Submissions

Author Guidelines

Bahasa Penulisan Artikel / Manuscript Language

Bahasa Indonesia:
Borneo in Pharmacology menerima naskah yang ditulis dalam Bahasa Indonesia maupun Bahasa Inggris. Penulis diminta menggunakan bahasa yang baik, jelas, dan konsisten sesuai kaidah ilmiah. Jika naskah ditulis dalam Bahasa Indonesia, istilah teknis sebaiknya mengikuti padanan yang baku dan/atau dicantumkan istilah bahasa Inggris pada kemunculan pertama bila diperlukan untuk kejelasan. Untuk artikel bahasa Indonesia, wajib untuk bagian Judul, Abstrak, dan Keyword menggunakan bahasa Inggris.

English:
Borneo in Pharmacology accepts manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Authors are expected to use clear, accurate, and consistent scientific language. For manuscripts in Bahasa Indonesia, technical terms should follow standard usage, and English equivalents may be provided at first mention when needed for clarity. For Indonesian articles, it is mandatory to use English for the Title, Abstract, and Keyword sections.

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Article Types (Borneo in Pharmacology)

1) Original Research
Original Research manuscripts present primary, previously unpublished findings. This category also welcomes confirmatory studies, negative or disconfirming outcomes, and reports on non-reproducibility that help refine, reformulate, or rule out hypotheses.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 12,000 words
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion

2) Methods
Methods articles describe a new or established method, protocol, or technique of clear relevance and interest to the field. Submissions should provide enough detail to allow reproducibility, and any analytical approaches applied to the generated data must be explained or appropriately referenced.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 12,000 words
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction (including the rationale, scope, and potential applications)
• Materials and Equipment (reagents/materials and/or instruments; include solution preparation when relevant)
• Methods (objectives and validation; step-by-step procedures; timing; pause points; example application(s); precision/accuracy; LoD/LoQ when applicable)
• (Anticipated) Results (expected outputs illustrated where possible; strengths, limitations, pitfalls/artifacts, and troubleshooting)
• Discussion

3) Review
Review articles provide an in-depth, balanced, and critical overview of a topic that has shown meaningful advances in recent years. Reviews should go beyond summarizing published work by clarifying core concepts, highlighting debates or contrasting viewpoints, identifying key challenges and knowledge gaps, and outlining future directions.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 12,000 words
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Subsections as appropriate to the topic
• Discussion

Important note: Reviews should not include unpublished material (e.g., original/unpublished data, manuscripts under submission, or personal communications). Manuscripts containing such content may be rejected or reclassified.

4) Mini Review
Mini Reviews offer a focused and concise synthesis of a specific theme within an active research area. They should summarize recent developments and emerging concepts, address major viewpoints or controversies, identify current gaps, and discuss near-future opportunities.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 3,000 words
Figure/Table limit: Up to 2
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Subsections as appropriate to the topic
• Discussion

Important note: Mini Reviews must not include unpublished material (unpublished/original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications). Submissions may be rejected or reclassified if such content is identified.

5) Hypothesis and Theory
Hypothesis and Theory articles propose a new hypothesis, model, or interpretation intended to stimulate further investigation. Submissions should provide a clear argument grounded in current evidence, accurately describe existing hypotheses/theories, and present a testable hypothesis within today’s knowledge framework. Authors may include original data and well-reasoned personal insights where appropriate.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 12,000 words
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Subsections as appropriate to the topic
• Discussion

6) Perspective
Perspective articles present a scholarly viewpoint on a defined area of research, emphasizing recent advances, interpretation, and future directions. Perspectives should clearly articulate the authors’ position while accurately representing and citing relevant published work. Original data and informed opinions may be included when appropriate.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 3,000 words
Figure/Table limit: Up to 2
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Subsections as appropriate to the topic
• Discussion

7) Data Report
Data Reports describe research datasets with sufficient context to support interpretation and reuse. Datasets must be deposited in a public repository, and they must be fixed and made publicly accessible upon publication. Data Reports may include limited analysis to characterize the dataset, but they should not present the results of a specific hypothesis-driven study.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 3,000 words
Figure/Table limit: Up to 2
Required structure:

• Introduction
• Data collection methods (including time period, filters/criteria, metadata, and guidance for reuse/interpretation)
• Relevant subsections as needed (no Results or Discussion sections)

Required dataset information:

• Dataset title/name
• Repository/database name
• Confidential link for peer review (to be replaced with the public link before publication)

Policy notes:
Published Data Reports may be considered for retraction if repository access becomes restricted or the dataset is removed. Dataset updates should be deposited as separate versions in the repository. Substantial new analyses or scientific insights based on the dataset should be submitted as independent research articles. Protocols and data-collection workflows may also be submitted as Methods articles.

8) Brief Research Report
Brief Research Reports present original research or preliminary findings in a shorter, more streamlined format than full Original Research articles. Submissions are encouraged to include negative results and may also report non-reproducibility when scientifically sound. Supplementary materials may be included.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 4,000 words
Figure/Table limit: Up to 4
Required structure:

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Method
• Results
• Discussion

9) Opinion
Opinion articles offer evidence-based viewpoints on the interpretation of recent findings, the value and limitations of methods, and the strengths/weaknesses of scientific arguments. Submissions must be fully referenced, promote constructive scholarly dialogue, and avoid inflammatory or emotionally charged language. Opinion articles should not include unpublished or original data.
Peer review: Yes
Maximum length: 2,000 words
Figure/Table limit: Up to 1
Required structure:

• Introduction
• Subsections as appropriate to the topic
• Discussion

10) Correction / Addendum
If authors identify errors that affect the scholarly record or the integrity of a published article, they are encouraged to submit a Correction/Addendum. The submission must explain the reason(s) for the change and include only the specific elements being corrected (e.g., sentences, sections, figures). All authors must agree to the requested changes, and the Author Contributions statement should clarify the basis for the correction. Depending on the scope, corrections may undergo peer review. Requests beyond the stated corrections may not be accepted.

11) Editorial
Editorials are typically commissioned and submitted by invited editors to introduce the aims and scope of a collection/topic and to place it in a broader context. Editorials should highlight the contributed articles with meaningful synthesis rather than simply listing them. They must not include unpublished or original data; references are strongly encouraged.
Peer review: At the journal’s discretion
Word limit: Typically 1,000 words for collections with 5–10 articles; the limit may increase with larger collections, up to 5,000 words for very large collections
Figure/Table limit: Up to 1 figure
Publication fee: Generally not charged for topic editors
Title format: Editorial: “Title of Research Topic”