Author Guidelines for GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS)

Author Guidelines for Manuscript Submission to GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS)

The GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) welcomes high-quality, original, and scientifically sound manuscripts from researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, scientists, clinicians, pharmacists, and scholars worldwide. These Author Guidelines have been developed to assist authors in preparing, formatting, and submitting manuscripts that meet the journal's editorial policies and international scholarly publishing standards.

Carefully following these guidelines before submission helps accelerate editorial screening, facilitates a smooth peer-review process, minimizes unnecessary revisions, and improves the overall quality and presentation of your manuscript. Authors are strongly encouraged to read these instructions thoroughly before submitting their work.

About GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Sciences, and other related disciplines.

The journal provides researchers with a trusted international platform for rapid dissemination of innovative scientific findings while maintaining rigorous editorial standards, ethical publishing practices, and an independent peer-review process. Every accepted article receives a permanent Crossref Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring reliable citation, discoverability, and long-term accessibility.

As an open access journal, GSCBPS enables unrestricted worldwide access to published research, increasing scientific visibility, readership, knowledge dissemination, and citation opportunities for authors across the global research community.

Purpose of These Author Guidelines

These guidelines have been prepared to help authors understand the complete manuscript preparation and publication process before submitting their work to GSCBPS. They provide comprehensive information regarding manuscript formatting, article structure, ethical requirements, reference style, figure preparation, editorial evaluation, peer review, publication policies, and post-acceptance procedures.

Compliance with these guidelines helps ensure that manuscripts can be evaluated efficiently by editors and reviewers while maintaining consistency across all published articles.

Why Authors Choose GSCBPS

• International peer-reviewed scientific journal.
• Fully open access publication with worldwide visibility.
• Crossref DOI assigned to every accepted article.
• Rigorous editorial screening and independent peer review.
• Rapid editorial processing and timely publication.
• Experienced editorial board comprising subject experts.
• Affordable article processing charges with transparent publication policies.
• Online publication immediately after completion of the publication process.
• Permanent online archiving for long-term accessibility.
• Free publication certificate provided to all published authors.

Who Can Submit?

GSCBPS welcomes manuscript submissions from researchers, university faculty members, scientists, clinicians, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, postgraduate students, doctoral researchers, industry professionals, and independent scholars whose work falls within the journal's scope.

Authors from universities, research institutes, hospitals, government organizations, private industries, and international research collaborations are encouraged to submit original research that contributes meaningfully to scientific knowledge and advances in biological and pharmaceutical sciences.

Our Commitment to Quality Publishing

The editorial team of GSCBPS is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing through fair editorial assessment, objective peer review, ethical publishing practices, transparency, and scientific integrity. Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial editorial evaluation before being considered for peer review, ensuring that only manuscripts meeting the journal's quality standards proceed through the publication process.

Authors are expected to submit original work prepared in accordance with internationally accepted ethical principles and reporting standards. Manuscripts that comply with these guidelines generally progress more efficiently through editorial evaluation and peer review.

Before You Submit Your Manuscript

Before submitting your manuscript to GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS), authors should carefully verify that their work complies with the journal's submission requirements, publication policies, and ethical standards. A well-prepared manuscript not only improves the quality of the submission but also helps reduce delays during editorial screening and peer review.

Authors are encouraged to complete the following checklist before uploading their manuscript through the journal's online submission system.

Pre-Submission Checklist

Please ensure that all of the following requirements have been satisfied before submitting your manuscript:

• ✔ The manuscript falls within the aims and scope of GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• ✔ The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.
• ✔ The manuscript is not currently under consideration by another journal.
• ✔ All authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
• ✔ The corresponding author has obtained consent from all co-authors before submission.
• ✔ The manuscript has been prepared according to the journal's formatting guidelines.
• ✔ The English language has been carefully checked for grammar, spelling, and clarity.
• ✔ All figures, tables, and supplementary materials are included where appropriate.
• ✔ References are complete, accurate, and formatted according to the journal's reference style.
• ✔ Ethical approval statements have been included where applicable.
• ✔ Conflict of Interest and Funding statements have been provided.
• ✔ All required permissions have been obtained for copyrighted material.

Originality of Submitted Work

GSCBPS publishes only original scholarly work. Submitted manuscripts must represent original research conducted by the authors and should not have been published, accepted, or submitted for publication elsewhere.

Submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is considered unethical and is not permitted. Authors are expected to disclose any closely related publications or manuscripts that may overlap with the submitted work.

