Instruction For Author

BIOSCIRD JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (BJSR)

Print ISSN: 3093-0960 | Online ISSN: 3093-0952

MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATE FOR AUTHORS

MANUSCRIPT TITLE

[Insert a concise, clear, informative, and scientifically accurate title]

AUTHOR INFORMATION

First Author Full Name¹, Second Author Full Name², Third Author Full Name³

Author Affiliations

¹ [Department/Unit], [Faculty/College/School], [University/Institution], [City], [State/Province], [Country].

² [Department/Unit], [Faculty/College/School], [University/Institution], [City], [State/Province], [Country].

³ [Department/Unit], [Faculty/College/School], [University/Institution], [City], [State/Province], [Country].

Corresponding Author

Name: [Insert Full Name]

Institution: [Insert Institution]

Email: [Insert Email Address]

Telephone: [Insert Telephone Number, where required]

ORCID: [Insert ORCID, if available]

Running Title

[Insert a short running title]

ABSTRACT (Unstructured)

[Provide a concise summary of the study. The abstract should clearly describe the background, objective, methods, major findings, and conclusion.]

Background

[Briefly introduce the scientific problem and explain why the study is important.]

Objective

[Clearly state the aim, research question, or hypothesis.]

Methods

[Briefly describe the study design, materials, participants, procedures, experimental methods, and data analysis.]

Results

[Present the major findings. Include important numerical or statistical results where appropriate.]

Conclusion

[State the main conclusion and scientific implications of the study.]

Keywords: [Keyword 1]; [Keyword 2]; [Keyword 3]; Max 6

1. INTRODUCTION

Provide a clear scientific background to the study.

The Introduction should:

  • Describe the research problem.
  • Present relevant scientific evidence and literature.
  • Identify the knowledge gap.
  • Explain the significance of the study.
  • State the research question, hypothesis, or objective.

The final paragraph should clearly state the purpose of the study.

Suggested Statement

“Therefore, this study aimed to [insert the main aim or objective of the study].

2. MATERIALS AND METHODS

2.1 Study Design

[State the study design.]

Examples include:

  • Experimental study
  • Laboratory-based study
  • Observational study
  • Cross-sectional study
  • Cohort study
  • Case-control study
  • Computational study
  • Modelling study
  • Field study
  • Qualitative study
  • Mixed-methods study
  • Systematic review

2.2 Study Area or Setting

[Describe the location, institution, laboratory, field site, or setting where the research was conducted.]

Include relevant information that may influence the interpretation or reproducibility of the study.

2.3 Study Materials, Participants or Data Sources

[Describe the study population, specimens, materials, equipment, datasets, organisms, samples, or other research materials.]

Where applicable, include:

  • Source of materials
  • Manufacturer and country
  • Model or version of equipment
  • Characteristics of participants or samples
  • Source and date of datasets

2.4 Experimental or Research Procedures

Describe the procedures in sufficient detail to enable other researchers to understand and, where possible, reproduce the study.

Include:

  • Experimental procedures
  • Laboratory methods
  • Sampling procedures
  • Measurements
  • Instruments and equipment
  • Reagents and materials
  • Quality assurance procedures

2.5 Variables and Outcome Measures

Clearly define:

  • Independent variables
  • Dependent variables
  • Primary outcomes
  • Secondary outcomes
  • Measurements and units

2.6 Statistical and Data Analysis

Describe all methods used for analysing the data.

Include:

  • Statistical software and version
  • Statistical tests
  • Significance level
  • Confidence intervals, where applicable
  • Methods used for handling missing data
  • Analytical models, where applicable

Example

“Data were analysed using [Software Name and Version]. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the data. Appropriate statistical tests were applied based on the distribution and nature of the study variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.”

2.7 Ethical Considerations

Include this section where applicable.

Provide:

  • Name of Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board.
  • Approval number.
  • Confirmation of informed consent, where applicable.

