Author Guidelines
Advances in Sciences and Arts (ASA)
Advances in Sciences and Arts (ASA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to publishing high-quality interdisciplinary research that bridges the sciences, arts, and humanities. The journal invites original research articles, review papers, case studies, and creative works that foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and innovation.
Scope of the Journal
ASA welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following fields:
- Natural and Physical Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Environmental and Earth Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities and Philosophy
- Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Literature
- Digital and Media Arts
- Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research
Manuscript Types
We accept the following types of submissions:
- Original Research Articles (4,000–8,000 words)
- Review Articles (up to 10,000 words)
- Short Communications (1,500–3,000 words)
- Case Studies/Reports
- Book Reviews
Submission Process
- Submissions must be made via the journal’s online submission system https://asa.must.ac.mw/login.
- Authors must register and log in to submit manuscripts.
- All submissions must include:
- Manuscript file (in Word format)
- Figures and tables as separate files (if applicable)
- Ethical statement and conflict of interest disclosure
Formatting Guidelines
General Style
- Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
- Use APA 7th edition.
- Number pages consecutively.
Structure of Manuscript
- Title Page: Title, author(s), affiliation(s), contact information, and ORCID iD(s)
- Abstract: 150–250 words, followed by 3–6 keywords
- Main Text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion (for empirical work); or a clear thematic structure (for arts/humanities)
- Acknowledgements (if applicable)
- References
- Appendices (if applicable)
Peer Review Process
- ASA uses a double-blind peer review process.
- Submissions are reviewed by at least two independent experts.
- The typical review timeline is 6–8 weeks.
- Decisions include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
Ethical Standards
- Manuscripts must comply with ethical research standards.
- Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
- All research involving human subjects must have appropriate institutional ethics approval.
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submission are strictly prohibited.
Open Access and Copyright
- ASA is an open-access journal under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
- Authors retain copyright.
- No submission or publication fees.
Citation and Reference Style
- Use APA 7th edition
- Ensure all references are cited in-text and listed at the end of the manuscript.
Contact Information
For any queries regarding submissions, please contact the editorial office: