Instructions to Authors

International Journal of Biological Innovations (IJBI) having ISSN: 2582-1032 is an official publication of Glocal Environment & Social Association (GESA) New Delhi. The IJBI accepts manuscripts (MS) of original works (Research paper, Review article, Short communications, Case study, etc.) to publish. It disseminates the scientific research and recent biological innovations related to all fields of Biological Sciences (Zoology & Botany) including agriculture, biotechnology, environment and so on. Its periodicity is twice in a year i.e. June and December.

How to prepare a manuscript?

Use MS word and cambria font (size 12) to prepare manuscript with single column. The most important part of a manuscript is its title as it shows what your work is all about. The title should be brief and concise. Avoid to use "&" or symbol or abbreviations. The title is followed by author's name and affiliation. Author should mention his/her name as -first name -middle name -last name followed by affiliation. Dr/Prof/Mr/Ms and designation must be avoided to mention. Multiple affiliation should be mentioned as superscript multiple numbers corresponding to institutions. Corresponding author should be marked as superscript * and Email id of corresponding author should be mentioned after all the names. For Example:

  • (a) In case of single author:
    Shyam Narayan Labh
    Department of Zoology
    Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Corresponding author: snlabh@gmail.com
  • (b) In case of double authors:
    Ashok Kumar Verma1 and Sadguru Prakash2*
    1. 1Department of Zoology, Government PG College, Saidabad, Prayagraj (U.P.), India
    2. 2Department of Zoology, MLK PG College, Balrampur (U.P.), India
    *Corresponding author: sadguruprakash@gmail.com
  • (c) In case of multiple authors:
    Ratna Katiyar1, V.D. Mudgal2 and Rajendra Singh3*
    1Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.), India
    2CDFT, MP University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India
    3Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur (U.P.), India
    Corresponding author: rsinghgpu@gmail.com

The research paper/review article should be divided into following headings:

  1. Abstract: The abstract should briefly reflect all aspects of the study and main findings of the paper in not more than 200 words.
  2. Keywords: 5-8 most appropriate keywords should be given just after abstract. Each keyword should be separated by “ , ” (comma). All these words should be arranged alphabetically with first letter of each word in capital.
  3. Introduction: It should be brief and highlight the aims, objectives and importance of the study. It should contain a brief review of published literature related to the paper. Extensive review of literature should be avoided.
  4. Materials and Methods: All important materials used and methodology employed along with their source should be mentioned with proper citation. New innovative methods or substantially modified methods may be described in sufficient detail. The statistical method should be clearly stated.
  5. Results and Discussion: The findings of the study should be clearly described in this section. It may be supported by tables, graphs, figures, photographs etc., wherever needed. All tables, graphs, figures and photographs must have a title or caption and a legend to make them self-explanatory. The results must be followed by discussion in the next paragraph. It should contain a very good interpretation by comparison with earlier research. It should be helpful in enhancing the current understanding of the subject.
  6. Conclusion: This section is not mandatory for an article. However, it may be kept short with only the most essential outcome. It should also state the possibilities the results uncover, that need to be further explored.
  7. Conflict of Interest: All authors are requested to disclose conflict of interest, if any including financial, personal or other relationships with other people or organizations that can influence their work.
  8. Acknowledgements: All technical, intellectual and financial support should be properly acknowledged under this section.
  9. References: In the body of text, citation consists of author's last name and year of publication. For example, in case of single author, it should be cited as Verma (2019); in case of two authors as Singh and Sharma (2017) and more than two authors as Prakash et al. (2018). The reference list should be ordered alphabetically by the last name of the first author of each work. A pattern of different categories of literature for listing is as following:
  • (a) Research papers/articles in Journals:
    Verma A.K. Influence of climate change on balanced ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable development: An overview. International Journal of Biological Innovations. 3(2):331-337. https://doi.org/10.46505/IJBI.2021.3213
    Chakraborty B.K. and Mome M. (2022). Status of Aquatic Resource and Production of Kongsha River in Northern Bangladesh. International Journal of Biological Innovations. 4(1): 1-15. Digital identifier, if any.
    Deswal P., Yadav Y., Khushbu and Shukla V. (2020). Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Eisenia fetida. International Journal of Biological Innovations. 2(2): 109-116. https://doi.org/10.46505/IJBI.2020.2205
  • Note: If page number is not available for an article, please mention article number.
  • (b) Book:
    Ali S. and Ripley S.D.(1980). Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 315pp.
  • (c) Chapter in Edited Book/Proceedings:
    Arya S. and Yadav V. (2018). Insect Pests of pea and their Management, pp 236-239. In: Verma A.K. (Eds.). Ecological Imbalance. Govt. PG College Saidabad Allahabad.
  • (d) Website:
    BirdLife International (2016). Antigone antigone. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T22692064A93335364. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22692064A93335364.en. Accessed on 10 February 2020.
  • Note: The content presented in the manuscript submitted must be the original work of the author (s). It should not contain or include material taken from other copyrighted sources. Wherever such material has been taken, proper citation should be included in the reference section. The content of manuscript submitted must not be substantially the same as already published elsewhere. None of the part of manuscript should be plagiarized from other sources. Proper reference should be provided for all contents taken from other sources. Author (s) is responsible for copyright or plagiarism related matter, if any. The GESA and IJBI are in no way responsible for any matter related to originality and plagiarism.