Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Articles
Life Sciences Research publishes high-quality research advancing the understanding of biological systems, health, and the environment. The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical developments, comprehensive reviews, and applied case studies that contribute to the progress of modern life sciences.
Empirical Articles – Original research following the IMRAD structure, including experimental studies, field research, laboratory investigations, or computational analyses. Submissions should provide new insights into biological mechanisms, ecological interactions, molecular processes, or biomedical innovations.
Theoretical Articles – Focused on conceptual models, analytical frameworks, or theoretical approaches that advance understanding in biology, biotechnology, medicine, or environmental science. These articles should propose new hypotheses, challenge existing paradigms, or introduce integrative theoretical perspectives.
Review Articles – Comprehensive or systematic reviews summarizing recent advances and emerging trends in the life sciences. Reviews should identify key research developments, gaps in current knowledge, and suggest future research directions in molecular biology, ecology, or biomedical fields.
Case Studies – Detailed reports on experimental applications, biotechnological innovations, or environmental and clinical interventions. Case studies should include background, methodology, findings, and their implications for scientific research or practice.
Structural Elements of Articles
| Section | Empirical | Theoretical | Review | Case Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article Title | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Author Information | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Abstract | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Keywords | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Introduction | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Literature Review | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Materials and Methods | Required | Required | Not Applicable | Required |
| Results & Discussion | Required | Required | Organized by thematic sections | Required |
| Conclusions | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| References | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
Language: English
File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)
Page Orientation: Portrait
Page Size: A4
Length:
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Empirical, theoretical, and review articles: ≥ 4000 words
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Case studies: ≥ 2500 words
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.0
Margins: 2 cm on all sides
Alignment: Justified
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