Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Information

JSAS is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research articles, reviews, and short communications across sustainable agriculture and allied fields. We provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share findings, innovations, and insights that improve resilient agri-food systems.

Manuscript Template

Please format your paper using the official JSAS template: [JSAS Article Template]. 

Submission Process

1. Online Submission: Submit via the journal’s submission system (register/login required). Ensure all authors have approved the submission.

2. Manuscript Preparation: Follow the JSAS template; include every section listed below. 

3. Cover Letter: Briefly explain novelty, significance, and fit to JSAS.

Manuscript Structure

1. Title Page

   • Title (concise, informative)

   • Authors’ full names, affiliations, and contact details

   • Corresponding author email and ORCID iD (recommended) 

2. Abstract (≤ 250 words)
   Summarize context, objectives, methods, main findings, and implications; add 3–6 keywords. 

3. Article Highlights
   3–5 bullet points capturing key contributions. 

4. Introduction
   Background, objectives, and brief literature context.

5. Materials and Methods
   Sufficient detail for reproduction; report approvals for studies with humans/animals; make data, code, and protocols publicly available where possible.

6. Results
   Clear presentation, with tables/figures near first mention.

7. Discussion
   Interpretation, implications, and limitations vs. prior work.

8. Conclusions
   Brief, evidence-based takeaways. 

9. Author Contributions
   Use contribution statements (e.g., Conceptualization; Methodology; Writing—original draft; Writing—review & editing). 

10. Funding (grant numbers, if any) 

11. Informed Consent Statement (if applicable) 

12. Acknowledgments 

13. Conflicts of Interest (declare or state none) 

14. References — APA style (ensure accuracy and completeness). 

Formatting & Style

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout

• Margins: 1-inch on all sides

• Headings: Use styles defined in the template

• Figures & Tables: High-resolution, clearly labeled; place near first mention in text 

Peer Review Policy

JSAS follows a double-blind peer review process: author and reviewer identities remain confidential. At least two expert reviewers assess quality, methods, significance, and clarity. Decisions: Accept, Minor revision, Major revision, or Reject. Average time to first decision ~ 15 days (varies with revisions). Reviewer confidentiality and conflict-of-interest standards apply. 

Plagiarism Policy

JSAS allows a maximum similarity of 10% (excluding references) for consideration. All submissions are screened with tools such as Turnitin/iThenticate. Manuscripts exceeding the threshold will be returned for revision; confirmed plagiarism in published work may lead to retraction after investigation. 

Open Access, Copyright & Licensing

• Open Access: All JSAS articles are freely accessible on publication.

• Copyright: Authors retain copyright.

• License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

  • Sharing and adaptation permitted with attribution

  • Third-party materials excluded unless permissions obtained.

Contact

Editorial Office — JSAS
Next Gen Academic Services
Email: editorjsas@ngenpub.com