Author Guidelines

EDITORIAL POLICY

  • Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Science Research and Reviews (JOSRAR) must be original and must not have been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere, either in whole or in part.
  • Authors retain copyright of their published articles. By submitting to JOSRAR, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and make the article available in all formats and platforms.
  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
  • The journal operates an open-access policy. No part of the publication may be reproduced without proper citation and acknowledgment of the original work.

The Editorial Board makes every effort to ensure accuracy; however, the sole responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of data, results, and statements lies with the authors.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.
  • All studies involving human subjects or animals must comply with ethical standards and obtain necessary approvals.
  • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and will result in rejection or retraction.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Spacing: Double line spacing
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Page Setup: A4 size, single column
  • Page Numbering: Bottom center of each page
  • Line Numbering: Continuous, restarting on each page

Manuscripts should follow this structure:

  1. Article Title
  2. Authors’ Names and Affiliations
  3. Corresponding Author’s Contact Details
  4. Abstract (maximum 250 words)
  5. Keywords (4–6 words or phrases)
  6. Introduction
  7. Materials and Methods
  8. Results and Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgement (if any)
  11. Conflict of Interest Statement
  12. Funding Acknowledgement (if any)
  13. References

Title

Should be concise, specific, and informative.

Authors and Affiliations

Full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and country. The corresponding author should be indicated with an asterisk (*) and must provide email address and ORCID iD (if available).

Abstract

A single paragraph of not more than 250 words summarizing the background, objectives, methods, major findings, and conclusions.

Keywords

Provide 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing.

Introduction

State the research problem, objectives, and significance. Review relevant literature and clearly identify the knowledge gap.

Materials and Methods

Sufficient detail to allow replication. Include study design, materials, procedures, and statistical analysis.

Results and Discussion

Results should be clear and concise. Discussion should interpret findings in relation to existing literature.

Conclusion

Summarize key findings and highlight implications and recommendations. 

Figures and Tables

  • High-resolution figures (minimum 300 dpi for images, 800 dpi for graphs).
  • Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively with clear, self-explanatory captions.

References

Use APA 7th edition referencing style. In-text citations:

  • One author: (Michael, 2002)
  • Two authors: (Ogbe & Segun, 2009)
  • Three or more: (Haruna et al., 2005)

Examples:

Journal Article:

Ayan, E., Berok, B., & Selega, G. H. (2003). Extraction of oil from wild melon seeds. Journal of African Science and Technology, 2(2), 4–9. https://doi.org/xxxx

Book:

Dagogo, K., Edward, E. D., Kelle, C., & Madu, N. (2009). Biochemical fingerprinting: Simulated models of DNA and nucleic acids. ABU Press.

Book Chapter & Thesis examples

Book Chapter:

Leach, J. (1993). Impacts of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) on water quality and fish spawning reefs of Western Lake Erie. In T. Nalepa & D. Schloesser (Eds.), Zebra mussels: Biology, impacts and control (pp. 381–397). Lewis Publishers.

Thesis/Dissertation:

Strunk, J. L. (1991). The extraction of mercury from sediment [Master’s thesis, Michigan State University].

ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS

Use SI units and internationally accepted standards (IUPAC-IUB).

SUBMISSION

All manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission portal or by email to: josrareditorialteam@gmail.com. Authors must ensure the manuscript is complete and adheres to these guidelines.

PROOFS

Page proofs will be sent to the corresponding author as a PDF file. Corrections must be returned within 48 hours.

PUBLICATION

  • The Journal publishes monthly
  • Accepted papers are published online seven (7) days after acceptance.

IMPORTANT NOTES 

  • By submitting a manuscript and paying the processing fee, authors agree to the journal’s terms and conditions.
  • Authors are responsible for any copyright infringement or legal issues arising from their work.
  • Authors should ensure their institution/funder accepts this journal before submission.

Editor-in-Chief:
Professor O. M. Olarewaju
Journal of Science Research and Reviews (JOSRAR)
Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

E-mail: josrareditorialteam@gmail.com

Website:  https://josrar.esrgngr.org