About the Journal

Publisher: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)

Aim and Objectives: The Nucleus is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that provides a platform for publishing high-quality research in multidisciplinary sciences at international level. It facilitates the dissemination of scientific knowledge and fosters academic collaboration across diverse disciplines within the natural and applied sciences.

Scope: The Nucleus invites original scholarly works from all disciplines within the natural and applied sciences, promoting research that advances the understanding and application of scientific principles.

Copyright Policy: All articles in The Nucleus are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows for reproduction, distribution, derivative works, and non-commercial use, provided the original work is properly cited and authors and publishers are acknowledged. Authors retain copyright under this license. More details can be found here.

Peer Review Process: The Nucleus follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both reviewers and authors remain anonymous. Each submission is reviewed by at least two field experts, who evaluate manuscripts based on originality, scientific quality, relevance, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards. The review process typically takes between 4 to 8 weeks, with reviewers selected based on their expertise.

Publication Frequency and Charges

  • Frequency: The Nucleus is published biannually, offering both electronic and print formats.
  • Charges: There are no publication fees at any stage, including submission, peer review, and publication. Authors can publish their work in The Nucleus without any cost.

This policy ensures that The Nucleus remains a cost-free platform for authors to share their research with a global audience.

Open Access Policy: All content in The Nucleus is freely accessible. Users can read, download, copy, distribute, and link to the articles without charges, provided proper citation is given to the original authors and source.

Abstracting and Indexing

The Nucleus is indexed in several prominent databases, enhancing its visibility and accessibility within the global research community. These databases include:

  • IP Indexing
  • ISI (International Scientific Indexing)
  • DRJI (Directory of Research Journals Indexing)
  • Google Scholar
  • ResearchGate

In addition to being widely indexed, The Nucleus is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in Category Y, ensuring it meets high academic and quality standards.

ISSN and eISSN:

  • Print ISSN: 0029-5698
  • Online ISSN: 2306-6539

Plagiarism Policy: The Nucleus strictly adheres to HEC's plagiarism policy, rejecting submissions with more than 19% matching content (excluding references). Plagiarism is considered a serious ethical violation.

Licensing Policy

All articles accepted for publication in The Nucleus are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits the following:

  1. Attribution: Credit must be given to the original author(s), with a link to the license, and any changes must be indicated. This should not suggest endorsement by the licensor.
  2. Non-Commercial: The material cannot be used for commercial purposes.
  3. No Additional Restrictions: No legal terms or technological measures may be applied that restrict others from using the material as the license permits.

Reader Rights

Under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license, readers of The Nucleus are allowed to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material, as long as the use is non-commercial.

Author Certification

When submitting a manuscript to The Nucleus, authors must certify the following:

  1. Originality and Exclusivity: The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere, without violating any copyrights or third-party rights.
  2. Authority to Publish: The submitting author has the authority from all contributors and co-authors to enter the publication process and grant rights to The Nucleus.
  3. Content Responsibility: The manuscript does not contain unlawful, libelous content, or anything that breaches agreements of confidence, commitment, or secrecy.
  4. Scientific Integrity: The authors have ensured the reliability of the article, and all statements and information are accurate and aligned with current scientific standards. Any methods or instructions proposed in the article will not cause harm if followed correctly.

Disclaimer

The views expressed in the journal are solely those of the authors and do not represent the views of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission or the Editor-in-Chief.