Guidelines for Authors

Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth (JSIANE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly. The journal accepts manuscripts that contribute original, significant, and methodologically sound research in science, natural sciences, engineering, and interdisciplinary fields. All submissions must comply with the journal’s editorial policies, ethical standards, and formatting requirements.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted: JSIANE accepts Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications, and Survey Reports. Each manuscript type undergoes the same double-blind peer-review process.

Language & Submission Format: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Submissions should be prepared using MS Word (.doc or .docx), 12-point font, double spacing, and standard margins. Pages must be numbered consecutively.

Manuscript Structure: Manuscripts should be arranged as follows: Title Page – Concise title, full names of all authors, institutional affiliations with country, corresponding author’s email (for double-blind review, author details must be uploaded separately). Abstract – 150–250 words stating objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Keywords – 3–6 relevant keywords. Main Text – Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. Acknowledgements – Optional. References – Must follow APA referencing style; all cited references must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Originality & Ethical Requirements: Submissions must be original and unpublished. Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring ethical compliance. Ethical approval is mandatory for studies involving humans or animals.

Plagiarism Policy: JSIANE maintains a strict anti-plagiarism policy. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools (Turnitin). Manuscripts with significant plagiarism, duplicate publication, or self-plagiarism beyond acceptable limits will be rejected without review.

Peer Review Process: Double-blind peer review is followed, with minimum two independent reviewers. Decisions include Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Review duration is approximately 2–4 weeks. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Revision & Resubmission: Authors must address all reviewer comments clearly. Revised manuscripts should be resubmitted within the given timeframe. Failure to respond may result in rejection.

Copyright & Open Access Policy: Authors retain copyright of their work. Articles are published under a Creative Commons License (CC BY / CC BY-NC). All articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication.

Article Processing Charges (APC): Charges apply only after manuscript acceptance – 2000 INR or 35 USD. There are no submission or hidden charges.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research.

Submission Procedure: Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system or official journal email (editor@jsiane.com or info@jsiane.com). A manuscript identification number will be issued after initial screening. All correspondence will be conducted via email.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board or publisher.