Submissions

Author Guidelines

GENERAL TERMS

SCOPE

Manuscripts in the form of exposure to phenomena and research findings in the field of biology and other basic sciences (science) and fields of study in the tropics.

LENGTH OF MANUSCRIPT

The length of the manuscript is not less than 4,000 words and not more than 8,000 words, including the reference bibliography.

SPECIFIC TERMS

PROPOSAL

1. The manuscript has never been published in any form of publication.
2. The order of the manuscript is as follows: Title, Author Name, Affiliation, Author Correspondence, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Bibliography.
3. Avoid using abbreviations, such as etc., etc., e.g., etc., cf., op cit., and i.e..
4. Reference style using : IEEE Style

TITLE

The title is written in capitalize each words at the beginning of each word using Times New Roman 14 Bold font. Placed in the center of the line. The number of words in the title is no more than 15 words. Between the title line and the author line is separated using 2 spaces.

AUTHOR NAME

This section consists of three components: two author and affiliation components placed below the title. One correspondence component is placed at the bottom of the title page. The author's name is written in full without using titles accompanied by superscript numbers in order for affiliation and correspondence references (first and second authors). Using 10 Times New Roman (TNR) font, placed on the center line. Affiliation is written in 9 Times NR font mentioning the author's department and institution according to superscript numbers. Author's correspondence mentions e-mail.

ABSTRACT

A concise and informative abstract must be prepared in English (maximum length: 250 words). Abstracts cover general and specific backgrounds, research purposes, methods, key findings, and important conclusions. The general background describes the field of science that is being observed, while the special background explains the problems faced. The general and special backgrounds describe each one sentence. The method described in three to four sentences contains about the object observed, the approach used, including the design of the research, as well as a brief explanation of the data analysis. The main findings contain about the important findings that correspond to the purpose of the study with the appropriate number of sentences. Please try to keep each sentence as specific as possible and avoid general statements such as "Implications of results management discussed". An abstract is often presented separately from the article, so it must be able to stand by itself. For this reason, references should be avoided, but if necessary, they should be stated in full, without reference to the list of references. Also, non-standard or unusual acronyms should be avoided, but if the essence.

The word ABSTRAK is placed in the middle of a line 4 x space 1 below the affiliation (all) of the author and the abstract text paragraph below the word ABTRACT.

The word ABSTRACT is placed 3 x space 1 below the line of the keyword ABSTRAK. The text is written one paragraph and the font is 10 Italic Times New Roman. Key words are written as before.

INTRODUCTION

The introduction should begin with a general background that explains the context and importance of research. This background aims to provide a general overview of the topic being studied, why this topic is important, and how the topic is relevant in the current scientific or practical context. The author must present sufficient information to attract the reader's interest and link the research carried out to a broader issue or issue.
The next part is Gap Analysis. Identifying gaps or shortcomings in the previous research that formed the basis of this research. This section is important to show that the research carried out has a strong foundation and does not just repeat what is already known. The authors should identify areas that have not been studied or problems that have yet to be resolved, as well as how this research will contribute to filling those gaps.
The next section is State of the Art of this study. This section should describe the research contribution to science, show originality, and explain the up-to-date of the research carried out. The author should list previous research that is relevant to the topic. Discuss the key findings of previous research and how the research relates to the subject being studied. Identify current trends and developments in relevant research fields.
In the final section, explain the specific purpose of the research carried out. This section should clearly state what research is intended to and what research questions are to be answered. The research objectives should be relevant to the gap analysis previously presented and provide clear guidance on the expected contribution of the research.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Consists of compulsory components; Research Locations, Research Plans and Sampling, Research Working Methods, Data Analysis. Compulsory Components; Methods explaining how the implementation / design / design of the research is discussed and its analysis. The method is supported by a reference (referred in sequence as in the introduction above) and may be accompanied by Table and/or Picture. The components of the Procedural Working Method of conducting the research are not required to be described.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Consists of Research Results, Discussion/Discussion and Conclusion components. The author can separate the conclusion as a sub-sub of Results and Discussion to be mentioned separately as a sub-sub of Conclusion, or a separate sub-Conclusion.

The components of Research Results and Discussion/Discussion can be written at once and not separately as sub-subs. The Results and Discussion sub-sub is accompanied by tables, figures, and/or reference support.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion contains a description that must answer the research objectives. Do not repeat the Abstract or simply present the research results. Provide a clear explanation of possible applications and/or suggestions related to the research findings.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The section of the gratitude in a scientific journal is a place where authors can give appreciation to individuals, organizations, or institutions who have provided support and contributions to research. This section is usually placed after the conclusion and before the library list.
Example :
“This journal article was written by (authors and departments) based on research titled (research title) funded by (funding agency) at number (grant number) through the Program (program name or grant scheme) year (financing year).”

REFERENCES

For submission of publications in Bioscience-Tropic Scientific Journal (Bioscience-Tropic) use the IEEE of Style in References at the end of the manuscript. Please use Reference Manager Applications such as EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc. The recent research/ review articles (the last ten years) are strongly suggested to be used as references (more or less 80% of the cited references).

Writing Library List with IEEE Style

List libraries or references in scientific journals using IEEE Style. Authors are required to use a reference manager with a minimum of 15 articles (80% scientific journals, 20% reference books). The cited reference is an article that has been published between 2020 and 2024. Here is a general guide to writing library lists in IEEE format:

1. Writing Order: The library list is sorted according to its origin in the text, not in the alphabetical order. Each reference is given a sequencing number corresponding to the number that appears within the text.
2. General format: The common format for each source type (books, journal articles, conferences, etc.) varies, but some key elements that need to be listed include the author's name, the title of the work, publication information, and the year of publication.
3. Author Name: The author's name is written in the "first and last name initials" format. For more than one author, use a comma to separate their names, and add "and" before the last author.
4. Title: The title of a work, such as a book or article, is usually written with an italic or a quotation.
5. Publication Information: Include relevant information such as journal name, volume, page number, place and name of publisher, as well as year of publication.

Examples of Format and Writing for Some Source Types:

1. Books

[1] J. K. Author, The Example Book, 2nd ed., Publishing House, 2020.

2. Journal Articles

[2] M. A. Author, "An Example Article," IEEE Transactions on Example, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 123-130, February 2021.

3. Conference

[3] T. K. Author, "An Example Conference Paper," in Proceedings of the IEEE Example conference, San Francisco, CA, Jan. 2020, pp. 45-50.

4. Chapter of the Book

[4] R. L. Author, "Example Chapter," in The Example Book, ed. T. K. Editor, Publishing House, 2021, pp. 25-50.

5. Website

W. K. Author, "Example Web Page," Example Website. [Online]. Available: http://www.example.com. [Accessed: Jan. 1, 2021].

Make sure to stay consistent in the writing format. Always check every necessary detail, such as the title, author's name, and publication information, to ensure accuracy and legibility. By following this guide, authors can compile a library list that matches the IEEE format, make sure each reference is properly recognized and support the scientific validity of the article written.

Editorial Process and Estimated Time

1. Submission: 0 day (by author)
2. Initial Screening (scope, format, publication ethics): 3–7 days
3. Reviewer Assignment: 3–7 days
4. Peer Review Process: 7–14 days
5. Author Revision: 7 days*
6. Re-review / Editorial Decision: 3–7 days
7. Final Decision (Accepted): 1–2 days
8. Letter of Acceptance (LoA): 1 day after acceptance
9. Copyediting & Proofreading: 3–7 days
10. Layout & Final Proof: 2–5 days

Publication Schedule:

1. August (Issue 1)
2. January (Issue 2)

*Revision period may be extended depending on the quality of the revised manuscript.