Journal Guidelines

01Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering the Crystal Journal of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Bioengineering for your research. Please read these guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript. Following the requirements helps the editorial team assess your work efficiently.

02Scope and Article Types

The journal considers the following categories of scholarly contributions:

03Before You Submit

• The manuscript is original and is not under consideration by another journal.
• Previously published conference or preprint content is disclosed in the cover letter.
• All authors have approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission.
• The research complies with relevant ethical standards and applicable approvals.
• The manuscript falls within the scope of CJBBB.

04Manuscript Preparation

Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format, written in English, double-spaced, with page and line numbers.

Recommended Manuscript Structure

1. Title Page: Article title, all authors, affiliations, corresponding author's email and ORCID iDs.
2. Abstract: A single paragraph summarising background, methods, results and conclusions.
3. Keywords: Four to six relevant keywords.
4. Introduction: Background, knowledge gap and research objectives.
5. Materials and Methods: Sufficient methodological detail to enable reproducibility.
6. Results: Clear presentation of research findings.
7. Discussion: Interpretation, limitations and implications.
8. Conclusion: Main conclusions and significance.
9. Declarations: Ethics approval, consent, funding, conflicts of interest, author contributions and data availability.
10. Acknowledgements: Recognition of relevant contributions and support.
11. References: Complete and consistently formatted references.

05Figures, Tables and Supplementary Material

• Submit figures as high-resolution TIFF, PNG or JPG files, minimum 300 dpi.
• Provide clear and informative figure captions.
• Number figures and tables consecutively in order of citation.
• Use SI units and standard gene, protein and species nomenclature.
• Clearly label supplementary files and refer to them in the manuscript.

06Data, Code and Software Availability

Authors are encouraged to deposit sequence data, structures, datasets and code in recognised public repositories.

07References

• Use one recognised reference style consistently throughout the manuscript.
• Cite all sources appropriately in the main text.
• Ensure every in-text citation has a corresponding reference-list entry.
• Include DOI information wherever available.

Ensure that references are accurate, complete and relevant to the submitted work.

08Research and Publication Ethics

Human and Animal Research

Manuscripts involving human participants should include appropriate ethics committee approval and informed consent information. Animal studies should follow applicable ethical requirements, including relevant ARRIVE guidance.

Authorship

All listed authors should have made a substantial contribution. Changes to the author list after submission require written agreement from all authors.

Plagiarism and Research Integrity

Manuscripts are screened using similarity-detection software. Plagiarism, data fabrication and inappropriate image manipulation are not acceptable.

Conflicts of Interest and Funding

Authors must disclose relevant financial and non-financial interests, as well as funding sources that supported the research.

Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Any use of AI assistance in writing or analysis must be disclosed. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of their work.

09Submission Process

10Article Processing Charges

The article processing charge supplied for CJBBB is:

Please contact the editorial office for information about payment arrangements, applicable charges and any available waiver provisions before publication.

11Copyright and Licensing

The supplied journal policy identifies the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence.

Under the stated policy, authors retain copyright of their work, and readers may access, share and build upon published research with appropriate attribution.

Authors should consult the journal's current copyright and open-access policy for applicable licence terms.

12Peer Review Process

CJBBB is committed to a fair, rigorous and transparent peer-review process. Research articles, reviews and technical papers are evaluated by independent experts before publication.

Type of Review: Double-Blind Peer Review

The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another. Reviewers' identities remain confidential.

Step-by-Step Review Process

Possible Editorial Decisions

Appeals and Complaints

Authors who believe an editorial decision was unfair may submit a written appeal with a detailed explanation. Appeals are considered by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editor where a conflict exists. Complaints are handled with reference to COPE guidance.

Ethical Standards in Review

• Reviewers and editors must maintain manuscript confidentiality.
• Conflicts of interest must be declared.
• Editorial decisions should be based on scientific merit.
• Allegations of misconduct are investigated in accordance with journal procedures and relevant publication ethics guidance.

13Reviewer Guidelines

CJBBB values the contribution of independent reviewers in maintaining scholarly quality and research integrity. Reviewers are requested to provide fair, objective, constructive and confidential assessments.

Before Accepting a Review Invitation

• Confirm that the manuscript falls within your area of expertise.
• Ensure that you can complete the review within the requested period.
• Decline if you have a conflict of interest, including recent collaboration, shared affiliation, financial interest or personal relationship with an author.
• Where possible, suggest alternative reviewers if declining.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss or use manuscript content or data for their own research before publication. Manuscripts must not be forwarded to colleagues without editorial permission. Reviewers should not upload confidential manuscript content to generative AI tools.

What Reviewers Should Evaluate

Writing Your Review Report

1. Summary: Briefly describe the manuscript and your overall assessment.
2. Major Comments: Explain significant concerns about design, analysis or validity.
3. Minor Comments: Identify smaller issues involving clarity, references, figures or typographical errors.
4. Confidential Comments to the Editor: Include relevant confidential observations where necessary.
5. Recommendation: Recommend acceptance, minor revision, major revision or rejection.

Reviewer Recognition

Reviewer recognition arrangements and certificates, where applicable, should be confirmed with the editorial office.

Become a Reviewer

Researchers with a doctorate or equivalent experience and a relevant publication record are invited to express their interest in joining the journal's reviewer pool. Please send your CV, research areas and ORCID information to the editorial office.

14Questions and Editorial Support

For questions about manuscript submission, editorial decisions, publication ethics, fees or reviewer opportunities, please contact the CJBBB editorial office.

When enquiring about an existing manuscript, include the manuscript ID and article title to help the editorial office identify your submission.