Minor extensions of previously published conference papers may be considered only when substantial new scientific content has been added and appropriate disclosure is provided at the time of submission.

Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened for originality using plagiarism detection tools and editorial assessment before entering the peer-review process.

The journal has zero tolerance for:

• Copying text without proper citation.
• Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication.
• Image plagiarism.
• Data fabrication or falsification.
• Unattributed use of published figures or tables.
• Manipulation of research results.

If significant plagiarism or unethical publication practices are identified at any stage of the editorial process, the manuscript may be rejected immediately or, if already published, retracted in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policy.

Language Requirements

Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a proficient English speaker or a professional language editing service before submission.

The editorial office may request language revision if the quality of English prevents proper scientific evaluation of the manuscript.

Select the Appropriate Manuscript Type

Authors should ensure that their manuscript is submitted under the correct article category. GSCBPS accepts several types of scholarly contributions, including:

• Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Mini Reviews
• Short Communications
• Case Reports
• Case Studies
• Technical Notes
• Letters to the Editor
• Editorials (by invitation)

Selecting the appropriate manuscript category helps facilitate efficient editorial handling and peer review.

Ethical Compliance Before Submission

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research complies with internationally accepted ethical standards before submission.

• Human studies must include approval from an appropriate ethics committee.
• Animal experiments must comply with institutional and national ethical guidelines.
• Patient confidentiality must always be protected.
• Written informed consent should be obtained whenever applicable.
• Clinical studies should comply with recognized reporting standards.

Ethical approval numbers, institutional review board information, and informed consent statements should be included within the manuscript whenever applicable.

Documents That May Be Required

Depending on the type of manuscript, authors may be requested to provide additional supporting documents during submission or editorial review.

• Cover Letter
• Ethics Committee Approval
• Patient Consent Form
• Conflict of Interest Declaration
• Funding Information
• Copyright or Permission Letters
• Supplementary Data Files
• High-resolution Figures

Providing complete documentation during the initial submission can significantly reduce editorial processing time.

Manuscript Preparation and Formatting

Authors should prepare manuscripts in a clear, organized, and professional format that enables editors and reviewers to evaluate the scientific content efficiently. Well-structured manuscripts improve readability, facilitate peer review, and help reduce unnecessary revisions during the editorial process.

All manuscripts submitted to GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) should be prepared using Microsoft Word and formatted according to the following instructions.

General Formatting Requirements

Recommended Length of Manuscripts

These recommendations are intended as general guidance. Authors should present their work clearly and concisely while avoiding unnecessary repetition.

Structure of the Manuscript

Unless otherwise appropriate for the article type, manuscripts should generally include the following sections:

1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Materials and Methods
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgements
10. Funding Information
11. Conflict of Interest
12. Author Contributions
13. Ethical Approval Statement
14. Informed Consent Statement (where applicable)
15. Data Availability Statement (recommended)
16. References
17. Tables
18. Figure Captions
19. Figures

Title Page

The title page should contain complete author and affiliation information to facilitate communication throughout the editorial process.

Include the following:

• Clear, concise, and informative manuscript title.
• Full names of all authors.
• Institutional affiliations.
• Department and institution.
• City, State (if applicable), and Country.
• Corresponding author identified using an asterisk (*).
• Complete correspondence address.
• Email address of the corresponding author.
• Email addresses of all co-authors (recommended).
• ORCID iD (recommended).

Writing an Effective Title

The manuscript title should accurately describe the content of the research while remaining concise and informative.

A good title should:

• Clearly describe the research topic.
• Contain important scientific keywords.
• Avoid abbreviations whenever possible.
• Avoid unnecessary phrases.
• Reflect the main findings of the study.

Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise summary of the entire manuscript and enable readers to understand the purpose and significance of the study without consulting the full article.

The abstract should generally:

• Not exceed 250 words.
• State the research objective.
• Briefly describe the methodology.
• Present the principal findings.
• Summarize the main conclusion.
• Be understandable without reading the full article.
• Avoid references and citations.
• Define abbreviations when first introduced.

Keywords

Authors should provide 4–6 keywords immediately after the abstract.

Keywords should:

• Reflect the primary topics of the manuscript.
• Improve indexing and discoverability.
• Avoid repeating words already included in the title whenever possible.
• Use internationally recognized scientific terminology.

