Author Submission Instructions for Science Factors Articles !
This section features accessible, authoritative, and forward-looking scientific articles written by leading researchers for a broad academic readership, including students, early-career researchers, educators, and science professionals.
Article Title !
Please provide a clear and engaging title that reflects the central theme of your article. The title should be understandable to readers outside the immediate specialty while retaining scientific accuracy.
Article Types [with previous examples]:
- Expert Opinion
- Science Desk
- Science Tomorrow
- Industry Insights
- Patent & Innovation
!Note: Please note that submission through the portal is currently available only to invited contributors.
Main Article !
The article should be written in an expert but accessible style. It may include recent developments, conceptual advances, challenges in the field, future directions, and the broader relevance of the topic. Please avoid excessive technical detail, unexplained abbreviations, or a review-article style reference-heavy format.
Suggested structure:
- Recommended length: 1,000–1,200 words
- Brief introduction to the topic
- Main discussion with 2–4 short subheadings
- Current challenges or emerging opportunities
- Future perspective
- Concluding message for readers
Author Information !
Please provide the following details:
- Full name
- Current designation
- Department/Centre
- Institution/University
- Email address, if you wish to include it internally for editorial communication
- 4–6 areas of expertise
Author Photograph !
- Please share a high-resolution professional headshot suitable for publication.
Profile and Web Links !
Please provide available links to your:
- Institutional/Organization profile
- Laboratory/research group page
Figures or Visual Elements !
Please follow the guidelines below for submitting visuals:
- Number and type of visuals
- You may submit 1–2 figures, conceptual diagrams, schematics, or graphical summaries.
- Original visuals are preferred.
- Adapted or reproduced figures
- If any figure is adapted or reproduced from a published source, please confirm that the necessary permission has been obtained.
- Please provide the original source details, including citation and DOI/link, where available.
Key Messages / Pull Quotes !
- This is required only for contributors submitting under the Expert Opinion section.
- Please provide 2–3 short key messages from the article.
- Each key message should be approximately 15–25 words and suitable for display as a highlighted quote box within the magazine layout.
Selected Publications / References !
- Please provide 1–3 selected publications or key references related to the article topic.
- These references may include your own major contributions to the field.
- Kindly include the DOI links for each reference, where available.
Short Contribution Note !
Provide a brief author note covering the following points:
- The note should be approximately 80–120 words.
- It should summarize your key contribution to the field.
- It should explain how your research connects with the theme of the article.
- The note should be written in a clear, professional, and reader-friendly style.
Originality and Permission Confirmation !
Confirm the following:
- Originality of the article
- The submitted article is original.
- The article has not been published elsewhere in the same form.
- Use of images, figures, and third-party materials
- Any images, figures, or third-party materials included in the article have the necessary permissions for publication.
- The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring proper permission, credit, or attribution wherever required.
Science Factors Editorial Team !
The editorial team may make minor language, formatting, and layout adjustments while preserving the scientific meaning of the article. Any major changes will be shared with the corresponding author before publication.
FAQ !
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can submit an article to Science Factors?
Submissions to Science Factors are invitation-only. Articles are accepted from invited researchers, faculty members, scientists, clinicians, industry professionals, innovators, and subject experts whose work aligns with one of our editorial sections: Expert Opinion, Science Desk, Innovation & Patents, Industry Insights, or Science Tomorrow.
What types of articles are accepted?
We accept accessible, evidence-based scientific articles that explain important developments, emerging ideas, research advances, industry trends, or future directions in science and technology. Articles should be written for a broad academic and science-interested readership, not only for specialists.
Can an article have co-authors?
Yes. Co-authored submissions are accepted when all listed authors have made a meaningful intellectual contribution. For magazine-style articles, a limited number of authors is preferred. The submitting author must confirm that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the article, author order, affiliations, and final submission.
What files do invited authors need to upload?
Invited authors are requested to upload two completed files:
- Article File – including title, main article, subheadings, pull quotes, figures/captions if any, selected references, and contribution note.
- Author Information File – including author/co-author details, affiliations, expertise areas, profile links, and photo information.
High-resolution author photos and figure files may also be uploaded separately where applicable.
Can authors include figures, diagrams, or images?
Yes. Authors may submit 1–2 figures, conceptual diagrams, schematics, graphical summaries, or relevant images. Original visuals are preferred. If any visual is adapted or reproduced from a published source, the author must confirm that permission has been obtained and provide the original source details.
Are references required?
Yes, but the article should not read like a full review paper. Authors may provide 3–6 selected references, DOI links, or key publications related to the article topic. These may include the author’s own major contributions to the field.
Will the article be edited before publication?
Yes. The Science Factors editorial team may make minor edits for language, clarity, formatting, layout, and magazine style. Scientific meaning will be preserved. If major changes are needed, the editorial team may contact the author for clarification or approval.
Are all submitted articles published?
No. Submission does not guarantee publication. Only articles submitted through invitation and approved by the Science Factors editorial team will be considered for publication. Final publication depends on editorial review, article suitability, completeness, quality, originality, and issue planning.
What happens after submission?
After submission, the editorial team will review the article for relevance, clarity, completeness, originality, and suitability for the selected section. Authors may be contacted for revisions, missing information, image permissions, or formatting clarifications. Final publication depends on editorial approval and available issue scheduling.
How can I request an invitation to contribute?
Researchers, experts, or institutions interested in contributing to Science Factors may write to the RFCSR Communication Head, Science Factors Editorial Team, or RFCSR Office at hello(at)rfcsr(dot)org. Please include a brief profile, institutional affiliation, proposed article topic, and the preferred section: Expert Opinion, Science Desk, Industry Insights, Innovation & Patents or Science Tomorrow.
I have more queries?
If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us at the official RFCSR email address: hello[at]rfcsr[dot]org.
