Journal of Nanobiotechnology Research

Thank you for your submission to Journal of Nanobiotechnology Research. To ensure your manuscript meets our standards, please carefully review and follow these guidelines.

• Scientific Rigor: All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Nanobiotechnology Research must adhere to the highest standards of scientific inquiry, including originality, clarity and ethical conduct.
• Manuscript Categories: We welcome submissions in the following categories: original research, brief reports, reviews, mini-Reviews, comments.
• Ethical Considerations: All studies requiring ethical approval must be accompanied by a clear statement of ethical compliance. Manuscripts lacking such approval will not be considered for publication.
• Originality and Prior Publication: Manuscripts must represent original work that has not been previously published, in whole or in part, in any other journal. Simultaneous submissions to multiple journals are strictly prohibited.

• Formatting Guidelines: Please adhere to our specific formatting guidelines, which can be found on our website.
• Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work, but grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.

Types of papers

• Original Research

• Must present significant, novel research findings.
• No length limitation.
• Manuscripts must be clear, concise, and well-written.

• Reviews

• Should cover emerging, significant topics of interest to the field.
• Must provide a comprehensive, well-referenced review, including:
• Background information
• Critical analysis of current research
• Future directions
• No length limit.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated reviews are strictly prohibited.

• Mini-Reviews

• Cover recent advancements in specific topics of current interest.
• Maximum length: 1500 words.
• Focus on the core topic, minimizing historical and background information.
• Undergo rigorous peer review.
• AI-generated mini-reviews are strictly prohibited.

• Short Communications

• Concise reports of original research findings.
• Maximum length: 800 words of text, 3 figures/tables, or 50 references.
• Subject to editorial discretion.

Permissions

Authors must obtain copyright permission for any previously published figures, tables, or text passages they wish to include in their manuscript. This permission must cover both print and online formats. Please provide evidence of obtained permission with your submission. Any material submitted without such evidence will be considered the original work of the authors.

Reviewer Suggestions

Authors should nominate up to three expert reviewers. Please provide their institutional affiliations and email addresses. The handling editor retains the final decision on reviewer selection.

Graphical Abstract

Graphical abstract is optional; however JNR encourages authors to create graphical abstracts.

Manuscript format

To simplify the manuscript writing process, please use the provided template. It is designed to ensure consistency and adherence to formatting guidelines. 

Text Formatting

• Manuscripts should be submitted in Word file, 12-point, and Times New Roman font.
• Lines should be single-spaced and numbered sequentially.
• All abbreviations should be defined upon their first appearance and used consistently throughout the text.
• For clarity and readability, it is recommended to avoid using footnotes and endnotes.
• All units must be expressed using internationally recognized symbols, preferably International System of Units (SI units).
• Genus and species names should be in italics.

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

1. Title
2. Author(s), complete name(s) of institution(s) (affiliation address)
3. Running title
4. Abstract
5. Keywords
6. Introduction
7. Material and Methods
8. Results
9. Discussion
10. Conclusion
11. Acknowledgments
12. Author contributions
13. Funding
14. Conflict of interest
15. Using AI to generate manuscript
16. References

Title page

The title page should be submitted as a separate Word document and include the following information.

• Title: The title should be attractive to the readers and at the same time descriptive of the study
• Running title: The running title of the performance should be brief, descriptive and express the subject of the study.
• Name(s) of author(s) (first name, middle name, and surname)
• Author(s) affiliation(s), i.e. institution, (department), city, country: Please differentiate between multiple addresses by assigning a unique number to each.
• The corresponding author should be identified by an asterisk (*) placed next to their name.
• A clear indication and an active email address of the corresponding author.
• Author(s) 16-digit ORCID

Abstract

The abstract of the research, not exceeding 250 words, without abbreviations or unclear references. It should include the introduction, aims of the study, materials and methods, and conclusions.

Keywords

Select 4-6 keywords that accurately represent the research topic, giving preference to MeSH terms. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/) 

Introduction:

Appropriate background related to the research should be provided, but avoid reviewing detailed texts or summarizing the results. State the aims of the study.

Material and Methods:

Provide sufficient detail to enable independent replication of the study. Summarize previously published methods, citing the original source. Describe any modifications made to existing methods. If a novel protocol was developed, explicitly state this. Specify the software name and version. If the study contains statistical analyses, the name of the test used should be mentioned.

Results:

Results must be fully and clearly stated.

Discussion:

In this section, the author(s) should review the main findings of the article.

Conclusion:

In this part, a final conclusion should be made in a paragraph.

Conflict of interest

Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest.

Author contributions

Authors are required to provide a detailed description of their individual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. This should include roles in study conception, design, material preparation, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing, funding acquisition, and supervision. A statement affirming that “all authors have read and approved the final version” is mandatory.

