Author Guideline

Scope

Asia Pacific Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (APJSAFE), publish two times a year, publish papers in English reporting the results of original research in the following areas:

  • Sustainable Agriculture;
  • Food Technology and Nutrition;
  • Renewable Energy in Agriculture.

Type of Manuscript

Asia Pacific Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (APJSAFE) only publishes original research articles, review papers, short communications, case reports, and editorials.

Preparation of Manuscript

  • The manuscript should be written in a good English.
  • Manuscripts submitted must be original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • Manuscripts submitted to APJSAFE must follow the official article template provided by the journal. The template is designed to ensure uniformity, readability, and compliance with international scholarly publishing standards.

To assist you in preparing your manuscript, we provide formatting templates. Word templates are available for this journal. Please download the templates via Article Template | APJSAFE

Article Format and Writing Style

  • Title

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. It must be written in English, centered on the page, and formatted in bold Times New Roman font, 18 pt, centered, sentence case (maximum 20 words). Authors are encouraged to avoid overly long titles and unnecessary abbreviations.

  • Author Names and Affiliations

Author names should be written in full, followed by their institutional affiliations and country. The corresponding author must be clearly indicated using an asterisk (*) and accompanied by a valid email address. The order of authors should reflect their respective contributions to the work.

  • Article History

The manuscript template includes a section for article history (Received, Revised, Accepted). This information is provided for transparency purposes and will be completed by the editorial office after the review process. Authors are not required to fill in this section at the time of submission.

  • Abstract

The abstract must be written in English and consist of 150–250 words in a single paragraph. It should briefly describe the research background, objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions. The abstract should not contain citations, undefined abbreviations, or references to figures and tables.

  • Keywords

Authors must provide four to six keywords, separated by commas, that accurately represent the main topics of the manuscript and support indexing and discoverability.

  • General Text Format

The main text of the manuscript should be prepared using the following format:

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font size: 10 pt
  • Line spacing: Single
  • Text alignment: Justified

Authors should use italics for emphasis where necessary and avoid manual spacing. Indentation should be created using tab stops rather than the space bar.

Language and Writing Style

Manuscripts must be written in clear, formal academic English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited or proofread prior to submission to ensure clarity and linguistic accuracy.

Article Structure

Manuscripts should be organized using the following standard structure:

1. Introduction

The Introduction should present the background and context of the study, clearly identifying the research problem and its significance. It must include a concise review of relevant and recent literature to demonstrate the current state of knowledge and identify existing gaps. The section should conclude with a clear statement of the research objectives or hypotheses, providing readers with a logical framework for understanding the study.

2. Materials and Methods (included formula, statistical analyses, etc if applicable)

The Materials and Methods section should describe the experimental design, materials, instruments, and procedures used in the study in sufficient detail to allow reproducibility. Newly developed or modified methods must be explained clearly, while established methods should be cited appropriately. Information regarding sample preparation, experimental conditions, and ethical considerations (if applicable) must also be included.

Where applicable, this section should also include mathematical formulas, models, or equations used in the analysis, with all variables clearly defined. Statistical analyses, including the statistical tests applied, software used, and significance levels, must be described to allow readers to evaluate the reliability and validity of the findings. Any ethical considerations or approvals relevant to the study should also be stated in this section.

3. Results and Discussion (may be combined or separated as appropriate)

The Results and Discussions section should present the research findings in a clear and logical manner, supported by tables and figures where appropriate. The discussion should interpret the results critically, explain their significance, and compare them with findings from previous studies. Authors should avoid repeating numerical data already presented in tables or figures and focus instead on the scientific meaning and implications of the results.

Tables and figures may appear within the manuscript text and should be appropriately referenced. Captions are mandatory for all tables and figures and must be written clearly to avoid ambiguity. Images must be of high quality, with adequate resolution to maintain visual integrity during publication.

4. Conclusion

The Conclusions section should summarize the main findings of the study and highlight their scientific or practical implications. It should address how the research objectives were achieved and may include recommendations for future research. This section should not merely restate the results but provide a concise synthesis of the study’s overall contribution.

5. References

References must be prepared using APA style sentence case. References should be listed alphabetically and contain complete bibliographic information. The number of cited references is at least 15, with 80% of them being primary references published at least in the last 5 - 10 years. Primary references mean journal articles, book chapters, patents, and seminar/proceeding articles. Where available, the inclusion of DOI numbers is strongly encouraged to enhance accessibility and traceability.

Here are some examples:

Journal

Collins, S.J., Bester, B.H. and McGill, A. E.J. 1993. Influence of psychotropic bacterial growth in raw milk on the sensory acceptance of UHT skim milk. Journal of Food Protection 56 (5): 418-425.

Book

South J, Blass B. 2001. The future of modern genomics. Backwell, London

Book chapter

Hart, R.J. 1998. Food Science and the transport of food. In Heap, R., Kierstan, M. and Ford, G. (Eds). Food Transportation, p. 1-21. London: Thomson science.

Thesis

Ramadhan, K. 2012. Physico-chemical and sensory properties of Surimi-like material from duck meat and its application in burger. Thesis. Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Proceedings

David, W. 2011. Impact of socio-ecology interaction on local food security and food culture. Proceeding of The second Annual Indonesian Scholar Conference, p. 159. Taichung: AISC Taiwan. Aqüero, M.V., Ponce, A.G., Moreira, M.R., Raura, S.I. 2011. Lettuce quality loss under conditions that favour the wilting phenomenon. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 59, 124–131.