World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology

Focus and Scope

The World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology publishes high‑quality research in biological and biotechnological sciences. The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, short communications, disease notes, and case studies that contribute significantly to scientific knowledge.

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following fields:

• Molecular Biology

• Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

• Microbiology

• Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology

• Animal Sciences and Zoology

• Environmental Biology and Conservation

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Biochemistry and Cell Biology

• Biomedical Sciences

Manuscripts must demonstrate novelty, scientific rigor, and significant contribution to biological and biotechnological sciences. Manuscripts should present original research with clear scientific contribution to biological or biotechnological knowledge.

Section Policies

Research Manuscripts

Original research papers presenting significant findings in biology and biotechnology.

Recommended length: 4000–7000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Review Manuscripts

Comprehensive critical reviews of recent advances in relevant fields. Recommended length: 5000–9000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Short Communication

Brief reports describing novel findings or preliminary research results. Recommended length: 1500–3000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

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Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Case Study

Short reports describing new disease occurrences or unique biological observations. Recommended length: 1000–2000 words.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology undergo a rigorous double‑blind external peer review, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

The review process follows these steps:

1. Initial Editorial Screening
   The Editor‑in‑Chief or an assigned Handling Editor checks for relevance to scope, originality, and author guideline compliance.

2. Plagiarism Screening

   All manuscripts are checked for originality using Turnitin. Manuscripts with similarity above **18%** may be returned for revision or rejected.

3. Reviewer Assignment
   Manuscripts are sent to at least two independent expert reviewers.

4. Double‑Blind Peer Review
   Reviewers evaluate manuscripts for scientific quality, methodology, clarity, and relevance.

5. Reviewer Recommendations
   Reviewers may recommend:
   ☑ Accept without revision
   ☑ Minor revision
   ☑ Major revision
   ☑ Reject

6. Author Revision
   If revisions are recommended, authors must submit a revised version with a point‑by‑point response addressing all reviewer comments.

7. Final Decision
   The Editor‑in‑Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer reports and revised manuscript quality.

8. Copyediting and Proofreading
   Accepted manuscripts are professionally copyedited and proofread. A proofread version is provided to authors for final approval.

9. Publication
   Upon author approval, articles are published online immediately in the current issue and archived permanently.

• Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on the manuscript. The possible editorial decisions include:

• Accept – The manuscript is accepted for publication without further changes.

• Minor Revisions – Authors must address minor comments before acceptance.

• Major Revisions – Substantial revisions are required and the manuscript may undergo another round of review.

• Reject – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s scientific or ethical standards.

The decision is communicated to the corresponding author through the journal’s editorial system.

Reviewers are expected to submit their reports within 4–6 weeks. After receiving reviewer reports, the Editor‑in‑Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations.

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes three issues per year. Articles are published online immediately after acceptance and production.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to copy, distribute, and reuse the work with proper citation.

All papers published in the journal are freely available to the scientific community under an open-access model.

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Editorial Responsibilities

Role of the Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief has overall responsibility for the academic quality and integrity of the World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts after considering the recommendations of peer reviewers and editorial board members.

The Editor-in-Chief ensures that all manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of their scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the scope of the journal, without discrimination based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

Editors must recuse themselves from handling any manuscript in which they have a conflict of interest, whether personal, financial, or academic.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for managing the peer-review process and ensuring that manuscripts receive fair, unbiased, and timely evaluation. Their responsibilities include:

• Conducting an initial evaluation of submitted manuscripts

• Selecting qualified reviewers with appropriate expertise

• Ensuring confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process

• Evaluating reviewer comments and making recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief

• Ensuring compliance with ethical and publication standards

Editors must maintain the highest level of professional integrity and objectivity when handling manuscripts.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. Information regarding submitted manuscripts must not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisors, or the publisher as appropriate.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest due to personal, professional, financial, or institutional relationships with the authors. In such cases, the manuscript will be assigned to another editor to ensure impartial evaluation.

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and reviewer recommendations

Reviewer Guidelines

The World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology relies on expert reviewers to maintain the scientific quality of published articles. Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, originality, and significance of submitted research.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts

• Assess the originality, methodology, and scientific significance of the research

• Identify any ethical concerns, plagiarism, or duplication

• Provide clear suggestions for improvement where necessary

• Reviewers must provide clear, constructive feedback and complete their evaluations within the specified timeframe to avoid delays.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with others without permission from the editor.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively and supported with clear arguments. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors or institutions involved.

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to accepting an assignment.

Timeliness

Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the specified timeframe to ensure efficient editorial processing.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The *World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology* follows the Core Practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Author Ethical Responsibilities

• Manuscripts must be original and not submitted elsewhere.

• Accurate representation of data and results.

• Proper citation of sources.

• Disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Ethical Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Provide objective, unbiased evaluations.

• Disclose conflicts of interest.

Editor Ethical Responsibilities

• Ensure fair decision‑making.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Recuse from decisions when conflicts arise.

Misconduct Handling
The journal investigates allegations of:

• Plagiarism

• Duplicate publication

• Data falsification

Confirmed misconduct may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of published articles.

The World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology follows the ethical standards and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing.

Additional Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence research or editorial decisions. Conflicts must be declared during submission or reviewer invitation.

Data Availability Policy

Authors are encouraged to provide access to research data supporting their findings. Data should be shared in repositories or in supplemental materials when possible, promoting reproducibility.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request explaining their concerns. Appeals are reviewed by the editorial board, and final responses are provided in writing.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship must be based on significant contributions to:

• study conception/design

• data acquisition/analysis

• manuscript drafting or revision

All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.