Author Instructions: Section A (Manuscript Preparation)

Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare and structure your manuscript for submission:

Step 1: Format the Basic Document

  • File Format: Save your main manuscript as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

  • Font & Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 11 pt font size, with double spacing throughout.

  • Layout: Format for A4-sized paper with margins of at least 25 mm (1 inch) on all sides.

  • Length: Aim for 10–12 pages, though longer manuscripts are accepted where necessary. Ensure the text is thoroughly spell-checked and grammar-checked.

Step 2: Prepare the Title Page & Metadata

Include the following information on the very first page:

  • Title: Must be bold, in 16 pt font size, concise, and under three lines.

  • Authors: List full names in 14 pt font size.

  • Affiliations: Provide the postal address of the institution(s) where the research was conducted (12 pt font size).

  • Corresponding Author: Clearly indicate the corresponding author with an active email address (10 pt font size) and a contact phone/mobile number.

Step 3: Draft the Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: Write a single, concise paragraph in italics (11 pt font size), ideally limited to 450 words (maximum 600 words). It must clearly outline the background/purpose, methodology, principal results, and major conclusions. Avoid non-standard abbreviations.

  • Keywords: Below the abstract, provide 5–7 keywords (avoid using words already in the title). Capitalize the first letter of each keyword.

Step 4: Structure the Core Manuscript Sections

Organize your research manuscript under the following standard sections:

  • Introduction (12 pt font size): State the research objectives and provide adequate background without turning it into an exhaustive literature review.

  • Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient detail to make the study fully reproducible. Cite established methods via references.

  • Results and Discussion: Present results clearly and concisely. Follow with a detailed discussion interpreting the novelty, significance, and future directions of your findings. (Note: These two sections can be combined if preferred).

  • Conclusion/Recommendation: Summarize key findings, their real-world significance, and future scope in 350–500 words.

  • Acknowledgements: Place a brief section before your references to thank any individuals, laboratory staff, editors, or funding agencies/grants that supported the work.

Step 5: Format Tables and Figures

  • Tables:

    • Ensure all tables are completely editable (not inserted as images) and numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 01, Table 02).

    • Table titles must be Bold.

    • Place footnotes directly below the table using superscript lowercase letters (10 pt font size). Avoid vertical gridlines.

    • Cite tables in the text as (Table 01).

  • Figures:

    • Provide graphics in their native file format (if built in Word/PowerPoint/Excel) or save them as a PDF/JPEG at 72–300 dpi resolution. Do not merge multiple independent graphics into a single image.

    • Number sequentially (e.g., Figure 01, Figure 02) with Bold titles.

    • Provide a separate, explanatory caption for each figure. Cite in the text as (Figure 01).

Step 6: Handle Abbreviations & Specialized Terms

  • Abbreviations: Define all non-standard and uncommon abbreviations in parentheses the first time they appear in the text.

  • Glossary: If your study utilizes highly specialized field terms, supply an alphabetical definition list as a separate section.

Step 7: Format Citations and References

Journal BiNET uses an adapted APA Style format.

  • In-Text Citations: Highlight all cited references in the text in a different color and hyperlink them to the references section. Use the following formatting style:

    • Single Author: (Siddique 2015) or Siddique (2015)

    • Two Authors: (Siddique and Karim, 2014)

    • Three or More Authors: (Siddique et al. 2015) or Siddique et al. (2015)

  • The Reference List: Organize references alphabetically and then chronologically. Ensure every citation in the text matches an entry in the reference list.

    • Journal Article Example: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2007.08.002

  • Volume Guidelines: The journal prefers high-quality, post-2000 citations. Qualitative papers typically require 20–30 references, while quantitative papers should have 40–50 references.

Step 8: Submit Your Manuscript

Once fully prepared, you can submit your finalized .doc/.docx file:

  1. Via email directly to editor@journalbinet.com.

  2. Through the journal's Online Submission Portal for faster processing.

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Author Instructions: Section B (Information)

1. Author Disclosure & Conflicts of Interest (COI)

  • Funding Sources: Authors must include a dedicated section in the article explicitly declaring all funding sources, including specific projects, university funds, ministries, or research grants.

