Author Guidelines for Brain Conflux

International Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedical Research

ISSN: 3079-6016 | Open Access | Peer Reviewed | International Scope

Guidelines Overview

Our Academic Mission and Vision

Brain Conflux represents the confluence of diverse life sciences disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary research that advances our understanding of biological systems and promotes translational applications for human health and wellbeing. Our journal serves as a premier platform for researchers, clinicians, and academics to disseminate groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to transform healthcare, biotechnology, and our fundamental understanding of biological processes.

Core Commitments

  • Scientific Excellence: Maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and reproducibility in all published research
  • Global Accessibility: Ensuring worldwide access to cutting-edge research through our open access model, eliminating barriers to scientific knowledge
  • Collaborative Innovation: Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of diverse perspectives to address complex biological questions

Manuscript Submission Framework

Submission Excellence Standards

Brain Conflux employs a sophisticated manuscript management system designed to ensure efficient processing, transparent communication, and rigorous quality assessment. Our submission framework is built upon international best practices and adheres to the highest academic publishing standards established by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Key Benefits

  • Zero submission fees or article processing charges
  • Expedited review with target completion within 4-6 weeks
  • Immediate global accessibility upon publication
  • Expert editorial board from prestigious international institutions

Digital Submission Infrastructure

Brain Conflux utilizes an advanced Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform that provides authors with a secure, user-friendly, and transparent submission experience. Our digital infrastructure supports comprehensive manuscript tracking, automated status updates, and seamless communication throughout the editorial process.

Essential Submission Portals

Manuscript Submission Portal: http://ojs.lifeconfluxpress.com/index.php/index/index

Author Dashboard: http://ojs.lifeconfluxpress.com/index.php/brainconflux

Technical Support: technical@lifeconfluxpress.com

Editorial Correspondence: editorial@brainconflux.com

Advanced Manuscript Preparation and Editorial Services

Life Conflux Press Editorial Services provides comprehensive manuscript development support designed to enhance the scientific impact, clarity, and publication readiness of your research. Our multidisciplinary team of editors, translators, and scientific communication specialists ensures that your research meets the highest international publication standards while effectively communicating your scientific contributions to the global research community.

Professional Editorial Excellence

Our editorial services are provided by PhD-level scientists and professional editors with extensive experience in academic publishing, peer review, and scientific communication. Each service is tailored to meet the specific needs of researchers across diverse life sciences disciplines, ensuring that your manuscript not only meets technical requirements but also achieves maximum scientific impact.

Scientific Writing Enhancement

  • Language refinement by native English-speaking editors with scientific backgrounds
  • Structural optimization for logical flow and argumentation enhancement
  • Technical accuracy verification and scientific terminology clarification
  • Citation standardization and reference formatting accuracy verification
  • Clarity improvement through complex concept simplification without loss of scientific rigor

Multilingual Translation Services

  • Expert scientific translation by subject matter specialists
  • Cultural adaptation and localization for international academic audiences
  • Technical precision in translating specialized terminology
  • Multi-stage quality assurance and back-translation verification
  • Format preservation maintaining scientific document structure

Data Visualization and Graphics

  • High-resolution, publication-ready graphics creation
  • Statistical visualization with clear, accurate representation of analytical results
  • Compelling graphical abstracts summarizing research findings
  • Color-blind friendly and universally accessible designs
  • Journal formatting adherence to specific publication requirements

Comprehensive Resource Library

Access our extensive collection of writing guides, templates, and best practices developed by our editorial team to support authors throughout the manuscript preparation process.

Manuscript Templates: Access Writing Resources

Free Format Submission: Simplified submission process allowing flexible formatting for initial review

24/7 Author Support: support@lifeconfluxpress.com

Rigorous Peer Review and Quality Assurance Framework

Commitment to Scientific Integrity

Brain Conflux implements a comprehensive, multi-tier peer review system designed to ensure the highest standards of scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and ethical compliance. Our review process combines traditional scholarly evaluation with modern quality assurance mechanisms to maintain the integrity and reliability of published research while fostering constructive scientific discourse.

Our peer review model employs single-blind evaluation to protect reviewer independence while maintaining accountability through editorial oversight. This approach has been proven to reduce bias while encouraging honest, constructive feedback that enhances manuscript quality and scientific contribution.

Multi-Stage Review Architecture

1. Editorial Pre-Assessment

  • Scope evaluation: Alignment with journal's academic focus and standards
  • Methodological review: Assessment of research design and statistical approaches
  • Ethical compliance: Verification of research ethics and regulatory approvals
  • Originality screening: Comprehensive plagiarism detection and novelty assessment
  • Technical quality: Evaluation of experimental design and data presentation

2. Expert Reviewer Assignment

  • Domain expertise matching: Assignment to 2-3 specialists in relevant research areas
  • Institutional diversity: International panel representing diverse academic perspectives
  • Conflict screening: Rigorous verification of reviewer independence and objectivity
  • Track record evaluation: Selection based on publication history and review quality
  • Timely commitment: Confirmed availability for thorough, timely evaluation

3. Comprehensive Evaluation

  • Scientific merit assessment: Evaluation of hypothesis, methodology, and conclusions
  • Statistical analysis review: Verification of analytical approaches and interpretations
  • Reproducibility evaluation: Assessment of method clarity and data accessibility
  • Literature integration: Review of citation comprehensiveness and context
  • Constructive feedback: Detailed recommendations for improvement

4. Editorial Decision Process

  • Consensus building: Integration of multiple reviewer perspectives and recommendations
  • Editorial board consultation: Senior editor review for complex or borderline cases
  • Author communication: Clear, detailed feedback with specific improvement guidance
  • Revision oversight: Monitoring of author responses and manuscript improvements
  • Publication readiness: Final quality assurance before acceptance

International Expert Review Network

Brain Conflux maintains an extensive network of international reviewers comprising distinguished researchers, clinicians, and subject matter experts from leading academic institutions worldwide. Our reviewer database spans multiple continents and encompasses diverse research specializations within the life sciences, ensuring that every manuscript receives evaluation from the most qualified experts in the field.

Our commitment to transparency includes the provision of downloadable peer review documentation, allowing readers to access anonymized reviewer comments and editorial decisions. This practice enhances trust in our publication process and demonstrates our dedication to open, accountable scholarly communication.

Review Quality Metrics

  • 2-3 Expert Reviewers per Manuscript
  • 4-6 Weeks Average Review Time
  • 95% Reviewer Response Rate
  • 100% Conflict of Interest Screening

Comprehensive Conflict of Interest Governance

Brain Conflux adheres to the most stringent international standards for conflict of interest management, implementing comprehensive policies that ensure the integrity and objectivity of our peer review process. All editorial participants undergo rigorous screening to identify and appropriately manage potential conflicts that could compromise the impartiality of manuscript evaluation.

Systematic Conflict Assessment Categories

  • Personal and Familial Relationships: Immediate family members, domestic partners, close personal relationships, or any supervisory relationships within the preceding five years
  • Professional and Academic Collaborations: Recent research collaborations, co-authorships, shared grant funding, joint patent applications, or participation in collaborative research networks within the past three years
  • Institutional and Organizational Affiliations: Current or recent institutional affiliations, advisory board memberships, committee service, or any organizational relationships
  • Financial and Commercial Interests: Business partnerships, financial investments, consulting relationships, royalty agreements, or any commercial interests related to the research content

Advanced Peer Review Integrity Protection

Brain Conflux implements sophisticated monitoring systems and follows established international guidelines, including COPE's comprehensive ethical standards, to detect and prevent any form of peer review manipulation or misconduct. Our dedicated Research Integrity Committee investigates all allegations with thoroughness and impartiality.

