About the Journal
Open Access · Peer Reviewed
TSF Journal of Biology
An international, open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research, review articles, and short communications across all disciplines of the biological sciences.
2023
Year Founded
CC BY
4.0 License
HEC
Y-Category
DOAJ
Indexed
HEC Y-Category Recognised Journal
TSF Journal of Biology has been officially recognised as a Y-Category Journal by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, affirming our commitment to quality peer-reviewed scientific publishing and making publications count toward academic promotion criteria in Pakistan.
About the Journal
TSF Journal of Biology (TSFJB) is a fully open access, international, peer-reviewed scientific journal published by TSF Nexus, Pakistan. Established in 2023, the journal is dedicated to the rapid dissemination of high-quality research across all areas of the biological sciences, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology, zoology, and biotechnology.
All articles published in TSFJB are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring maximum visibility and impact for contributing authors. The journal operates a rigorous double-anonymous peer review process, with a commitment to editorial transparency, scientific integrity, and timely decisions.
TSFJB is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and uses Crossref DOIs to ensure all published articles are permanently citable and discoverable. The journal is published on a continuous basis and accepts submissions year-round.
Journal Information
| Full Title | TSF Journal of Biology |
| Abbreviation | TSF J. Biol. |
| Publisher | TSF Nexus, Pakistan |
| EISSN | 3006-0478 |
| PISSN | 3006-0869 |
| Language | English |
| Publication Frequency | Continuous (2 issues per year) |
| Access Type | Full Open Access |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) |
| Peer Review | Double-Anonymous |
| DOI Registration | Crossref |
| HEC Category | Y-Category (Higher Education Commission, Pakistan) |
| Year of Establishment | 2023 |
| Country | Pakistan |
Aims & Scope
TSFJB welcomes original research articles, systematic and narrative review articles, and short communications covering, but not limited to, the following subject areas:
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Genomics, proteomics, epigenetics, gene expression, CRISPR technologies, and cell signalling pathways.
Microbiology
Bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial resistance, and microbiome research.
Biochemistry
Enzymology, metabolomics, structural biochemistry, biomarkers, and natural product chemistry.
Botany & Plant Sciences
Plant physiology, genetics, ethnobotany, plant-microbe interactions, and phytochemistry.
Zoology & Animal Sciences
Animal physiology, ethology, comparative anatomy, wildlife biology, and veterinary science.
Ecology & Environmental Biology
Ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, conservation biology, and climate change impacts on biota.
Biotechnology
Industrial, agricultural, and medical biotechnology, fermentation, and bioprocessing.
Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Host-pathogen interactions, vaccine development, immune responses, and emerging infectious diseases.
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Sequence analysis, structural bioinformatics, systems biology, and biological data science.
Why Publish with TSFJB?
Fast Editorial Decisions
We target a first editorial decision within 4 weeks of submission, with rigorous double-anonymous review by subject-matter experts.
Fully Open Access
All articles are immediately free to read, download, and share worldwide under CC BY 4.0 — no embargo, no subscription barrier.
Crossref DOI for Every Article
Every published article receives a permanent Crossref DOI, ensuring long-term discoverability and citability in all major databases.
HEC Y-Category Recognition
Officially recognised by Pakistan's Higher Education Commission — publications count toward academic promotion criteria for Pakistani researchers.
Global Indexing & Visibility
Indexed in DOAJ and discoverable via Google Scholar, ensuring your work reaches the broadest possible scientific audience.
Affordable APCs & Waivers
PKR 8,500 for local authors, USD 100 for international authors. Waivers available for researchers from low-income countries.
Indexing & Abstracting
TSF Journal of Biology is indexed and archived in the following databases and repositories:
DOAJ Crossref Google Scholar LOCKSS / CLOCKSS HEC Pakistan (Y-Category) PKP Preservation Network
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to all its content under the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
TSF Journal of Biology does not charge submission fees. Article Processing Charges (APCs) are invoiced only upon acceptance of a manuscript, and waiver requests are considered on a case-by-case basis for authors from low-income countries or those without institutional funding support.
Ready to Submit Your Research?
TSF Journal of Biology is actively accepting submissions. Register and submit your manuscript through our online submission system.
