Submissions

We invite original and high-quality manuscripts in line with the journal’s aims and scope. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below before submitting a manuscript.

1. Types of Manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles

• Review Articles

• Short Communications

• Case Studies

• Letters to the Editor

• Editorials and Commentaries (by invitation)

2. Manuscript Structure:

• Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author contact

• Abstract: 200–300 words, with 4–6 keywords

• Introduction

• Materials and Methods

• Results and Discussion

• Conclusion

• Acknowledgments (if any)

• References: Use APA or Harvard style (specify if you prefer a particular citation style)

3. Formatting Requirements:

• Typed in MS Word, 12 pt Times New Roman, double-spaced

• All tables and figures numbered and cited in the text

• Manuscript length: 4,000–8,000 words (original articles), 2,000–4,000 words (short communications)

4. Ethical Considerations:

• All research involving plants, the environment, or living systems must comply with national and international ethical standards.

• Authors must declare conflicts of interest and funding sources.

• Plagiarism and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.

5. Submission Language:
All manuscripts must be submitted in clear, grammatically correct English.

Manuscript Submission

Submission Process:

Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission system [insert URL or platform], or by email to [insert email address] as a single Word file.

Peer Review:
JAPES follows a double-blind peer review process. Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent experts. Authors will be notified of the decision within 4–6 weeks of submission.

Publication Frequency:
The journal is published [quarterly/biannually], both in online and print formats. Accepted articles will be published in advance online before issue compilation.

Open Access Policy:
JAPES is an open-access journal. All articles are freely available upon publication. Article processing charges (APCs), if any, will be clearly mentioned on the journal’s website.

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1. Call for Papers

Call for Papers – Journal of Applied Plant and Environmental Sciences (JAPES)
We invite you to submit your original research and scholarly work to the Journal of Applied Plant and Environmental Sciences (JAPES), a peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to bridging the gap between plant science and environmental sustainability.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Applied botany and plant physiology

• Sustainable agriculture and agro-ecology

• Environmental pollution and restoration

• Plant-soil-microbe interactions

• Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies

• Phytoremediation and environmental biotechnology

• Biodiversity and ecosystem conservation

Why publish with JAPES?

• Double-blind peer review

• Global editorial board

• Open access for maximum reach

• Rapid and transparent publication process

• Indexed and archived for long-term accessibility

Submission Deadline: [Insert Deadline or "Rolling Submissions Accepted"]
Submit your manuscript: [Insert submission portal/email]

For inquiries, contact: [Insert editorial office email]

2. Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewer Guidelines – Journal of Applied Plant and Environmental Sciences (JAPES)

We deeply appreciate your expertise and time in reviewing manuscripts for JAPES. Please consider the following when evaluating a submission:

Review Criteria:

• Originality: Is the research novel and does it add to existing knowledge?

• Scientific rigor: Are methods sound and properly described?

• Clarity: Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written?

• Significance: Are the results meaningful and relevant to the field?

• References: Are sources appropriate and correctly cited?

Review Process:

• Maintain confidentiality; do not share the manuscript.

• Provide objective, constructive feedback.

• Suggest revisions (minor or major) or a clear recommendation (accept/reject).

• Submit your review within 2–3 weeks of invitation.

Conflicts of Interest:
Please declare any conflicts and decline the review if needed.

Review Submission:
Log into the reviewer portal [or email feedback to: review@japes-journal.org].

3. Website Content & Layout Suggestions

Here’s a structure for your website:

Homepage

• Banner image with journal title and tagline

• Quick links: Submit Manuscript | Editorial Board | Current Issue | Guidelines

• Short blurb: “JAPES is a peer-reviewed journal focused on practical research at the intersection of plant science and environmental management.”

About the Journal

• Introduction

• Aims and Scope

• Editorial Board (photos, bios optional)

For Authors

• Author Guidelines

• Ethical Policy

• Submission Portal / Contact

For Reviewers

• Reviewer Instructions

• Peer Review Policy

Current & Past Issues

• Article archive (by year/volume)

• Search function

Contact Us

• Editorial office email, address

• Social media links (if applicable)

4. Submission Form Template

Here’s a basic submission form (for email or web):

Manuscript Submission Form – JAPES
Title of Manuscript:
Author(s):
Corresponding Author:

• Name:

• Affiliation:

• Email:

• ORCID (optional):

Article Type:
☐ Original Research ☐ Review ☐ Short Communication ☐ Case Study ☐ Letter

Keywords (4–6):

Ethical Statement:
[ ] This manuscript complies with ethical standards for research.

Conflict of Interest:
[ ] None declared / [ ] Specify: ___________

Funding Statement (if applicable):
[Provide details or “None”]

Declaration:
☐ This manuscript is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and all authors approve the submission.

Signature (or typed name):
Date: