Call for Papers:

E-mail for manuscript submission: dujes.vol30@gmail.com

Categories:

Authors may submit manuscripts under the following categories: Research Articles, Review Articles, Opinion Papers, Short Communications, and Book Reviews.

General Guidelines:

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• Language: Use concise and clear English. Non-English terms, including plant and species nomenclature, should be italicized.
• Formatting: Use B5 paper size, 1.15 line spacing, Times New Roman font, size 12. Maintain one-inch margins on all sides.
• Tables and Figures: Include them in the main text at the relevant sections with proper numbering and captions.
• Plagiarism Check: Authors must provide a plagiarism report (URKUND or similar) along with their manuscript.
• Structure: Manuscripts must follow this structure:
  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Main Text
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. References
  7. List of Tables and Figures (with captions)

Title Page:

• Include the following details:
  • Title of the paper (All caps, font size 14, bold).
  • Author names (font size 12, bold).
  • Affiliations (departments and institutions of all authors).
  • Corresponding author's name, address, email, and phone number.
• Provide a running title (shortened version of the main title) not exceeding 50 characters.

Abstract:

Each article must have an abstract (200-250 words). For research articles, use structured headings like Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Avoid abbreviations and references in the abstract. Provide 3-5 keywords.

Main Text:

The main text must include appropriate headings and subheadings. For research articles, use the following format:

1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Results and Discussion
4. Conclusion

References:

Use the Vancouver referencing style. Number references consecutively in the text [1], [2-5], etc. Use reference management tools like Mendeley or Zotero.

• Example Journal Reference: Markou CP, Ku DN. Efficient drug delivery methods. Ann Biomed Eng. 1998;26(3):502–11.
• Example Book Reference: Harris JR. Cell Biology Protocols. 2nd ed. John Wiley & Sons; 2006. p. 102-3.

Figures and Tables:

Number tables and figures consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Fig. 1). Ensure captions are clear and concise. Place them in the main text and include a list of captions at the end.

Ethical Considerations:

Research involving humans or animals requires prior approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee. A declaration form confirming ethical compliance must be submitted with the manuscript.

Plagiarism Policy:

Submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. Authors must submit a plagiarism report and adhere to UGC-recommended guidelines.

Proofreading:

A proof copy will be sent to the corresponding author for final approval. Major alterations at this stage should be avoided.

Publication Charges:

DUJES does not charge any article processing or publication fees.