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Author Guidelines
Types of contribution
Original full papers (Regular papers) Review articles Short communications Article on indigenous resources/innovative technologies/methods
Regular papers should report the results of original research not published already, or under consideration for publication, or in press elsewhere. Review articles should cover a part of the subject of active current interest. They may be submitted or invited. A short communication is a concise and complete description of an investigation of academic interest. It must be completely documented. Article on indigenous resources/innovative technologies or methodologies is a new feature of IJBSM where author can present ideas, techniques or methodologies developed indigenously or locally which must be a feature or a part of global interest. Investigation, documentation or observation on indigenous or local resources will be published with priority.
Preparation of manuscripts
Manuscripts should be written in English; spelling and grammar must be checked well. Author may get help using Microsoft Office Tools. Authors whose native language is not English are strongly advised to have their manuscripts checked by an English-speaking colleague prior to submission. Manuscripts should be type written in 12 size Times New Roman font with normal margins (1″ at top, bottom, left and right) and line spacing of 1.5 throughout including abstract, tables, footnotes and references. Scientific name, and local name which is absent in oxford dictionary should be represented as italics to emphasize it. ‘Per’ (/) in text or table to be typed as superscript, e.g. yield/plant must be yield plant-1. ‘Per cent’ or ‘percentage’ in the text and table to be corrected as ‘%’. ‘et al.’, ‘viz.’ should be presented as normal text, NOT in italics Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:
Title should be clear, descriptive, not too long typed in bold letter in upper-lower case. Use subjective statement only, e.g. Effect of Salinity on Morphological Characteristics of Seven Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes Differing in Salt Title will be followed by name(s) of author(s) which will be followed by complete address of affiliation with PIN/ZIP, without designation, superscripted with numerical, e.g. R. K. Maiti1, H. G. Rodríguez2, N. C. Sarkar3 and S. K. Das4 followed by 1-4 address of affiliation. All these to be arranged in central alignment (including title) which will be followed by e-mail ID of corresponding author in left alignment indicated with an asterisk(*), e.g. R. K. Maiti1, H. G. Rodríguez2, N. C. Sarkar3* and S. K. Das4
*E-mail: ncsiari@rediffmail.com Present address (es) of author(s), if applicable, should be given as footer only in the first page using symbol ‘#’ as superscript. E-mail ID will be followed by Abstract which will be followed by Keywords (indexing terms) maximum up to 8 words in lower case only, e.g. Keywords: Genetic variability, pest resistance, high yielding variety (without a full stop at the end). Abstract should be stated clearly highlighting the objective, method and implication of the study within 300 words. Introduction Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusion Further Research, if any Acknowledgements including any additional information concerning research grants, etc. References Tables Figure/bar diagram/artwork with caption
In the manuscript, headings and sub-headings should be numbered (up to third order headings). All the first order headings should be typed in bold letter in lower case only with number starting from introduction, e.g. 1. Introduction, 2. Materials and Methods, 3. Results and Discussion, 4. Conclusion, 5. Further Research, 6. Acknowledgements, and 7. References. Second, third and fourth order headings, if any, should be typed in italics in lower case only (but not bold) in the following manner:
3. Results and Discussion 3.1. Average of phenotypic traits 3.1.1. Growth traits 3.1.1.1 Birth weight However, authors are suggested to limit level of headings preferably up to second order as far as possible.
