Journal profile
East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences
ISSN 2789-360X · eISSN 2789-3618 · Hawassa University · Ethiopia
East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 18 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences is published by Hawassa University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity and Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, together about 24.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences (EAJBCS), whose ISSN (Online): 2789-3618 and ISSN (Print): 2789-360X, is a double-blind peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Hawassa University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences. The Journal is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary platform dedicated to publishing high-quality, original, and impactful research that advances knowledge in the natural sciences. The Journal welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide and provides a platform for disseminating innovative scientific discoveries, methodological developments, and practical applications that contribute to scientific advancement. The journal publishes research across a broad range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and veterinary medicine. It also welcomes manuscripts originating from related disciplines such as biotechnology, mathematics, sport science, statistics, and other allied sciences whose research aligns with the journal's aims and scope. EAJBCS publishes original research articles, review articles, mini-reviews, and short communications in English on a biannual basis. In addition, special issues may be published and will undergo the same rigorous double-blind peer-review process and editorial standards as regular submissions. Special-issue manuscripts undergo the same rigorous double-blind peer-review and editorial standards as regular submissions. The journal follows a fully open-access publishing model under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. It does not charge article processing charges or publication fees, thereby promoting equitable opportunities for researchers worldwide. The journal is indexed in reputable databases, including AJOL, DOAJ, CABI Abstracts, and FAO AGRIS, and it is also nationally accredited with a Grade B ranking.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 1, India 1, Kenya 1 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.5%
- Aquatic Ecosystems and BiodiversityEnvironmental Science8.1%
- Animal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.8%
- Fish Ecology and Management StudiesEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Multi-Criteria Decision MakingDecision Sciences4.1%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science4.1%
- Vector-borne infectious diseasesImmunology and Microbiology4.1%
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementEnvironmental Science4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Crossref, AJOL, CABI Abstracts, FAO AGRISPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.48OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 64 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 18 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 22 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare10 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- before another journal
Article types accepted14, with length limits
- book review4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- book reviewsBook Reviews: Critical evaluations of recent publications in relevant fields (a maximum of 1,500 words).Length not stated
- brief report4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…Length not stated
- commentary4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…Length not stated
- editorial4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…Length not stated
- editorials and commentariesEditorials and Commentaries: Invited or submitted perspectives on topical issues.Length not stated
- mini-reviewsEAJBCS publishes original research articles, review articles, mini-reviews, and short communications in English on a biannual basis.Length not stated
- original research article4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,000 words).Length not stated
- perspective4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…Length not stated
- review article4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles: Comprehensive syntheses of research topics (a maximum of 6,000 words).Length not stated
- short communication4.1 Article Types EAJBCS accepts the following types of submissions: Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel research findings (a maximum of 6,…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- short communicationsShort Communications: Brief reports of significant findings or methodological advances (up to 1,500 words).Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use 7.6 Declaration on Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies
Authors must disclose any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies during manuscript preparation at the time of submission. While such tools can support efficiency by helping synthesize literature, identify research gaps, generate ideas, or improve language and readability, they must never replace human expertise, critical thinking, or scholarly judgment. All AI-generated content must be c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 10. Author Contributions
Specification of each author’s role using the CRediT taxonomy
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 6. Conflict of Interest Statement
Disclosure of any financial or non-financial conflicts for all authors
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 8. Data Availability Statement
Description of where and how supporting data can be accessed
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 7.1 Publication Ethics
Publication ethics guided by COPE and ICMJE Model summary
EAJBCS upholds the highest standards of publication ethics, guided by COPE and ICMJE principles.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license Model summary
All submissions must include a completed Manuscript Submission and Copyright Transfer Form uploaded along with the manuscript or submitted via [email protected]; incomplete submissions will not enter peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 3. Open Access Policy and Licensing
Open access under CC BY-NC 4.0 Model summary
3.1 Open Access Statement EAJBCS is an open-access journal. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, ensuring the widest possible dissemination and accessibility of research findings to the global scientific community. 3.2 Licensing Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. This permits the sharing, distributio…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 8. Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
8.1 Peer Review Model EAJBCS operates a double-blind peer review process: both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other, minimizing bias and ensuring objective evaluation. In exceptional cases, open peer review or post-publication review may be considered, with appropriate disclosure. 8.2 Reviewer Selection and Recognition Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, publication …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines 7.3 Clinical Trials and Reporting Guidelines
Authors must adhere to relevant reporting guidelines and submit completed checklists as supplementary files.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Hawassa University
- Country or region
- Ethiopia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2789-360X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2789-3618
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 7, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences
How long does peer review take at East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 18 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: APA; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (1), India (1) and Kenya (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.
Is East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .