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Recent Advances in Natural Sciences

Recent Advances in Natural Sciences is an open access journal publishing original research across relevant areas of Chemical Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Environmental Science and Biological Sciences.

Journal Scope
Chemical Sciences Earth & Planetary Sciences Physics Mathematical Sciences Environmental Science Biological Sciences
Publishing Platform
Open Access
Peer Review
Single-Blind

RANS offers authors a respected platform for communicating original and significant research and provides high visibility through open access publication. The journal is produced and hosted by FLAYOO Publishing House LTD on behalf of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS). Peer review is conducted under the responsibility of NSPS.

Submit Your Manuscript

All submissions are made through the RANS online submission system.

Indexing & Abstracting

Recent Advances in Natural Sciences is indexed and discoverable through the following scholarly services:

DOAJ

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Crossref

Crossref provides DOI registration and cross-publisher citation linking for scholarly publications.

Google Scholar

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WorldCat

WorldCat helps improve discoverability through the global library catalogue network.

ResearchGate

ResearchGate supports scholarly visibility, networking and research discovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How long does it take to publish in RANS?

Typically, 1–3 months, depending on the review and revision process.

Q2. Can the publication process be fast-tracked?

No. All manuscripts must undergo the required editorial and peer-review process.

Q3. Do authors pay an Article Processing Charge?

Yes.

Q4. Is an MS Word template available?

No. A LaTeX template is available and can be downloaded from the RANS template page.

Q5. Must manuscripts be prepared using LaTeX?

No. Manuscripts may be prepared in MS Word or LaTeX. LaTeX is preferred for mathematical articles. Only the PDF version should be uploaded for assessment.

Q6. Can manuscripts be submitted by email?

No. All submissions must be made through the online submission portal.

Q7. Is acceptance guaranteed after submission?

No. A manuscript is considered for acceptance only after satisfying editorial checks, plagiarism screening requirements, and receiving satisfactory peer-review recommendations.

Essential Requirements for Publishing in RANS

The manuscript has not previously been published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
The submission file must be uploaded in PDF format and may be prepared using MS Word or LaTeX.
All works cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and citations must be machine-readable. Manually entered in-text citations are not acceptable.
All contributing authors must provide valid email addresses and complete institutional affiliation details.

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All manuscripts must be submitted through the RANS online submission system.

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Publishing Excellence

Why Publish With RANS?

We are committed to supporting authors throughout the publishing journey — from submission and peer review to publication, dissemination and visibility.

OA

Open Access

RANS strongly supports open access. Research articles are freely accessible online, helping authors reach a wider international audience.

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PR

Peer Reviewed

RANS uses a single-blind peer-review process and is committed to maintaining appropriate editorial and scientific standards.

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Indexed & Discoverable

The journal is indexed and discoverable through services including DOAJ, Crossref, Google Scholar, WorldCat and ResearchGate.

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APC

Article Processing Charge

Article Processing Charges apply according to the journal's current APC policy and the author's NSPS membership status.

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Current Issue

Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2026 (In progress)
					View Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2026 (In progress)
Published: 2026-07-31

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