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Paramount Ecological Resources

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International Journal of African Ecology & Sustainable Development

Publishing Model

Open Access

Submission Standards

Guidelines for Authors

Instructions to help authors prepare, submit, and improve manuscripts for publication in Paramount Ecological Resources.

Authors submitting to Paramount Ecological Resources are expected to adhere to high academic, ethical, and scientific standards. Manuscripts must present original research, be clearly written, and comply with the journal’s formatting and ethical policies.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be written in clear English and structured into the following sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Authors must ensure originality and proper citation of all referenced work. Plagiarism in any form is not acceptable.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s official submission system or editorial email. Submissions should include all figures, tables, and supplementary materials.

Authors must confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts should be typed in 12pt font, double-spaced, and submitted in editable format (DOCX or LaTeX).

Figures must be high resolution and clearly labeled. Tables should be editable and not image-based.

Ethical Compliance

Authors must comply with strict ethical standards including no plagiarism, no data fabrication, and full disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Research involving animals, humans, or protected ecosystems must include appropriate ethical approval statements.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments before final acceptance.

Publication Fees

An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied only after acceptance:

Nigerian Authors: ₦40,000

International Authors: $100

Waivers or discounts may be granted based on financial need.

Author Checklist Before Submission

✔ Manuscript is original and plagiarism-free

✔ Proper citations and references included

✔ Figures and tables are high quality

✔ Ethical approval obtained (if required)

✔ Conflict of interest declared

✔ Manuscript follows journal structure

✔ Submission format is correct (DOCX/LaTeX)

✔ Authors have approved final manuscript

Need Help with Submission?

For inquiries about manuscript preparation, submission, or editorial guidelines, contact our editorial office.

editorialoffice@paramountecologicalresources.com