Strictly Prohibited Practices

  • Identity falsification: Creating false reviewer or editor identities or credentials
  • Review manipulation: Collusion among authors, reviewers, or editors to influence outcomes
  • Content fabrication: Plagiarizing or fabricating review reports or editorial communications
  • Bias introduction: Engaging in discriminatory or prejudicial reviewing practices
  • Conflict concealment: Failing to disclose known conflicts of interest or relationships
  • Coercive practices: Attempting to influence or pressure favorable evaluations
  • Confidentiality violations: Unauthorized disclosure of manuscript content or review details
  • Systemic circumvention: Any organized effort to undermine review objectivity

Consequences and Reporting: Violations of peer review integrity result in immediate investigation following COPE's comprehensive guidelines. Confirmed misconduct may lead to manuscript rejection, publication retraction, institutional notification, and potential long-term publication restrictions.

Report integrity concerns through our confidential Research Integrity Reporting System or contact our Ethics Committee directly at ethics@brainconflux.com.

Comprehensive Publication Ethics and Governance Framework

Brain Conflux operates under the highest standards of publication ethics, maintaining rigorous compliance with international guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Our comprehensive ethical framework ensures that all research published in our journal meets the strictest standards of scientific integrity, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance.

Every stakeholder in our publication ecosystem—including authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members—is held to exemplary ethical standards that protect the integrity of scientific research, ensure fair evaluation processes, and maintain public trust in academic publishing.

Editorial Leadership and Professional Standards

Our editorial team comprises distinguished researchers and publication professionals who maintain the highest standards of academic integrity while overseeing every aspect of the peer review and publication process. Editorial responsibilities extend beyond manuscript evaluation to include mentorship of early-career researchers, promotion of best practices in scientific communication, and advocacy for ethical research conduct.

Scientific Quality Assurance

  • Methodological rigor: Ensuring robust experimental design and appropriate statistical analyses
  • Expert review coordination: Securing evaluation by minimum two qualified domain specialists
  • Merit-based assessment: Evaluating manuscripts solely on scientific quality and significance
  • Reproducibility standards: Verifying adequate methodological detail for replication
  • Innovation recognition: Identifying and promoting genuinely novel scientific contributions

Confidentiality and Information Security

  • Manuscript protection: Maintaining absolute confidentiality of submitted research
  • Data security: Implementing robust cybersecurity measures for sensitive information
  • Communication protocols: Ensuring secure channels for all editorial correspondence
  • Access restrictions: Limiting manuscript access to authorized personnel only
  • Long-term preservation: Secure archival systems with appropriate access controls

Ethical Oversight and Compliance

  • Conflict recusal: Mandatory withdrawal from manuscripts involving conflicts of interest
  • Misconduct investigation: Thorough investigation of suspected ethical violations
  • Regulatory compliance: Adherence to international research ethics standards
  • Bias prevention: Implementation of systematic measures to minimize editorial bias
  • Transparency maintenance: Clear documentation of editorial decisions and processes

Reviewer Excellence and Professional Obligations

Brain Conflux reviewers represent the global academic community's commitment to scientific excellence and integrity. Our reviewer network consists of internationally recognized experts who contribute their time and expertise to advance scientific knowledge through rigorous evaluation and constructive feedback. The reviewer role extends beyond manuscript evaluation to include mentorship of authors and contribution to the broader scientific discourse.

Core Professional Commitments

  • Objective evaluation: Conducting impartial assessments based solely on scientific merit
  • Expertise alignment: Accepting assignments only within areas of professional competence
  • Comprehensive review: Providing thorough evaluation of all manuscript components
  • Constructive feedback: Offering specific, actionable recommendations for improvement
  • Timely completion: Meeting agreed deadlines while maintaining review quality
  • Confidentiality protection: Maintaining strict confidentiality of manuscript content
  • Conflict disclosure: Identifying and reporting potential conflicts of interest
  • Integrity monitoring: Reporting suspected misconduct or ethical violations
  • Professional courtesy: Maintaining respectful, collegial communication
  • Knowledge contribution: Sharing relevant expertise to enhance manuscript quality

Reviewer Development and Support: Brain Conflux provides comprehensive reviewer training, ongoing educational resources, and recognition programs to support our reviewer community. We offer workshops on effective peer review practices, bias recognition, and constructive feedback techniques to enhance the quality of our review process.

