Journal of Antioxidant Activity – Instructions For Author

These instructions outline how to prepare and submit manuscripts to JAA. The journal publishes antioxidant research across biochemistry, nutrition, pharmacology, and clinical sciences. Submissions should emphasize reproducible methods, validated assays, and clear reporting.

Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to ethical standards.

• Original research articles with validated antioxidant outcomes
• Review articles and systematic reviews
• Methods and tools papers with benchmark results
• Short communications and technical notes
• Perspective pieces on antioxidant applications

• Title page with author affiliations and corresponding author contact
• Structured abstract with objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Introduction with background and antioxidant rationale
• Methods detailing assay conditions, controls, and sample preparation
• Results with validation metrics and statistical analysis
• Discussion outlining implications and limitations
• Data availability statement and references

Provide clear descriptions of assay conditions, reference standards, calibration procedures, and control materials. Include validation datasets and explain how antioxidant activity was quantified.

• Specify assay type and detection methods
• Report concentrations, incubation times, and reference compounds
• Describe sample extraction and preparation steps
• Include reproducibility metrics and replicates

Authors must include a data availability statement describing where data and code can be accessed. Deposit datasets in reliable repositories and provide persistent identifiers when available.

• Provide repository links and accession numbers
• Share code or provide detailed workflow descriptions
• Document data preprocessing and quality checks
• Explain any access restrictions or embargoes

Manuscripts involving human or animal data must include appropriate ethics approvals. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

• CONSORT for randomized trials
• STROBE for observational studies
• PRISMA for systematic reviews
• Domain specific antioxidant reporting standards when applicable

JAA uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate assay rigor, data quality, and clarity of reporting. Initial decisions are typically issued within two to four weeks depending on reviewer availability.

Accepted manuscripts move to production for copyediting, proof review, and DOI registration. Articles are published under CC BY 4.0 to support open access reuse with attribution.

Authors should review proofs promptly to confirm accuracy of figures, tables, and metadata.

APCs are applied after acceptance and cover peer review management, production, and archiving services. Partial waivers may be available for eligible authors. Contact the editorial office for guidance.

• Scope alignment confirmed
• Assay conditions and controls documented
• Data availability statement included
• Validation results reported
• Cover letter prepared with scope summary

For questions about formatting or submission steps, contact [email protected].

JAA is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in antioxidant science. We emphasize reproducible methods, complete data statements, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in antioxidant research.