  • Competing Interests: A declaration must be made if any competing interests exist—such as financial ties, strong academic commitments, personal relationships, or institutional affiliations—that could unduly influence the reporting or interpretation of the research.

  • Error Reporting: If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their work post-publication, it is their responsibility to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate fully to correct the article.

2. Authorship & Roles

  • Substantial Contribution: All listed individuals must have contributed adequately to the research in terms of its conception, design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, drafting, or critical revision.

  • Affiliation & Accountability: Authors must accurately list their institutional roles and affiliations. Ultimate responsibility for the scientific content rests solely with the authors, not the journal authority or editorial board.

3. Ethical Approvals & Rights

  • Compliance: For any experiments involving human subjects or animals, proper approval must be obtained from the relevant ethical, medical, university, or governmental authority.

  • Methodology Documentation: The specific ethical approval and necessary participant consent statements must be explicitly detailed within the Materials and Methods section of the manuscript.

4. Authorship and Affiliation Changes

  • Requesting Changes: Any addition, deletion, or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list must be requested before the manuscript is officially published.

  • Approval Process: To request a change, the corresponding author must send a formal written notification to the journal editor detailing the exact reason for the modification.

  • Written Consent: All authors—including those being added, removed, or rearranged—must provide their explicit written confirmation (via email or signed statement) agreeing to the proposed structural changes.

  • Post-Publication Corrections: Once an article is published, modifications to the author list or institutional affiliations cannot be made directly in the text; any significant corrections will require a formal erratum or corrigendum notice. This may take time to resolve, at least 90 days or more.

5. Originality, Plagiarism, and Academic Misconduct

To maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity, the journal enforces a strict policy regarding the originality of submitted work. Authors must adhere to the following protocols:

  • Originality of Content: Submitted manuscripts must be the original work of the authors and must not have been previously published, in whole or in part, in any other peer-reviewed journal or language.

  • Simultaneous Submission: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. A manuscript must be formally withdrawn or receive a final decision (rejection) before it can be submitted elsewhere.

  • Plagiarism Screening: All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous text-similarity screening using iThenticate before being considered for peer review.

  • Permitted Similarity Limits: While some overlap in technical methodology is expected, any verbatim copying of text, data, or ideas without explicit, standard attribution is strictly prohibited. Authors are expected to write their manuscripts in their own words and properly cite all external sources.

  • Data Integrity and Fabrication: The fabrication, falsification, or selective manipulation of research data, figures, and tables constitutes severe scientific misconduct. Authors must be prepared to provide the original, raw data of their study to the editorial office upon request.

  • Handling Misconduct: If plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation is detected at any stage (pre-publication or post-publication), the journal reserves the right to immediately reject the manuscript, issue a formal retraction, and, if necessary, notify the authors' supervising institutions or funding bodies.

6. Submission Declaration and Cover Letter

Before submitting your manuscript, you must prepare a formal submission declaration and a cover letter addressed to the Chief Editor. These documents verify the integrity of your submission and introduce the value of your research to the editorial board.

Submission Declaration

By submitting your manuscript to the journal, you are making a formal declaration of compliance with academic publishing ethics. This declaration is typically integrated into the online submission system or must be explicitly stated in your cover letter. It certifies that:

  • Original Work: The work described in the manuscript is entirely original and has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract, a published lecture, or an academic thesis).

  • Not Under Consideration: The manuscript is not currently under consideration for publication in any other journal or outlet.

  • Approved by All Authors: The submission has been approved for publication by all co-authors listed on the manuscript.

  • Institutional Consent: The work has received all necessary internal approvals from the responsible authorities at the institution or organization where the research was carried out.

  • No Unauthorized Material: The manuscript does not contain copyrighted material from other sources unless formal written permission has been obtained and attached.

Cover Letter to the Editor

Every manuscript submission should be accompanied by a concise, professional cover letter. This letter is your opportunity to highlight why your research is a strong fit for the journal.

