Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine


Print ISSN: 2710-4915  Online ISSN: 2710-3447
Abbreviated Title: J. Life Sci. Biomed. (Baku)
Title Proper: Journal of Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Publisher: Division of Biological and Medical Sciences, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Country: Azerbaijan, Baku
Access Type: Open Access
Journal Type: Peer-reviewed, Academic, Indexed Journal

About the Journal

The Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in biology, life sciences, and medicine. The journal provides a platform for publishing original contributions in both basic and applied research, aiming to bridge scientific discoveries with clinical and practical applications.

We publish a wide spectrum of research topics, including:

  • Molecular biology and biochemistry

  • Genetics and genomics

  • Bioinformatics and computational biology

  • Human, animal, and plant physiology

  • Zoology and botany

  • Plant reserve studies and introduction

  • Clinical medicine and biomedical sciences

Publication formats include:

  • Original research articles

  • Review papers

  • Rapid communications

  • Commentaries

  • Meeting and conference reports

Our mission is to promote global collaboration, ensure rigorous peer review, and disseminate high-quality research to the scientific community, clinicians, and policy-makers.

Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Ahliman T. Amiraslanov
Academician, Doctor of Medical Sciences

Associate Editor
Prof. Irada M. Huseynova
Academician, Doctor of Biological Sciences

Journal Policies

The Journal of Life Sciences & Biomedicine follows international best practices in scholarly publishing as recommended by:

1. Archiving Policy

The journal ensures the permanent preservation and accessibility of its content through:

Authors may self-archive preprints, accepted manuscripts, or the final publisher’s PDF in institutional, personal, or disciplinary repositories, in compliance with our open-access policy.

2. Repository Policy

3. Advertising Policy

Editorial decisions are completely independent of commercial advertising and sponsorship. Advertisements must:

  • Clearly identify the product/service and sponsor.

  • Comply with legal, ethical, and health regulations.

  • Exclude harmful, misleading, or inappropriate content.

4. Marketing Policy

All promotional and marketing activities are reviewed and approved by the Editorial Office to ensure professionalism, accuracy, and alignment with the journal’s mission.

5. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin plagiarism detection software. Suspected plagiarism is handled according to COPE flowcharts: https://publicationethics.org/resources/flowcharts.

The journal complies with the standards of the Supreme Attestation Commission under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

6. Authorship Issues and Disputes

The journal follows ICMJE authorship criteria (http://www.icmje.org/recommendations):

  • Substantial contribution to conception, design, or analysis.

  • Drafting or revising critically for intellectual content.

  • Final approval of the manuscript.

  • Accountability for accuracy and integrity.

Disputes must be resolved by authors’ institutions; the Editorial Office will not arbitrate.

7. Copyright and License

All published content is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Authors retain full copyright and may freely distribute, share, and adapt their work, provided attribution is given.

8. Author Name Change Policy

The journal respects requests for author name changes (due to gender identity, marriage/divorce, religious conversion, etc.). Updated versions are issued without publishing an erratum unless requested.

9. Ethical Policy for Research Involving Vulnerable Populations

Research involving children, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, patients with life-threatening diseases, or disadvantaged groups must adhere to:

  • Declaration of Helsinki (WMA link)

  • Institutional/national ethics committee approval

  • Explicit rationale for inclusion and adapted informed consent procedures

Additional Journal Policies

10. Authors’ Warranties

Authors guarantee that submitted work:

  • Is original and unpublished.

  • Does not violate copyright or intellectual property rights.

  • Has ethical approval where required.

11. Peer Review

The journal follows a double-blind peer review system. Guidelines are aligned with COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers: COPE link.

12. Author Appeals

Authors may appeal rejected manuscripts by submitting evidence-based justifications. Appeals are reviewed by an independent editorial board member.

13. Supplemental Information

Supporting materials (datasets, images, video, appendices) may be published online alongside the article.

14. Data Sharing

Authors should provide a Data Availability Statement and are encouraged to deposit data in public repositories (e.g., Dryad, Zenodo, Figshare).

15. Permissions

Authors must secure written permission for all third-party content (figures, tables, or text excerpts).

