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AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies (TIMBB) (Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan)

  1. Language and Originality
    Manuscripts must be written in English and should present original, unpublished research not under consideration elsewhere. Priority is given to primary research articles, short communications (1–3 pages) that present novel findings, and invited or analytical reviews that include the author's own research insights.
  2. Article Types and Length
    • Original Research Articles: 5–10 pages
    • Review Articles: Up to 20 pages
    • Abstract: 150–200 words (approximately 1,500–2,000 characters)
  3. Article Structure
    All manuscripts should follow the standard scientific format:
    • Title
    • Author(s) and affiliations
    • Abstract and keywords
    • Introduction
    • Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgments (if any)
    • References
    A sample structure is provided in the template: Sample_TIMBB.doc.
  4. Manuscript Format
    • File type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), version 97–2003 or later
    • Page size: A4
    • Margins: 2 cm on all sides
    • Font: Times New Roman
    • Font size: 11 pt
    • Line spacing: Single
  5. Tables and Figures
    Tables:
    • Should be inserted within the text or submitted as separate files.
    • One-column width: max 8.1 cm; two-column width: max 17.0 cm.
    • Refer to tables in-text as: (Table 1), (Table 2), etc.
    • Font size: 9 pt
    Figures:
    • Should be unified under the heading "Figures."
    • One-column width: max 8.1 cm; two-column width: max 17.0 cm.
    • Images must be in JPEG, TIFF, BMP, or PDF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
    • Graphs should be prepared using Excel, SigmaPlot, Origin, or similar software.
    • Refer to figures in-text as: (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), etc.
  6. Chemical and Mathematical Notation
    • Chemical Structures: Created using ChemDraw, ChemOffice, or BioviaDraw
    • Mathematical Equations: Inserted using Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType
    • Number all equations sequentially. Captions and variable definitions must appear below or beside formulas.
  7. References and Citation Style
    • In-text citations: Use the author-date format. Example: (Ivanov, 1998a, b; Freedi et al., 2003; Mamedov et al., 2011).
    • Reference list: Must be alphabetized and fully detailed.
      Include: Author(s), year, title of the article, journal/book title, volume(issue), page range.
      If a source is translated, indicate the original language in parentheses.
    • Example Reference: Ivanov, I. V. (1998a). Title of the article. Journal Name, 12(3), 123–130.
  8. Submission Process
    Manuscripts, including figures and supporting materials, must be submitted via email to: timbb@imbb.science.az
    File naming convention: use the first author’s last name and initials, e.g., Aliyev_BC.doc or Mamedov_DE.docx.
  9. Publication and Ethics
    Articles not complying with these submission guidelines will be rejected without review. All submissions must adhere to ethical standards of research integrity and scholarly conduct.
  10. Journal Information
    • Journal Title: Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies (TIMBB)
    • ISSN: 2709-0744 (Print), 2709-0752 (Online)
    • Abbreviated Title: Trans. Inst. Mol. Biol. & Biotechnol.
    • Parallel Title: Molekulyar Biologiya və Biotexnologiyalar İnstitutunun Elmi Əsərləri
    • Website: www.timbb.az
    • Frequency: Biannual (2 issues/year)
    • Publisher: “ELM” Publishing House, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
    • Country: Azerbaijan
  11. Conflict of Interest Statement
    All authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial relationships that could be viewed as a potential conflict of interest. These may include (but are not limited to):
    • Employment or consultancy with organizations that may gain or lose financially through this publication;
    • Ownership of stocks or shares in such organizations;
    • Personal relationships, academic competition, or intellectual passion that may influence objectivity.
    Authors must include a Conflict of Interest Statement at the end of the manuscript, before the References section. If there are no conflicts to declare, the following statement should be included:

    Conflict of Interest:
    The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
  12. Acknowledgment of Support / Funding Statement
    Authors should acknowledge any financial support received from funding agencies, research institutions, or grants that facilitated the work presented in the article.

    If applicable, include the funding agency’s full name and grant number (if available). If no specific funding was received, authors may use the following standard statement:

    Acknowledgments:
    The authors did not receive any specific funding for this research.

    Or, when funding applies:

    Acknowledgments:
    This research was supported by [Funding Agency Name], under Grant Number [XXXXXX].

    Authors may also acknowledge individuals or institutions that provided non-financial support such as access to facilities, datasets, or expert consultations.