Author's Guidelines

The Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (LJSIR) is a peer-reviewed international journal published by the Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia. The journal publishes original and high-quality research articles twice yearly (April and October) in the fields of agriculture, science, engineering, and technology. LJSIR promotes multidisciplinary research with emphasis on innovative studies that address contemporary scientific and societal challenges.

Manuscript Submission Policy

Submission of a manuscript to LJSIR implies that:

The work is original and has not been published previously.
The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
All authors have approved the submission and consented to publication.
Ethical standards relevant to the research have been observed.

All manuscripts must be written in clear English using spelling consistent with the Oxford Dictionary.

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

Full-length Research Articles
Short Communications
Review Articles

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission portal.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

General Formatting

Authors should prepare manuscripts using the following format:

Paper size: A4
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 pt
Line spacing: Double spacing
Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides
Language: English

All pages should be numbered consecutively.

Structure of the Manuscript

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

Title

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. It should not exceed 20 words.

Running Title

Provide a short running title not exceeding 12 words.

Authors’ Names and Affiliations

Provide:

Full names of all authors
Institutional affiliations
Corresponding author’s email address and telephone number

The corresponding author should be clearly identified.

Abstract

The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must briefly describe:

The research problem
Objectives of the study
Methodology
Key findings
Major conclusions

Undefined abbreviations and references should not be included in the abstract.

Keywords

Provide 4–6 keywords arranged alphabetically for indexing purposes.

Introduction

The introduction should:

Clearly define the research problem
Explain the significance of the study
Review relevant literature
State the objectives of the work

The relationship between the present study and previous studies should be clearly established.

Materials and Methods

This section should provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study. Previously published methods should be properly cited, while significant modifications should be clearly described.

Statistical methods used in the analysis should also be stated.

Results and Discussion

Results and discussion should be presented together.

Authors should:

Present original and significant findings clearly
Use tables and figures only where necessary
Interpret findings in relation to previous studies
Avoid repetition of data already presented in tables or figures

The discussion should emphasize the scientific significance and implications of the findings.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the major findings of the study and highlight their significance, possible applications, and future research directions.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements should be brief and should recognize technical assistance, financial support, or other contributions.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must declare any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work reported in the manuscript.

References

Citation in the Text

References should be cited using numbers in square brackets.

Examples:

Obesity and overnutrition further stress the fragile healthcare system [4].
This result was later contradicted by Aremu et al. [8].
The theory has been widely accepted [2–5, 10].

Reference List

Only references cited in the text should appear in the reference list. References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the manuscript.

Authors are strongly encouraged to include DOI links where available.

Examples

Journal Article

[1] Aworh, O. C. (2018). From lesser-known to super vegetables: The growing profile of African traditional leafy vegetables in promoting food security and wellness. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 98, 3609–3613. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8902

Book

[2] Finar, I. L. (1975). Organic Chemistry, Vol. 2, 5th ed. London, UK: ELBS and Longman Group, pp. 22–40.

Chapter in an Edited Book

[3] Shills, M. E. (1973). Magnesium. In H. Fleck (Ed.), Introduction to Nutrition (3rd ed., p. 215). New York: Macmillan Publishing Co.

Online Document

[4] Olaofe, O., Adeyeye, E. I., and Ojugbo, S. Comparative studies of amino acids and fatty acids of Moringa oleifera tree. Retrieved from https://www.elixirpublishers.com/articles (Accessed July 21, 2019).

Tables

Tables should:

Be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals
Have concise descriptive titles placed above the table
Use only three horizontal rules
Appear inline within the manuscript

Figures

Figures, graphs, photographs, and illustrations should:

Be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals
Have clear captions
Be of high quality and readable
Appear inline within the manuscript

Graphs should be prepared using appropriate software and should not duplicate information already presented in tables.

Symbols and Units

Symbols, units, and nomenclature should conform to the recommendations of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

SI units should be used throughout the manuscript.

Copyright Policy

Submission of a manuscript to LJSIR implies that, upon acceptance, copyright is transferred to the publisher. Accepted articles become the permanent property of the journal and may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from the Editor-in-Chief.