Instructions for Authors

Submission Guidelines for African Journal of Chemistry (AJC)

African Journal of Chemistry (AJC) welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published about one month after approval. Electronic submission of manuscripts is strongly encouraged, provided that the text, tables, and figures are included in a single Microsoft Word file (preferably in Arial font).

Submission Procedure:

  • Electronic submission: Manuscripts should be submitted via e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at:
    editor@elixirpublications.in with the following information:
    1. Author Details: Full name, institution, and complete address details.
    2. Journal Title: The name of the journal you wish to submit to.
    3. Manuscript Title: Title of the paper.
    4. Cover Letter: Including names, e-mail addresses, and affiliations of three possible reviewers. A declaration confirming that the manuscript is original, has not been published before, and is not under consideration by any other publisher.
  • Manuscript Number: After submission, a manuscript number will be emailed to the corresponding author within 72 hours.

Cover Letter Requirements:

  • Authors are expected to provide their personal information in the cover letter, which must include the corresponding author’s full address and telephone/fax numbers.
  • The manuscript file should be attached to the email, and its name should begin with the first author’s surname.
  • The journal does not accept numbered citations in the body of the manuscript. Instead, citations should be made in-text, citing the author’s name and the year of publication.

Types of Articles Accepted by AJC:

AJC accepts three types of manuscripts:

  1. Short Communications:

    • Suitable for small investigations, new models, or innovative methods.
    • Length: 2-4 printed pages (approx. 6-12 manuscript pages).

  2. Regular Articles:

    • Should describe original and carefully confirmed findings. Detailed experimental procedures should be included for verification.
    • Length: Sufficient to describe and interpret the work clearly. Use of subheadings in the main body is highly recommended.

  3. Review Articles:

    • Reviews on current topics of interest.
    • Length: 4-6 printed pages (approx. 12-18 manuscript pages).
    • Reviews are also peer-reviewed.

Review Procedure:

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by an editor, members of the Editorial Board, or external reviewers.
  • Decisions are made quickly, and reviewers' evaluations/comments are typically returned to authors within 2 weeks.
  • Accepted manuscripts are published within one month after submission.

Regular Articles Preparation:

  1. Title Page:

    • The title should briefly describe the contents of the paper.
    • Include authors’ full names and affiliations, as well as the corresponding author’s contact information (phone, fax, and e-mail).
    • Present addresses of authors should appear as a footnote.

  2. Abstract:

    • Should briefly describe the research topic, scope, significant data, major findings, and conclusions.
    • Length: 100 to 200 words.
    • Use active verbs, third-person writing, and past tense.
    • Do not cite works in the abstract.

  3. Keywords:

    • List 5 to 10 key terms for indexing purposes.

  4. Introduction:

    • Provides a clear statement of the problem, relevant literature, and the proposed solution.

  5. Materials and Methods:

    • Should be detailed enough to allow replication. Include novel methods in detail and cite previously published methods for standard techniques.

  6. Results:

    • Presented with simplicity and clarity. Results should be in past tense for new findings, and present tense for previously published work.

  7. Discussion:

    • Interpret findings in light of the research conducted and previous studies on the subject.
    • Conclude with a brief summary of the study’s implications.

  8. Acknowledgments:

    • Mention individuals, organizations, or funding sources that supported the work.

  9. Tables and Figures:

    • Tables: Must be minimal and easy to understand. Provide self-explanatory legends, and avoid repetition of data in both tables and text.
    • Figures: Should be of high resolution (GIF, TIFF, JPEG, or PowerPoint formats). Include figure legends with enough detail for understanding without referring to the text.

  10. References:

    • Use in-text citation with the author’s last name and year of publication.
    • Example: Shakespeare (1999), Gordimer et al. (2001), (Colsby, 1995).
    • For multiple publications from the same author in the same year, distinguish by letters (e.g., 1999a, 1999b).

    Reference Formatting:

    • Wrong Format:
      Adams K.M., Kate Pedro D.K., and Dunca L.F. (2012). Perception and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). J. Libr. Sci. Res. 9: 165-174.

    • Correct Format:
      Adams KM, Kate Pedro DK, Dunca LF (2012). Perception and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). J. Libr. Sci. Res. 9: 165-174.

    • Wrong Format:
      Soenaryo, E. (2004). Food product development to optimize children growth and development: Indofood Perspective. Proceeding on food and nutrition innovation for Optimizing Children Growth and Development. American Soybean Association, Jakarta.

    • Correct Format:
      Soenaryo E (2004). Food product development to optimize children growth and development: Indofood Perspective. Proceeding on Food and Nutrition Innovation for Optimizing Children Growth and Development. American Soybean Association, Jakarta.

  11. Short Communications:

    • Length: 2-4 printed pages.
    • Abstract: Limited to 100 words.
    • Combine Results and Discussion into one section.
    • Experimental procedures may be incorporated into Figure Legends or Table Footnotes.

Proofs and Reprints:

  • Electronic proofs: Sent to the corresponding author as a PDF file.
  • Page proofs are the final version of the article; no changes will be made except for typographical errors.
  • Authors will have free electronic access to the full text of their article (both HTML and PDF formats). Authors can freely download and print unlimited copies.

Copyright:

  • By submitting an article, authors consent to transfer copyright to the publisher upon acceptance of the manuscript. This ensures that the work is not published elsewhere and is fully owned by Elixir Publications.

Fees and Charges:

  • Authors must pay a handling fee for publication.
  • Publication is not contingent on the author’s ability to pay the fee.
  • The handling fee is due only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
  • Authors may request a waiver of the processing fee under special circumstances.