About the Journal

Journal Title

Journal of Genetics and Applied Biotechnology (JGAB)

Publisher

Nova Inventis Press

Publication Frequency

Quarterly (four issues per year)

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Genetics and Applied Biotechnology (JGAB) is a fully open-access journal that provides immediate and unrestricted access to all published content. Readers are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without prior permission from the publisher or authors, provided appropriate attribution is given.

Licensing

All articles published in JGAB are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Genetics and Applied Biotechnology (JGAB) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, scientists, academicians, and industry professionals to disseminate innovative findings and advances that contribute to the understanding and application of genetic and biotechnological sciences.

JGAB emphasizes interdisciplinary research that integrates fundamental biological sciences with applied technologies to address challenges in agriculture, medicine, environmental sustainability, and industrial biotechnology.

The journal welcomes original research contributions that advance scientific knowledge and practical applications in genetics and biotechnology.

Areas of Interest

The journal publishes research in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Molecular Genetics and Genomics
  • Functional Genomics and Proteomics
  • Genetic Engineering and Gene Editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas systems)
  • Plant Biotechnology and Crop Improvement
  • Animal Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology
  • Microbial Genetics and Industrial Biotechnology
  • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
  • Genetic Diversity, Evolutionary Genetics, and Conservation Genetics
  • Biotechnology Applications in Medicine, Agriculture, Environment, and Industry

Interdisciplinary studies integrating genetics with computational biology, systems biology, and emerging biotechnological tools are particularly encouraged.

Types of Articles

JGAB publishes the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Case Studies and Technical Reports

All submissions must present original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to JGAB undergo a double-blind peer-review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure an unbiased evaluation.

Each manuscript is assessed by independent experts in the relevant field to evaluate:

  • scientific quality
  • originality and novelty
  • methodological rigor
  • relevance to the journal’s scope

Editorial decisions are based on reviewers’ recommendations and the judgment of the editorial board.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

JGAB adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal maintains strict policies to prevent plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical research practices.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow ethical guidelines consistent with best practices in scholarly publishing.

Archiving and Accessibility

JGAB is archived in the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure long-term digital preservation. The journal also supports LOCKSS-based preservation systems where applicable.

All published articles are permanently archived to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly content.

The journal also supports metadata standards that facilitate indexing and discoverability in academic search systems and repositories.

Target Audience

The journal serves researchers, scientists, educators, and professionals working in:

  • genetics
  • biotechnology
  • molecular biology
  • agriculture and crop science
  • biomedical research
  • environmental biotechnology
  • computational biology and bioinformatics

Vision

The vision of JGAB is to promote the advancement of genetics and biotechnology by facilitating the dissemination of innovative research and encouraging international collaboration among scientists. Through open access publishing, the journal aims to enhance global knowledge exchange and contribute to solving real-world challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and biotechnology-driven industries.