GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Journal of Advanced Chemical Frontiers (JACF) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality, and unpublished manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of Chemical Sciences, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and Medicinal Chemistry. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth, transparent, and efficient review and publication process.

Originality of Manuscripts

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal. Authors are responsible for the authenticity of their work and for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material.

Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following categories of submissions:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Mini Reviews
  • Perspectives
  • Case Studies
  • Letters to the Editor

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English and organized in the following order:

  • Title
  • Author(s) Name and Affiliation
  • Corresponding Author Information
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • Keywords (4–8)
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Funding Information
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Data Availability Statement (where applicable)
  • References

Formatting Requirements

Authors should ensure that manuscripts:

  • Are prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Include continuous page numbering.
  • Follow SI Units and internationally accepted chemical nomenclature.
  • Contain clearly numbered tables, figures, and equations cited within the text.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should clearly summarize the objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions of the study. Authors should provide 4–8 relevant keywords to improve discoverability and indexing.

References

References must be accurate, complete, and formatted according to the journal's prescribed citation style. Authors are encouraged to include DOIs wherever available.

Figures and Tables

Figures, tables, graphs, and illustrations should be of high quality, properly labeled, and accompanied by informative captions. All figures and tables must be cited appropriately within the manuscript.

Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with internationally accepted standards of publication ethics. Plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, image manipulation, and other forms of research misconduct are strictly prohibited.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent experts. Editorial decisions are based on originality, scientific quality, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's official online submission system. Authors are advised to ensure that all required documents and declarations are included at the time of submission to avoid delays in the review process.