Guidelines for Authors
FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)
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A Publication of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria
- Journal Email:
- fjs@fudutsinma.edu.ng
- Website:
- https://fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fjs
- ISSN (Online):
- 2616-1370
- ISSN (Print):
- 2645-2944
- DOI Prefix:
- 10.33003/fjs
Call for Papers
Volume 9 (2025) — Issues 1 to 12
Submission Window: Open (rolling submissions)
Publication Schedule: 30th of every month (January–December 2025)
About the Journal
The FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, reviews, technical reports, and short communications across all fields of science and technology. Areas of coverage include:
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biological Sciences — Botany, Microbiology, Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
- Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences
- Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Materials Science
- Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Mechanics
- Polymer & Textile Sciences, Process Modeling, Computational Analysis
- Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Resource Technologies
Submission of Manuscripts
All manuscripts must be submitted online through our submission system:
Please copy all submissions to: submission_fjs@fudutsinma.edu.ng.
Submission Guidelines
- Follow the online process carefully and include complete details for all co-authors.
- Each submission must be accompanied by a non-refundable submission fee.
- The publication fee is payable only after acceptance.
Fees
Category | Amount (₦) |
---|---|
Manuscript Submission Fee | 5,000 |
Publication Fee (after acceptance) | 30,000 |
Payment Details
All payments should be made to:
Account Name | FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES |
---|---|
Account Number | 1020964101 |
Bank | UBA Plc. |
Account Type | Current |
Send proof of payment to: editor_fjs@fudutsinma.edu.ng
Editorial Contact
Dr. Emmanuel JosephBusiness Editor, Department of Physics,
Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Phone: +234 803 625 1745
Guide for Authors
Editorial Policy
- Manuscripts must not be published or under consideration elsewhere.
- Upon acceptance, copyright is transferred to the FJS Editorial Board.
- All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
- No reproduction of articles without prior written consent from the copyright holder.
Disclaimer: Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of all data and statements. The Editorial Board accepts no liability for errors or misrepresentations.
Manuscript Preparation
- File format: Microsoft Word (doc/docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Layout: Single column, double spacing
Required Sections
- Title
- Authors and Affiliations
- Abstract (≤ 250 words)
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (if any)
- References
Figures & Tables
- Figures must be clear, high resolution (≥ 300 dpi photos; ≥ 800 dpi graphs).
- Graphs should preferably be prepared in Excel or CorelDraw.
- Tables must include concise titles and be self-explanatory.
Referencing
Use the APA style for in-text citations and references. Examples:
- Journal Article: Adamu, J., Momoh, O. M., Tor, N. E. T., Ukwu, H. O., Aliyu, J., Saleh, B., & Ahemen, T. (2023). The Haematological Parameters of Donkeys... FUDMA Journal of Sciences, 7(6), 8–11. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0706-2094
- Book: Dagogo, K., Edward, E. D., Kelle, C., & Madu, N. (2009). Biochemical Fingerprinting. ABU Press.
- Book Chapter: Cheeseman, K. H. (1993). Lipid peroxidation in biological systems. In B. Halliwell & O. I. Auroma (Eds.), DNA and Free Radicals (pp. 12–17). Ellis Horwood. https://doi.org/10.1016/0968-0004(90)90206-Q
Copyright & Permissions
Submission of a manuscript implies permission for publication and indexing in relevant databases.
Proofs & Reprints
Proofs will be sent electronically (PDF) to the corresponding author and must be returned within 48 hours. Authors may request printed copies at cost.