Materials and Methods
Study sites Method of data collection IJBSM reserves the right to return manuscript after initial revision if found unsuitable for the journal or not in proper format. Formulae
Subscripts and superscripts should be clear. Care must be taken to clearly show the difference between zero (0) and the letter ‘O’, and between one (1) and the letter ‘l’. Elaboration of the meaning of all symbols must be done immediately after the equation in which they are first used. Use the solidus (/) instead of a horizontal line for simple fraction, e.g. 5/14 Equations should be numbered serially at the right-hand side in parenthesis, e.g. y=mcx.............(1) Use root sign (√), and power of ‘e’ must be denoted as ‘exp.’ Levels of statistical significance should be represented as *p <0.05, **p <0.01 and ***P <0.001. In chemical formulae, valence of ions to be presented as Mg2+, not Mg++; Isotope numbering as 3H; phosphate as P2O5. Nomenclature
Authors are obliged to accept the rules governing biological nomenclature as laid down in the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature, the International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria, and the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Binomial Latin names are used in accordance with International Rules of Nomenclature. All biotica (crops, plants, insects, birds, mammals, etc.) should be identified by their scientific names when the English term is first used with the exception of common domestic animals. Biocides and other organic compounds must be identified by their Geneva names when first used in the text. Active ingredients of all formulations should be identified likewise. For chemical nomenclature, the conventions of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and the official recommendations of the IUPAC-IUB Combined Commission on Biochemical Nomenclature must be followed. Tables
Table should be of convenient size. However, large tables may be adjusted after changing of layout from portrait to landscape. Reversing columns and rows will often reduce the dimensions of a table. If many data are to be presented, an attempt should be made to divide them over two or more tables. If results are already given in graphs or diagrams, tables should not be used. Double documentation is not acceptable. Tables must be numbered in the run of the text. Text should include references to all tables. ALL TABLES SHOULD BE PRESENT IN THE RUN OF THE TEXT, preferably after table number mentioned in bracket with a brief and self-explanatory title. Title of table should be left aligned and kept inside the top row within the table in lower case (but not bold) letter only. Use the international system of units (SI) as far as possible. If other units are mentioned, please give their equivalent in SI. Column headings should be brief, but sufficiently explanatory with standard abbreviations of units of measurement (e.g. ‘Gram’ as ‘g’, ‘hectare’ as ‘ha’, ‘centimeter’ as ‘cm’, meter as ‘m’ etc.) in parenthesis. Column headings should be centrally aligned in lower case (but not bold) letter only. Figures/values/data inside the table should be centrally aligned, but descriptive data/information should be ‘justify’ aligned. Figures/values in the column of the table should be uniform regarding the number of digits after decimal point. One can show either one or two digits after decimal point depending on the types of data or values, e.g. (100.0), (0.0), (3.1) or (100.00) (0.00) (3.19) Vertical lines should not be used to separate a column. Explanation, if any, essential for understanding the table should be given as a footnote inside the bottom last row of the table. Graph/bar diagram/artwork/figure
All graphs or diagrams should have clarity to represent the values and should be well explained. Avoid shading for better quality printing. Lines or bars of black and white will be preferred. If colored, authors need to pay extra charges. ALL GRAPHS/BAR DIAGRAMS/ARTWORKS/FIGURES SHOULD BE PRESENTED IN THE RUN OF THE TEXT. In case of lack of knowledge or inability to follow the instructions as above, one may request Editor for further help after sending original excel data sheet. Color illustration
Make sure that artwork files are in an acceptable format (TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PSD, PDD, and BMP) or pasted in MS Office files with correct resolution. IJBSM publishes picture or artwork in black and white only. However, author has right to get published it in color after payment of extra charges. For illustrations unable to be uploaded electronically hard copies will be accepted provided that all illustrations are high-quality printouts suitable for reproduction (including reduction) without retouching. Original photographs printed on glossy paper, very sharp and with good contrast must be submitted for reproduction. Do not mount photographs unless they form part of a composite figure. Photocopies of photographs will not be accepted. References
All publications (except general type) cited in the text should be presented in a list of references at the end of the manuscript. List of references should be arranged alphabetically by authors' names, and chronologically per author. In case of an author having more than one paper in a same year, it should be stated in following orders, e.g. 1995a, 1995b, and so on. In the list, full title of publication must be given without abbreviation of any form. The 1st letter of second line of the reference must be aligned at 4th word of the 1st line as shown in the following examples of reference All references must contain page number, except electronic source. Research work accepted for publication but not yet published should be referred to as ‘in press’, e.g. López-Hernández, J.M., González-Rodríguez, H., Cantú-Silva, I., Ramírez-Lozano, R.G., Gómez-Meza, M.V., Pando-Moreno, M., Sarquís-Ramírez, J.I., Coria-Gil, N., Maiti, R.K., Sarkar, N.C. 2010. Adaption of native shrubs to drought stress, north-eastern Mexico. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management 1(1), 15-20, in press. AVOID listing of unpublished data source and personal communication in reference. Authors are requested to take necessary permission while using copyrighted material from other sources (including the Web). Be careful that manuscript should not have missing (mentioned in text but not in reference) or extra (not mentioned in text but in reference) references. Use the following system for correct citation of references. Note the proper position of the punctuation:
Periodicals
Schlecht, E., Buerkert, A., Tielkes, E., Bationo, A., 2006. A critical analysis of challenges and opportunities for soil fertility restoration in Sudano-Sahelian West Africa. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 76(2-3), 109–136.
