Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences

Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (JNSPS) is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly (February, May, August, and November) by the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences . It offers an exciting publication outlet for Physical Science reports and covers all major areas of the Physical Sciences.

Journal Scope

Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics & Statistics Physics & Astronomy Earth Sciences

ISSN (Print)

2714-2817

ISSN (Online)

2714-4704

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All submissions are made through the JNSPS online submission system.

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Indexing & Abstracting

Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences is indexed by the following abstracting and indexing services:

Scopus

On 13 March 2021, JNSPS was accepted for inclusion in Elsevier's Scopus database.

Crossref

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

Google Scholar

Google Scholar provides broad discovery of scholarly literature including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts and articles.

DOAJ

The Directory of Open Access Journals supports discovery of quality, peer-reviewed open-access journals.

ResearchGate

ResearchGate is a scholarly network where researchers can share publications, ask questions and find collaborators.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Answer: 1-3 months.

Q2. Can you fast-track the publication process?

Answer: No.

Q3. Can you waive the Article Publication Charge (APC)?

Answer: No.

Q4. Can I get a discount on the APC?

Only active members of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences can enjoy the applicable APC discount.

Q5. Do you have an MS Word template?

No. JNSPS provides a LaTeX template which can be downloaded from the JNSPS template link.

Q6. Must I prepare my manuscript using LaTeX?

No. Manuscripts may be prepared using Microsoft Word or LaTeX. LaTeX is preferred for mathematical articles. Only the PDF should be uploaded for assessment purposes.

Q7. Do you consider articles in Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences or Engineering?

No. Articles outside the scope of Physical Sciences would be rejected. Authors may be advised to consider African Scientific Reports, Recent Advances in Natural Sciences, or another suitable journal published or co-published by the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences.

Q8. Can I submit my manuscript via email?

No. All submissions must be made through the portal.

Q9. Is there any assurance that my manuscript will be accepted?

No. An article will only be accepted after satisfying editorial requirements, originality checks and receiving positive reviewer recommendation(s).

Publishing Excellence

Why Publish With JNSPS?

We are committed to supporting you throughout your publishing journey — from submission, through peer review, to publication and promotion.

Open Access

JNSPS is a strong supporter of open access. All research articles published in JNSPS are fully open access.

Refereed

JNSPS is committed to serving the scientific community through a single-blind peer-review process.

Indexed

The journal is indexed and abstracted in DOAJ, Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar, WorldCat, ResearchGate and other scholarly services.

APC

Publication Charges

APC is 100,000 NGN for an active Nigerian member of NSPS. Non-members or inactive members pay 300 USD or its Naira equivalent.

Current Issue

Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2027 (in progress)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46481/jnsps.2027.9.1

Published: 2026-09-29

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Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences