The International Journal of Biology and Chemistry (IJBCh) was founded in 2012. The journal is established and published by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
IJBCh is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the publication of original research articles and high-quality review papers across various branches of biology and chemistry.
The main aim of the journal is to provide an international platform for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to disseminate innovative theoretical, methodological, and applied research that contributes to the advancement of biological and chemical sciences.
The journal welcomes manuscripts that address both fundamental and applied problems in biology and chemistry, with particular emphasis on emerging technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical relevance for industry and society.
The journal is published twice a year.
Primary review: 2 weeks, approximately
Peer review policy: Double-blind peer review
Average refereeing time: 8-14 weeks
Acceptance percentage: 25%
Indexing & Abstracting:
- Scopus
- Clarivate Web of Science
- EBSCO
- Crossref
- Science Index
- ROAD
- WorldCat
- Academic Resource Index (ResearchBib)
- Scilit
- CAS Source Index
- DRJI Directory of Research Journals Indexing
- National Center of Science and Technology Evaluation
- Science and Higher Education Quality Assurance Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Scope of the Journal
IJBCh covers a broad range of theoretical and experimental topics across biological and chemical sciences including but not limited to:
- Fundamental and applied research in biology and chemistry;
- Modern advancements in organic synthesis technologies;
- Scientific foundations of biologically active compound production;
- Contemporary issues in raw material processing technologies;
- Development of novel materials and technologies;
- Investigation of the structure and biological, chemical, and physical properties of organic and inorganic substances and/or materials;
- Theoretical and practical aspects of hydrocarbon processing;
- Recent achievements in nanotechnology and biotechnology fields.
The journal publishes:
- Original research articles
- Review articles
All submitted manuscripts are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
The journal aims to promote international collaboration, high ethical standards, and open dissemination of scientific knowledge in the rapidly developing fields of computer science and information technologies.
Why Publish in IJBCh?
International Editorial Board – Featuring experts from multiple countries, ensuring a diverse and high-quality peer review process.
Rigorous Peer Review – Employing a double-blind review system with at least two independent reviewers per manuscript.
Open Access Model – Platinum Open Access (no publication fees), making all content freely available to the global research community.
Digital Archiving – Ensuring the long-term preservation of all published content in trusted digital repositories.
Robust Interdisciplinary Foundations – Highlighting the pivotal role of chemical methods in biological research and vice versa, setting the journal apart from other publications.
The publication fee for authors is 100,000 KZT per article, to be paid before print
