: Preview your submission before final confirmation
Simplified Process
For authors preferring a streamlined experience without portal registration, use our Quick Submission Form.
- Fill out a single-page web form with essential manuscript details
- Upload your manuscript files directly via secure upload
- Our editorial team will register your submission on ManuscriptZone
- You'll receive login credentials to track submission status
Traditional Email Method
Send your complete manuscript package to [email protected] with the following:
- Email subject line: "Manuscript Submission - [Your Manuscript Title]"
- Attach manuscript file, cover letter, and supplementary materials
- Include all author details in the email body
- Our team will register your submission and provide tracking credentials within 48 hours
Ensure your manuscript meets JBBS requirements before submission. This checklist helps avoid delays and expedites the review process:
Understanding the editorial workflow helps authors anticipate timelines and prepare for each review stage. JBBS follows a transparent, efficient process:
Quality & Compliance Check
- Completeness review: Verify all required sections, author information, and declarations are present
- Scope assessment: Confirm manuscript aligns with JBBS aims and scope
- Plagiarism screening: iThenticate similarity check performed on all submissions
- Similarity threshold: Manuscripts exceeding 30% similarity index are returned for revision before peer review
- Timeline: Initial screening completed within 5-7 business days
Expert Editorial Oversight
- Editor-in-Chief assigns an Associate Editor whose expertise matches your research area
- Assigned editor evaluates manuscript quality and scientific merit
- Editor selects peer reviewers with relevant technical knowledge
- Editor makes final publication decisions based on reviewer recommendations
Rigorous Expert Evaluation
- Reviewer selection: 2-3 independent reviewers with domain expertise invited
- Review criteria: Scientific rigor, methodological soundness, novelty, clarity, and significance
- Review timeline: Reviewers typically complete evaluations within 14-21 days
- Reviewer feedback: Comprehensive comments on strengths, weaknesses, and required improvements
- Confidentiality: JBBS follows single-blind review (reviewers know author identities; authors do not know reviewers)
Review our Reviewer Guidelines to understand evaluation criteria and expectations.
Decision Categories
- Accept: Manuscript requires only minor editorial corrections. Proceeds directly to production
- Minor Revision: Small improvements needed (clarifications, additional references, figure adjustments). Quick re-review by editor
- Major Revision: Significant concerns requiring additional experiments, data, or substantial manuscript restructuring. Full re-review
- Reject: Fundamental flaws, insufficient novelty, or scope mismatch. Detailed feedback provided for improvement
Notification: Authors receive editorial decisions via email with complete reviewer comments and specific revision requirements (if applicable).
If revisions are requested, follow these best practices for efficient resubmission:
- Prepare point-by-point response: Address each reviewer comment individually with explanations of changes made
- Track changes: Use track changes or highlight revisions in the manuscript for easy identification
- Resubmit promptly: Submit revised manuscript within suggested timeline (typically 30-60 days) to maintain review momentum
- Explain disagreements: If you disagree with reviewer suggestions, provide scientific justification respectfully
- Update supplementary materials: Include revised figures, datasets, or additional experiments as needed
Upon acceptance, your manuscript enters the publication pipeline:
- Acceptance notification: Formal acceptance email with publication timeline
- Copyright agreement: Complete open-access license agreement (CC BY 4.0)
- APC payment: Finalize article processing charges or confirm membership coverage
- Copyediting & proofing: Professional editing for clarity, grammar, and formatting consistency
- Proof review: Authors receive galley proofs for final corrections (48-hour turnaround)
- Online publication: Immediate publication on JBBS website with DOI assignment
- Indexing: Automated submission to major databases (PubMed Central, DOAJ, Google Scholar, etc.)
If your manuscript is rejected, JBBS provides constructive feedback to support future submissions:
- Detailed rationale: Clear explanation of rejection reasons
- Improvement suggestions: Specific recommendations for strengthening the research
- Alternative venues: Suggestions for other journals that may be suitable
- Resubmission option: Substantially revised manuscripts addressing fundamental concerns may be reconsidered as new submissions
Access comprehensive guidelines and support materials to facilitate successful manuscript preparation and submission:
- Instructions for Authors - Complete formatting and preparation guidelines
- Editorial Guidelines - Understand editorial evaluation criteria
- Reviewer Guidelines - Learn peer review expectations
- Editorial Policies - Ethics, authorship, and publication standards
- Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to common submission queries
- Article Processing Charges - Transparent pricing information
Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?
Join thousands of researchers who trust JBBS for rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and maximum open-access visibility. Your research deserves the best platform.
