Manuscript Types

BIOMA publishes scholarly manuscripts that advance knowledge in the biological sciences. The journal welcomes original research that presents novel findings and makes a meaningful contribution to biological understanding. Manuscripts must be scientifically sound, relevant to the journal’s focus and scope, and prepared in accordance with the BIOMA author guidelines and manuscript template.

BIOMA considers the following manuscript types:

1. Original Research Articles

Open for submission

Original Research Articles report novel findings from empirical, experimental, observational, or other scientifically rigorous investigations in the biological sciences. Submissions should present a clear research objective, appropriate methodology, reliable data analysis, and a discussion that relates the findings to existing scientific knowledge.

Topics may include, but are not limited to, biodiversity and conservation biology, biosystematics, taxonomy, evolutionary biology, ecology, environmental biology, physiology, developmental biology, ethology, genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, immunology, botany, zoology, and other relevant areas of biological research.

Manuscripts should demonstrate scientific originality and provide a meaningful contribution to the advancement of biological knowledge.

2. Review Articles

By invitation only

Review Articles provide a critical and comprehensive synthesis of published research on a specific topic within the biological sciences. They are expected to identify important developments, evaluate existing evidence, highlight knowledge gaps, and discuss future research directions.

BIOMA considers Review Articles by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions of this manuscript type are not accepted.

3. Short Communications or Short Reports

By invitation only

Short Communications or Short Reports present concise reports of significant scientific findings that warrant timely communication. These manuscripts may address important preliminary results or focused research findings, provided that the evidence is scientifically sound and contributes meaningfully to the relevant field.

BIOMA considers Short Communications or Short Reports by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions of this manuscript type are not accepted.

4. Editorials

By invitation only

Editorials provide scholarly commentary, perspectives, or critical reflections on topics relevant to the biological sciences and the journal’s scope. They may address emerging scientific issues, developments in biological research, or matters of particular importance to the research community.

BIOMA considers Editorials by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions of this manuscript type are not accepted.

Important Submission Information

Authors are encouraged to submit Original Research Articles that align with the aims and scope of BIOMA. All submissions must be original, must not have been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication by another journal.

Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the latest BIOMA manuscript template and consult the journal’s Author Guidelines before submission.

For further information, please refer to the BIOMA Focus and Scope, Author Guidelines, and Manuscript Template.