BJ

British Journal of Biomedical Science

British Journal of Biomedical Science is the official journal of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Since January 2022, the journal has published under a Gold Open Access model, with articles immediately, permanently, and freely available and authors retaining copyright.

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Subject Medical Laboratory Technology
Impact Factor 4.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0967-4845
eISSN 2474-0896
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £577 GBP to £1,900 GBP depending on article type; Editorials are free.

Submission Instructions

British Journal of Biomedical Science accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be 350 words. Abstract must be 350 words. Abstract must be structured as the main text. Abstract must use the same main section structure as the manuscript.
Manuscript Original Research articles have a maximum suggested word count of 6,000 words and an absolute maximum of 12,000 words. Manuscript must use the major sections Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion with no separate subheadings beyond these. Manuscript must include a title page with up to six keywords and a word count statement, a summary table with up to three single-sentence bullet points each for what is known and what the work adds, a final Discussion sentence beginning "This work represents an advance in biomedical science because…….", a 200-word contribution to the field statement, and a statement of author contributions.
References References must be formatted in Vancouver style. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, and use the Vancouver system for in-text citations.
Figures & Tables Original Research articles may include up to 10 tables and figures in total. Figures and tables may be placed within the text, while figures can also be submitted as separate documents. Original Research articles must include a summary table, figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must be 350 words.
Manuscript Review Articles should be 4,000 to 6,000 words with an absolute maximum of 12,000 words. Main text must follow the abstract, may be divided into subsections, and does not require Materials and Methods, Results, or Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and a 200-word contribution to the field statement, and summary tables are not required for this article type.
References References must be formatted in Vancouver style. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, and use Vancouver-style in-text citations.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include up to 15 tables and figures in total. Figures may be placed within the text or submitted separately, while tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript. Figure captions must be placed at the end of the manuscript and table captions must appear immediately before the table.
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Biomedical Science In Brief

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and a 200-word contribution to the field statement.
References References must be formatted in Vancouver style. References must use the Vancouver system, list the first six authors followed by et al., and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or submitted separately, except that tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript. Figures must be numbered in the order cited and submitted individually, while tables must be provided in editable source form rather than as figures.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Structured abstract must be 350 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 3,000 words. Manuscript must include an introduction, details of the case, and a discussion, must not use sub-headings, and must end with a summary sentence explaining why the case represents an advance in biomedical science. Manuscript must include analysis involving at least three of the major disciplines within biomedical science and include 5 to 8 keywords.
References References must use Vancouver style. References must list the first six authors followed by et al. and include the DOI when available.
Figures & Tables Case Report may contain no more than 4 figures and tables in total. Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must be directly inserted into the manuscript in editable source form rather than as figures.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Include 5 to 8 keywords and a 200-word contribution to the field statement.
References References must use Vancouver style. References must list the first six authors followed by et al., include the DOI when available, and use Vancouver in-text citations.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 display item, consisting of either one figure or one table, is permitted. Figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript text or submitted as separate documents.
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Recent Publications

A novel compound heterozygous mutation of MYSM1 gene in a patient with bone marrow failure syndrome 4

X Zhan, A Zhao, B Wu, Y Yang, L Wan, P Tan, J Huang, Y Lu

10.1080/09674845.2021.1894706
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Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT): sources of result variation based on three years of routine testing of symptomatic patients in English primary care

T James, BD Nicholson, R Marr, M Paddon, JE East, S Justice, JL Oke, B Shine

10.1080/09674845.2021.1896204
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Targeted metabolomics as a tool for the diagnosis of kidney disease in Type II diabetes mellitus

S Abdelsattar, ZA Kasemy, M Elsayed, TA Elrahem, SK Zewain

10.1080/09674845.2021.1894705
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Signatures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma: a comparative genetic analysis

A Sahu, S Swaroop, S Kant, M Banerjee

10.1080/09674845.2021.1905988
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Fungal vaccines

HT Pattison, BC Millar, JE Moore

10.1080/09674845.2021.1907953
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A traditional cover letter is not accepted. Authors must instead prepare a 200-word contribution-to-the-field statement during submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Original Research and Review: £1,900 GBP; Biomedical Science in Brief and Case Report: £1,490 GBP; Letter to the Editor: £577 GBP; Editorial: free. IBMS members can receive a full waiver, and partial or full waivers may be available through fee support and Research4Life eligibility.

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Research Topics

Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology MicroRNA in disease regulation Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Hepatitis C virus research Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control RNA modifications and cancer Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications Hepatitis B Virus Studies Biomedical and Engineering Education Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Reproductive System and Pregnancy Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics Vibrio bacteria research studies

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