Author Guidelines

ACADEMIA Biota Nexus Journal (ABNJ)
https://academia.edu.pk/index.php/bnj

We appreciate your interest in submitting your scientific work to ABNJ, a peer-reviewed, biannual journal dedicated to advancing the biological and environmental sciences. To ensure a smooth peer review and publication process, please follow the submission and formatting guidelines provided below.

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. If the manuscript has been submitted previously, authors must disclose this in the "Comments to the Editor" field at submission.

  • Submission Portal: All submissions must be made through the official ABNJ portal:
    ???? https://academia.edu.pk/index.php/Journals

  • File Format: Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (2016 or later) as a single file including all tables, figures, and images.

  • Author Registration: Authors must register an account on the journal website before submission.

  • Active URLs: Include working URLs for all online sources cited in the references.

2. Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

Title and Author Information

  • Title: Bold, UPPERCASE, centered, Times New Roman, 16 pt

  • Author Details: Centered, Times New Roman, 12 pt, directly below the title, include:

    • Full Name

    • Designation

    • Department, Institution, City, Country

    • Email Address

Corresponding Author
Clearly identify the corresponding author and provide:

  • Postal Address

  • Email Address

  • Contact Number (with international dialing code)

3. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract:

    • Max 200 words

    • Italicized, justified

    • Times New Roman, 12 pt

    • Must briefly include: background, objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion

  • Keywords:

    • Provide 3–10 keywords

    • Alphabetical order, comma-separated, ending with a period

4. Word Count and Page Layout

  • Length: 3,500 to 6,000 words

  • Layout:

    • A4 page size

    • 1-inch margins (all sides)

    • 1.5 line spacing

    • Text on single side

    • Header/Footer: 0.5 inches

5. Sectioning Format

Use numbered section headings for structure:

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1. Introduction 1.1 Background 1.1.1 Subsection

Note: Sections like Abstract, Acknowledgments, and References should remain unnumbered.

6. Tables, Figures, and Equations

  • Tables:

    • Title above the table

    • Bold, Times New Roman, 12 pt, centered

  • Figures:

    • Caption placed below the figure

    • Same style and formatting as table titles

  • Equations/Formulas:

    • Must match manuscript font and be clearly formatted

7. References and Citations

ABNJ follows APA Style (latest edition).

  • Reference List:

    • Alphabetical order at the end of the manuscript

  • In-text Citations:

    • All cited sources must be included in the reference list

    • Do not include citations in the abstract

  • Unpublished Work:

    • Mention as personal communication in the main text only

  • Web References:

    • Include complete URL and source details (author, title, date)

8. Author Biographies

Each author must provide:

  • A brief biography (50–100 words)

  • A recent passport-sized photograph

  • A signed Copyright Agreement Form

9. Funding and Acknowledgments

Disclose any financial or institutional support in a dedicated section titled Funding and Acknowledgments at the end of the manuscript. Include:

  • Name of funding organization(s)

  • Project title (if applicable)

  • Grant number or reference code

By strictly following these guidelines, authors help maintain ABNJ’s standards of academic rigor, editorial quality, and scientific integrity. Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines may be returned without review.