YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIETY YABATECH ISSN: 2276-7924
AUTHOR’S GUIDE
The International Journal of Science and Society is a Journal devoted to the publication of contributions in all fields of Biology all fields of Biochemistry and Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Technology and Environmental studies. IJSCAS publishes original research papers, review on topic of current interest. Submission of a manuscript will be held to imply that the work reported is original, that the results have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere and if accepted will not be published elsewhere.
Submission of papers
Papers should be submitted in electronic form via online at www.ijssyabatech.com
Typescripts
Manuscript should be neatly type in Microsoft word document (Times New Roman, 12) in English Double space on A4 format with 2.5 cm on all margins. Receipt of manuscript will be acknowledged.
Manuscript types
(a) Full length research paper (Maximum 12 pages, 35 references)
(b) Review paper (Maximum 15 pages, 50 references)
(c) Short communication (Maximum 10 pages, 20 references) All figures, tables, references, etc. are included in the page limit. Manuscript preparation
The format of the typescript should be as follows
Title and authors:
The title should describe the content fully but concisely. The names, written in full (Surname, First name and initial/s), and affiliations of authors should be given with postal addresses. The corresponding author’s name, email and contact phone number should be indicated.
Abstract:
All articles should be provided with an abstract not exceeding 250 words. It should be written in simple language and should highlight the aims of the work, the approach or methodology, the main results obtained and the conclusions reached. All abbreviations should be avoided and if used, explained at least once. An abstract of not more than 250 words that sketches the purpose of the study, basic procedures; main findings, its novelty; discussions and the principal conclusions, should not contain any undefined abbreviations or references. No literature should be cited.
1.0 Keywords:
Keywords (4-5) must be given at the end of the abstract which can be used for indexing purposes.
2.0 Introduction:
A concise account is required of the background of the subject, its significance and its relationship to earlier works, with references. Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter through the text.
3.0 Materials and methods:
Previously described methods should be cited and not elaborately described. Statistical methods of treatment should be mentioned if they have been used. If the work done involved the use of human subjects, primates or the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment, it should be stated if clearance from the appropriate authority was obtained. The Editor may request a copy of the clearance document or informed consent form for verification.
4.0 Results:
The original and important findings should be stated. Results should be illustrated with figures or tables where necessary but these should be kept to the minimum. Reference should be made to display items such as Tables and figures where appropriate.
5.0 Discussion:
The purpose of the discussion is to present a brief and permanent interpretation of the results against the background of existing knowledge. The discussion should highlight what is new in the paper. Any assumption on which conclusions are made must be stated clearly. A mere recapitulation of the results is not acceptable.
6.0 Acknowledgments:
These should be presented at the end of the text and before the references. Technical assistance and advice may be acknowledged.
7.0 References:
References should be cited in the text by the last name (s) of the author(s) and year of publication, for example (Odusami, 1999) or (Ogunyemi and Ogunbisi, 1999). If the citation is the subject of the sentence, then only the date should be given in parentheses, for example, According to Abiola (1984) or For citation of references with three or more authors, only the first author’s name followed by et al. should be used, for example (Adamu et al., 2016; Nwakanma et al., 2015) or as shown by Imafidon et al. (2014). If there is more than one references in the same year for the same author(s),then please add the letters ‘a’, ‘b’, etc. to the year, for example (Adewoye, 2011a, 2011b).
Journals:
Ojokuku S. A, Odesanmi O. S, Daramola A. O and Magbagbeola O. A. (2015).Oral acute toxicity effects of Croton penduliflorus (Euphorbiaceae) seed oil. Nig. J. of Quarterly Medicine 25(2): 80-85.
Tola M, Ojokuku S. A., Ogunyemi I. O and Odesanmi O. S. (2015). Toxicological studies of herbal anti-tumor extract (Uvaria chamae) in monosodium glutamate and tamoxifen treated Sprague-Dawley Rat. Int. Res. J. Biological Sci. Vol. 4(6): 62-68.
Paul G., Pearson S. (2005). The Vitamins (2nd edn). Academic Press: New York. Chapters in Books:
Kips R.H. (1985). Environmental aspects. In: Pesticide Application: Principles and Practice, Haskel P T (ed). Oxford University Press: Oxford; p1-34.
Theses: Reference to a thesis must be made if it is unavoidable.
Ofodile L. N. (2006). Taxonomy and Antimicrobial Activity of some Basidiomycetous fungi from Southern Nigeria. Ph.D Thesis. Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Lagos, 252 pp.
Illustrations
Tables
Charts and Tables should be in MS Excel or MS Word and images in JPG format using maximum possible high resolution and should be numbered sequentially as they appear, i.e.
Table 1, Table 2, etc. and a caption should appear directly above each table. Avoid the use of vertical lines.
Figures
Figures should be numbered sequentially as they appear, i.e. Figure 1, Figure 2, etc., and a caption should appear directly below each figure. Graphs should preferably be drawn using appropriate computer software and presented on separate pages ready for mounting. These should be constructed in such a manner that they can be understood without reading the text. Appropriate symbols should be used on graphs and explained in the legends. Graphs should not duplicate results presented in tables. Photographs should be produced in black and white. Title and comments of the figures and photographs should be provided on a separate page using MS Word. Mathematical Equations: Authors may create their mathematical equations by using equation editor.
Spectra: Spectra should be submitted in the JPEG or GIF format. Cover letter:
While submitting the manuscript the corresponding author ( on behalf of all the authors) should declare that the manuscript is original and is not published or communicated for publication elsewhere either in part or full. Without the declaration the manuscript will not be considered for publication.
The cover letter should include the corresponding author full address and telephone number and should be in an e-mail message sent to the Editor, with the paper, whose name should begin with the first author’s surname, as an attachment.
Proof reading is solely the author’s responsibility. Processing fees A sum of TEN thousand naira payable to, Journal of Science and Society at Zenith Bank account 1012809580. Scan copy of the teller should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief: sosyctconference@gmail.com
*All papers are refereed, and the Editor reserves the right to refuse any typescript, whether on invitation or otherwise, and to make suggestions and/or modifications before publication.