Submissions

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Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.

Copyright Notice

FUDMA Journal of Sciences

Privacy Statement

At the FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), safeguarding the privacy and security of our users is a fundamental commitment. This statement describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected on our website and within our submission management system.

Information Collection

Personal information is collected when you:

  • Register for an account on the journal's online submission portal
  • Submit a manuscript or participate in the peer-review process
  • Contact the editorial office directly

The data collected may include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and relevant contact details. The names and email addresses entered on this website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Use of Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Process manuscript submissions and manage the peer-review workflow
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial team
  • Improve the functionality and user experience of the journal's website

Your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except where necessary to fulfil publishing obligations or comply with applicable legal requirements.

Cookies

The FJS website uses cookies to enhance the user experience by:

  • Maintaining session information during your visit
  • Monitoring website traffic and usage patterns for improvement purposes

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some website features may not function as intended as a result.

Third-Party Services

FJS uses trusted third-party tools for plagiarism screening, website analytics, and manuscript management. These service providers access personal data only to perform functions on the journal's behalf and are required to handle such data with appropriate care and confidentiality.

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational security measures are applied to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of internet-based data transmission is entirely secure, and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this statement, or as required by applicable law.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information
  • Request the deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data at any time

Requests should be submitted to fjs@fudutsinma.edu.ng.

Policy Updates

This privacy statement may be revised periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via the journal's website.