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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Integrated Biosciences and Allied Research (IJIBAR) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal information collected from authors, reviewers, editors, readers and other users of the journal website. This Privacy Statement explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, disclosed and protected in connection with the journal's website and scholarly publishing activities.
IJIBAR follows responsible data-handling practices and seeks to process personal information transparently and only for legitimate academic, editorial and administrative purposes.
1. Collection of Personal Information
IJIBAR collects personal information voluntarily provided by users through activities such as journal registration, manuscript submission, peer-review participation, editorial correspondence, reader registration and communication with the editorial office.
The information collected may include:

  • Full name, designation and institutional affiliation.

  • Email address and contact information.

  • ORCID ID and professional or academic profile details, where provided.

  • Manuscript details, author contributions and declarations.

  • Reviewer comments, editorial assessments and correspondence.

  • Account credentials and information required to manage journal access.
    Users are responsible for ensuring that the personal information they provide is accurate and up to date.
    2. Purpose of Data Collection
    Personal information collected by IJIBAR is used exclusively for legitimate scholarly, editorial and administrative purposes, including:

  • Managing user registration and journal accounts.

  • Processing manuscript submissions and editorial assignments.

  • Coordinating the double-blind peer-review process.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers and editorial board members.

  • Maintaining publication records and scholarly metadata.

  • Managing accepted manuscripts and published articles.

  • Providing journal notifications and publication announcements.

  • Maintaining the security, functionality and integrity of the journal website.
    Personal information will not be used for purposes unrelated to the journal's academic and publishing activities without an appropriate legal basis or consent, where required.
    3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
    IJIBAR does not sell, rent or trade users' personal information for commercial purposes.
    Personal information may be accessed or shared on a need-to-know basis with:

  • Editors and authorized editorial personnel involved in manuscript processing.

  • Reviewers, to the extent necessary for manuscript evaluation, while maintaining the journal's double-blind review arrangements.

  • DOI registration agencies, indexing services and scholarly metadata providers, where relevant to publication.

  • Digital preservation and archiving services supporting the journal's scholarly record.

  • Technical service providers responsible for hosting, maintaining and securing the journal platform.

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when disclosure is required by applicable law.
    Any such sharing is limited to the information necessary for the relevant academic, publishing, technical or legal purpose.
    4. Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Peer Reviews
    All unpublished manuscripts submitted to IJIBAR are treated as confidential scholarly documents.
    The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another during the review process, subject to the journal's applicable procedures and any necessary administrative disclosures.
    Manuscripts, reviewer reports, editorial comments and publication decisions are accessible only to authorized individuals involved in the editorial and publishing workflow. Unpublished research materials must not be disclosed, reproduced or used for purposes unrelated to the review or editorial process without appropriate authorization.
    5. Data Security and Storage
    IJIBAR takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, misuse or disclosure.
    Personal information is maintained within the journal management system and associated technical infrastructure. Access is restricted to authorized personnel according to their editorial or administrative responsibilities.
    Although reasonable safeguards are implemented, no internet-based platform or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.
    6. Cookies and Website Usage Data
    The IJIBAR website, operated through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions.
    These technologies may be used to:

  • Maintain user login sessions.

  • Support account authentication and navigation.

  • Remember relevant website preferences.

  • Improve website performance and functionality.
    Users may manage or restrict cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features, including user login and manuscript submission.
    7. User Rights and Data Requests
    Subject to applicable legal requirements and legitimate academic record-retention obligations, users may request to:

  • Access personal information maintained by the journal.

  • Correct or update inaccurate account information.

  • Request deletion of personal information where deletion is legally and operationally permissible.

  • Withdraw consent for optional communications, where applicable.

  • Raise concerns regarding the collection or use of their personal information.
    Requests concerning personal information should be submitted to the IJIBAR Editorial Office. The journal may need to verify the identity of the requester before processing such requests.
    Deletion requests may be limited where information must be retained for publication records, scholarly integrity, legal compliance or preservation of the academic record.
    8. Data Retention Policy
    IJIBAR retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil its editorial, academic, administrative and legal obligations.
    User account information, manuscript records, peer-review reports, editorial correspondence and publication-related records may be retained to maintain the integrity and traceability of the scholarly publishing process.
    Published article metadata and associated scholarly records may be preserved for long-term accessibility, indexing, citation and digital archiving purposes.
    9. Third-Party Links and Services
    The IJIBAR website may contain links to external websites, scholarly databases, DOI services, indexing platforms and other third-party resources.
    These external services operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data-handling practices. IJIBAR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the relevant privacy policies before providing personal information to external services.
    10. Privacy of Published Articles and Author Information
    Information submitted as part of an accepted and published article, such as author names, institutional affiliations, article titles, abstracts, acknowledgements and references, may become publicly accessible as part of the scholarly publication record.
    Such information may be disseminated through the journal website, DOI registration services, indexing platforms, academic databases and scholarly discovery services.
    Authors should ensure that manuscripts do not contain confidential personal information or identifying details that should not be made publicly available.
    11. Policy Updates
    IJIBAR may revise this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in journal operations, publishing practices, applicable legal requirements or technological developments.
    The latest version will be made available on the journal website. Users are encouraged to review this statement periodically to remain informed about the journal's privacy practices.
    12. Contact Information
    For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Statement, personal information or data-handling practices, users may contact:
    Editorial Office
    International Journal of Integrated Biosciences and Allied Research (IJIBAR)
    Managed & Published by A2Z EduLearningHub
    Kerala, India.
    Website: https://www.edulearninghub.com/
    All privacy-related enquiries should include sufficient details to enable the editorial office to identify and respond to the request.