Guidelines and process for submitting your research to the Nigerian Journal of Soil Science
Format your manuscript according to our guidelines. Ensure your paper includes title, authors, abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references in the required format.
Create an account on our journal management system if you don't already have one, or log in with your existing credentials.
Upload your manuscript and provide all required metadata including title, abstract, authors, keywords, and any additional information requested by the system.
Pay the required submission processing fee via our online payment system to initiate the review process for your article.
Your manuscript will undergo a thorough peer review process. You can track the status of your submission through your author dashboard.
Based on reviewer feedback, you may be asked to make revisions to your manuscript. Submit your revised version through the system.
Upon acceptance, pay the publication fee and your article will be prepared for publication in the next available issue of the journal.
Note: All fees are payable in Nigerian Naira (₦). For international authors, equivalent amounts in USD are accepted. Payment instructions will be provided during the submission process.
Payment methods: Online payment via Paystack (credit/debit cards, bank transfers).
Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript follows our guidelines and meets all the requirements. You'll need to create an account or log in to access our submission system.
The standard review process typically takes 4-8 weeks from submission to first decision. This may vary depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript. Fast-track review options are available for an additional fee, which can reduce the review time to 2-3 weeks.
Yes, you can submit papers that have been presented at conferences, provided they have not been published in full in conference proceedings. You should disclose the previous presentation in your cover letter and ensure the manuscript has been substantially expanded or revised for journal publication.
Regular research articles should be between 4,000-8,000 words, including abstract, tables, figures, and references. Review articles may be longer (up to 10,000 words), while short communications should not exceed 3,000 words. The abstract should be 250-300 words.
The submission fee is paid at the time of initial submission to start the review process. The publication fee is only required after your manuscript has been accepted for publication and before it enters the production phase. You will receive payment instructions in the acceptance notification.
Yes, authors may suggest up to three potential reviewers or request the exclusion of specific individuals from the review process. Please provide this information during the submission process. Note that the editor reserves the right to make the final decision on reviewer selection.
