JOLS The Journal of Life Sciences (JOLS) encompasses a wide range of topics within the life sciences field. It is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal that publishes original research, review articles, and scientific investigations. JOLS is published bi-annually and aims to disseminate and promote new knowledge while contributing to the development of science globally. It is an official publication of the Microbiology Department, in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, and is enhancing its credibility and visibility in the academic community.

Life science is the scientific study of living organisms, their processes, and interactions with the environment, encompassing biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, and biotechnology.