General Information

The journal accepts original manuscripts that have not been published previously and are not under consideration by any other journal. Submissions are welcomed from authors across the globe; however, all manuscripts must be written in English.

There is no strict limitation on the number of pages, but authors are encouraged to present their findings clearly, concisely, and scientifically. In the cover letter, authors must clearly state whether the manuscript is submitted as a Research Article, Review Article, or Short Communication.

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to evaluate their scientific quality, originality, and suitability for publication. The editorial decision is based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial assessment. An official email notification will be sent to the corresponding author regarding the manuscript status.

Submission of Manuscript

Manuscripts must be submitted only through the online “Submit a Paper” system available on the journal website. Submissions should be prepared in Microsoft Word format.

Authors must upload:

• The manuscript file (MS Word)
• A scanned Cover Letter
• A Copyright Transfer Form, duly signed by all authors

File Size and Length

• Recommended manuscript length: up to 10 pages
• Manuscripts exceeding this limit must be scientifically justified
• Maximum file size allowed: 10 MB (MS Word format)

Language

The journal processes only English-language manuscripts. Submissions in other languages will not be considered.

Font and Formatting

• Font Type: Times New Roman
• Line Spacing: 1.15

Font Size Guidelines

• Article Title / Main Heading: 24 pt, Bold
  (Avoid unnecessary capitalization except for standard abbreviations such as HPLC, GC, TLC, UV, SEM, TEM, etc.)
• Author / Co-author Names: 10 pt
• Affiliations / Institute Names: 10 pt
• Subheadings: 10 pt, Bold
• Main Text: 12 pt
• Table Title & Content: 10 pt

Manuscript Submission Instructions

Page 1 – Front Page

• Title of the article
• Author(s) name(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s) only
• (Leave the remaining space blank)

Page 2 – Abstract Page

• Abstract: 200–400 words, clearly summarizing the study
• Keywords: Minimum 5 keywords

Page 3 Onwards – Main Text

• Main manuscript text
• Tables and figures placed in appropriate positions (do not upload separately unless requested)
• List of Symbols and Abbreviations
• Acknowledgements (if applicable)
• References (standard format)

Preparation of Manuscript (Order)

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following sequence:

• Title Page
• Author(s) Name and Affiliation
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion (mandatory if Results and Discussion are combined)
• Acknowledgements (if applicable)
• References

Section Guidelines

Title Page

Should include a concise and informative title, author names, institutional addresses, and complete contact details of the corresponding author (postal address, email, and phone number).

Introduction

Should clearly describe the background, significance, and objectives of the study with relevant and recent literature.

Materials and Methods

Provide sufficient details of materials, experimental design, analytical methods, and statistical procedures to allow reproducibility.

Results

Data presented in tables should not be repeated in figures and vice versa. Avoid excessive repetition of numerical data in the text.

Discussion

Interpret results in relation to existing literature. Do not repeat content from the Introduction or Results sections.

Acknowledgements

May be included briefly, if necessary.

References

• References must be cited in the text using Arabic numerals in superscript
• Listed at the end of the manuscript in the order of citation
• For three or more authors, use the first author followed by et al.

Reference Examples

Journal Article

Samuel PK, Rupa G. A study to assess level of job satisfaction and subjective wellbeing of teaching faculty employed in selected colleges of nursing. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2017;7(2):222–224. doi:10.5958/2349-2996.2017.00045.3

Book

Stacey GL, Keen NT. Plant–Microbe Interactions. Chapman and Hall, New York; 1996.

Book Chapter

Mandell GL, Petri WA. Antimicrobial agents. In: Hardman JG, Limbird LE, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 9th ed. McGraw-Hill; 1996. p. 1073–1101.

Electronic Article

Mallika G, Tulasi Das V. Impact of stress on working performance of nurses. Asian Journal of Management. 2020;11(3):225–232. doi:10.5958/2321-5763.2020.00035.9

Figures

• Maximum 5 figures
• High contrast images only
• Figures must be placed within the text
• Figure number and title should appear below the figure
• Legends must be clear and self-explanatory

Tables

• Maximum 5 tables
• Numbered sequentially with grid lines
• Table title should appear above the table
• Content must be left-aligned
• Avoid duplication of data presented in figures

Plagiarism Policy

Authors must submit a plagiarism report along with the manuscript. Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity levels will be rejected.