Guide for authors

Guide for Authors

Welcome to the East African Journal of Science and Technology (EAJST). We are delighted that you are considering submitting your work to our journal. This guide offers detailed instructions to assist you in preparing your manuscript for submission

1. Manuscript Preparation

1.1 General Requirements

• Manuscripts should be written in English and must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All submissions should be formatted according to the EAJST template, available here.
• Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

1.2 Manuscript Structure

• Title Page: The title page should include the title of the manuscript, author names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact information.
• Abstract: The abstract should be a concise summary of the research, not exceeding 250 words. It should briefly describe the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Keywords: Provide 3-6 keywords that reflect the main topics of the article.
• Main Text: The main text should include the following sections:  

i. Introduction:

The introduction should clearly state the objectives of your work. We recommend providing sufficient background information to contextualize your research, while avoiding a detailed literature review or a summary of your results.

ii. Materials and Methods:

The materials and methods section should provide sufficient detail about your materials and methods to enable an independent researcher to reproduce your work. If the method you used has already been published, provide a summary and cite the original publication,

iii. Results:

Present your results clearly and concisely in a single section. Discuss the significance of your findings without redundancy, and minimize extensive citations and discussions of published literature

iv. Conclusion:

The conclusion section should present the main conclusions of your study.

v. Acknowledgements:

Include individuals who assisted with your research, such as language editing, writing, or proofreading, in the acknowledgements section. This section should be placed directly before the reference list in your document.

vi. References: 

List all references cited in the text in APA style. Ensure all references are complete and accurate

1.3 Figures and Tables

• Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively and included in the manuscript text where they are first mentioned.
• Provide clear, descriptive captions for all figures and tables.
• Figures should be submitted in high-resolution (300 dpi) format.

1.4 Ethical Considerations

• Ensure that your research complies with ethical standards. For studies involving human or animal subjects, include a statement of ethical approval.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest that might bias the research.

2. Submission Process

2.1 Online Submission

• Submit your manuscript through the EAJST online submission system.
• Create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions to upload your manuscript and any supplementary files.

2.2 Peer Review

• All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
• Authors can expect an initial decision within 6 days of submission.
• Submission to acceptance between 4 to 5 weeks 

• Revisions, if required, should be resubmitted within the specified timeframe.

3. Article Processing Charges (APC)

EAJST  does not require any Article Processing Charges and will publish well-prepared manuscripts free of charge if submitted in 2024. However, please note that if any manuscript requires English language editing and proofreading, there will be a nominal fee charged based on the length of the manuscript.

4. Post-Acceptance

4.1 Proofreading

• Authors will receive proofs for final review before publication.
• Carefully check the proofs for any errors or necessary corrections.

4.2 Publication

• Once the final proofs are approved, the article will be published online and freely accessible on the EAJST website.
• Authors will receive a DOI link for their published article.

5. Special issues and article collections

Special issues and article collections undergo the same peer review process as regular submissions, with the difference that a guest editor manages the review distribution and recommends decisions to the journal editor. The journal editor supervises the peer review process for all special issues and article collections to uphold high standards of publishing ethics and responsiveness and makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of articles

Contact Us

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact the editorial office at eajst@unilak.ac.rw.

We look forward to your submissions and thank you for choosing the East African Journal of Science and Technology for your research publication

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