Journal of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Guidelines for contributors

Scope:

Journal of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University is a bi-annual journal published in January and July by Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES). Research papers, review articles and short communications in all fields of Agricultural Sciences are published in thisjournal.

Instruction for contributors

The manuscript should be an original one, not previously published or under consideration for publication in any form in anyjournal.

Language

The manuscript must be written in English.

Length of article

Research papers should not be of more than 4000 words, while review articles may cover up to 6000 words. In case of short communications, the limit is 1500 words. The manuscript should not exceed 12 and 6 typewritten pages for full-length papers and short communications, respectively. A Short communication should contain the following section: Title, Abstract, Key words, Text with tables, Figures, etc. (without sectional headings ofIntroduction, Materials and Methods and Results and Discussion), and References.

A research paper should contain the following elements

Title:

Title should be clear and concise reflecting the objective and content of the paper. Title should be followed by name(s) and address (es) of the author(s) and a short running title.

Keywords:

Should not exceed 5 words/phrases. Abstract:

Should be a concise summary of the article not exceeding 200 words.

Text:

Text of the article should be in following order: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgment (if any) and References. Manuscript should be computer typed having double space with a font size of 12on one side of A4size white paper. Three copies of printed materials along with one copy in a CD should be submitted. Main heading should be in bold face with left margin. The position of Tables and Figures in the text should be indicated clearly.

Tables and Figures:

Tables and Figures should be placed on separate sheets. On the backside of Figures name of the first author and Figure number should be mentioned. Photographs should be black and white and ofgood quality.

Reference:

References in the text should follow the author-date system, e.g., (author, date) for one author; (author and author, date) for two or more than two authors. The reference list should be given alphabetically in following style:

Journals/Periodicals:
Islam, M.S. and Islam, M.O. 2000. Genetic diversity in rapeseed and mustard (Brassica sp.). Bangladesh J. PI. Breed. Genet., 13 (2): 25-30.

Mollah, M.R.A., Asaduzzaman, M., Khalequzzaman, K.M., Siddquie, M.N.A. and Rahim, M.A. 2007. Integrated nutrient management for boro-T. aman rice cropping pattern in the level barind tract area (AEZ-25). Int. J. Sustain. Crop Prod., 2(I): 23-27.

Books:
Bhuiyan, M.S.R. 2008. Genetically Modified Foshol: Bartaman 0Vabissat. l" edn. BangIa Academy, Dhaka, 150pp.

Book chapters:
Johnson, H.B. 1975. Gas- exchange strategies in desert plants. P. 105- 120. In: D.M. Gates and R.B. Schmer!(ed.), Perspectives of biological ecology. Springer-verlag, New York.

Proceedings:
Burton, G.W. and Devance, C.H. 1952. Quantitative inheritance in grasses. Proc. 6tn IntI. Grassland Congo I: 277-283.

Thesis:
Islam, M.S. 2010. Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and nutrient use efficiency of rice-rice cropping system. Ph.D. Thesis. University of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Acknowledgements:
May be included if they are due to persons or organization.

Publication charge

For publication of each accepted full length paper and short communication the author(s) shall have to pay: Tk. 1500.00 and Tk. 1000.00 per research article, respectively; in which contributors shall have to pay amount of Tk. 500.00 in advance during the submission of the paper. Editorial board, if necessary, may charge extra cost for including photographs.

Declaration

At the time of submitting the manuscript, the author(s), at least one of the authors in case of multiple authorship, is requested to sign a declaration certifying that the work has been carried out by the concerned author(s) and the contents of the paper have not published elsewhere.

Proof and Reprint

Proofs will not be sent to the author(s). Author(s) are requested to take proper care during correction of the manuscripts on the basis of the comments of the reviewer. The contributors will be given 10 copies of reprints free of cost.