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:
The journal considers original research articles, review articles, short communications, technical notes, and case studies where applicable.
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.
IJBAS uses a double-blind peer-review process, so the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
