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 Joseph
Business 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  • Manuscripts must not be published or under consideration elsewhere.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

  1. Title
  2. Authors and Affiliations
  3. Abstract (≤ 250 words)
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Materials and Methods
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion
  9. Acknowledgements (if any)
  10. 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.