Author's Guide

Submission of Manuscript

The authors should submit the manuscript through an electronic version (Microsoft Word document). Accepted papers will be acknowledged and processed further. Manuscripts will not be returned if rejected. If the author doesn’t receive the status of the article within 45 days from submission, kindly inquire by email.

Authors should submit their article in two documents:

  1. 1st Document: Title, list of authors, and corresponding author with email IDs.
  2. 2nd Document: Remaining article text or body.

Acceptance or rejection of the manuscript will be decided by the editorial team.

Online submission system must be preferred. If not possible, email the manuscript to the given email address.

Preparation of Manuscript

  • Specify the article category (Research Article, Short Communication, Review Article, Case Report).
  • Author/co-author must include email ID and full affiliation details (address, designation) on the title page.
  • Keep manuscripts concise; total words should not exceed 6000.
  • Page numbers at the lower right-hand corner, starting from the title page.
  • Language must be simple and explicit.
  • Author/co-author names or identification must not appear in manuscript body (for blind review).

Accepted Manuscript Categories

  • Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Report/Study
  • Short Communications
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Word Limit

  • Research Article: 6000 words
  • Short Communication: 3000 words
  • Review Article: 5000 words
  • Case Report/Study: 3000 words

Originality

All articles must be original. Submission must be exclusive to BioNexus Bulletin and not published elsewhere. The first author must certify originality. Falsification will disqualify authors from future submissions.

Research Article Structure

Research Articles should include the following headings in one file:

  • Title
  • Name of Authors (FULL NAME in sequence)
  • Affiliation details and Email ID of all authors
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Experimental Section / Materials and Methods
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment (if applicable)
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References

Title Page

  • Title in bold, title case (font size 14)
  • Authors' names in uppercase (font size 12) with addresses
  • Corresponding author marked with * and email at bottom left corner
  • Short running title (≤50 characters)
  • No personal identifiers in manuscript body (blind review)

Abstract

Up to 250 words, informative, self-explanatory, written in past tense. Avoid citations and abbreviations.

Keywords

Up to six relevant keywords.

Introduction

Introduce the topic concisely, state aims & objectives, and explain significance.

Experimental Section / Materials and Methods

Describe experiments clearly. Only new procedures in detail; cite previously published methods.

Statistical Analysis

Specify statistical tests, significance levels, and software used.

Results

Present results clearly and precisely, preferably in tables. Avoid repeating data in text and tables.

Discussion

Interpret findings, discuss significance and limitations, avoid repetition of Introduction/Results.

Conclusion

State concise conclusions, emphasizing strengths, weaknesses, and significance.

Acknowledgment(s)

Credit technical or scientific support. Mention funding sources.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.

Tables

Number tables with Arabic numerals, titles in sentence case (font size 10), front notes in italics. Place tables near first mention in the manuscript.

Figures

Provide high-resolution JPEGs. Number sequentially, provide brief titles below figures, include permissions for previously published figures.

References

Number consecutively in order of citation [1]. Follow NLM/ICMJE guidelines. Examples:

  • Journal: Devi KV, Pai RS. Antiretrovirals: Need for an Effective Drug Delivery. Indian J Pharm Sci 2006;68:1-6.
  • Book: Ringsven MK, Bond D. Gerontology, and leadership skills for nurses. 2nd ed. Albany (NY): Delmar Publishers;1996.
  • Book chapter: Phillips SJ, Whisnant JP. Hypertension and stroke. In: Laragh JH, Brenner BM, editors. Hypertension: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. 2nd ed. New York: Raven Press;1995. p. 465-78.

Short Communication

Preliminary findings. Merge sections (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) into running text. Max 5 pages, 3–4 illustrations.

Case Study

Include Title page, Abstract (non-structured), Keywords, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, References.

Review Articles

Comprehensive, up-to-date, ~18 pages. Abstract and Introduction required; Materials/Methods and Results/Discussion optional.

Author Contributions & Language

Specify author contributions after acknowledgment/conclusion. Manuscripts in clear, concise English. Use Oxford English spelling.

General Guidelines

  • Use Calibri font, size 12 for content; Constantia size 14 for title.
  • No word breaks at line ends, no underlining.
  • Use TAB for indentation, not spaces.
  • Right-hand margin unjustified.
  • Submit editable Microsoft Word files, anonymized for double-blind review.

Licensing Policy

BioNexus Bulletin follows Open Access policies. Articles licensed under Creative Commons (CC) BY-NC 4.0. Readers may read, download, print, search, or share research for non-commercial purposes.

Rejection Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions within 14 days via email: editorbionexusbulletin@gmail.com. Appeals reviewed by Editorial Board. If rejected, the original decision stands.