Please prepare submission files as instructed below:

• Cover Letter: A cover letter is required for all submissions. It should be brief and explain why the manuscript is suitable for The Biol. The cover letter must include a statement confirming all authors have approved the manuscript and agree to its submission. Authors must also confirm that the content has not been published or submitted elsewhere, either in whole or in part. The cover letter should address any issues related to the journals policies. If a previous version of the manuscript was submitted, the cover letter must include the earlier manuscript ID. Additionally, it should list suggested and excluded reviewers, along with their contact information.
• Main Manuscript Text: The main manuscript text should be prepared following the structure outlined below under manuscript preparation. It should be submitted as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file.
• Figure Captions: All figure captions and legends. Submitted as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file.
• Figures*: Each figure should be a separate high-resolution (300 dpi or higher) image file in the following acceptable formats: TIFF, JPEG, EPS, or PDF.
• Tables*: Tables prepared in and submitted as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) files.
• Supporting Information: Original, unedited images like blots, gel data, or other important information should be uploaded as a PDF file.
• During the initial submission, tables and review-quality figures with captions can be included in the text document at their first mention. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, figures must also be submitted separately as high-resolution image files (300 dpi or higher) in one of these formats: TIFF, JPEG, EPS, or PDF.
• Supplementary Materials Files: Files containing supplementary materials intended for publication along with the article. Acceptable formats: PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, TXT, CSV etc.

Submission Process

The Biol accepts manuscript submissions through the online submission portal. To submit a manuscript, the submitting author must register and/or log in to The Biol website. The submitting author, usually the corresponding author, is responsible for the manuscript during submission and peer review. All eligible co-authors should be listed in the submission system, and they can view the manuscript details by registering and logging in with the email address used during submission. If you encounter any technical issues during submission, please contact the editorial office by email.

When submitting, authors must choose the manuscript type under the ‘section’ option and can also select a category’ that best matches the subject of their manuscript.

Free Format Submission

              The Biol may relax the strict formatting guidelines at the initial submission, but all manuscripts must contain the required sections and information. References may be in any style, provided they include all necessary information and are consistently formatted throughout. However, once the manuscript reaches the revisions stage, the authors must submit the manuscript prepared according to The Biol author guidelines.

The journal seeks to apply scientific rigor to the study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, particularly traditional Asian healing systems. The Biol emphasizes health outcome, while documenting biological mechanisms of action. The journal is devoted to the advancement of science in the field of basic research, methodology or scientific theory in diverse areas of Biomedical Sciences. The journal does not consider articles on homeopathy.