Submissions

Author Guidelines

SUBMISSIONS

This document presents the rules and guidelines for submitting manuscripts to the journal Advances in Forestry Science. We request that authors carefully read all sections before submitting their work.

General Principles and Editorial Policy

By submitting a manuscript to Advances in Forestry Science, authors agree to the following points:

• Originality: The work must be original and unpublished, and it must not have been published (in whole or in part) or be under evaluation by any other journal.

• Author Agreement: All authors must be aware of and agree to the manuscript submission.

• Responsibility: The accuracy of the information and the technical-scientific content are the sole responsibility of the authors. The journal is not liable for any legal proceedings.

• Copyright: Upon publication, all copyrights are transferred to the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso. The manuscript may not be published in any other medium.

• Plagiarism: The identification of plagiarism at any stage will result in the automatic rejection of the manuscript, with no possibility of reconsideration.

• Research Ethics: The editorial board may, at any time, request a certificate of approval of the research from the Ethics and Biosafety Committee of the home institution.

SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION PROCESS

Submission is carried out exclusively through the electronic platform. Authors must be registered in the system.

Required Files for Submission:

1. Scientific Text: The complete manuscript, without author identification, formatted according to the journal's template.

2. Cover Letter: A document containing the full name, institutional affiliation, email, and ORCID link for all authors.

3. Suggestion of Reviewers: Indication of three potential reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's field.

Submission is carried out exclusively through the electronic platform. Authors must be registered in the system.

Required Files for Submission:

1. Scientific Text: The complete manuscript, without author identification, formatted according to the journal's template.

2. Cover Letter: A document containing the full name, institutional affiliation, email, and ORCID link for all authors.

3. Suggestion of Reviewers: Indication of three potential reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's field.

STEPS OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS

• Phase 1 (Screening): The editorial board conducts a pre-evaluation to check the manuscript's suitability for the journal's scope and formatting standards. Adjustments may be requested at this stage.

• Phase 2 (Peer Review): Manuscripts approved in the screening are sent to at least two Ad Hoc reviewers who are experts on the topic.

• Phase 3 (First Decision): The editorial board analyzes the reviewers' reports.

• Phase 4 (Author Revisions): Authors receive the reports and must make the requested corrections. A response letter detailing all changes (both accepted and rejected, with due justification) must be sent along with the revised version.

• Phase 5 (Final Decision): The editorial board evaluates the revised version and the response letter to make a final decision. If necessary, the manuscript may be sent back to the reviewers.

• Phase 6 (Editing): After acceptance, the manuscript undergoes final editing and formatting. Authors will receive a proof for review before publication. No substantial changes are permitted after publication.

FORMATTING GUIDELINES

All manuscripts must follow the official journal template and the following guidelines: Template

• File: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or a compatible format.

• Language: Portuguese or English.

• Page: A4, with 2.5 cm margins (top, bottom, left, and right).

• Font: Times New Roman.

• Spacing: Single line spacing.

• Tables and Figures: Must be inserted within the body of the text, numbered chronologically, and be of high quality (minimum 300 dpi for figures).

• Units and Measurements: Adopt the International System of Units (SI).

• Scientific Names: In italics, with the genus name capitalized and the specific epithet in lowercase, followed by the descriptor.

Structure by Publication Type

The journal accepts three types of manuscripts, each with a specific structure and page limit.

Original Scientific Article

• Page Limit: Maximum of 16 pages (including everything).

• Required Structure:

  1. Title (in Portuguese and English)

  2. Resumo (Abstract in Portuguese) (150-250 words)

  3. Palavras-chave (Keywords in Portuguese) (3 to 6 terms)

  4. Abstract

  5. Keywords

  6. Introduction

  7. Materials and Methods

  8. Results

  9. Discussion

  10. Conclusions

  11. Acknowledgements

  12. References

Review Article

• Page Limit: Maximum of 20 pages.

• Required Structure:

  1. Title (in Portuguese and English)

  2. Resumo (Abstract in Portuguese) (150-250 words)

  3. Palavras-chave (Keywords in Portuguese) (3 to 6 terms)

  4. Abstract

  5. Keywords

  6. Introduction

  7. Topics and subtopics to be addressed

  8. Final Remarks

  9. Acknowledgements

  10. References

Technical Note

• Page Limit: Maximum of 8 pages.

• Required Structure:

  1. Title (in Portuguese and English)

  2. Resumo (Abstract in Portuguese) (150-250 words)

  3. Palavras-chave (Keywords in Portuguese) (3 to 6 terms)

  4. Abstract

  5. Keywords

  6. Introduction

  7. Development

  8. Final Remarks

  9. Acknowledgements

  10. References

Citations and References

Preference: Give preference to references from the last 10 years, prioritizing scientific articles.

In-text citation:

• One author: Gonçalves (2010) or (Gonçalves, 2010).

• Two authors: Maldonado and Figueira (2012) or (Maldonado & Figueira, 2012).

• Three or more authors: Christen et al. (2013) or (Christen et al., 2013).

Reference Format (Examples):

Article: Amri E, Lyaruu HVM, Nyomora AS, Kanyeka ZL (2010) Vegetative propagation of African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon Guill. & Perr.): effects of age of donor plant, IBA treatment and cutting position on rooting ability. New Forests, 39(2):183-194. doi: 10.1007/s11056-009-9163-6

Book: Hartmann HT, Kester DE, Davies JR FT, Geneve RL (2011) Plant propagation: principles and practices. 8th Edition. São Paulo: Prentice-Hall. 915p.

Book Chapter: Keller ERJ, Senula A (2010) Cryopreservation of plant germplasm. In: Davey MR, Anthony P (ed) Plant cell culture: essential methods. London: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. p.131-151.