Author Guidelines

We appreciate your interest in submitting your manuscript to the Journal of Applied Scientific and Natural Studies (JASNS), a peer-reviewed journal published by Scholar Club Pvt Ltd, dedicated to high-quality research in applied and natural sciences. Please carefully review the following guidelines before submission.

General Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts submitted to JASNS must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. If previously submitted elsewhere, authors must provide a clear explanation in the “Comments to the Editor.”
  • All submissions must be made electronically via the journal’s submission system:
    https://scholarclub.org/index.php/JASNS
  • Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (2016 or later).
  • All content (text, tables, figures) must be included in a single document.
  • References should include active URLs where applicable.
  • Authors must register on the journal website before submission.

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

Title and Author Information

  • Title: Bold, UPPERCASE, centered, Times New Roman, 16 pt
  • Author Details: Centered, Times New Roman, 12 pt, including:
    • Full Name
    • Designation
    • Department, Institution, City, Country
    • Email Address

Corresponding Author

  • Clearly identify the corresponding author with:
    • Full postal address
    • Email address
    • Contact number (with country code)

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words
  • Italicized, justified, Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Should concisely include background, objectives, methodology, key results, and conclusions

Keywords

  • Provide 3–10 keywords
  • Arrange alphabetically, separated by commas, ending with a full stop

Word Count

  • Manuscripts should be between 3,500–6,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures)
  • Longer manuscripts may be returned for revision

Page Setup

  • Paper Size: A4
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Header/Footer: 0.5 inches
  • Use clear section headings and subheadings

Structure of Manuscript

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Methodology / Materials and Methods
  6. Results
  7. Discussion
  8. Conclusion
  9. References

Note: Abstract and References should not be numbered.

Tables and Figures

  • Must be embedded within the manuscript
  • Tables: Title above, bold, centered
  • Figures: Caption below, centered
  • Use consistent formatting (Times New Roman, 12 pt)

Equations / Formulas

  • All equations must be clearly formatted and consistent with manuscript style

References

  • Use APA Style (latest edition)
  • List references alphabetically at the end
  • Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list

In-Text Citations

  • Must match the reference list
  • Avoid citations in the abstract
  • Personal communications should be cited only in-text

Web References

  • Provide complete URLs with available metadata (author, title, date)

Author Biography

Each author must submit:

  • Short biography (50–100 words)
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Signed Copyright Agreement Form

Funding and Acknowledgment

  • Any financial support, sponsorship, or institutional funding must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript

Authors are strongly encouraged to follow these instructions carefully to ensure a smooth review and publication process.