Submission Guidelines
Your complete guide to submitting manuscripts to AfriSci Nexus journals.
Before You Submit
Original Research
Your work must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
Ethical Approval
Obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving humans or animals
All Authors Agree
Ensure all co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission
Proper Formatting
Follow journal-specific formatting guidelines
Submission Process
1
Prepare Your Manuscript
- •Format your manuscript according to journal requirements (typically Word or LaTeX)
- •Include title page with all author information and affiliations
- •Write a comprehensive abstract (150-250 words)
- •Provide 4-6 relevant keywords
- •Include figures, tables, and supplementary materials
2
Choose Your Journal
Use our AI-powered journal matching tool to find the best fit for your research:
- •Enter your title and abstract
- •Our AI analyzes your work and suggests the most appropriate journals
- •Review journal scope, impact factor, and publication fees
3
Submit Online
Our user-friendly submission system guides you through each step:
- •Upload your manuscript file (PDF, Word, or LaTeX)
- •Enter all author details and ORCIDs
- •Upload supplementary files if applicable
- •Suggest potential reviewers (optional but recommended)
4
Peer Review
Your manuscript undergoes rigorous peer review:
- •Initial screening by editorial team (2-3 days)
- •Assignment to expert reviewers (typically 2-3 reviewers)
- •Review period: 14-21 days
- •Editorial decision based on reviewer feedback
5
Revision & Resubmission
If revisions are requested:
- •Carefully address all reviewer comments
- •Prepare a point-by-point response letter
- •Upload revised manuscript with changes highlighted
- •Submit within the specified timeframe (typically 30-60 days)
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Publication
Once accepted:
- •Your article is copyedited and formatted
- •You receive proofs for final review
- •DOI assigned and article published online
- •Immediate open access availability worldwide
Manuscript Format Requirements
Important Policies
Plagiarism
All submissions are screened for plagiarism using advanced detection software.
- • Self-plagiarism is also unacceptable
- • Properly cite all sources
- • Paraphrase correctly
- • Use quotation marks for direct quotes
Research Ethics
Ethical approval is required for research involving:
- • Human participants
- • Human tissue or data
- • Animals
- • Include ethics approval numbers