Journal of Science & Technology

The IIS University Journal of Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed academic journal dealing with issues pertaining to various disciplines in the field of Science and Technology (including Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Home science, Computer science, Geography, Psychology).

The IISUJOST Editors would like to extend an invitation to academicians, scholars and research scholars to contribute their research findings to the journal. We welcome all submissions relevant to the above mentioned fields. Submission guidelines are given at the end.

Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to The IIS University Journal of Science and Technology include following categories: Research Article, Short Communication, Review, Research News, Meeting reports, Historical commentary/notes.
The journal is also intended as a medium for communication and discussion of important issues that concern science and scientific activity. All articles published in The IIS University Journal of Science & Technology especially editorials and opinions are deemed to reflect the individual views of the authors and not the official points of view., 10 JUNE 2008.

Information for Contributors

GENERAL

All manuscripts should be addressed to:
The Editor, The IIS University Journal of Science and Technology (jost@iisuniv.ac.in)

Submission of an article implies that it has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere; and further, that if accepted, it will not be published elsewhere.
The IIS University Journal of Science and Technology is a multidisciplinary journal and therefore research and review papers of general significance that are written clearly and well organized will be given preference. All papers, solicited and unsolicited, will be first assessed by a Reviewing Editor. Papers found unsuitable in terms of the overall requirements of the journal will be returned to the authors. The others will be sent for detailed review. Authors of these papers will be notified of acceptance, need for revision or rejection of the paper. It may be noted that papers once rejected cannot be resubmitted in the same format. Illustrations and other materials to be reproduced from other publications must be properly credited.
The first page of the manuscript should contain the following: article title, the names and affiliations of all authors, and the name, complete mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the person to whom all correspondence should be sent. The manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with one inch margins on all sides. The pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the paper.

Categories of Manuscripts

Research Article (not exceeding 6000 words) The paper should describe recent and confirmed findings. The paper should contain following sections (a) an abstract, (b) key words, not more than 5 (listed alphabetically) (c) introduction, precise to introduce the subject with citations of relevant literature, (d) material and methods, (e) results and discussion, (f) acknowledgements, and (g) references.
Short Communication (not exceeding 2000 words) contain important new findings that are novel and of fairly broad interest. They should include a brief abstract and an introductory paragraph. Body of the text will not have any title, like abstract, material and methods, results, and discussion except the acknowledgements and references.
Review (not exceeding 6000 words) is expected to survey and discuss current developments in a field. They should be well focused and organized, and avoid a general ‘textbook’ style.
General articles/Opinion (not exceeding 4000 words, 6 display items, tables and figures) discuss current trends in research in a field that would be of interest to readers outside the field. These include interdisciplinary topics, science policy and science administration, some aspects of the application of science and technology to human needs or the impact of science and technology on society/ecosystems/life. The articles should include an abstract, introductory paragraph, brief subheads at appropriate places, illustrations that will help a general reader, and references.
Research News Articles (not exceeding 2000 words and 3 display items) are intended to inform non-specialists about recently published advances or important findings.
Meeting reports (less than 1500 words) deal with highlights/technical contents of a conference/symposium/discussion-meeting, etc. conveying to readers the significance of important advances and should be submitted by society only. Reports must avoid merely listing brief accounts of topics discussed.
Historical commentary/notes (limited to about 3000 words) inform readers about interesting aspects of personalities or institutions of science or about watershed events in the history/development of science. Illustrations and photographs are welcome. Brief items will also be considered.

References

References should be cited in the text by author and year. If there are more than two authors, reference should be made to the first author followed by et al in the text. The examples of citations are as follows:
·    Journal article
Gamelin ,F.X,. Baquet, G., Berthoin, S., Thevenet ,D., Nourry, C., Nottin, S. Bosquet, L .(2009) Effect of high intensity intermittent training on heart rate variability in prepubescent children. Eur J Appl Physiol 105:731-738. doi: 10.1007/s00421-008-0955-8
·    Article by DOI
Slifka, M.K., Whitton, J.L. (2000) Clinical implications of dysregulated cytokine production. J Mol Med. doi:10.1007/s001090000086
·    Book
South,J., Blass, B. (2001) The future of modern genomics. Blackwell, London
·    Book chapter
Brown, B., Aaron, M. (2001) The politics of nature. In: Smith J (ed) The rise of modern genomics, 3rd edn. Wiley, New York, pp 230-257
·    Online document
Cartwright, J. (2007) Big stars have weather too. IOP Publishing PhysicsWeb. http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/11/6/16/1. Accessed 26 June 2007
·    Dissertation/ Thesis
Trent, J.W. (1975) Experimental acute renal failure. Dissertation, University of California
Always use the standard abbreviation of a journal’s name according to the ISSN List of Title Word Abbreviations, see
www.issn.org/2-22661-LTWA-online.php

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets. All tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order of appearance in the text. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend, and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. All figures should be numbered consecutively in arabic numerals in the order of appearance in the text. Photographs should be sharp, of high contrast with an indication of the scale.
Authors are required to sign a copyright form after the acceptance of the article in the journal.