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IJBAS International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences E-ISSN 2227-5053

About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (IJBAS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes rigorous research connecting fundamental scientific understanding with practical applications.

IJBAS welcomes disciplinary and interdisciplinary work in the following areas:

  • Physical and chemical sciences: physics, chemistry, materials science, and related fields.
  • Life and environmental sciences: biology, biotechnology, agriculture, ecology, and environmental science.
  • Mathematical and computational sciences: mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, modelling, and scientific computing.
  • Engineering and applied sciences: research that develops or evaluates scientific methods, technologies, processes, or practical solutions.
  • Health sciences: basic or applied studies with a clear scientific question, appropriate methods, and relevant ethical approval where applicable.

Article types

The journal considers original research articles, review articles, short communications, technical notes, and case studies where applicable.

What makes a submission suitable?

A suitable manuscript should address a clear scientific question, use appropriate and transparent methods, present evidence-supported results, and explain its contribution to knowledge or practice. Studies focused on a single location, institution, population, or case are welcome when the authors clearly explain the wider scientific relevance or transferability of the findings.

Submissions may be returned before peer review when they are clearly outside the journal’s scope, do not present an original scholarly contribution, are primarily promotional, or lack sufficient scientific analysis. Authors who are unsure about fit may review the Author Guidelines before using the online submission system.

Peer Review Policy

IJBAS uses single-anonymous peer review: reviewer identities are concealed from authors, while author identities are not routinely concealed from reviewers.

  1. Initial screening: The editorial team checks whether the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and meets basic quality, originality, and ethical requirements.
  2. Reviewer assignment: Manuscripts that pass screening are normally evaluated by two or more independent experts selected for subject expertise, availability, and absence of conflicts of interest.
  3. Evaluation: Reviewers assess originality, methodology, clarity, significance, ethical standards, and the use of relevant literature. Reviews should be objective, constructive, and confidential.
  4. Editorial decision: The editor considers the reviewers’ reports and makes the final decision. Possible outcomes are accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
  5. Revision: When revision is requested, authors should submit a revised manuscript and a clear response to the reviewers’ comments.
  6. Final check: Accepted manuscripts undergo editorial and production checks before publication.

The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the revisions required. Authors can follow the status of their submission through their OJS dashboard.

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest. The journal follows COPE guidance for ethical peer review. Article Processing Charges do not influence editorial decisions or peer-review standards.

Open Access Policy

IJBAS provides immediate open access to every published article, with no embargo or reader subscription. Articles may be read, downloaded, copied, shared, printed, searched, and linked without charge.

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). The license permits sharing and adaptation for any purpose, provided appropriate credit is given, a link to the license is included, and any changes are indicated.

Archiving

IJBAS uses the LOCKSS preservation system to support the long-term availability of published content through participating libraries.

Authors may also deposit and share the published version of their articles in institutional repositories or on personal websites in accordance with the CC BY 4.0 license.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened using iThenticate before peer review. A similarity score is a screening indicator, not by itself a finding of plagiarism.

Editors assess the similarity report in context, including the matched sources, correct quotation and citation, legitimate reuse of methods or standard terminology, and the nature and extent of any unattributed overlap. A manuscript will not be accepted, rejected, corrected, or retracted solely because of a numerical similarity percentage.

When inappropriate overlap is suspected, the journal may ask the authors for clarification or revision, reject a manuscript in serious cases, or investigate a published article. Authors will have an opportunity to respond, and any action will be proportionate to the evidence and taken in accordance with COPE guidance.

If plagiarism is confirmed after publication, the journal may publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction as appropriate. Any notice will be linked to the original article and remain permanently accessible.

Corrections, Expressions of Concern, Retractions, and Removals

IJBAS maintains the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record in accordance with COPE guidance. Post-publication action is based on the nature and seriousness of the issue, not solely on who reports it.

  • Corrections: A correction may be published when an error or omission affects the article or its interpretation but does not invalidate the main findings. The correction notice will explain the change and be linked to the article. If the article file is updated, the change and date will be identified.
  • Expressions of concern: An expression of concern may be issued when there are serious questions about an article, but the evidence is inconclusive or an investigation is still in progress.
  • Retractions: Retraction may be appropriate when findings are unreliable because of major error or misconduct, or in cases such as plagiarism, unethical research, or redundant publication. The retraction notice will state the reason. The article and notice will remain accessible, clearly labelled, and linked to each other.
  • Removals: Article content will be removed only in exceptional circumstances, such as a legal requirement, a serious infringement of rights, or an immediate and serious risk to health or safety. A bibliographic record and explanation will remain available whenever legally possible.

How concerns are handled

Concerns about a published article may be sent to IJBAS@sciencepubco.com with the article title and DOI or URL. The editors will assess the evidence, manage any conflicts of interest, and normally give the affected authors an opportunity to respond. The journal may consult reviewers, institutions, funders, or other relevant bodies when necessary. An investigation may continue if an author does not respond.

All correction, expression-of-concern, and retraction notices will be freely accessible, permanently linked to the original record, and written so that readers can understand what changed and why.

Use of artificial intelligence

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, citations, and integrity of their work. Generative-AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Material use of such tools in drafting, analysis, images, code, or translation should be disclosed in the manuscript with the tool and purpose stated. Routine spelling or grammar correction does not require disclosure. Authors must not submit confidential, personal, copyrighted, or sensitive research material to an AI service without the necessary rights and safeguards. Reviewers and editors must not upload manuscripts or confidential review material to public AI tools.

Authorship and authorship changes

Authorship should be limited to people who made a substantial scholarly contribution, approved the submitted version, and accept responsibility for the work. Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors before acceptance must be explained by the corresponding author and confirmed by all affected authors. Changes after acceptance are exceptional and may require an authorship-change notice. Authorship disputes that cannot be resolved by the contributors may be referred to their institutions; the journal does not adjudicate contribution disputes.

Data availability

Authors should provide a short data availability statement when research data are relevant. Data should be deposited in a suitable repository when possible, with a persistent link or identifier. When data cannot be shared because of privacy, ethical, legal, security, or commercial restrictions, the statement should explain the restriction and any controlled-access procedure. A statement of “not applicable” is acceptable when the article reports no new data.

Complaints and appeals

Authors and readers may submit a reasoned complaint or appeal to IJBAS@sciencepubco.com, identifying the manuscript or article and the decision or concern. Appeals should explain the specific factual or procedural grounds and include supporting information. The journal will acknowledge the request, assign it to an editor without a relevant conflict where possible, and communicate the outcome with reasons. Repeated appeals without new evidence may be closed. Concerns about publication ethics will be handled in accordance with COPE guidance.