Author Guidelines

International Journal of Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence (IJBAI)

The International Journal of Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence (IJBAI) publishes high-quality scholarly manuscripts based on rigorous scientific research, computational analysis, empirical investigation, and interdisciplinary studies related to bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, computational biology, healthcare technologies, data science, and emerging digital systems. The journal welcomes original contributions that advance knowledge in intelligent systems, biomedical informatics, machine learning, computational medicine, biotechnology, digital innovation, and related scientific disciplines. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Important Notice

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official IJBAI manuscript template and remove sections that are not applicable to their submission type. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS).

Manuscript Basics

IJBAI accepts manuscripts written in English. Submitted articles must demonstrate originality, clarity, methodological rigor, technical accuracy, analytical depth, and meaningful scientific contribution to the fields of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence. Areas may include machine learning, deep learning, computational biology, genomics, biomedical informatics, robotics, healthcare technologies, data science, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, biotechnology, and digital transformation.

1. Article Title

The title must use Capital Letters at the Beginning of Each Major Word.
The title should be bold and centered.
Recommended font: Calisto MT, 20 pt.
The title must not exceed 15 words.
Titles should clearly reflect the focus, innovation, and originality of the study.

2. Authors and Affiliations

Author names should be written without academic titles or degrees.
Authors should be listed as: First Authorᵃ, Second Authorᵇ, etc.
A maximum of 8 authors is permitted per manuscript.
Interdisciplinary and international collaborative research is strongly encouraged.
Affiliations must follow the superscript format (ᵃ, ᵇ, ᶜ).
All authors should provide ORCID iDs where available.
One corresponding author must be designated using an institutional email address.

3. Abstract

The abstract must:

Be written in EB Garamond, 14 pt font.
Not exceed 250 words.
Be clear, concise, and free from citations or footnotes.
Accurately reflect the entire manuscript.

The abstract should include:

Research purpose
Main problem or research question
Methodology, computational model, or analytical approach
Main findings
Conclusion and significance of the study

4. Keywords

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords, separated by commas.
Keywords should accurately represent the central themes of the article and assist indexing and discoverability.

5. Introduction

The Introduction section should:

Be written in EB Garamond, 14 pt font.
Review at least five recent and relevant scholarly studies.
Explain:

Research urgency and significance
Literature gaps and limitations
Novelty and scientific contribution
Research objectives and questions

The language should remain clear, scientific, academic, and accessible to an international readership.

Citation & Reference Requirements

Footnotes and references should follow the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Full Notes & Bibliography).
Authors are encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.
Manuscripts should include at least 30 scholarly references, with the majority published within the last five years.
Footnotes may include analytical commentary in addition to citations.
Minimum manuscript length: 5,000 words, excluding abstract and references.

6. Methodology

The Methodology section must clearly explain how the study was conducted.

For Research Articles, authors should describe:

Research design
Datasets and data sources
Data collection and preprocessing methods
Computational models or analytical techniques
Software tools, algorithms, or frameworks used
Research setting or experimental environment (if applicable)

For Review or Conceptual Articles, authors should explain:

Scope of analysis
Theoretical framework
Scientific, computational, or technological sources used
Analytical limitations

The methodology should provide sufficient clarity for scholarly evaluation, reproducibility, and technical verification where relevant.

7. Results and Discussion

This section forms the core analytical component of the manuscript and should:

Present findings logically and systematically
Compare findings with previous scholarship
Highlight originality and scientific contribution
Include critical interpretation and discussion
Discuss practical implications and limitations where appropriate

Tables and figures should:

Be centered and clearly labeled
Use high-quality resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
Include source information where necessary
Present readable charts, diagrams, or computational outputs

Subheadings such as:

A. First Sub-Title
B. Second Sub-Title

may be used for organizational clarity.

8. Conclusion

The Conclusion should:

Directly answer the research objectives or questions
Summarize the principal findings without repeating the abstract
Highlight theoretical, scientific, and practical implications
Offer recommendations or suggestions for future research

The conclusion must be written in paragraph form without bullet numbering.

9. References

References must:

Be generated automatically using reference-management software such as Mendeley or Zotero
Follow the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Full Notes & Bibliography)
Include valid DOI links or stable URLs wherever available
Provide proper citation details for datasets, software tools, and digital repositories where applicable

Reference Requirements:

Minimum of 30 references
Approximately 80% should be recent journal articles published within the last five years
Books, theses, reports, conference papers, technical documentation, datasets, and reputable websites may also be cited
All cited works must appear consistently in both footnotes and bibliography

10. Declaration of Conflicting Interests

Authors must include the following statement:

“The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.”

11. About the Author(s)

Each author must provide a short biography (maximum 150 words) including:

Current academic or professional position
Institutional affiliation
Research interests
Major academic achievements or publications
ORCID iD or institutional email address

12. Additional Notes

Manuscripts must not contain page numbers.
All submissions must be made exclusively through the IJBAI OJS platform.
No submission or processing fees are charged for standard publication.
Charges may apply only for printed copies or special publishing services if requested by authors.
Authors bear full responsibility for all intellectual property matters related to quotations, images, datasets, software, algorithms, and copyrighted material.

Why Publish with IJBAI?

Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review
Open-Access Global Visibility
No Article Submission Charges
Efficient Editorial and Publication Process
International Scientific Readership
Professional Editing and Formatting Standards
Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities
Strong Focus on Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Quick Information

Category	Information
Submission System	Online Journal System (OJS)
Publication Frequency	Quarterly
Languages Accepted	English
Review System	Double-Blind Peer Review
Access Type	Open Access
Submission Charges	None

Need Assistance?

For editorial inquiries, submission support, or publication-related questions, authors may contact the Editorial Office through the journal’s official communication channels.

Commitment to Scholarly Excellence

The International Journal of Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence (IJBAI) is committed to supporting both emerging and established scholars by promoting rigorous, ethical, innovative, and impactful scientific research. The journal encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and welcomes advanced scholarship that contributes meaningfully to contemporary discussions in bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, computational sciences, healthcare technologies, biotechnology, digital systems, and global scientific innovation.