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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript submissions must adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Type of contribution

This journal publishes original scientific papers, reviews, case report, and short communication in the field of life sciences with emphasis of biofilm-associated infection, drug discovery (antimicrobes and antibiofilm), food safety, food borne pathogen related biofilm, and environmental biofilm. Review articles are typically written by invitation, but systematic literature/narrative/descriptive reviews may also be considered for publication. 

  1. Manuscript preparation

Manuscripts must be written in English and submitted online via the journal's website. Authors are required to log in to complete their submission. Please note that online registration and article submission are FREE of CHARGE.

Prior to submission, authors should thoroughly read the journal's Instructions for Authors, available in the manuscript template (download file).

The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject a manuscript based on peer reviewer feedback and may make necessary language edits that do not alter the content. Any substantial edits will be discussed with the author beforehand.

  1. Submission preparation checklist

Before submitting, authors must ensure their work complies with the following criteria:

  • The manuscript follows the writing instructions provided in the manuscript template (download file).
  • The manuscript is formatted as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file, containing at least 4 pages of A4 and not exceeding 15 pages (including figures and tables). Tables and figures place in the manuscript, total maximums 5 items. Exceeded tables and figures should be place in the supplementary material. Tables, figures and related supplementary material must be cited in the text of the main manuscript.
  • References are formatted according to the style of Annales Bogorienses (APA 7th Style). References manager application should be used upon submission (Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) 
  • Authors must declare that the manuscript is original, free of plagiarism, has not been previously published in any other scientific journal, and is not currently under review by any other publication. An authorship agreement must accompany every submission.
  1. Declaration of generative AI use

The use of generative AI should be stated in the manuscript upon submission.  The potential of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI Tools”) should be used responsibly (to synthesize complex literature, provide an overview of a field or research question, identify research gaps, generate ideas, and provide tailored support for tasks such as content organization and improving language and readability). AI technology should always be applied with human oversight and control. Ultimately, authors are responsible and accountable for the contents of their work. 

  1. Funding sources

Authors must disclose any funding sources who provided financial support for the conduct of the research and/or preparation of the article. The role of sponsors, if any, should be declared in relation to the study design, collection, analysis and interpretation of data, writing of the report and decision to submit the article for publication. If funding sources had no such involvement this should be stated in your submission.

It is not necessary to include detailed descriptions on the program or type of grants, scholarships and awards. When funding is from a block grant or other resources available to a university, college, or other research institution, submit the name of the institute or organization that provided the funding.

  1. Declaration of competing interests

All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. 

Authors with a journal affiliation to declare should be stated in manuscript.

  1. Human subject and or animal experimentation.

Authors must document in the manuscript that ethics committee approval/public trial registry and informed consent have been obtained for studies involving patients or volunteers (including organ/tissue donors). 

  1. Author contribution

Contribution of each author should be stated in the manuscript according to the contributor roles taxonomy (CRediT).  

  1. Plagiarisms policy

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate or Turnitin). Manuscripts showing significant similarity (generally above 15%) will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright. Instances of plagiarism, fabrication, or data manipulation will result in the rejection of the manuscript and may lead to notification to corresponding author(s). By submitting a manuscript, the authors acknowledge and agree to abide by this policy.

  1. Timeline for submission to online publication
  • Submission to first decision: 7 days. 
  • Submission to decision after review: 90 days.
  • Submission to acceptance: 105 days.
  • Acceptance to online publication: 30 days.

Copyright Notice

Author Rights

At BRIN Publishing, we require authors to transfer non-exclusive publishing rights to facilitate the publication and distribution of research articles. This transfer of rights is formalized through a publishing agreement between the authors and BRIN Publishing, which explicitly outlines the transfer or licensing of copyright for publishing purposes. Importantly, authors retain the rights necessary to use and share their published articles. BRIN Publishing is committed to supporting authors in sharing, disseminating, and maximizing the impact of their research, including within various databases.

As an author publishing in Annales Bogorienses, you enjoy a wide range of rights regarding your article's use, including within your institution or company. These rights can be exercised without obtaining explicit permission, provided you adhere to the open-access Creative Common CC-by-SA License). These rights include:

  • The author or their institution can freely use the article for classroom teaching and present it at meetings or conferences. Copies of the article may also be distributed to attendees without any restrictions.
  • The author's company can utilize the article for internal training purposes without limitations.
  • The article can be shared with colleagues for their research.
  • The author can include the article in a future compilation of their works.
  • The article may be incorporated into a thesis or dissertation without restrictions.
  • Portions or extracts from the article can be reused in other works, provided proper acknowledgment of the original article is given.
  • Derivative works based on the article can be created (excluding commercial purposes), as long as the original article is properly credited.
  • The author or their institution can voluntarily post the article on open websites for scholarly purposes.

Authors, readers, and third parties have the freedom to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format. They may also remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use. However, appropriate credit must be given, including the name of the creator and attribution parties (with detailed information about the authors). A copyright notice, an open-access license notice, a disclaimer, and a link to the original material should also be provided. Additionally, any modifications to the material must be indicated, and a record of previous modifications should be maintained under a CrossMark Policy. Information regarding erratum or corrigendum notifications should also be included.

Moreover, authors, readers, and third parties can access, read, print, and download the article. They can redistribute or republish it by displaying it in repositories. It is also permissible to translate the article, download it for text and data mining, reuse portions or extracts in other works, sell or reuse it for commercial purposes, and remix, transform, or build upon the material. Contributions must be distributed under the same Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license as the original article.

Publishing Right 

By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge and agree that, if accepted for publication, the non-exclusive publishing rights of the article will be assigned to the Publisher of Annales Bogorienses (BRIN Publishing).

Once an article is accepted, authors will receive a notification email, including a 'Copyright Transfer Agreement for Publishing' (CTAP) form. This form must be completed by the authors and is available online for convenience.

Annales Bogorienses and BRIN Publishing, along with the Editors and the Editorial Board, are committed to maintaining the highest standards to prevent the publication of incorrect or misleading data, opinions, or statements in the journal. However, it is important to note that authors and advertisers bear sole responsibility for the content of the articles and advertisements published in Annales Bogorienses.

It is important to remember that while we request a transfer of copyright for publishing through the CTAP, our journal ensures that the authors retain (or are granted back) significant scholarly rights, as mentioned earlier.

The Copyright Transfer Agreement for Publishing (CTAP) form can be downloaded here: [CTAP Form of Annales Bogorienses]