About the journal

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Document version 1.1. Last review: 07/01/2025.

Table of Contents

Journal Overview
The Southern Journal of Sciences (South. J. Sci.) is a distinguished academic publication with a rich history and a commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge.
Aims & Scope
Detailed information about the journal's objectives, focus areas, and types of manuscripts accepted for publication.
Article Processing Charges
Complete breakdown of publication fees, payment methods, and any available waiver policies.
Contact Information
How to reach our editorial office, including email addresses and physical location details.
Copyright Information
Guidelines regarding article ownership, licensing options, and permissions for content reuse.
Editorial Board
List of editors, their affiliations, and expertise areas who oversee the journal's content quality.
History of the journal
Timeline of the journal's development, major milestones, and evolution over the years.
Indexation
Information about databases and indexes where the journal is currently listed.
Journal metrics
Statistical data about the journal's performance, including impact factor and citation metrics.
Publication Ethics
Guidelines for ethical publishing practices, including plagiarism policies and conflict of interest declarations.
Supporters
List of organizations, institutions, and partners supporting the journal's mission.
Manuscript Submission Instructions
The manuscript submission instructions provide clear guidelines on preparing your manuscript for submission to the Southern Journal of Sciences. The instructions cover formatting, grammar, figure placement, and citation styles. Authors are advised to follow the journal’s template, ensure proper referencing, and check their work for plagiarism. Manuscripts should be submitted via email, and all submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure quality and rigor.

Overview

The Southern Journal of Sciences (South. J. Sci.) is a distinguished academic publication with a rich history and a commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge.

Indexing and Archiving

The journal is indexed in several reputable databases, enhancing its visibility and accessibility within the global research community:

Crossref
Google Scholar
ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources)
Internet Archive Scholar (FATCAT)
OpenAlex
SUDOC (French University Documentation System)
ISSN Portal

To ensure long-term digital preservation, all articles are archived in:

Portico: Coverage period 2022-present, preservation type full text, access authorized online access
National Library of Brazil (BN): Physical preservation of print editions, legal deposit institution, complete archive maintained

Journal Identifiers and Classifications

ISSN (Online): 2764-5959
ISSN (Print): 2764-5967
DOI Prefix: 10.48141
Universal Decimal Classification (UDC): 001

Access and Availability

All published articles are immediately accessible through the journal's archive and are published under open access with DOI registration, ensuring compliance with international archiving standards.

Historical Context

Established in 1993 as the Southern Brazilian Journal of Chemistry, the journal rebranded to its current title in 2021 to reflect a broader scientific scope.

Former ISSN (Online): 2674-6891
Former ISSN (Print): 0104-5431

For more information or inquiries, please visit the journal's official website or contact the editorial team at southbchem@gmail.com.

Address

Nova Prata - RS.
Brazil, 95302-000.
Mail

southbchem@gmail.com
Phone

(+55) 54 9 8405 5875

SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF SCIENCES.