Author Accountability and Research Integrity Standards

Authors submitting to Brain Conflux bear comprehensive responsibility for the integrity, authenticity, and scientific significance of their research contributions. This responsibility extends from initial conception through post-publication engagement and includes accountability for all aspects of research conduct, data management, and scientific communication.

Research Integrity and Data Management

  • Data authenticity: Ensuring all reported data are genuine, accurate, and verifiable
  • Methodological transparency: Providing complete, reproducible experimental protocols
  • Statistical integrity: Employing appropriate analytical methods and avoiding data manipulation
  • Record maintenance: Preserving comprehensive research documentation for verification
  • Error correction: Promptly addressing any discovered errors or inaccuracies

Publication Ethics and Academic Honesty

  • Originality assurance: Submitting only novel, previously unpublished research
  • Multiple submission avoidance: Preventing simultaneous submission to multiple journals
  • Proper attribution: Ensuring accurate citation and acknowledgment of all sources
  • Authorship integrity: Including only individuals who meet authorship criteria
  • Permission acquisition: Obtaining necessary rights for reproduced materials

Transparency and Professional Collaboration

  • Conflict disclosure: Complete declaration of all potential conflicts of interest
  • Funding transparency: Comprehensive acknowledgment of financial support
  • Ethics documentation: Providing evidence of appropriate ethical approvals
  • Informed consent: Ensuring proper consent procedures for human subjects research
  • Review cooperation: Engaging constructively with the peer review process

Innovative Free Format Submission System

Revolutionary Submission Experience

Brain Conflux pioneers a transformative approach to manuscript submission through our innovative Free Format system, designed to eliminate unnecessary barriers while maintaining the rigorous quality standards that define academic excellence. This progressive submission model recognizes that scientific merit should not be obscured by formatting technicalities, allowing researchers to focus on presenting their discoveries in the most effective manner.

Our Free Format approach accelerates the publication timeline by enabling immediate scientific evaluation while providing authors with unprecedented flexibility in manuscript presentation. This system has been shown to reduce submission preparation time by up to 60% while maintaining the comprehensive peer review that ensures publication quality.

Comprehensive Submission Requirements

Essential Manuscript Components

Core Manuscript Elements:

  • Complete research manuscript: Comprehensive document in Word or LaTeX format including all essential sections
  • Structured abstract: Concise summary (250-300 words) highlighting objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
  • Comprehensive introduction: Clear statement of research objectives and significance within existing literature
  • Detailed methodology: Sufficient detail for replication, including statistical approaches and quality controls
  • Results presentation: Clear, comprehensive presentation of findings with appropriate statistical analyses
  • Thorough discussion: Interpretation of results, limitations, and implications for the field

Visual and Supplementary Materials:

  • High-resolution figures: Vector format preferred (minimum 300 DPI for raster images)
  • Comprehensive figure legends: Detailed descriptions enabling independent interpretation
  • Data tables: Well-organized, clearly labeled tabular presentations of key results
  • Supplementary materials: Additional data files, protocols, or analyses supporting main findings
  • Graphical abstract (optional): Visual summary highlighting key findings and significance
  • Reference list: Complete citations in any consistent academic format

Author Information and Metadata:

  • ORCID identifiers: Required for all authors (register free at orcid.org)
  • Complete institutional affiliations: Full institutional addresses and email contacts
  • Corresponding author designation: Primary contact for editorial communication
  • Author contribution statements: Detailed description of individual roles using CRediT taxonomy
  • Co-author agreements: Written consent from all co-authors for submission
  • Professional biographies (optional): Brief academic profiles highlighting relevant expertise

Keywords and Classification:

  • Subject keywords: 5-8 specific terms describing research focus and methodology
  • MeSH terms (when applicable): Medical Subject Headings for biomedical research
  • Research classification: Primary and secondary research categories
  • Methodology tags: Key methodological approaches and techniques employed
  • Significance indicators: Brief statement of research impact and applications
  • Audience specification: Target readership and academic disciplines

Comprehensive Ethics and Compliance Documentation

These mandatory statements ensure Brain Conflux's adherence to international research ethics standards and regulatory compliance requirements. Each component serves a critical role in maintaining scientific integrity and protecting research participants, data subjects, and the broader research community.