Example

“Ethical approval was obtained from the [Name of Ethics Committee], Approval Number [XXXX]. All applicable ethical principles and institutional requirements were observed.”

3. RESULTS

Present the results clearly, accurately, and logically.

Do not interpret the findings extensively in this section.

Avoid unnecessary duplication between:

  • Text
  • Tables
  • Figures

3.1 Characteristics of the Study Materials, Participants or Samples

[Present relevant characteristics.]

Table 1. [Insert Clear and Descriptive Table Title]

Variable

Category/Group

Result

[Variable]

[Category]

[Value]

[Variable]

[Category]

[Value]

[Variable]

[Category]

[Value]

3.2 Main Findings

[Present the principal results of the study.]

Table 2. [Insert Clear and Descriptive Table Title]

Variable

Group/Condition 1

Group/Condition 2

Statistical Result

[Variable]

[Value]

[Value]

[p-value/test]

[Variable]

[Value]

[Value]

[p-value/test]

 

3.3 Additional or Secondary Findings

[Present additional relevant results.]

Figure 1. [Insert Figure Title]

[INSERT FIGURE HERE]

Figure Legend: [Provide a concise and clear explanation of the figure.]

4. DISCUSSION

Interpret the major findings of the study.

The Discussion should:

  • Summarise the most important findings.
  • Explain the scientific meaning of the findings.
  • Compare findings with previous research.
  • Explain similarities or differences with previous studies.
  • Discuss possible mechanisms or explanations.
  • Highlight scientific, technological, environmental, clinical, or societal implications.
  • Discuss the strengths and limitations of the study.

Avoid simply repeating the Results section.

5. STUDY STRENGTHS

[Describe the important strengths of the study.]

Examples include:

  • Novel findings.
  • Innovative methodology.
  • Robust study design.
  • Large or representative dataset.
  • Advanced analytical methods.
  • Strong reproducibility.
  • Important scientific implications.

6. STUDY LIMITATIONS

Clearly describe the limitations of the study.

Where appropriate, explain how the limitations may affect the interpretation or generalisability of the findings.

7. CONCLUSION

Provide a concise conclusion based directly on the results of the study.

The conclusion should:

  • Answer the research objective.
  • Highlight the major scientific contribution.
  • Avoid introducing new information.
  • Avoid claims that are not supported by the findings.

8. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE RESEARCH

[Where appropriate, provide recommendations for future research, scientific practice, technology, policy, industry, healthcare, environmental management, or other relevant areas.]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

[Recognise individuals, institutions, laboratories, organisations, or other contributors who assisted with the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.]

Example

“The authors acknowledge the support of [Institution/Organisation] and all individuals who contributed to the successful completion of this study.”

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Clearly state the contribution of each author.

Example

Author A: Conceptualisation and study design.

Author B: Methodology and data collection.

Author C: Data analysis and interpretation.

Author A and B: Drafting of the manuscript.

All Authors: Critical revision, approval of the final manuscript, and responsibility for the integrity of the work.

FUNDING

Declare all sources of financial or material support.

No Specific Funding

“This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

Funded Research

“This study was supported by [Name of Funding Organisation], Grant Number [XXXX].”

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Declare all actual or potential conflicts of interest.

Example

“The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.”

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

State whether and how the data supporting the findings of the study are available.

Available on Request

“The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”

Public Repository

“The data supporting the findings of this study are available in [Name of Repository] at [DOI/Identifier].”

Restricted Data

“The data are not publicly available due to ethical, legal, privacy, or confidentiality restrictions.”

ETHICAL APPROVAL

[Complete where applicable.]

Example

“Ethical approval was obtained from the [Name of Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board], Approval Number [XXXX].”

INFORMED CONSENT

[Complete where applicable.]

Example

“Written informed consent was obtained from all participants included in this study.”