16. Conflict of Interest

All financial and non-financial conflicts must be declared, in line with ICMJE conflict of interest disclosure forms: http://www.icmje.org/conflicts-of-interest/.

17. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

Articles with confirmed plagiarism or copyright violation will be retracted in accordance with COPE Retraction Guidelines: COPE retraction policy.

18. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit and free from institutional, political, or financial influence.

19. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors commit to fair peer review, confidentiality, transparency, and ethical integrity.

20. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher ensures the preservation, discoverability, and integrity of published content.

21. Open Access Policy

The journal follows the Budapest Open Access Initiative (https://www.budapestopenaccessinitiative.org). Articles are freely available immediately under CC BY 4.0.

22. Fees and Charges

No submission, processing, or publication fees are charged.

23. CrossMark Policy

We participate in CrossMark (https://www.crossref.org/services/crossmark/) to provide updates on article status.

24. Corrections

Post-publication corrections, errata, and retractions follow COPE guidelines.

25. Misconduct

Scientific misconduct (plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate submission) is investigated per COPE/ICMJE standards. Proven cases will be retracted and reported to relevant authorities.

26. Complaints

Complaints about editorial processes may be submitted to the Editorial Office. Unresolved cases may be referred to COPE for guidance.

27. Privacy Policy

The journal protects the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and readers in compliance with GDPR and international data protection standards.

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Current

📘 Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine

Volume 80, Issue 1, 2025
Print ISSN: 2710-4915  Online ISSN: 2710-3447

🔬 1. Study of vegetative parameters in neurotic disorders in participants of the Second Karabakh War under the influence of various emotiogenic factors
Authors: Ahmed Kazymov, Dilara Aliyeva, Gulnara Veliyeva, Fidan Babakhanova
📄 Pages: 5–10
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🔬 2. Study of thiol components of antioxidant protection in the lens of developing rats exposed to electromagnetic irradiation in the newborn period
Authors: Ahmed Gadzhiev, Zhala Ibragimova, Zaur Kerimov
📄 Pages: 11–16
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🔬 3. Home range size of the goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa subgutturosa) in the steppes of the Iori-Mingachevir ecological corridor
Authors: Sevinj Sarukhanova, Elmar Babayev, Elshad Askerov, Afag Rizayeva, Aynura Babaliyeva, Nugzar Zazanashvili
📄 Pages: 17–29
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🔬 4. Root plasticity of the Shirvan-Shahi grapevine under phosphorus deficiency: A perspective from microclonal propagation
Authors: Aygun Sadigova, Mahira Mammadova
📄 Pages: 30–36
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🔬 5. Impact of physiological and functional disorders of the kidneys on iron metabolism
Author: Gulnar Efendieyva
📄 Pages: 37–43
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🔬 6. Sustainable management of forest resources and their development prospects in Azerbaijan
Author: Aynura Karimova
📄 Pages: 44–51
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🔬 7. The first case of two rare lysosomal storage diseases in identical twins
Authors: Sevda Alizada, Shirkhan Musayev, Elkhan Rasulov
📄 Pages: 52–58
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🔬 8. The effect of deteriorated ecosystems on the world
Authors: Minara Hasanova, Banu Amanullayeva, Munavvar Safarova, Bartolomey Palecz, Ramazan Mammadov
📄 Pages: 59–69
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🔬 9. General characteristics of oil-contaminated soils of the Absheron Peninsula and the impact of pollution on biota
Author: Agil Ahmadli
📄 Pages: 70–76
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🔬 10. Biological efficiency of biofertilizers on the growth and development of Pyrus ussuriensis L., introduced in the Botanical Garden of Astana
Authors: Minara Hasanova, Gulnar Aidarkhanova, Gulmira Sariyeva
📄 Pages: 77–84
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© 2025 The Author(s). Articles are published by the Division of Biological and Medical Sciences, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (Azerbaijan) under an open access model.

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JOURNAL OF LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOMEDICINE (p-ISSN: 2710-4915, e-ISSN: 2710-3447)
Published by the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

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