Call for Manuscripts:

Nigerian Journal of Postharvest Research (NJPHR)

Volume 3, Issue 1 (2025)

The Nigerian Journal of Postharvest Research (NJPHR), an official publication of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), invites the submission of original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications for its upcoming issue.

NJPHR publishes high-quality research in postharvest science, technology, and management, directly supporting NSPRI’s mission to develop solutions for reducing postharvest losses in Nigeria and beyond.

Scope of the Journal:

We welcome submissions in the following areas:

 Postharvest physiology and pathology

 Storage technologies and innovations

 Food preservation and processing

 Pest management in stored products

 Food security and rural development

 Related fields contributing to postharvest loss reduction

Manuscript Categories and Word Limits:

 Original Research Articles (4,000–8,000 words)

 Review Articles (5,000–10,000 words)

 Case Studies (3,000–5,000 words)

Short Communications (2,000–3,500 words)

Submission Guidelines:

 Format: Microsoft Word (.docx); Times New Roman, 12-point font; double-spaced

 Structure: Title page, abstract (150–250 words), keywords, main text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion)

 Referencing: APA 7th edition

 Ethical Compliance: Maximum 10% similarity index (Turnitin/Grammarly report encouraged); disclosure of conflicts of interest required

Important Information:

 Submission Deadline: June 6, 2025

 Open Access: All articles will be freely available online

 Peer Review: Double-blind review process

 Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work; NJPHR holds publication rights

 Privacy: Personal data will be used solely for editorial purposes

 Academic Integrity: Strict adherence to ethical publishing standards

 Publication Fee: ₦20,000 (payable upon acceptance of the manuscript)

Submission Address:

Manuscripts should be submitted via email to: njphr@nspri.gov.ng

Contact for Inquiries:

Editorial Office, NJPHR

Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute

Email: bamishaiyeei@nspri.gov.ng

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