Information For Authors

To ensure a streamlined and effective peer-review process, authors are required to adhere to the following minimum standards when submitting manuscripts:

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in English.

  • File Format: Only Microsoft Word files (.doc or .docx) will be accepted.

  • Formatting Guidelines: Manuscripts must comply with the formatting standards provided on the journal’s submission portal. Authors are advised to refer to the portal for specific layout and referencing instructions.

  • Peer Review: All submissions will undergo a rigorous scientific peer-review process evaluating originality, technical quality, and relevance to the journal's scope.

  • Submission Platform: Authors must register on the journal's online submission portal to upload their manuscripts.

  • Scope Justification: A separate document (max 5–6 lines) must accompany each submission, indicating the relevant section of the journal’s scope and justifying how the submitted work aligns with its thematic areas.

Submission Files Must Include:

  1. The Manuscript Document

  2. Scope Justification Document

Compliance with these standards is essential to initiate the peer-review process.

Submission Components and Guidelines

I. Covering Letter

A covering letter must accompany every submission, containing the following:

  • Title of the manuscript.

  • Names and initials of all authors.

  • Corresponding author's name, affiliation, email, and mobile number.

  • A brief statement outlining what is already known in the subject area and what new contributions the submitted work offers.

  • Abstract (within 300 words).

  • 3 to 6 relevant keywords.

II. Manuscript Structure and Formatting

1. Title

The title must be concise, engaging, and reflective of the research content. It should include impactful terms like sustainable development, green materials, renewable energy, etc., where applicable. Avoid complex or superfluous vocabulary.

2. Authors and Affiliations

  • List all authors in order of contribution.

  • No changes to authorship (order, corresponding author, or new additions) will be permitted after submission.

  • Affiliation for each author must include: Department, University/Institute, City with PIN code, State, and Country.

  • Corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk and include full contact details.

3. Abstract

A structured abstract (≤300 words) should include:

  • Purpose of the study

  • Brief methodology

  • Key findings

  • Major conclusions
    Avoid citations and abbreviations unless essential.

4. Keywords

Include 3–6 keywords in Title Case, separated by commas. Avoid general terms, plurals, and compound concepts.

5. Headings

  • Use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…).

  • Use Title Case for headings (capitalize all significant words).

  • Italicize all scientific names (e.g., Cosmos caudatus).

  • Non-English terms may be included with clear transliteration.

III. Manuscript Content Sections

6. Introduction

Clearly define the research problem, national/international relevance, economic implications, literature gap, research objectives, and proposed innovations.

7. Materials and Methods

Describe experimental setup, materials sourcing, sample size (min. 5 recommended), and statistical methods. Cite sources for borrowed data and justify methodology.

8. Results

Present key findings using labeled tables, graphs, and figures. Avoid repeating data in multiple forms.

9. Discussion

Interpret results with reference to related works. Discuss novelty, limitations, and implications of findings.

10. Conclusion

Summarize major findings succinctly. Do not include recommendations. Mention future scope briefly.

IV. Additional Author Declarations

11. Author Contributions

Clearly outline individual contributions using standardized roles:

e.g., Conceptualization: A.B., Methodology: A.B. and C.D., Writing – original draft: A.B., etc.

12. Funding Statement

Mention the funding agency (if applicable). If not funded, state: “This research received no external funding.”

13. Data Availability

Provide data access links or repositories:

e.g., Available online: https://youtu.be/By3MtcjSvdQ (accessed on 17 January 2023).

14. Conflicts of Interest

Explicitly declare any conflicts of interest. If none, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

15. Acknowledgements

Mention institutions, individuals, or funding bodies that supported the research.

V. Technical Standards

16. Abbreviations and Nomenclature

  • Define abbreviations at first mention.

  • Use SI units. Report drug names using rINN.

  • Italicize species and genetic terms; follow standard genetic nomenclature databases (e.g., HUGO).

VI. Figures and Tables

17. Tables

  • Number consecutively.

  • Avoid vertical lines.

  • Do not embed Excel/JPEG files directly—paste into Word.

  • Place legends below tables using lowercase superscripts.

18. Figures

  • Number and cite in-text.

  • Submit high-resolution images:

    • Black & white: 900 dpi

    • Color: 600 dpi

    • Line art: 600 dpi

  • Photographs: minimum 300 dpi

  • Format: TIFF preferred

  • Provide figure captions and legends separately.

VII. References

19. In-text Citations

  • Use Vancouver style.

  • Cite references with superscript numbers in ascending order.

E.g., As discussed by various researchers¹–⁴.

20. Reference List

  • List at the end of the manuscript in numerical order.

  • Include only references cited in the manuscript.

  • Follow the Vancouver format strictly.

Refer to: [Vancouver Style Manual – Click Here]

VIII. Final Checklist Before Submission

  • Attach both Manuscript and Scope Justification Document.

  • Ensure full author details are correct.

  • Verify all figures, tables, and references are appropriately cited and formatted.

  • Complete the Upload Submission stage—Incomplete submissions will be rejected.

  • Check the Pre-submission Checklist before finalizing.

Upon successful upload, a Submission Acknowledgement with manuscript ID will be issued.