Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Chemistry and Allied Sciences (JCAS) must adhere to the following specifications to ensure consistency, clarity, and academic integrity.

a. Manuscript Format
- Language: Manuscripts must be written in English (British or American), and usage must remain consistent throughout the document.

- File Type: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (accompanied by a compiled PDF).
Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, with double-line spacing.

- Margins: Maintain uniform margins of 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

- Pagination: Include page numbers at the bottom center of each page.

b. Structure of Manuscripts
1. Title Page
- Title: A clear, concise, and informative title that reflects the study’s content and methodology. Avoid ambiguous or overly technical terms unless well-established.

- Author Information: Full names of all authors, along with their departmental and institutional affiliations (including city and country).

- ORCID iD: Provide an ORCID identifier for each author, if available.

- Corresponding Author: Designate one corresponding author and include complete contact details (email and phone number).

2. Abstract
Length: 150–250 words.

Structure: The abstract should succinctly present:

- Background and objective of the research
- Methodology (experimental, theoretical, or computational)
- Key findings
- Principal conclusions and significance
Note: The abstract must be self-contained and should not include citations or undefined acronyms.

3. Keywords
- Include 4 to 5 well-chosen keywords or phrases.
- Separate keywords with coma (,) and list them in order from general to specific.
- Ensure keywords are optimized for search engines and academic indexing.

4. Introduction
- Outline the research context and provide relevant background.
- Identify knowledge gaps and clearly state the problem or motivation.
- Define research objectives and scope.
- Highlight the study’s novelty or contribution to the field.

5. Materials and Methods
- Describe experimental procedures, instruments, reagents, and analytical techniques in detail.
- For computational studies, include software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python), parameters, and model configurations.
- For theoretical work, present assumptions, equations, and boundary conditions.
- Ensure reproducibility by offering adequate methodological detail.

6. Results
- Present findings in a logical and objective format.
- Use visual aids (tables, figures, charts) to enhance clarity.
- Number tables and figures consecutively and provide informative captions.
- Focus on factual reporting—avoid interpretation in this section.

7. Discussion
- Interpret results in light of research objectives and existing literature.
- Emphasize significant trends, novel insights, and theoretical implications.
- Address study limitations and suggest avenues for future research.

8. Conclusion
- Concisely summarize the main findings and contributions of the work.
- Reinforce the significance of results without introducing new data or interpretations.

9. Acknowledgments
- Recognize individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that contributed to the research.
- Ensure all acknowledged parties have provided consent for inclusion.

10. Conflict of Interest Statement
- Declare any potential financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.
- If no conflicts exist, include the statement:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

11. References
- Include a complete and consistently formatted reference list for all cited works.
- In-text citations must correspond with full entries in the reference section.

Accepted Referencing Styles:
APA (7th Edition). Specify your preferred style upon submission.
Each reference should include:
- Author(s)
- Title of article or book
- Journal/conference/book name
- Volume, issue, page range
- Year of publication
- DOI (if available)

12. Tables and Figures
- Number figures and tables sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
- Provide descriptive titles and captions for all visuals.
- Reference all visuals in the main text and position them close to their first mention.
- Submit figures in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in TIFF, JPEG, PNG, or EPS format.

13. Supplementary Materials (Optional)
Supplementary files may include:
- Raw datasets
- Source code or algorithms
- Extended derivations
- Appendices or protocols
Submit these as separate files (e.g., CSV, TXT, ZIP, PDF) and ensure clear referencing in the main text (e.g., “See Supplementary Table S1”).

14. Ethical Declarations
For studies involving human participants or animals, include:
- Approval from a recognized ethics committee or institutional review board.
- Informed consent statements (including consent for publication where applicable).
For studies involving biometric data, surveillance, or data scraping, discuss compliance with applicable privacy laws and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

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