  • Data Availability and Sharing Statement: Detailed specification of data accessibility, including repository information, access conditions, and any restrictions. Must comply with FAIR data principles and institutional policies
  • Comprehensive Funding Disclosure: Complete declaration of all funding sources, grant numbers, fellowship support, and institutional resources. Include both direct and indirect funding contributions to the research
  • Conflict of Interest Declaration: Detailed disclosure of financial, professional, and personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation. Must include all authors' potential conflicts
  • Research Ethics Approval Documentation: Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approvals for human subjects research, including protocol numbers and approval dates. Animal research ethics documentation when applicable
  • Informed Consent Verification: Documentation of informed consent procedures for clinical studies, including consent form versions and special considerations for vulnerable populations
  • Clinical Trial Registration: Registry numbers and protocol information for clinical trials, including prospective registration confirmation and any protocol amendments or deviations

Begin Your Publication Journey

Ready to share your research with the global scientific community? Access our comprehensive submission portal and join thousands of researchers who have chosen Brain Conflux for their groundbreaking discoveries.

Submission Portal: Access Brain Conflux Submission Portal

New to our platform? Registration is complimentary and takes less than 5 minutes. Existing users can access their dashboard directly to track submissions, communicate with editors, and monitor publication progress.

Comprehensive Author Support and Professional Services

Dedicated to Your Research Success

Brain Conflux is committed to providing exceptional support throughout your publication journey. Our multidisciplinary team of editorial professionals, technical specialists, and research integrity experts ensures that every author receives personalized assistance tailored to their specific needs and research goals.

Editorial and Scientific Support

Comprehensive manuscript development assistance, scientific writing guidance, peer review support, and publication strategy consultation

Email: editorial@brainconflux.com

Response time: Within 24 hours

Technical and Platform Support

Submission platform assistance, file upload troubleshooting, system navigation guidance, and digital infrastructure support

Email: technical@lifeconfluxpress.com

Available: 24/7 with priority support

Professional Editorial Services

Expert editing, translation, formatting, figure preparation, and comprehensive manuscript enhancement services

Email: services@lifeconfluxpress.com

Consultation: Free initial assessment

Research Integrity and Ethics

Ethics consultation, research integrity guidance, misconduct reporting, and compliance verification support

Email: ethics@brainconflux.com

Confidential: All inquiries protected

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Research Areas

Clinical Neurology
Neuroimaging
Neurobiology
Neurosurgery
Psychiatry
Pediatric Neurology
AI in Neuroscience
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology
Geriatrics
Neuro-oncology

And many more specialized fields within brain sciences and medicine

Publication Statistics

~28 days
Average Review Time
94%
Author Satisfaction
72%
Acceptance Rate
Global
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Open Access Benefits

Immediate global accessibility
No subscription barriers
Enhanced citation potential
Maximum research impact

Brain Conflux promotes open science principles, ensuring that groundbreaking research in life sciences and medicine reaches the global scientific community without barriers, accelerating scientific discovery and innovation.

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons License

Brain Conflux operates under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, enabling unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction while ensuring proper attribution to original authors and research integrity.

Copyright & Author Rights

Authors retain full copyright ownership of their work while granting Brain Conflux the right to publish and distribute. All submissions must comply with our rigorous ethical standards and originality requirements. Published content becomes freely accessible to the global research community, promoting scientific advancement and knowledge sharing.

Key Requirements: Original research, ethical compliance, proper citations, and agreement to publication terms.

Publication Ethics

Brain Conflux maintains the highest standards of publication ethics, preventing plagiarism, ensuring research integrity, and upholding international best practices. We implement comprehensive screening processes and follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to maintain scientific credibility.

COPE - Committee on Publication Ethics
Ethical Standards
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