What to Include in Your Cover Letter:

  • Salutation: Address the letter directly to the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board.

  • Manuscript Details: State the exact title of your manuscript and specify the type of article you are submitting (e.g., Original Research, Review Article, Case Study).

  • Research Significance: Briefly explain the core problem your study addresses, your key findings, and why this work is significant, novel, and of interest to the journal's readership.

  • Declarations: Include a brief statement confirming your submission declaration (e.g., "We declare that this manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by any other journal").

  • Contact Information: Provide the complete contact details of the corresponding author.

7. Human, Animal Rights, and Clinical Trials

To ensure ethical responsibility and standard scientific compliance, Journal BiNET enforces strict guidelines regarding research involving living subjects:

  • Ethical Approval Requirements: All authors must obtain proper formal approval prior to initiating any research, action, or clinical trial involving animal or human subjects.

  • Authorized Bodies: Approval must be sought from a suitable, recognized regulatory body, such as an ethical committee, medical board, government agency, university, or research station authority.

  • Documentation in Manuscript: The details of this ethical approval (including the approving body and, where applicable, the reference/permit number) must be explicitly documented within the Materials and Methods (or Methodology) section of the manuscript.

  • Consent for Experimentation: Authors must ensure and state that informed consent was obtained from human participants or relevant authorities for all experimental trials and procedures where necessary.

8. Copyright and Liability

To establish a clear understanding of intellectual property rights and legal responsibilities, Journal BiNET outlines the following policies regarding copyright ownership, licensing, and author liability:

Copyright and Licensing

  • Copyright Transfer: Upon the acceptance of an article, the corresponding author is required to complete and sign a formal Copyright Transfer Agreement on behalf of all co-authors.

  • Rights Granted to the Publisher: Signing this agreement grants and assigns to Journal BiNET the rights to print, publish, develop, promote, distribute, archive, and create derivative works of the article in all languages and media formats worldwide.

  • Retained Author Rights: Despite transferring the publishing rights to the journal, authors retain certain proprietary privileges. These include:

    • All proprietary rights other than copyright, such as patent rights.

    • The right to reuse all or part of the article—including tables, figures, and diagrams—in future works of their own, provided proper academic acknowledgment is made to the journal as the original publisher.

    • The right to make copies of the published article for personal, non-commercial use (not for sale).

  • Open Access License: All articles are published under an open-access model, making them immediately and permanently free for anyone to read, download, and share. The journal typically applies the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0), though authors may discuss alternative Creative Commons licenses with the editorial team if required.

Liability and Legal Responsibility

  • Author Responsibility for Content: Authors are solely responsible for the scientific facts, opinions, data, and materials presented in their published articles. The publisher, editorial board, and editors do not assume any responsibility or liability for the content or scientific accuracy of the manuscripts.

  • Disclaimers: The publisher and editors of Journal BiNET disclaim any liability for errors, omissions, damages, or consequences arising from the practical application or exercise of information contained within published papers.

  • Legal Disputes: By submitting their work and signing the copyright agreement, the authors warrant that the manuscript does not violate the proprietary, privacy, or intellectual property rights of any third party. In the event of a copyright infringement, legal dispute, violation of ICT acts, or other legal conflicts, the authors assume full, unconditional responsibility for any associated damages, legal costs, or court proceedings.

9. License of Published Articles

To facilitate global knowledge sharing, Journal BiNET publishes all articles under an open-access framework utilizing standardized public licenses:

  • Open Access Availability: All articles published are open access, meaning they will be immediately and permanently free for everyone worldwide to read, share, and download.

  • Standard License (CC BY 4.0): The journal typically applies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license permits others to:

    • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

    • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

    • Requirement: Proper attribution must be given, providing a link to the license and indicating if changes were made.

  • License Flexibility: While CC BY 4.0 is the standard default, authors may suggest or discuss alternative Creative Commons licenses with the editorial board prior to publication if required for their specific research funding or institutional mandates.

Note to authors: Journal BiNET has the right to make adaptations or changes to the above instructions and information without notice. Please contact us for more information.