Schermerhorn, T., 2005. Has at-home glucose monitoring for management of diabetic dogs and cats come of age? Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery 18(2), 1-3.
Books
Maiti, R.K., Sarkar, N.C., Singh, V. P., 2006. Principles of Post-Harvest SeedPhysiology and Technology. Agrobios (India), Jodhpur, India, 640.
Dawn E. Christenson, 2008. Veterinary Medical Terminology (2nd Edn.). W.B. Saunders Company, 408
Book chapter
DeLacy, I.H., Cooper, M., Lawrence, P.K., 1990. Pattern analysis over years of regional variety trials: relationship among sites. In: Kang, M.S. (Ed.), Genotype by Environment Interaction and Plant Breeding. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 189-213.
Linder, G., Bishop, C., Krest, S., 2010. Recent advancements in amphibian and reptile ecotoxicology. In: Sparling, D.W., Linder, G., Bishop, C.A., Krest, S. (Eds.). Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles(2nd Edn.). CRC Press, 944.
Proceeding/Conference/ Reports
Baker, A.J.M., Ewart, K., Hendry, G.A.F., Thorpe, P.C., Walker, P.L., 1999. The evolutionary basis of cadmium tolerance in higher plants. In: 4th International Conference on Environmental Contamination, Barcelona, 23-29.
Electronic source
FAO, 2001. Global Estimate of Gaseous Emissions of NH3, NO and N2O from Agricultural Land. Rome, FAO of UN, International Fertilizer Industry Association. Available from http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/004/Y2780E/y2780e00.htm.
Online submission of manuscripts and proof readings
Submission of an article implies that the work has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis). Submission of manuscript is restricted to ON-LINE only. Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts to chiefeditor@pphouse.org or managingeditor@pphouse.org. An e-mail (or letter) will be sent to the corresponding author acknowledging the receipt of the manuscript. Only the manuscripts prepared following IJBSM guidelines will be considered for further correspondence. Authors must e-mail their manuscripts in Microsoft Word (MS Word) format only. All correspondences including notification of the Editor's decision and requests for revisions will be sent by e-mail. Original full paper and short communication should not exceed 6 and 3 printed pages, respectively (including figures, tables, graphs, etc.) considering both sides of the printed paper as 2 pages. One printing page is approximately equal to 2.2 times of prescribed manuscript pages (submitted). Review article and article on indigenous resources should not exceed 8 printed pages. When the manuscript is received at the publishing house, it is considered to be in its final form. After finalizing the manuscript in consultation with the author, a Galley Proof will be sent to the corresponding author in PDF format for final checking. No changes in, or additions to, the accepted (and subsequently edited) manuscript will be allowed after getting final consent from the author. Proof reading is solely author’s responsibility. For correction, Reviewer will send comments in text itself in capital letter or in different font and/ size, preferably in red colour. Comments may be marked using ‘New Comment’ tool or ‘Track changes’. Please answer all queries and make necessary corrections or add required inputs. Author has right to accept or defend the comments/queries. In case of disagreement, the same will be referred to another reviewer for early solution. The publisher reserves the right to proceed with publication if corrections are not communicated within the scheduled time frame set by any of the editorial board members. IJBSM will do everything possible to get the manuscript corrected and published as quickly and accurately as possible. In order to do this we need your help. It does not mean that author will get short notice to make his corrections.
Off-prints
Corresponding author will be provided with a PDF file of the article via e-mail free of cost. A hard copy of the journal will also be mailed to the corresponding author soon after publication.
Publication fees or membership fees
Author must feel free to ask at managingeditor@pphouse.org in this regard.
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