Instructions for Authors

The Journal of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry (JOIC) welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and case studies that advance the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry. To ensure a smooth submission and publication process, authors are advised to carefully follow the guidelines below.

1. Manuscript Categories

  • Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies with significant experimental or theoretical findings.
  • Review Articles: Critical overviews of recent developments in specific areas of chemistry.
  • Short Communications: Concise reports of novel findings or preliminary results.
  • Case Studies / Technical Notes: Practical applications, methods, or case-specific research.

2. General Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts should be prepared in English.
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All authors should have contributed significantly to the work and must approve the final version.
  • Plagiarism or unethical publication practices will not be tolerated.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Format:

  • Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.
  • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced.
  • Number all pages and lines consecutively.

Structure:

  1. Title Page
    • Title (concise and informative)
    • Author(s) full names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs (if available)
    • Corresponding author’s contact details (email, phone, address)
  2. Abstract (150–250 words)
    • A brief summary of the study’s objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
    • Include 5–6 keywords.
  3. Main Text
    • Introduction: Background, rationale, and objectives.
    • Materials and Methods: Detailed description of experimental/theoretical procedures.
    • Results and Discussion: Presentation and interpretation of findings.
    • Conclusion: Key outcomes and future directions.
  4. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  5. References
    • Follow the APA or ACS citation style consistently.
    • Example: Smith, J. A.; Brown, L. B. Title of Article. J. Org. Chem. 2021, 86, 1234–1245.
  6. Figures and Tables
    • Figures should be in JPEG/TIFF/PNG, minimum 300 dpi.
    • Tables must be editable and placed within the manuscript, not as images.

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Research involving humans or animals must include a statement of ethical approval.
  • Data supporting results should be made available upon request.

5. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the online submission system [link will be provided].
  • A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission.

6. Peer Review

  • JOIC follows a double-blind peer review process.
  • Each manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent experts.
  • Decisions are categorized as: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

7. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • JOIC is an open access journal. Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) after acceptance.
  • Details of APCs are available on the APC Information page.

8. Copyright and Licensing

  • Upon acceptance, authors retain copyright and grant JOIC the right to publish the work under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), ensuring free and unrestricted access.

✉️ For further inquiries, authors may contact the editorial office at: editor.joic@sciconxjournals.com