Author Guidelines

ISSN: 2504-8716

1. General Information

The ABSU Journal of Environment, Sciences and Technology (JEST) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal publishing high-quality research in environmental science, science, and technology.

The journal operates a double-blind peer review system and follows a Gold Open Access model.

These guidelines are designed to ensure quality, transparency, and consistency in scholarly publishing, positioning JEST for global visibility and indexing.

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2. Scope of the Journal

JEST accepts manuscripts in the following areas:

• Environmental Science and Sustainability
• Biological and Life Sciences
• Physical and Chemical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Climate Change and Ecosystem Studies
• Renewable Energy and Green Technologies
• Medical Sciences

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research and policy-oriented contributions relevant to national and global development.

3. Types of Manuscripts

JEST accepts various types of articles that fall within its scope and are centred on contemporary issues:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications

4. Submission Requirements

Authors must ensure that the prospective manuscripts are original and unpublished and not under review elsewhere. All authors must approve the manuscript for submission, and all relevant ethical standards are observed. All submissions must be made via the ABSU journal's online system (OJS).

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5. Manuscript Format

5.1 General Formatting

• Language: English
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm)

5.2 Structure of Manuscript

Title Page

• Title (clear and concise)
• Author names
• Affiliations
• Corresponding author email

Abstract (Maximum: 250 words) — should summarize:

• Background
• Objectives
• Methods/Approach
• Key findings
• Conclusion

Keywords: 4–6 keywords (avoid repetition of title words)

Main Text

1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion

Acknowledgements (Optional)

References: All references must follow APA (7th edition). All citations must appear in the reference list.

6. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must be placed appropriately in-text and clearly labelled and numbered in line with the sections of the article. Tables and figures must include titles/captions, must be cited in the text, and must be high-resolution images.

7. Units and Nomenclature

• Use SI units
• Scientific names must be italicized
• Use standard abbreviations

8. Ethical Considerations

8.1 Plagiarism

All submissions are screened for similarity in line with ABSU Journals plagiarism policy. Acceptable similarity index: ≤ 20%

8.2 Research Ethics

Authors must ensure that ethical approval is sought where applicable. All such approval must be stated in the text in the appropriate section. Consent must be obtained for human subjects regardless of the type of research.

8.3 Authorship

To qualify as an author in any article submitted to JEST, authors must:

• Make significant contributions
• Participate in writing/revision of manuscript
• Approve final version of manuscript

9. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Where there are none, the author must state: "The authors do not have any form of conflict of interest regarding the publishing of this work."

10. Data Availability

JEST encourages authors to share supporting data. Authors must provide repository link(s) to the data related to the work under review. Where exceptions or restrictions exist, they must be justified in writing as part of the cover letter at the point of submission.

11. Peer Review Process

JEST adopts a double-blind peer review, with a minimum of two reviewers per article. Decision categories:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

12. Copyright and Licensing

As an Open Access journal, authors retain copyright to their works. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. Proper citation is required for reuse.

13. Open Access Policy

JEST operates a Gold Open Access model with an Article Processing Charge of $50.00 (₦50,000.00). Free access for readers; no hidden charges.

14. Publication Timeline

• Initial screening: 1–2 weeks
• Peer review: 4–6 weeks
• Publication: Within 2–3 months after acceptance

15. Proofs

Authors receive proofs before publication and must complete review within 7 days. Only minor corrections are allowed at that stage.

16. Submission Checklist

Authors are required to ensure all requisite items are provided before submitting an manuscript. The checklist below will mandatory.

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• ✔ Manuscript formatted correctly
• ✔ Authors listed appropriately
• ✔ References complete
• ✔ Tables/Figures included
• ✔ Ethical standards met

17. Disclaimer

The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of JEST or its affiliated institution.

18. Contact Information

absujest@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng