Author Guidelines
Information for authors submitting to the Atlantic Journal of Life Sciences.
Information for Authors
The Atlantic Journal of Life Sciences is dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the diverse fields of life sciences. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive platform for scientists, researchers, and academics to disseminate innovative research findings and ideas. We emphasize thorough experimental reporting to ensure that results are reproducible and transparent. There are no length restrictions on submissions, allowing detailed and complete presentations of research.
Review Policy
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a stringent peer-review process by experts recommended by our editorial board.
Manuscripts must not be under consideration by other journals simultaneously.
All manuscripts are treated confidentially, and reviewers and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
Editors-in-Chief make final decisions based on referee reports, and rejected authors are informed promptly.
The peer review process is intended to be transparent, fair, and focused on high-quality publication.
Publication Procedure
Initial Checks
Submissions are initially reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief for compliance with author guidelines and ethical policies.
Manuscripts are assessed for alignment with the journal scope in consultation with the editorial board.
Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass initial checks are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
Reviewers evaluate scientific validity, relevance, and originality.
Editorial Decision and Revision
Accepted manuscripts may require minor or major revisions.
Authors receive detailed feedback and are expected to respond point-by-point.
Editorial decisions may include acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, rejection with encouragement to resubmit, or outright rejection.
Author Appeals
Authors may appeal rejection decisions by providing detailed justifications and point-by-point responses to reviewer comments. Appeals are reviewed by the Editorial Board.
Publication Ethics
AJLS adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the Code of Conduct and Best-Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Editors
- Editors make decisions based on importance, originality, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Editors maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process.
Reviewers
- Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and prompt assessments.
- Reviewer comments contribute directly to editorial decisions.
Authors
- Authors must present accurate accounts of research, avoid plagiarism, and disclose conflicts of interest.
- Authors are expected to promptly notify the journal of significant errors in published work.
License Agreement
Authors submitting to AJLS certify the originality of their work and grant the journal the right to publish under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Data included in accepted articles is made available under the Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication waiver unless stated otherwise.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism in any form is considered scientific misconduct.
Cases of direct or mosaic plagiarism are addressed by informing the relevant editors and publishers.
The policy emphasizes reporting concerns, supplying supporting evidence, and conducting disciplinary review where necessary.
Policies on Conflict of Interest, Human Rights, and Animal Rights
Human and Animal Rights
Researchers must conduct studies within an appropriate ethical framework. AJLS may reject manuscripts or contact authors' institutions or ethics committees if ethical concerns arise.
Informed Consent
Research involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and receive ethics committee approval. Informed consent for publication of details, images, or videos must be obtained and specified in the manuscript.
Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose all sources of financial support and any potential conflicts of interest. Ethical advertising practices are emphasized, and certain types of advertisements are prohibited.
Researchers must conduct studies within an appropriate ethical framework.
AJLS may reject manuscripts or contact institutions or ethics committees if ethical concerns arise.
Research involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and receive ethics committee approval.
Informed consent for publication of details, images, or videos must be obtained and stated in the manuscript.
Authors must disclose all financial support and any potential conflicts of interest.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
The publication of papers in the Atlantic Journal of Life Sciences is free of cost and does not charge authors any fee for submitting and publishing their manuscripts. We believe in open access to research and provide all published content to the global scientific community without financial barriers.