ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Journal Overview and Mission

The Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies (TIMBB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published semiannually by the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Established as a key platform for the dissemination of contemporary scientific research, TIMBB aims to foster the exchange of innovative ideas and scientific progress across various fields of biology and biomedical sciences.

The journal's mission is to publish high-quality, original research that contributes to the advancement of molecular biology, biotechnology, and related disciplines. It serves as a vital outlet for both fundamental and applied research, with the goal of enhancing academic communication, supporting interdisciplinary dialogue, and promoting the integration of research findings into practice.

Editorial Leadership

• Editor-in-Chief: Academician Prof. Dr. Irada M. Huseynova, Doctor of Biological Sciences
• Associate Editor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yashar M. Feyziyev, Doctor of Biological Sciences
• Assistant Editor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurmammad Sh. Mustafayev, PhD

Scope and Areas of Interest

TIMBB welcomes original research articles, review papers, short communications, commentaries, and meeting reports in the following disciplines:

• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Genetics and Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Plant, Animal, and Human Physiology
• Zoology and Botany
• Environmental Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Clinical and Translational Medicine
• Plant Biotechnology and Introduction

Articles highlighting novel methodologies, translational insights, and interdisciplinary approaches are particularly encouraged.

Ethical Standards and COPE Compliance

All research articles published in TIMBB are fully open access: immediately freely available to read, download and share. Articles are published under the terms of a TIMBB is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal strictly adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) . All parties involved in the publishing process—editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers—are expected to follow ethical behavior as outlined by COPE. Cases of research misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, or conflicts of interest, are handled according to COPE Core Practices and flowcharts

Open Access and Copyright Policy

TIMBB is committed to the principles of open science. All published articles are freely accessible under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) , which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original authors and source are properly cited.

Article Processing Charge (APC): No APCs are currently charged; all articles are published free of charge under full open access.

Copyright Transfer: Authors are required to complete and submit a Copyright Transfer Statement upon acceptance. See details: Copyright Transfer Statement.pdf

Scientific Subject Classification: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

Plagiarism Policy

Submissions must be original and unpublished. The journal permits a maximum similarity index of 25%, excluding references and standard methodological phrases. All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection tools. Only original content will be accepted, and redundant or self-plagiarized works will be rejected.

Privacy Statement

The journal collects essential personal data (e.g., name, email, affiliation, ORCID ID, Researcher ID) solely for editorial and publishing processes. This information is securely stored and not shared with third parties. Anonymity is preserved, and data are not used for unrelated purposes.