F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the periodicity of the Journal?
The Journal is published in a BIANNUAL regimen (two issues per year, in JUNE and DECEMBER)

2) Does the Journal have a template for submissions? Is it mandatory?
Yes, the Journal has a template (CLICK HERE) which is mandatory. If the authors do not have time or proper conditions to execute the manuscript formatting using the Journal's template, we have a team that can provide all the adaptation to the Journal's template. However, this is an optional service, and a fee will be charged on top of the Article Processing Charges for publication. Please, select this option with a cross in the appropriate box in the cover letter if you want the Journal to provide this service.

3) How do I submit a paper?
After ensuring you have followed all applicable guidelines to your manuscript, you should send the manuscript file (template file, Microsoft word format - .DOC) along with the cover letter file (editable PDF) to southbchem@gmail.com. The only way to submit a paper is by the Journal's email (southbchem@gmail.com)

4) How long does it take for the review process?
The review process may take up to 180 days from the date of receiving the paper.

5) Are there any Article Processing Charges - APC's - (publication fees) applicable?
In 2021, there will be no publication fees. The authors will only be invited to pay for optional services (proofreading, formatting, and letter of acceptance) if they request these services. Otherwise, there will be no publication fees for the current year.

6) Where is the Journal indexed?
The Journal has Indexed at EuroPub; Index Copernicus, Latindex, and I2OR.

7) Does the Journal provide the DOI number?
Yes.
(10.48141/SJS)

8) What is the Scope of the Journal?
The SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF SCIENCES invites submissions relating to:
  • Chemistry - Applied Chemistry
  • Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
  • Physics - Applied Physics
  • Engineering
  • Biological Sciences
  • Medical Sciences
  • Agronomical sciences
  • Pharmaceutical sciences
  • Industrial sciences

9) Do I need to pay to get access to any of the published papers?
No. You can download any paper you want free of charge. This is an Open Acess free of cost or other access barriers Journal.

10) I have submitted a paper to the Journal's email (southbchem@gmail.com) and have not received any feedback from the editors. What should I do?
If your email with the submission was not replied to within one week (7 days), please try again and/or contact the editors by phone, WhatsApp, or telegram message. It may happen for many reasons the email does not arrive in the Journal's inbox email.

11) I would like to join the Editorial board or contribute as a reviewer of the Journal. How do I do?
The SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF SCIENCES continuously accepts applications from senior scientists to join our Editorial Board or contribute with your knowledge as a reviewer. To join us either as an editorial board member or reviewer, apart from holding a Ph.D. degree and have a publication track record, you have to have at least three (3) papers submitted and approved after peer-reviewing to this Journal. Also, you have to send a copy of your CV in which the Editorial Board can confirm your background and publication track record. After having submitted and approved three (3) papers to this Journal, we will be able to move forward with your application to the other members of the Journal to vote. After voting, your application may be accepted or declined.