RESEARCH MATERIALS AND REPRODUCIBILITY

Where applicable, authors should provide sufficient information regarding materials, methods, datasets, software, and analytical procedures to support scientific transparency and reproducibility.

Authors may include:

  • Software name and version
  • Dataset identifiers
  • Repository links
  • Laboratory protocols
  • Equipment specifications
  • Material sources

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DECLARATION

Authors should declare the use of generative artificial intelligence or other AI-assisted tools where such use has materially contributed to the preparation of the manuscript.

Artificial intelligence tools must not be listed as authors.

No AI Use

“The authors declare that no generative artificial intelligence tools were used in the writing, analysis, or preparation of this manuscript.”

AI-Assisted Use

“The authors used [Name of Tool] for [state purpose, such as language editing or formatting]. The authors reviewed and verified all content and remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and scientific validity of the manuscript.”

REFERENCES

References should be prepared according to the Vancouver Style and numbered in the order in which they appear in the manuscript.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are:

  • Relevant.
  • Accurate.
  • Complete.
  • Properly cited in the text.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES

Journal Article

  1. Author AA, Author BB, Author CC. Title of article. Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Page–Page. doi:xxxxx.

Book

  1. Author AA. Title of Book. Edition. City: Publisher; Year.

Book Chapter

  1. Author AA. Title of chapter. In: Editor AA, Editor BB, editors. Title of Book. Edition. City: Publisher; Year. p. xx–xx.

Conference Paper

  1. Author AA, Author BB. Title of paper. In: Title of Conference Proceedings. City, Country; Year. p. xx–xx.

Website or Online Resource

  1. Organisation Name. Title of webpage or report. Year [cited Year Month Day].

TABLES

Tables should:

  • Be numbered consecutively.
  • Have clear and concise titles.
  • Be cited in the text.
  • Be understandable independently of the main text.
  • Include explanatory footnotes where necessary.

Avoid repeating information already presented in figures or the main text.

FIGURES

Figures should:

  • Be numbered consecutively.
  • Be cited in the manuscript.
  • Have descriptive legends.
  • Be clear and scientifically accurate.
  • Be submitted in high-resolution format where required.

Any image manipulation must not misrepresent the original data or scientific findings.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

Where applicable, supplementary materials may include:

  • Additional tables.
  • Additional figures.
  • Datasets.
  • Experimental protocols.
  • Software codes.
  • Questionnaires.
  • Videos.
  • Other supporting materials.

Supplementary materials should be clearly labelled and referenced in the manuscript.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Before submitting your manuscript to the Bioscird Journal of Scientific Reports (BJSR), confirm that:

☐ The manuscript is original.

☐ The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

☐ The manuscript is relevant to the scope of BJSR.

☐ All authors meet the required authorship criteria.

☐ All authors have approved the final manuscript.

☐ The corresponding author has been identified.

☐ Author names and affiliations are complete.

☐ The title is clear and scientifically informative.

☐ The abstract is complete.

☐ Appropriate keywords have been provided.

☐ The study objective is clearly stated.

☐ The methodology is sufficiently described.

☐ Results are clearly presented.

☐ Tables and figures are correctly numbered and cited.

☐ The discussion interprets the findings appropriately.

☐ Study limitations have been acknowledged.

☐ References are complete and accurately formatted.

☐ Funding sources have been declared.

☐ Conflicts of interest have been declared.

☐ A Data Availability Statement has been included.

☐ Author Contributions have been included.

☐ Ethical approval has been included where applicable.

☐ Informed consent has been included where applicable.

☐ The manuscript has been checked for grammar, spelling, accuracy, originality, and scientific integrity.

BIOSCIRD JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (BJSR)

Print ISSN: 3093-0960

Online ISSN: 3093-0952

AUTHOR REMINDER

Authors are advised to carefully read the BJSR Instructions to Authors before submission. Manuscripts that do not comply with the Journal's formatting, ethical, scientific, and editorial requirements may be returned to the authors for correction before being considered for peer review.

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