Introduction
Types of articles and formatting
JABF publishes a number of article formats: Original Research Articles, Reviews, and Communications. There are no formal length or formatting requirements. Authors are welcome to structure articles in the manner they need to best convey their research.
Manuscript Preparation
Original Research Article
- Reports complete studies and new results of interest to a wide audience.
- Should highlight significance, originality, and rigor.
- Typically 3000-6000 words with 3-5 figures and 30-50 references.
Review
- Tutorial in nature, provides broad overviews.
- Typically 4000-8000 words with 8-10 figures and 50-120 references.
Formatting Requirements
All manuscripts must have 1.5-line spacing, and must contain both page numbers and consecutive line numbering. The submission should be in MS WORD (single column, Times New Roman, font size 12).
Before You Begin
Author Contributions
We encourage authors to submit a statement file outlining contributions using CRediT roles: Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, etc.
Ethics and Verification
Submission implies the work hasn't been published elsewhere. Articles may be checked using duplicate checking software.