Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Manuscript Preparation and Formatting Guidelines
The editorial team of Quanta Frontiers in Agriculture and Life Sciences welcomes high-quality submissions in the fields of Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries Sciences, and Biological and Life Sciences. To ensure a smooth submission process, authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines, which are based on the American Psychological Association (APA) Style (7th Edition).

1. General Guidelines

1.1 Manuscript Language

• All submissions must be in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English (either U.S. or U.K. English is acceptable but must be consistent throughout the manuscript).

1.2 Submission File Format

• Manuscripts should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

1.3 Word Count

• Original Research Articles: Maximum 8,000 words (including references).
• Review Articles: Maximum 10,000 words.
• Short Communications and Case Studies: Maximum 3,000 words.
• Technical Notes, Perspectives, and Opinion Pieces: Maximum 2,500 words.

1.4 Article Structure

Manuscripts should include the following sections in the order specified:

1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Methods
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Conclusions
9. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
10. References
11. Tables and Figures (with captions).

2. Specific Formatting Guidelines

2.1 Title Page

• Title: Concise and informative, not exceeding 15 words.
• Authors: Full names of all authors, including affiliations.
• Corresponding Author: Name, email, and full mailing address of the corresponding author.
• Running Head: Provide a short title (maximum 50 characters).

2.2 Abstract

• The abstract should be a single paragraph of 150–250 words summarizing the key objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Avoid citations in the abstract.

2.3 Keywords

• Provide 4–6 keywords that are relevant and specific to your research.

2.4 Text Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size.
• Line Spacing: Double-spacing throughout the manuscript, including references, tables, and figure captions.
• Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Page Numbers: Number all pages consecutively in the top right corner.
• Paragraph Indentation: Indent the first line of every paragraph by 0.5 inches.

2.5 Headings

Follow APA's five-level heading structure:

1. Level 1: Centred, Bold, Title Case.
2. Level 2: Flush Left, Bold, Title Case.
3. Level 3: Flush Left, Bold Italic, Title Case.
4. Level 4: Indented, Bold, Title Case, Ending with a Period.
5. Level 5: Indented, Bold Italic, Title Case, Ending with a Period.

2.6 Citations and References

• In-text Citations: Use the author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2020).
• Reference List: Provide a complete list of all works cited in the manuscript, formatted according to APA 7th Edition guidelines. Examples:
• Journal Article:
  Smith, J. (2020). Effects of climate change on crop yield. Journal of Agricultural Science, 58(3), 120–135. https://doi.org/xxxx
• Book:
  Brown, T. (2019). Agronomy and sustainable farming practices. Springer.

2.7 Tables and Figures

• Number tables and figures consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2).
• Include a descriptive caption below each table/figure.
• All tables and figures must be cited in the text (e.g., "As shown in Table 1...").
• Submit high-resolution images in JPEG or PNG format.

3. Ethical Standards

Authors must comply with the journal's ethical policies, including:

• Obtaining approval from relevant ethical committees for research involving humans or animals.
• Avoiding plagiarism and duplicate submissions (all submitted manuscript will be submitted to plagiarism check and AI generated contents).
• Provide declarations of conflicts of interest, if any.

REVIEWERS SUGGESTION

• All submission should be accompanied with names of 3 potential reviewers with details including their affiliations, names, and email addresses.

Payment Terms

• Article Processing Charge (APC) of ₦10,000 (submissions from Nigeria), 25USD (for submissions from Africa), and 35USD (submissions outside Africa) are payable at submission.
• Publication fees of  ₦25,000 (submissions from Nigeria), 25USD (for submissions from Africa), and 65USD (submissions outside Africa) are payable upon acceptance.
• Payments can be made securely through our online payment gateway using credit/debit cards or other approved methods.

• An invoice will be provided after payment confirmation.

Refund Policy

• Full Refunds: Offered only in cases of payment errors or if the article is withdrawn before peer review begins.

• Partial Refunds: If an article is withdrawn after peer review but before publication, partial refunds may be issued on a case-by-case basis.

• No Refunds: Once the article enters the production stage, no refunds will be issued.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Pricing and Refunds Policy, please contact us by e-mail editorial.qfals@quantafrontiersals.com 

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