AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Manuscript Preparation

Preparing Your Manuscript

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Physical Science Advances (JPSA) are expected to prepare their work in a clear, organised and scientifically rigorous manner. A well-prepared manuscript helps editors and reviewers assess the quality, originality and relevance of the research. Authors should ensure that the manuscript is complete, properly structured, appropriately referenced and consistent with the journal's subject scope before beginning the submission process.

Recommended Manuscript Structure

Research manuscripts should generally follow the structure below, where appropriate to the article type and nature of the research.

SECTION 01

Title

The title should be concise, informative and accurately reflect the central subject of the research. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly broad statements.

SECTION 02

Abstract

Provide a self-contained summary of the research objective, methodology, principal findings and conclusions. The abstract should allow readers to understand the contribution without consulting the full manuscript.

SECTION 03

Keywords

Provide relevant keywords that represent the principal concepts, methods and subject areas of the work. Choose terms that will help readers discover the article.

SECTION 04

Introduction

Introduce the research problem, explain its scientific background, identify the relevant research gap and state the objectives of the study.

SECTION 05

Methodology

Describe the theoretical framework, experimental procedures, computational methods, materials, instruments and analytical techniques in sufficient detail to support evaluation and reproducibility.

SECTION 06

Results and Discussion

Present the principal findings clearly and interpret them in relation to the research objectives and relevant published work. Figures, tables and equations should support the discussion rather than duplicate it.

SECTION 07

Conclusion

Summarise the principal findings, explain their scientific significance and identify relevant limitations or possible directions for further research.

SECTION 08

References

Include complete and accurate bibliographic details for all works cited in the manuscript. Every in-text citation should correspond to an entry in the reference list.

Formatting and Presentation

Manuscripts should be consistently formatted and presented in a readable academic style. Authors should pay particular attention to the following elements:

Language and presentation

Manuscripts should be written in clear, formal scientific English. Authors should check grammar, terminology, notation and consistency before submission.

Equations and mathematical notation

Equations should be created using an appropriate equation editor or equivalent typesetting method. Symbols, variables and abbreviations should be defined when first introduced.

Figures and illustrations

Figures should be relevant, clearly labelled and of sufficient resolution for publication. Each figure must have a descriptive caption and should be cited in the manuscript.

Tables

Tables should have descriptive titles, clearly identified columns and appropriate units. Avoid presenting the same information in both a table and a figure unless necessary.

Units and symbols

Use standard scientific notation and internationally recognised units wherever applicable. Maintain consistent notation throughout the manuscript.

Abbreviations

Define abbreviations at their first occurrence and use them consistently throughout the manuscript. Avoid introducing abbreviations that are not necessary.

Research Data and Reproducibility

Authors should provide sufficient information about the data, methods, calculations and experimental conditions used in their research to allow readers to understand and evaluate the reported findings.

Where relevant, authors are encouraged to make supporting datasets, computational codes, supplementary calculations and other research materials available through appropriate repositories or as supplementary files.

Any restrictions on access to research data should be explained clearly.

References and Citations

All sources used in the preparation of a manuscript must be acknowledged through appropriate citations. Authors are responsible for checking the accuracy and completeness of their references.

References should be presented consistently throughout the manuscript. Authors should ensure that cited works are relevant and that the original sources have been consulted wherever possible.

Figures, Tables and Supplementary Material

Figures, tables and supplementary files should be numbered consistently and referred to in the main text. Captions should explain the content sufficiently for readers to understand the material.

Authors must have the necessary rights and permissions to use third-party figures, photographs, datasets or other copyrighted material included in their submissions.

Before Submission

Authors should check that:

The manuscript falls within the scope of JPSA.
The work is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
All authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version.
Author details and affiliations are accurate.
Figures, tables, equations and references are complete.
Required declarations and supporting files are prepared.
Permissions have been obtained for any third-party material.

Related Information

Please also consult the Plagiarism Policy, Authorship Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy before submitting your manuscript.

For instructions on sending a manuscript to the journal, see the Submission Process.