Information For Authors

Welcome, Authors!

Thank you for considering Critical Reviews in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (CRBLS) as the platform for your research. Our journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed reviews and research articles that contribute to the advancement of biotechnology and life sciences. As an author, you will benefit from the wide visibility and impact of your work, as CRBLS is an open-access journal, making all published articles freely available to a global audience.

Why Publish in CRBLS?

  • Global Exposure: As an open-access journal, all articles published in CRBLS are freely available to readers worldwide. This means that your work will reach a broad audience, including researchers, academics, and professionals in biotechnology, life sciences, and related fields.

  • Rigorous Peer Review: CRBLS follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure that your manuscript receives fair and impartial evaluation. Our reviewers are experts in the field, and their constructive feedback will help improve the quality of your manuscript.

  • High-Quality Editorial Process: We ensure that each submission is handled with professionalism and care, from submission to publication. Our editorial team works closely with authors to help them navigate the submission process smoothly and efficiently.

  • Interdisciplinary Focus: CRBLS publishes articles that span a wide range of topics within biotechnology and life sciences, including medical biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, industrial applications, environmental science, and more. Whether your research is theoretical or applied, CRBLS provides a platform to share your work with a diverse and interdisciplinary audience.

  • Timely Publication: We are committed to publishing your work as quickly as possible. Our editorial and review processes are designed to minimize delays, and we aim to provide authors with feedback within 4-6 weeks of submission.

  • Open Access: CRBLS operates under an open-access publishing model, meaning that your article will be freely accessible to everyone, which increases its visibility and citation potential.

How to Submit:

  • Submission Guidelines: Before submitting your manuscript, please read our submission guidelines carefully. These guidelines provide detailed instructions on manuscript formatting, referencing style, and requirements for figures, tables, and supplementary materials.

  • Online Submission System: Authors must submit their manuscripts via our online submission portal. This system allows you to upload your manuscript, track its progress, and communicate with the editorial team during the review process.

  • Types of Articles: CRBLS accepts a variety of manuscript types, including:

    • Review Articles: Comprehensive, critical reviews of current research in a particular area of biotechnology and life sciences.
    • Perspective Papers: Expert opinions or viewpoints on emerging trends, technologies, or controversial issues.
    • Mini Reviews: Concise reviews on specific topics within biotechnology or life sciences.
    • Special Issues: Thematic issues on specific topics, guest-edited by experts in the field.

Ethical Considerations:

  • Authorship and Contributions: All authors listed on the manuscript must have made significant contributions to the work. Authorship should be based on substantial intellectual contributions, such as research design, data analysis, and manuscript writing. Please ensure that all co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may have influenced the research or its interpretation. This includes funding sources, affiliations, and any relationships that could create bias.

  • Ethical Approval: If your research involves human participants or animals, you must obtain and provide documentation of ethical approval from an appropriate review board or ethics committee. Informed consent from participants must be obtained where applicable.

  • Plagiarism Policy: CRBLS has a strict anti-plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism, and any manuscript found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected. Please ensure that all sources are properly cited and attributed.

After Submission:

  • Peer Review: Once submitted, your manuscript will undergo a double-blind peer review process. You will receive feedback from reviewers, who will evaluate your work based on its scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the field.

  • Revisions: Based on the reviewers' comments, you may be asked to revise your manuscript. We encourage authors to address all reviewer comments thoughtfully and comprehensively in their revision.

  • Acceptance and Publication: If your manuscript is accepted, it will be processed for publication. Once published, your article will be freely accessible to a global audience through our open-access platform.

Publication Fees:

  • Open Access Fee: CRBLS is an open-access journal, and authors are required to pay a publication fee to cover the costs of making the article freely accessible. The fee helps cover editorial, production, and hosting costs. Fee waivers may be available for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial difficulties.

  • Fee Payment: Details about the publication fee and payment instructions will be provided once your manuscript is accepted for publication.