AJPAS is published by the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria. AJPAS is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal and publishes original scientific and science-related research, developments and emerging issues. The journal publishes two issues in a year (i.e. June and December). All manuscripts accepted on or before 15th April will be published in the first issue of that year. All manuscripts accepted on or before 15th October will be published in the second issue of that year. However, AJPAS accepts manuscripts throughout the year.