Introduction

The Introduction should explain the scientific background of the study, summarize relevant literature, identify existing knowledge gaps, and clearly define the objectives or hypotheses of the research.

Avoid presenting detailed results or an extensive literature review in this section.

Materials and Methods

The Materials and Methods section should contain sufficient detail to enable other researchers to reproduce the study.

Include information such as:

• Study design.
• Materials used.
• Experimental procedures.
• Chemicals and reagents.
• Equipment and software.
• Statistical analysis.
• Ethical approvals where applicable.

Previously published methods should be appropriately cited.

Results

Present research findings logically using text, tables, and figures where appropriate. Results should be reported objectively without interpretation.

• Do not duplicate information in both tables and figures.
• Report statistical significance where applicable.
• Use SI units consistently.

Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the results in relation to previous research, explain the scientific significance of the findings, discuss limitations of the study, and suggest directions for future research.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the major findings of the study and explain their scientific importance without repeating the abstract or introducing new information.

Tables, Figures and Illustrations

High-quality tables and figures play an essential role in communicating scientific findings effectively. Authors should ensure that all graphical materials are clear, accurate, and directly support the results presented in the manuscript. Every table and figure must be referenced within the text in sequential order.

Tables

Tables should present data clearly and concisely without duplicating information already described in the text.

Please follow these recommendations when preparing tables:

• Use editable tables created in Microsoft Word.
• Number tables consecutively using Arabic numerals (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
• Provide a concise and descriptive title above each table.
• Explain abbreviations in table footnotes where necessary.
• Avoid excessive formatting, shading, and vertical lines.
• Ensure all numerical values are accurate and consistently formatted.
• Cite every table within the manuscript text.

Figures and Images

Figures should effectively illustrate research findings while maintaining excellent visual quality for online publication.

• Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
• Provide descriptive captions below each figure.
• Minimum recommended resolution: 300 dpi.
• Preferred file formats include PNG, JPEG, TIFF, EPS, or high-quality PDF.
• Ensure all labels, legends, and axis titles remain readable after publication.
• Graphs should preferably be created from editable software rather than screenshots.
• Photographs should not be excessively compressed or pixelated.
• Figures must accurately represent the original research data.

Color Figures

Color figures are accepted and published online without additional color reproduction charges, provided they contribute meaningfully to the presentation of the research.

Authors should avoid unnecessary decorative colors and instead use color only when it improves scientific interpretation.

Figure Captions

Each figure should include a clear, informative caption that enables readers to understand the figure without referring extensively to the main text.

Figure captions should:

• Clearly describe the content of the figure.
• Define all abbreviations and symbols.
• Identify statistical significance where applicable.
• Avoid unnecessary methodological detail.

Equations and Mathematical Expressions

Mathematical equations should be created using the Microsoft Word Equation Editor or an equivalent equation editor.

• Number equations consecutively when referenced in the text.
• Define variables immediately after first use.
• Use internationally accepted mathematical notation.
• Maintain consistent formatting throughout the manuscript.

Units, Symbols and Scientific Nomenclature

Authors should use internationally recognized scientific terminology and standard units throughout the manuscript.

• Use SI (International System of Units) wherever applicable.
• Express temperature in degrees Celsius (°C).
• Use internationally accepted scientific symbols.
• Write genus and species names in italics.
• Define abbreviations at first appearance.
• Avoid introducing excessive abbreviations.

Abbreviations

Only standard abbreviations should be used. Non-standard abbreviations should be defined the first time they appear in both the abstract and the main text.

Avoid excessive abbreviation usage that may reduce readability.

Reference Style

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences follows the Vancouver Referencing Style. Authors are responsible for ensuring that every reference is complete, accurate, and cited appropriately within the manuscript.

References should primarily include published, peer-reviewed, and reliable scholarly sources whenever possible.

In-Text Citations

References should be cited using numbers in square brackets according to the order in which they first appear in the manuscript.

Examples:

• Recent studies have demonstrated significant improvements [3].
• Several researchers reported similar findings [5,7,11].
• According to Sharma et al. [15], the proposed method...

Reference List

The reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript and include only references cited within the text.

• Arrange references in numerical order.
• Do not arrange references alphabetically.
• Include all author names where appropriate.
• Provide complete journal information.
• Include DOI whenever available.
• Verify the accuracy of every citation before submission.

Examples of References

Journal Article

Patil S, Sharma R, Gupta A. Development of novel drug delivery systems. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026;18(2):101–110. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxx

Book

Rang HP, Dale MM. Pharmacology. 9th ed. Elsevier; 2020.

