The Academic Journal of Botanical Sciences (ISSN: 3084-0279) follows a bi-annual publication frequency. The journal publishes two issues per year, providing an organized platform for scholarly research in botanical sciences, plant biology, plant taxonomy, ecology, biodiversity, conservation, plant physiology, ethnobotany, medicinal plants, and applied plant sciences.
The bi-annual publication model allows the journal to maintain careful editorial evaluation, peer review quality, ethical publication standards, manuscript improvement, and systematic dissemination of botanical research for academic and scientific readers.
Publication Cycle
The journal releases two issues each year. Each issue may include original research articles, review articles, field studies, laboratory studies, short communications, botanical case studies, floristic reports, and scientific notes accepted after editorial and review processing.
| Issue | Publication Period | Publication Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 1 | January – June | First Bi-Annual Issue |
| Issue 2 | July – December | Second Bi-Annual Issue |
Submission Throughout the Year
Authors may submit manuscripts throughout the year. Accepted manuscripts are considered for publication in a suitable upcoming bi-annual issue after completion of editorial screening, originality check, peer review, revision, formatting, and final editorial approval.
- Manuscripts may be submitted at any time during the year.
- Submissions are checked for journal scope, originality, ethics, structure, and botanical relevance.
- Accepted papers are assigned to the most appropriate upcoming bi-annual issue.
- Publication depends on review completion, author revision, formatting, and final approval.
- Authors should submit complete, scientific, and properly referenced manuscripts to avoid delay.
Publication Process
1. Submission
Authors submit manuscripts related to botanical sciences, plant biology, taxonomy, ecology, biodiversity, conservation, or allied plant research areas.
2. Editorial Screening
The manuscript is checked for scope, originality, ethical compliance, scientific structure, references, and academic suitability.
3. Review
Suitable manuscripts may be reviewed for methodology, botanical relevance, scientific clarity, accuracy, and contribution.
4. Revision
Authors may be asked to revise the manuscript according to editorial or reviewer suggestions.
5. Acceptance
Manuscripts meeting journal standards may be accepted after final editorial approval.
6. Publication
Accepted manuscripts are published in the suitable upcoming bi-annual issue.
Benefits of Bi-Annual Publication
- Supports careful editorial and peer review processing.
- Maintains academic, ethical, and scientific publication quality.
- Allows sufficient time for manuscript revision and improvement.
- Provides organized publication of botanical science research.
- Supports reliable dissemination of field and laboratory-based plant studies.
Suitable Content for Issues
- Original botanical research articles
- Plant taxonomy and floristic studies
- Plant ecology and biodiversity research
- Laboratory and plant physiology studies
- Ethnobotany, medicinal plant, and conservation papers
Issue Assignment
Acceptance of a manuscript does not always mean immediate publication in the current issue. Final issue assignment depends on editorial workflow, review completion, author revision, formatting, article readiness, publication capacity, and the journal’s bi-annual publication schedule.
The editorial team may assign accepted manuscripts to the most suitable upcoming issue according to subject relevance, manuscript quality, and publication planning.
Important Note
Academic Journal of Botanical Sciences publishes on a bi-annual basis with two issues per year. Authors are advised to submit original, complete, ethical, scientifically valid, well-structured, and properly referenced manuscripts to support smooth editorial processing and timely publication.