GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Annals of Natural Sciences welcomes original, high-quality research articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences. Authors are requested to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth and efficient publication process.

1. Originality

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the submitted work does not contain plagiarism or duplicate publication.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be written clearly and concisely in English and should generally include:

  • Title
  • Author names and affiliations
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

3. Figures and Tables

Figures and tables should be clear, appropriately numbered, and cited in the manuscript. Authors should provide high-quality figures and ensure that all tables contain accurate and relevant information.

4. References

All references cited in the manuscript must be relevant and complete. Authors should follow a consistent citation and reference style throughout the manuscript.

5. Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with accepted standards of research integrity and publication ethics. Where applicable, ethical approval, informed consent, funding information, and conflict-of-interest declarations should be provided.

6. Author Responsibilities

All listed authors should have made a meaningful contribution to the research and should approve the final version of the manuscript. Any changes in authorship should be communicated to the editorial office.

7. Submission and Review

Manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment and peer review. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers' comments before a final editorial decision is made.

8. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors must comply with the journal's copyright and licensing terms. Authors should ensure that permission is obtained for any copyrighted material reproduced in the manuscript.

9. Corrections

Authors should promptly notify the editorial office if they discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work and cooperate with the journal in issuing corrections when necessary.