Author Guideline
Welcome, Authors!
Thank you for choosing to contribute to the International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research (IJLSAR). Our goal is to ensure a clear, efficient, and ethical publishing process for all authors. Please review the following guidelines carefully to prepare your manuscript for successful submission.
1. Scope and Manuscript Types
IJLSAR welcomes original, high-quality submissions in the fields of life sciences and agriculture, including but not limited to:
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Short Communications
Case Studies
Book Reviews
Thesis-derived Papers
Note: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
2. Submission Process
Submission Portal: Submit via email to editor@ijlsar.org or through the Online Submission Portal.
Acknowledgment: Receipt of your manuscript will be confirmed within 48 hours.
Preliminary Check: Manuscripts are screened for adherence to journal scope, originality, formatting, and ethical standards.
3. Manuscript Preparation
Formatting
File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Number all pages and lines
Structure
Title Page
Manuscript title
Full names and affiliations of all authors
Corresponding author’s email
Abstract
Maximum 250 words
Structured summary: background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
4–6 keywords
Main Text
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion (if appropriate)
References
APA or Harvard style
All cited works listed
Figures and Tables
Clearly titled and captioned
Cited in the text in order
High-resolution images may be submitted separately
Declarations
Conflict of Interest
Funding sources (if any)
Author Contributions (using Credit taxonomy)
Data Availability Statement
4. Ethical and Legal Compliance
All studies involving humans or animals must include statements of ethical approval and compliance.
A declaration of originality and ethical standards is required with each submission.
Authors must obtain appropriate permissions for third-party content.
5. Peer Review Process
IJLSAR follows a double-blind peer review procedure.
Review decisions and revisions are typically communicated within 7 days.
Authors must respond to reviewer comments with a point-by-point rebuttal when revising manuscripts.
6. After Acceptance
Article Processing Charge (APC): $50 USD (payable via PayPal after acceptance; see “Pay Now” page for details).
Proofs: Authors receive a proof copy for final corrections.
Publication: Assignment of DOI and open-access publication.
7. Best Practices
Ensure all data, figures, and supplementary materials are clearly labeled and properly referenced.
Use proper citations and avoid plagiarism; all manuscripts are checked for originality.
Carefully proofread your manuscript before submission.
8. Support and Template
A downloadable manuscript template and checklist are available on the journal website.
For further guidance, queries, or technical support, contact editor@ijlsar.org.
9. Contact
Email- editor@ijlsar.org
Thank you for supporting open-access research. We look forward to your valuable contributions to the advancement of life science and agricultural knowledge.