Aims and Scope

BioNatura Journal is a multidisciplinary, open-access journal that aims to disseminate high-quality scientific research from a global perspective, with a special emphasis on fostering collaboration between Europe, the Americas, and beyond. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and scholarly communications that contribute to the advancement of science.

Our consortium model, involving institutions across Latin America and Spain, ensures a unique editorial vision that values both international excellence and regional relevance.

Editorial Process and Peer Review

Our editorial process is designed to be rigorous, fair, and efficient, leveraging the expertise of our global consortium.

1. Submission: Manuscripts are submitted online via our editorial system.
2. Initial Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial check for scope, quality, and originality.
3. Regional Assignment: If the manuscript is deemed suitable, it is assigned to a Regional Editor from one of the BIPC member institutions (e.g., UNAH for Central America, UP for Panama) who has relevant expertise.
4. Peer Review: The Regional Editor oversees a double-blind peer-review process, inviting at least two independent experts to evaluate the manuscript. Our consortium structure provides access to a diverse and extensive network of international reviewers.
5. Decision: Based on the reviewers' reports, the Regional Editor makes a recommendation to the Editor-in-Chief, who makes the final editorial decision (Accept, Minor/Major Revisions, Reject).
6. Production: Accepted manuscripts are prepared for publication by the Publisher of Record, Clinical Biotec S.L.

Publication Ethics

BioNatura Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All members of the BIPC—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—adhere to the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For our detailed statement, please refer to our full Ethics Policies page.

Author Guidelines

We invite submissions that align with our Aims and Scope. Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript:

• Is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• Follows our formatting and submission guidelines.
• Includes a declaration of all conflicts of interest and sources of funding.
• Is written in clear, professional English or Spanish.

Copyright and Licensing

BioNatura Journal is an open-access journal. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license:

• Authors retain copyright of their work.
• Anyone can share and adapt the material for any purpose, even commercially.
• Attribution must be given to the original author and the source, with a link to the license.

The Publisher of Record, Clinical Biotec S.L., handles the licensing and formal copyright management on behalf of the journal and the BIPC.

Open Access and Archiving

BioNatura Journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This journal is published under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring there are no paywalls or access restrictions.

BioNatura Journal is committed to the long-term preservation of its content. Articles are archived in [Mention your archiving system, e.g., CLOCKSS, Portico, or a national library] to ensure permanent access.