Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Integrated Sciences and Agriculture (JISA)

The Journal of Integrated Sciences and Agriculture (JISA) welcome high-quality original contributions that advance scientific knowledge across agricultural, environmental, biological, engineering, computational, social, health, and interdisciplinary sciences. Authors are encouraged to submit research that demonstrates scientific rigor, methodological innovation, interdisciplinary relevance, and practical significance for sustainable development and integrated systems research.

Manuscript Categories

JISA publishes the following categories of scholarly contributions:

Original Research Articles

Comprehensive studies presenting original findings, robust methodologies, and significant scientific contributions.

Recommended Length: 3,500–8,000 words

Review Articles

Critical, systematic, and analytical syntheses of existing literature that identify knowledge gaps, emerging trends, and future research directions.

Recommended Length: Up to 10,000 words

Short Communications

Concise reports presenting novel findings, innovative methods, preliminary studies, datasets, or technical advances of immediate relevance.

Recommended Length: 1,500–3,000 words

Technical Notes

Short technical or methodological contributions related to engineering systems, analytical tools, computational approaches, laboratory techniques, or field innovations.

Recommended Length: 1,500–3,500 words

Case Studies

Evidence-based analyses of practical experiences, interventions, policies, technological applications, or integrated systems within specific geographical or institutional contexts.

Recommended Length: 2,500–5,000 words

Policy and Perspective Papers (Policy Briefs)

Analytical papers addressing scientific policy, sustainability challenges, governance issues, innovation systems, environmental management, or emerging interdisciplinary debates.

Recommended Length: 2,000–5,000 words

Special Issues

Thematic collections coordinated by Guest Editors focusing on emerging scientific themes, interdisciplinary challenges, or conference-based scholarly collaborations.

Potential Guest Editors may submit a formal proposal outlining the scope, rationale, objectives, and anticipated contributions for consideration by the Editorial Board.

General Formatting Requirements

Authors should ensure that manuscripts are prepared clearly, professionally, and consistently before submission.

File Format

Manuscripts should be submitted in:

• Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

Text Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 pt
• Line Spacing: Double-spaced
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Include continuous line numbering
• Include page numbers throughout the manuscript

Manuscript Structure

Authors must submit the manuscript as two separate files:

1. Title Page File

The Title Page should contain:

• Full manuscript title
• Running title (optional)
• Author names
• Institutional affiliations
• ORCID IDs (if available)
• Corresponding author details
• Email addresses
• Acknowledgments
• Funding information
• Conflict of interest statement

2. Main Manuscript File (Blinded File)

The blinded manuscript must not contain any author-identifying information.

The manuscript should include:

• Title
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Main text
• Tables and figures
• References
• Supplementary information (if applicable)

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Abstract

The abstract should:

• Be concise and informative
• Clearly state objectives, methods, key findings, and implications
• Avoid citations and undefined abbreviations

Recommended Length: 200–300 words

Keywords

Provide 5–7 keywords that accurately reflect the manuscript’s content and disciplinary focus.

Recommended Manuscript Sections

The following structure is recommended for research articles:

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review / Background
3. Materials and Methods / Methodology
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion
7. Policy, Practical, or Scientific Implications
8. Acknowledgments (optional)
9. References

Authors may adapt section headings where appropriate for interdisciplinary or qualitative research.

References and Citation Style

JISA follows the APA 7th Edition referencing style.

Authors are responsible for ensuring:

• Accuracy and completeness of all references
• Consistency between in-text citations and reference list
• Proper citation of datasets, software, and online materials where applicable

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
• Each table and figure must include a clear caption.
• All tables and figures must be cited within the text.
• High-resolution images should be submitted separately where applicable.

Figure Requirements

• Minimum resolution: 300 dpi
• Acceptable formats: PNG, TIFF, JPEG, EPS, or high-quality PDF

Units, Symbols, and Scientific Nomenclature

• All measurements must use SI units.
• Scientific names should be italicized where appropriate.
• Abbreviations must be defined at first mention.
• Mathematical equations should be clearly formatted and numbered where necessary.

Ethical Requirements

All submissions must comply with recognized ethical and scientific standards.

Authors must ensure:

• Ethical approval for studies involving humans, animals, or sensitive data
• Informed consent where applicable
• Compliance with biosafety and institutional regulations
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources
• Proper permissions for copyrighted material, datasets, images, or reproduced content

JISA screens all submissions for plagiarism using Turnitin or equivalent software.

Peer Review Process

JISA follows a double-blind peer review system.

Editorial Screening

Submitted manuscripts are initially evaluated for:

• Relevance to journal scope
• Originality
• Scientific quality
• Ethical compliance
• Formatting requirements

External Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent expert reviewers.

Editorial decisions are based on:

• Scientific merit
• Methodological rigor
• Originality
• Interdisciplinary contribution
• Reviewer recommendations
• Relevance to the aims and scope of JISA

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board reserve the right to accept, reject, or request revisions.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the JISA online submission system.

Authors are required to:

• Register an author account
• Complete all metadata fields
• Upload all required files
• Confirm compliance with submission requirements
• Include a cover letter explaining the significance and contribution of the study

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submission, authors should confirm that:

• The manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines
• The submission is original and unpublished
• The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
• All references are complete and accurate
• Tables and figures are properly labeled and cited
• Ethical approvals and permissions have been obtained
• All authors have approved the submission
• Conflict of interest and funding statements are included

Copyright and Licensing Policy

By submitting to JISA, authors agree to the following conditions:

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their work.

Upon acceptance, authors grant JISA a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, distribute, and promote the article in print, electronic, and online formats.

Open Access License

All articles published in JISA are licensed under the:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits unrestricted:

• Sharing
• Distribution
• Reproduction
• Adaptation
• Commercial use

provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

Author Rights

Authors may:

• Deposit published articles in institutional repositories
• Share articles on personal or academic websites
• Use published work in future research, teaching, or derivative publications with proper citation

Editorial Disclaimer

The views, opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of JISA, the Editorial Board, or the publisher.

Originality and Ethical Compliance

By submitting to JISA, authors confirm that:

• The work is original
• The manuscript has not been published elsewhere
• The manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere
• All ethical and research standards have been followed

Privacy Statement

The names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and email addresses entered in the journal system will be used exclusively for editorial, publication, and communication purposes related to JISA.

This information will not be shared with third parties or used for unrelated purposes.