Author Guidelines

Biospectrum Horizons: A Journal of Life Science Research (JASLSRI)

General Text Formatting Guidelines

All manuscripts submitted to the Biospectrum Horizons: A Journal of Life Science Research (JASLSRI) must adhere to the following formatting standards:

  1. Font and Spacing: Times New Roman, 12-point, justified alignment, 1.15 line spacing throughout.
  2. Page Layout: A4 size with 1-inch margins on all sides.
  3. Section Titles: Bold, left-aligned, 12 pt.
  4. Paragraphs: Consistent 0.5-inch indentation; avoid extra spacing.
  5. Figures and Tables:
    • Number consecutively (Figure 1, Table 1).
    • Captions below figures and above tables (11 pt, italic).
    • Must be cited in the text.
  6. Equations: Number sequentially and align right using an equation editor.
  7. Units and Symbols: Use SI units consistently.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title Page: Title, author(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author details.
  2. Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  3. Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords.
  4. Introduction: Background, objectives, and significance.
  5. Materials and Methods: Data sources and methodology.
  6. Results and Discussion: Findings with interpretation.
  7. Conclusion: Summary and future scope.
  8. Acknowledgment: Funding and non-author contributions.
  9. Conflict of Interest: Disclosure statement.
  10. Author Contribution (Optional): CRediT taxonomy.
  11. References: APA 7th Edition style.

Reference Style – APA (7th Edition)

  • Single author: (Kumar, 2023)
  • Two authors: (Kumar & Singh, 2023)
  • Three or more authors: (Kumar et al., 2023)
  1. Journal Article:
    Kumar, S., Singh, P., & Singh, G. K. (2025). A Bernstein Neural Network-Based Fractional-Order Mathematical Model for Cancer Therapy. Journal of Academic Society for Life Science Research and Innovation, 2(1), 45–58.
  2. Book:
    Smith, J. A. (2022). Mathematical Models in Biology. Springer.
  3. Book Chapter:
    Gupta, R., & Sharma, V. (2021). Neural Network Approaches to Fractional Dynamics. In A. Kumar (Ed.), Recent Advances in Computational Science (pp. 102–120). Elsevier.
  4. Website:
    World Health Organization. (2024). Global report on antimicrobial resistance.

Submission Checklist

  • Manuscript follows JASLSRI guidelines
  • Author details complete
  • Ethical approval included (if applicable)
  • Figures and tables properly cited
  • APA 7th references
  • Conflict of interest statement


Contact Information

Editorial Office – JASLSRI
📧 aslsrisociety@gmail.com, editorinchief@jaslsri.org
🏛️ Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, India