About the Journal

Borneo Science is a biannual, peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research and review articles across all disciplines of science and technology. Established in 1995, the journal functions as an interdisciplinary platform for the dissemination of rigorously conducted scientific research of regional and global relevance.

The journal prioritizes, but is not limited to, the following subject areas: Earth and Planetary Sciences; Chemical, Physical and Materials Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Agriculture and Biological Sciences; and Environmental Sciences.

Borneo Science is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The journal provides an international forum for researchers to communicate valid and original findings, encouraging critical inquiry and scholarly debate that contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement.

 

Aims and Scope

The aim of Borneo Science is to advance scientific knowledge by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that presents original theoretical, experimental, or applied contributions within the sciences and technology. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide and supports interdisciplinary and cross-cutting studies addressing contemporary scientific challenges.

Article types accepted include original research articles, review papers, and short communications.

Peer-Review Process

All submissions to Borneo Science undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and scholarly rigor. Each manuscript is initially screened by the editorial team for suitability, originality, and compliance with ethical standards. Manuscripts deemed suitable are then reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.

Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without discrimination based on authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or beliefs.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Borneo Science adheres to the principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to preventing and addressing academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices.

  • All submitted manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Authors are required to properly acknowledge all sources and contributions.
  • Allegations of misconduct are investigated following COPE guidelines, and appropriate actions will be taken when necessary, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to Borneo Science must:

  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the reported research
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest
  • Confirm that ethical approval has been obtained for studies involving humans or animals, where applicable
  • Agree to necessary corrections or retractions if significant errors are identified post-publication

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial board of Borneo Science:

  • Ensures confidentiality throughout the review process
  • Avoids conflicts of interest
  • Makes publication decisions based solely on scholarly merit
  • Maintains transparency and accountability in editorial practices

Article Processing Charges, Open Access and Copyright

Borneo Science provides open access to its published content, supporting the free  and immediate availability of research findings to the global scientific community. No Article Processing Charges, is required for publication in this journal. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. Licensing information is clearly displayed on published articles.

Abstracts and Indexing Databases

Borneo Science is currently indexed in

  •  Google Scholar
  • MyCite

 

Plagiarism Policy

Borneo Science maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and unethical publication practices. All submitted manuscripts are required to be original works and must not include plagiarized content in any form.

Manuscripts submitted to the journal are screened for plagiarism using appropriate similarity-detection software prior to peer review. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, data, or figures without proper attribution
  • Substantial similarity to previously published work, including the authors’ own work (self-plagiarism), without appropriate citation
  • Unauthorised use of ideas, methods, or results of others

If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the editorial or publication process, the manuscript will be rejected or, if already published, retracted in accordance with COPE guidelines. Authors may be requested to provide explanations, and serious cases may be reported to the authors’ institutions.

Complaints and Appeals Policy

Borneo Science is committed to handling complaints and appeals in a fair, transparent, and timely manner, in line with COPE best practices.

Complaints

Complaints may relate to editorial decisions, peer-review processes, publication ethics, or journal management. All complaints should be submitted in writing to the editorial office, providing sufficient details and supporting evidence where applicable.

The Editor-in-Chief or a delegated senior editor will review the complaint objectively. Where necessary, the matter will be investigated following COPE complaints-handling procedures. Complainants will be informed of the outcome once the review process is complete.

Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe the decision was based on factual errors, procedural irregularities, or ethical concerns. Appeals must be submitted formally with a clear justification.

Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editorial board member not involved in the original decision. The decision made after the appeal process is final.

Data Availability Statement

Borneo Science supports transparency, reproducibility, and open science practices. Authors are encouraged to make research data supporting their findings publicly available whenever possible.

All submitted manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement, specifying:

  • Where the data supporting the results can be accessed (e.g. public repositories, supplementary files), or
  • Any restrictions on data access and the reasons for such restrictions (e.g. ethical, legal, or confidentiality considerations)

Where data cannot be shared openly, authors should clearly explain the limitations. The absence of publicly available data should not compromise the integrity or reproducibility of the research.

  • Each of the sections above need to be accessible with its own icon and link


Open Access Policy

This 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.