Book Chapter

Brown A. Drug metabolism. In: Smith J, editor. Modern Pharmacology. Springer; 2021. p. 150–172.

Website

World Health Organization. Global Health Observatory. Available from: https://www.who.int (Accessed 15 July 2026).

Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary files that provide additional information supporting the main manuscript.

Examples include:

• Large datasets.
• Additional tables.
• Additional figures.
• Statistical analyses.
• Video files.
• Research protocols.
• Computer code.
• Questionnaires.

Supplementary materials should be clearly labelled and cited appropriately within the manuscript.

Data Availability Statement (Recommended)

Authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement describing where the data supporting the findings of the study can be accessed.

Examples include:

• Data are available within the published article.
• Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
• Data have been deposited in a publicly accessible repository.

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing by promoting honesty, transparency, accountability, and scientific integrity throughout the publication process. Authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members are expected to adhere to internationally recognized ethical publishing principles.

The journal considers publication ethics to be fundamental to maintaining the quality, credibility, and reliability of scientific literature. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated not only for scientific merit but also for compliance with ethical publishing standards.

Originality and Novelty

Authors must submit only original work that has not been previously published and is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal or publisher.

Submission of duplicate manuscripts, redundant publications, or substantially similar work is considered unethical and may result in immediate rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript.

• Submit only original research.
• Clearly acknowledge previous related work.
• Properly cite all published sources.
• Avoid duplicate or redundant publication.
• Disclose any overlapping manuscripts during submission.

Plagiarism Policy

GSCBPS has a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. Every manuscript may undergo plagiarism screening before being sent for peer review.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying text without proper citation.
• Self-plagiarism.
• Duplicate publication.
• Image plagiarism.
• Improper paraphrasing.
• Unattributed use of figures or tables.
• Translation plagiarism.

If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript may be rejected without peer review. If unethical practices are identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or article retractions where appropriate.

Data Integrity and Scientific Accuracy

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all research data presented in the manuscript are accurate, authentic, and honestly reported.

The following practices are considered serious publication misconduct:

• Data fabrication.
• Data falsification.
• Selective reporting of results.
• Manipulation of statistical outcomes.
• Misrepresentation of experimental findings.

Editors may request original research data or supporting documentation whenever necessary to verify the authenticity of submitted work.

Image Integrity

Figures, photographs, microscopy images, gels, blots, and graphical illustrations must accurately represent the original research observations.

Authors should not manipulate images in ways that alter or misrepresent scientific findings.

Acceptable image adjustments include:

• Uniform brightness adjustments.
• Uniform contrast adjustments.
• Minor color balancing applied consistently across the entire image.

The following are not acceptable:

• Selective enhancement.
• Removal of research data.
• Insertion of fabricated elements.
• Undisclosed image editing.
• Misleading image composition.

Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

Each listed author should have contributed significantly to:

• Study conception or design.
• Data collection.
• Data analysis or interpretation.
• Preparation or critical revision of the manuscript.
• Approval of the final version.
• Responsibility for the integrity of the published work.

Individuals who contributed only technical assistance, funding acquisition, language editing, or administrative support should normally be acknowledged rather than listed as authors.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author serves as the primary contact between the journal and all co-authors throughout the editorial and publication process.

The corresponding author is responsible for:

• Obtaining approval from all co-authors.
• Ensuring manuscript accuracy.
• Managing communication with the editorial office.
• Submitting revisions within the requested timeline.
• Reviewing publication proofs.
• Responding to editorial queries.

Conflict of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of their research.

Examples include:

• Research funding.
• Employment.
• Consultancy.
• Patent ownership.
• Stock ownership.
• Honoraria.
• Advisory board memberships.

If no conflicts exist, authors should include the statement:

"The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this article."

Funding Disclosure

All financial support received for the research should be clearly disclosed within the manuscript.

Authors should identify:

• Funding agency.
• Grant number.
• Institutional support.
• Industry sponsorship.

If no external funding was received, authors may state:

"This research received no external funding."

Human Research Ethics

Research involving human participants must comply with internationally accepted ethical principles and applicable institutional regulations.

Authors should include:

• Name of the approving Ethics Committee.
• Approval or protocol number.
• Date of approval where available.
• Confirmation of informed consent.

Patient privacy and confidentiality must always be protected.

Animal Research Ethics

Studies involving animals must comply with recognized institutional, national, and international guidelines governing animal welfare and ethical experimentation.

Authors should clearly identify the approving ethics committee and confirm that appropriate ethical approval was obtained before conducting the study.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

The use of artificial intelligence tools, including large language models, may assist authors during manuscript preparation; however, these tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the scientific content.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

• The originality of the manuscript.
• The accuracy of scientific information.
• The integrity of data.
• Proper citation of all sources.
• Verification of AI-assisted content.

Where AI tools have been used for language editing or drafting assistance, authors are encouraged to disclose this appropriately within the manuscript.

Corrections, Retractions and Editorial Actions

If significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal may take appropriate editorial action to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Depending on the nature of the issue, actions may include:

• Publication of corrections.
• Editorial notes.
• Expressions of concern.
• Article withdrawal (where appropriate).
• Article retraction in accordance with accepted publishing practices.

Editorial Screening and Peer Review

After submission, every manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to verify compliance with the journal's aims and scope, formatting requirements, originality, and publication ethics. Manuscripts that successfully pass this stage are forwarded for double-blind peer review by independent experts in the relevant discipline.

Reviewer comments and editorial recommendations are carefully evaluated before a final publication decision is made. Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts before acceptance.

For a detailed explanation of each stage, including editorial screening, reviewer selection, revision procedures, editorial decisions, DOI assignment, and publication workflow, please visit our Editorial Screening & Peer Review Process page.

Approximate Editorial Timeline

*The above timelines are approximate and may vary depending on manuscript quality, reviewer availability, revision requirements, and editorial workload.

Author Proofs

Before publication, the corresponding author receives the final proof of the manuscript for review.

Authors should carefully examine:

• Author names and affiliations.
• Corresponding author information.
• Tables and figures.
• Mathematical equations.
• References.
• Formatting consistency.
• Typographical errors.

Only minor corrections relating to typographical errors, formatting, or production issues should be requested at this stage. Major scientific revisions are generally not permitted after final acceptance.

Open Access Publication

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences follows an Open Access publishing model, enabling published research to be freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

Open Access publication offers several advantages:

• Immediate worldwide accessibility.
• Greater research visibility.
• Broader academic readership.
• Increased opportunities for citation.
• Faster dissemination of scientific knowledge.
• Support for global research collaboration.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences does not charge any manuscript submission fee. Article Processing Charges (APC) become applicable only after a manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has been accepted for publication.

The APC supports editorial management, peer-review administration, DOI registration, article production, website hosting, digital archiving, and long-term online availability.

Authors are advised to consult the journal's Article Processing Charges (APC) page for the latest publication charges and payment information.

Copyright and Author Rights

Authors retain responsibility for the originality of their submitted work and must ensure that the manuscript does not infringe the copyright or intellectual property rights of others.

By publishing with GSCBPS, authors confirm that:

• The manuscript represents their original work.
• Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted materials.
• All authors approve publication.
• The work complies with applicable copyright requirements.

Authors should obtain written permission for any copyrighted figures, illustrations, photographs, or tables reproduced from previously published sources.

Publication Certificate

As part of its author support services, GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences provides a free electronic Certificate of Publication (E-Certificate) to the corresponding author after successful publication.

The publication certificate serves as official documentation confirming publication of the research article and may be useful for:

• Academic promotion.
• Faculty performance evaluation.
• Research documentation.
• University records.
• Professional portfolio.
• Funding and grant applications.

More information is available on the Free Publication Certificate page.

Sharing Your Published Article

After publication, authors are encouraged to increase the visibility and impact of their research by responsibly sharing their published work through academic and professional networks.

Authors may consider sharing:

• The article DOI.
• The journal article webpage.
• The published PDF where permitted.
• Institutional repository links.
• Professional networking platforms.
• Personal academic websites.

Responsible dissemination helps maximize research visibility and encourages scientific collaboration.

Long-Term Accessibility

Published articles remain available through the journal website, allowing researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and students worldwide to access scientific findings without subscription restrictions. Permanent DOI registration and digital archiving contribute to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published research.

Need Assistance?

If you have questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission requirements, publication ethics, formatting, or the editorial process, our editorial office will be pleased to assist you.

We encourage authors to contact us before submission whenever clarification is required regarding the suitability of their manuscript or compliance with the journal's author guidelines.

Email: editor.gscbps@gsconlinepress.com