Integrative Biomedical Research (Journal of Angiotherapy)
Integrative Biomedical Research (Journal of Angiotherapy) | Online ISSN  3068-6326
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Author Instructions

Author Guidelines for Integrative Biomedical Research (formerly Journal of Angiotherapy)

Integrative Biomedical Research (IBR) is a peer-reviewed Gold Open Access journal that publishes high-quality, original research across a wide range of biomedical disciplines. This guide outlines the journal's submission requirements, ethical standards, and article preparation instructions, according to Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Index

  • 1. Manuscript Submission
  • 2. Authorship and Contributorship
  • 3. Ethical Responsibilities
  • 4. Peer Review Process
  • 5. Article Types
  • 6. Manuscript Format and Style
  • 7. Figures, Tables, and Graphical Abstracts
  • 8. Plagiarism and Originality
  • 9. Conflicts of Interest
  • 10. Article Processing Charges (APC)
  • 11. Licensing and Copyright
  • 12. References
  • 13. Supporting Information
  • 14. Corrections and Retractions
  • 15. Use of AI Tools
  • Contact

 

1. Manuscript Submission

Submit your manuscript via our online submission system. The following documents are required at submission:

  • Manuscript file (in Microsoft Word)
  • Cover letter
  • Figures and tables (embedded or separate high-resolution files)
  • Author Declaration and Copyright Transfer Form

All authors must confirm that the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere. Non-compliant manuscripts will be returned without review.

2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship must comply with the ICMJE authorship criteria:

  1. Substantial contributions to the conception/design or acquisition/analysis of data
  2. Drafting or critically revising the manuscript
  3. Final approval of the version to be published
  4. Accountability for all aspects of the work

All four conditions must be met by each listed author. Contributions that do not meet these criteria (e.g., language editing, administrative support) must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements section with written consent.

The order of authors should be agreed upon prior to submission. Post-submission changes in authorship require approval from all authors and justification to the Editor.

3. Ethical Responsibilities

IBR adheres to COPE’s Core Practices. Submissions must comply with the following:

  • Ethical approval and informed consent for research involving humans or animals
  • No data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism
  • Declaration of all conflicts of interest and funding sources

Any breach of ethics may result in retraction and reporting to relevant institutions.

4. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts undergo single-blind peer review by at least two experts. Editors may:

  • Accept the manuscript
  • Request revisions (minor or major)
  • Reject the submission

The final decision lies with the Editor-in-Chief. Peer reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and absence of conflict of interest.

5. Article Types

IBR accepts the following:

  • Original Research
  • Review Articles
  • Letters and Short Communications
  • Case Reports
  • Conference Abstracts
  • Editorials and Opinions
  • Special Issue Contributions

Detailed formatting for each article type is available on our submission portal.

6. Manuscript Format and Style

All manuscripts must be prepared in clear, concise English and follow the ACS Style Guide. Consistent formatting and scientific clarity are critical.

Sections (for Original Research):

  • Title
  • Author Names and Affiliations (with ORCID IDs)
  • Abstract (max 250 words)
  • Keywords (5, alphabetical order)
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Funding Disclosure
  • References (APA Style)

Use IUPAC nomenclature and SI units where applicable. Use double spacing, numbered pages, and common fonts.

7. Figures, Tables, and Graphical Abstracts

  • Include all figures and tables within the manuscript after their first mention
  • Provide legends below each figure/table
  • High-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi for color)
  • Acceptable formats: PNG, SVG, TIFF, JPEG, CDX
  • Graphical abstracts must be submitted as separate files (max size: 10 MB)

There is no charge for color images.

8. Plagiarism and Originality

All manuscripts are screened using iThenticate/Similarity Check. We do not accept:

  • Verbatim copying without citation
  • Patchwriting (light rephrasing)
  • Duplicate publication (self-plagiarism)
  • Image/data manipulation

Authors found guilty of misconduct will face rejection, retraction, and up to a 2-year ban.

9. Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose:

  • Personal or financial interests (e.g., employment, grants, patents)
  • Academic or professional relationships

Include a conflict of interest statement in the manuscript. If none exist, state:

"The authors declare no conflict of interest."

10. Article Processing Charges (APC)

IBR is a Gold Open Access journal. All accepted articles are freely available worldwide under a Creative Commons license.

  • Standard APC: USD $550
  • Waivers and discounts available for authors from low- and middle-income countries or with financial constraints
  • Apply for a waiver request during submission
  • APCs are payable upon acceptance; no refunds post-publication

11. Licensing and Copyright

Articles are published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unless otherwise requested.

This license allows:

  • Sharing with attribution for non-commercial purposes
  • No derivatives or modifications

Alternative licenses (e.g., CC BY) may be requested to meet funder mandates.

12. References

Use APA 7th Edition style. Include DOIs and full URLs where applicable.

Example:

Strunk, W., & White, E. B. (2000). The Elements of Style (4th ed.). Longman.

All references must be cited in-text and listed at the end. Use reference management software to maintain accuracy.

13. Supporting Information

You may submit supplementary data such as:

  • Experimental protocols
  • Large tables or datasets
  • Multimedia files (videos, animations)

Acceptable formats include PDF, XLS, CSV, MOV, and SWF. All supporting files must be virus-free and properly labeled.

14. Corrections and Retractions

  • Corrections: Published when errors affect interpretation but not validity
  • Retractions: Issued for misconduct or significant errors, following COPE Retraction Guidelines

Post-publication updates will be reflected in all indexing services.

15. Use of AI Tools

We follow COPE’s guidance on AI. Authors must disclose if AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, image generators) were used during:

  • Data analysis
  • Writing assistance
  • Figure creation

AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Contact

For questions, please email: office@emanresearch.org
For manuscript submission: Submit your Manuscript Online