About the Journal

Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science provides a rapid publication of full-length Research Papers, Short Communication, and Review articles describing new findings or theories in a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to, tropical biodiversity, agriculture, biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, climate, and health sciences.

The scope of Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science includes;

> Tropical Biodiversity (animals, plants, microbe and others)
> Tropical Plant Biology
> Tropical Animal Sciences
> Tropical Agriculture
> Tropical Ecology
> Tropical Climate
> Tropical Environment
> Tropical Forest
> Tropical Diseases
> Biotechnology

Editorial & Review Policy

Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science follows a double-blind peer review process to determine the suitability of manuscripts for publication. The Chief Editor and Section Editors evaluate the submitted papers and assign two or three qualified peer reviewers to evaluate the manuscript. The peer reviewers must examine the manuscript and provide their recommendation to the Chief Editor or Section Editors within 3 weeks. If one of the peer reviewers recommends rejection, the Chief Editor will ask for a third reviewer or Section Editors' decision on acceptance or rejection of the paper. Papers requiring revision will be returned to the authors, who must submit the revised manuscript via OJS of Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science. Section Editors will review the revised manuscript and give a recommendation to the Chief Editor within 2 weeks, whether to return the manuscript to authors, accept, or reject it. After acceptance, the manuscript is forwarded to the technical editor for editing and layout. The Chief Editor will send a letter announcing the publication issue and an invoice attached with PROOF to the authors.

The revision process for authors includes four steps. Firstly, they must revise the manuscript to incorporate suggestions from Section Editors within two weeks of receiving feedback. Secondly, they must revise the manuscript to incorporate suggestions from peer reviewers within 2-4 weeks. Thirdly, they must revise the manuscript to accommodate any additional suggestions from Section Editors within 2-4 weeks, if necessary. Finally, they must revise the manuscript to incorporate suggestions from the editorial meeting within one week, if applicable. Manuscripts that exceed the revision deadline will be withdrawn, but authors may request an extension from the Chief Editor before the deadline expires. The acceptance time for publication may vary based on the length of the review and revision process.

There are three general reasons why manuscripts are rejected. Firstly, the manuscript topic may not be suitable for the journal and may be better suited for publication elsewhere. Secondly, the manuscript content may not meet the standards of Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science, including incomplete data, inappropriate methodology, lack of novelty or failure to advance existing knowledge, and inconsistencies among objectives, research design/method, evidence, and conclusion. Lastly, manuscripts that do not follow the guidelines in the Instructions for Authors may be rejected without review. Additionally, manuscripts may be rejected during the review process if authors fail to revise the manuscript as suggested by reviewers and the editorial board, or if they do not respond to suggestions.

Publication Frequency

Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science is published TWO times a year in June and December.

Open Access Policy

The fundamental principle of this journal is to make research freely accessible to the public, with immediate open access to its content. This approach aims to facilitate a broader and more extensive exchange of knowledge on a global scale.

How To Register

To submit a manuscript to Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science, authors must first register through the Register menu and fill out the necessary information, including selecting their role as an author, reviewer, or both. After completing the form, authors should select their role as an Author in the User Home and proceed to the five-step submission process.

Step 1 involves selecting the appropriate section of the journal and providing brief information about the manuscript in the Comment form. Authors must also check off the submission checklists and click "Save and continue" to proceed.

In Step 2, authors should enter the metadata of all authors involved in the writing process, as well as the manuscript title, abstract, and keywords.

Step 3 requires authors to upload the manuscript file from their hard drive by clicking the "Browse" button and then the "Upload" button. Once the submission is uploaded, authors should click "Save and continue."

In Step 4, authors must upload the supplementary file, which includes the Statement of Originality and Copyright Release Form. They can do this by clicking the "Browse" button, choosing the file, clicking "Upload," and then "Save and continue."

Finally, in Step 5, authors should confirm that all documents are complete and click "Finish Submission" to submit the manuscript. The corresponding author or principal contact will receive an acknowledgement via email and can track the progress of the submission's review and editorial process by logging in to the journal website.

By logging in to the journal website, authors can keep track of the status of their submission, including the manuscript review and editorial process.