Using AI to generate manuscript

According to the policy of this journal, artificial intelligence can only be used to improve the text. Therefore, it is necessary for the authors to state one of the following clearly in the text of the study:

• Artificial intelligence was not used in the writing of this research.
• In writing this research, artificial intelligence was used only to improve the text.

Funding

Authors are required to disclose any sources of funding that contributed to this research. This should include details of any grants received, specifying the name of the funding agency and grant number. If no specific funding was obtained, please state "No specific funding was received for this research from any public, commercial, or not-for-profit source."

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgements for people, funding, and other contributions should be included. The names of all sources of funding organizations should be written in full.

References

References in the text should be mentioned according to Vancouver style. It is recommended to use Endnote to cite references. References should be numbered in the text in order and in brackets [ ].

Reference to article:

Brown B, White S. Advances in cancer treatment. Oncology Journal. 2019;10(4):223-230.

Reference to book:

Brown B, Green G, Black L. Advances in Biotechnology. 1st ed. London: Academic Press; 2020.

Reference to web site:

Smith J. Advances in nanotechnology. NanoTech News. Available from: https://www.nanotechnews.com/advances.Published 2022 Jan 10. Accessed 2024 Nov 16.

Reference to dataset:

Smith J, Brown B. Global Climate Data [dataset]. Climate Research Institute; 2023. Available from: https://www.climateresearch.org/datasets/global-climate.Accessed 2024 Nov 16.

Tables

To ensure originality and clarity in your tables, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Table Numbering and Citation

• Consecutive Numbering: Assign a unique number to each table, starting from 1.
• In-text Citation: Reference each table within the text by its number, e.g., "As shown in Table 1...".

Table Title

• Clarity and Conciseness: Provide a clear and concise title that accurately describes the table's content.

Table Formatting

• Simple Formatting: Avoid use of color, shading, or other decorative elements.
• Plain Text and Numbers: Use plain text and numbers for table entries.
• Consistent Formatting: Maintain consistent formatting throughout the table, including font size, font style, and alignment.

Table Limit

• Maximum of Three Tables: Limit the number of tables to a maximum of three to maintain a focused and concise presentation of your findings.

Table Template

Use this template to draw a table. 

Figures

Figure Formatting Guidelines

To ensure the clarity and originality of your figures, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Figure Numbering and Citation

• Consecutive Numbering: Assign a unique number to each figure, starting from 1.
• In-text Citation: Reference each figure within the text by its number, e.g., "As shown in Figure 1...".

Figure Caption

• Concise and Descriptive: Provide a concise and descriptive caption that accurately explains the figure's content.

Figure Quality

• High-Quality Images: Ensure that all figures are of high quality, with clear and legible lines and text.
• Avoid Low-Quality Figures: Do not submit figures with poor resolution or unclear details.

Figure Originality

• Original Work: All figures must be original or adapted from existing work with proper citation and, if necessary, copyright permission.
• Copyright Permission: Obtain explicit permission from the copyright holder for any figures reproduced from previously published sources.

Figure Software and Tools

• Software Acknowledgment: Clearly state the software or online tools used to create the figure, e.g., "Figure 1 was created using MATLAB."

Figure Formatting

• Legible Lines and Text: Use clear and legible lines and text, avoiding faint or unclear elements.
• High-Resolution Scans: For scanned line drawings or bitmaps, ensure a minimum resolution of 1200 dpi.

By following these guidelines, you can create figures that are both informative and visually appealing, while also maintaining academic integrity.

Supplementary Data

The journal encourages authors to submit supplementary data to further elucidate the research findings. Supplementary data can include figures, tables, additional data in the form of Excel and Word.

Author Changes and Corrections

Authors are strongly advised to carefully review and confirm the author group, corresponding author, and author order before submitting their manuscript.

Post-Acceptance Changes

• No Changes Allowed: Once a manuscript is accepted, changes to authorship (adding, removing, or reordering authors) or the corresponding author are not permitted.
• Author Name Accuracy: Please ensure that all author names are spelled correctly and that affiliations are up-to-date.

Pre-Acceptance Changes (Revision Stage)

• Limited Changes: Adding or removing authors during the revision stage is generally not allowed.
• Justification Required: If such changes are deemed necessary, authors must provide a clear and compelling justification for the changes.
• Editor-in-Chief Approval: The final decision to allow author changes during the revision stage rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
• Journal-Specific Policies: Authors should be aware that specific journals may have their own policies regarding author changes during the revision process.

Confidentiality

Authors must maintain the confidentiality of all communications with the journal, including correspondence with Editors-in-Chief, Handling Editors, and reviewers. This includes reviewer reports unless explicit permission is granted to share the information.

After acceptance

After acceptance, the file will be sent after typesetting and preparation for correspondence. Proofreading is intended to identify and correct any errors in typesetting, formatting, or content, including text, tables, and figures. Significant changes to the content, such as adding new results, correcting data, or altering the title or authorship, are not permitted without the explicit approval of the editor. Finally, after approval, it is considered for online printing.