Submissions

Author Guidelines

·       Article Publication Charge

·       Submission Process

·       Journal’s Template

·       Aims & Scope

·       Manuscript Categories and Requirements

·       Manuscript Structure

·       Formatting Guidelines

·       Reference Guidelines

·       Tables and Figures

·       Ethical Standards

·       Post-Acceptance Process

·       Contact Information

·       Copyright Form

·       Privacy Statement

·       Open Access Statement

 

Article Publication Charge

As of January 1, 2025, the Journal of Basrah Researches Sciences (JBRS) will introduce an Article Processing Charge (APC) to help cover the costs associated with publishing accepted manuscripts. This APC policy will apply to all new manuscript submissions received on or after January 1, 2025. Manuscripts submitted before this date will not be subject to any APC.

For manuscripts submitted on or after January 1, 2025 that are accepted for publication, the following APC rates will apply:

·       For regular authors affiliated with institutions in Iraq: 75,000 Iraqi Dinars (ID)

·       For authors affiliated with institutions outside of Iraq: $50 USD

These charges cover the costs of article processing and publication. Payment instructions will be provided once a manuscript is accepted for publication.

 

Submission Process

The Journal of Basrah Researches Sciences (JBRS) encourages the submission of original and high-quality research articles in pure and applied sciences. Manuscripts should be submitted primarily through the Open Journal System (OJS). Submissions via email to the Editorial Secretary at bjrs@uobasrah.edu.iq are accepted only in exceptional cases.

 

Before submitting, ensure your manuscript follows the journal’s template and adheres to all submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not comply will be returned for revision.

Manuscript Preparation Checklist:

·       Ensure the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

·       The manuscript must adhere to the journal’s format and structure.

·       The manuscript should be accompanied by an Ethical Declaration and any necessary permissions for the use of previously published material.

 

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Basrah Researches Sciences (JBRS) aims to publish cutting-edge research in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and other pure and applied sciences. The journal prioritizes research that is novel, impactful, and contributes to the advancement of these scientific disciplines.

For more details, visit the Aims & Scope page.

 

Manuscript Categories and Requirements

1. Original Research Articles: Include detailed studies describing methodology, experiments, and results. Structure: abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and references. Max 20 pages including tables/figures.

2. Review Articles: Summarize and critically analyze existing research. No new data. Max 25 pages. Max 20% of each issue.

3. Short Communications: Present preliminary or novel results. Max 4000 words.

Refer to the Journal Template for examples.

 

Manuscript Structure

1.     Title: Max 15 words

2.     Author Information: Full names, affiliations, emails

3.     Abstract: English and Arabic, max 250 words each

4.     Keywords: 3–5

5.     Introduction: Background, problem statement, objectives

6.     Materials and Methods: Experimental methods or theoretical design

7.     Results and Discussion: Interpretation of findings

8.     Acknowledgments

9.     References: Follow JBRS style

 

Formatting Guidelines

·       Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt bold for headings, 11 pt regular for text

·       Margins: Top 2.8 cm; others 2.4 cm

·       Spacing: Single-spaced, 11 pt spacing between sections

·       Paper: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)

·       Units: SI units

Non-conforming manuscripts will be returned before review.

 

Reference Guidelines

·       Recency: 50% of references must be from the past 4 years

·       DOI: Include at end of each reference

·       Books: Max 10% of total references

·       Citation: Use square brackets, e.g., [1], [2]

·       Minimum References: 15–40 per paper

Reference Examples:

·       Journal: [1] F. Yan et al., “Study on...,” Optics and Laser Technology, vol. 54, pp. 303–308, Dec 2013. doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.11.004

·       Book: [2] I. A. Glover and P. M. Grant, Digital Communications, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 2009.

·       Conference: [3] S. Adachi et al., “Intense...,” Conf. Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2012, pp. 2118–2120.

JBRS uses IEEE reference style. See Template for details.

Additional Referencing Notes:

·       Example: Robert and Steve [6], or (see Goodwin et al. [7])

·       Parenthetical only: (9)

·       Multiple authors: “Ali [5], Hassan [6], and Ahmed et al. [2]”

 

Tables and Figures

·       Placement: In-text where cited

·       Titles/Captions: 11 pt bold for titles, regular for content

·       Citation: "Table 1 shows..." or "See Figure 2..."

·       Sequential Numbering

 

Ethical Standards

All submissions must:

·       Be original and not under review elsewhere

·       Include ethical approval for human/animal research

·       Pass a Turnitin plagiarism check with a maximum similarity index of 20%, excluding references, bibliographic entries, and standard methodological descriptions

 

Post-Acceptance Process

1.     Production Stage

2.     DOI Assignment

3.     Final Proof Approval

4.     Publication in June, December, or Early View

 

Contact Information

For submission help:bjrs@uobasrah.edu.iq