East
African
Journal
of Sciences
(EAJS)
ISSN 1992-0407 (Print), ISSN 1993-8195 (Online)
EAJS
An International and Multidisciplinary Journal, Published Biannually
by the Research and Extension Office, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
The East African Journal of Sciences (EAJS) publishes original
scientific papers and disseminates scientific and technological
information to the users in Eastern Africa and elsewhere in the
world; the Journal also enhances exchange of ideas among scientists
engaged in research and development activities; and accepts papers
from anywhere else in the world.
Objectives
The East African Journal of Sciences (EAJS) publishes original
scientific papers and
disseminates scientific and technological information to the
users in Eastern Africa
and elsewhere in the world; the Journal also enhances exchange
of ideas among
scientists engaged in research and development activities; and
accepts papers from
anywhere else in the world.
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Scope
The journal publishes peer reviewed original research articles
in various disciplines
of agriculture, forestry, natural resources, education, natural
sciences, human and
animal health sciences. It also publishes review articles and
short communications,
and registers released crop varieties.
General Style and Format
• Manuscripts should be written in English consecutively
paged.
• Manuscripts should not exceed 25 pages (double spaced,
font size 12, Times New Roman), including tables, figures and
illustrations.
• Manuscripts should be printed on one side of an A4 type
white paper; a space of 2.5 cm should be left on the left, right,
top and bottom margins of each page.
• Headings and sub-headings should be in title case; both
headings and subheadings should be bold and numbered.
• Only International System of Units (SI) is acceptable.
Symbols and nomenclatures should conform to international recommendations
with respect to specific fields of specialization.
• Manuscript must be the report of original research findings
and should neither be simultaneously submitted to, nor previously
published in any other journal. Manuscript submission implies
that consent of all authors and permission of the institute
has been granted.
• All correspondences will be made with author whose name
appear first unless indicated otherwise.
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Columns
1. Research Articles (Full Length Paper)
1.1. Title Page
The following shall appear on the title page:
• A full title of the manuscript (short but informative).
• The name(s) of the author(s) and affiliation(s). Numerical
superscripts should be used against affiliations if the authors
are more than one.
• Short (running) title; not more than 6 words.
1.2. Text Pages
The text pages encompass the following sections: Abstract, introduction,
materials and methods (methodology), results, discussion, conclusion,
acknowledgement and references.
1.2.1. Abstract
• Full title of the manuscript. Don’t put authors
names and affiliations on the abstract page.
• An abstract of not more than 200 words. Major objectives
and findings of the article should be stated clearly.
• Key words or phrases (up to five, in alphabetical order,
separated by semicolon) should be given next to the abstract
on a separate line.
1.2.2. Introduction
This section provides a brief background to the subject, statement
of the problem and describes the principal objectives of the
investigation.
1.2.3. Materials and Methods (Methodology)
This section provides a concise description of the materials
used and procedures followed to obtain the results.Besides,
research tools (approach), methods of data collection and analysis
should be described.
1.2.4. Results
Present and describe the results obtained; if applied, describe
the main statistical significant findings of the results.
1.2.5. Discussion
This section describes interpretation and implications of the
results obtained. It also includes comparison of results with
results of other related studies. The results and discussion
part can be presented together or separately. The materials
and methods, results, and discussion sections could include
sub- headings.
1.2.6. Conclusion
Describes briefly the contributions of the present work and
states future research needs, if any. Alternatively, conclusion
can be included in the discussion.
1.2.7. Acknowledgements (if required).
1.2.8. References
All materials (literature) referred to must be cited. References
must be cited and listed in the following form.
1.2.8.1. References in The Text
• Smith and Charles (2005), or if more than two authors,
Samuel et al. (2005).
• Put references in chronological order of publications
when references are more than one (William and Michael, 2003;
James, 2004; Belay et al., 2005).
• The letters a, b, c, etc., should be used to distinguish
citations of different works by the same author(s) in the same
year. Example, Asfaw (2001a; b) or Asfaw et al. (2001a; b)
1.2.8.2. References in The List
References should be listed in alphabetical order and shall
have the following form:
Journal Articles
Kolar, C. S. and Lodge, D. M. 2001. Progress in invasion biology:
predicting
invaders. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 16: 199-204.
Eshetu, M. and Habtemariam, K. 2001. Evolution of small-holder
mixed
farming in the Harar Highlands of Ethiopia: The shifts toward
trees and shrubs. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 18: 81-112.
Books
Greene, W. H. 1997. Econometric Analysis, 3rd edition. Prentice-
Hall, Inc., USA.
Contributions in Books (Book Chapters)
Sorenson, A. 1993. IPM and growers: An evolution in thinking.
In: A. R. Leslie
and G. W. Cuprus (eds.). Successful Implementation of Integrated
Pest
Management for Agricultural Crops. Lewis Publishers, USA. pp.
129-150.
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Contributions in Proceedings
Kindu, M., Bekele, K. and Haile, B. 2002. Experiences of participatory
research
on natural resources management at Galessa. In: Gemechu, K.,
Yohannes, G.,
Kiflu, B., Chilot, Y. and Asgelil, D. (eds.). Towards Farmers’
Participatory
Research: Attempts and Achievements in The Central Highlands
of Ethiopia.
Proceedings of Client-Oriented Research Evaluation Workshop,
16-18 October
2001, Holetta, Ethiopia. pp. 44-56.
Publications of Organizations
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization). 1992. Ethiopia: Livestock
Development Sector Project. Report No.107/92. Rome, Italy.
Publications from Website
FAO. 2000. Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to Ethiopia.
FAO/WFP.
Rome. (http://www.fao.org./GIEWS) (Accessed on July 21, 2000).
1.3. Tables, Figures and Others
• Tables should be typed on separate sheet, bearing Arabic
numerals followed by the title and be referred to in the text
by their numbers. Footnotes in tables should be indicated by
superscript letters beginning with ‘a’ in each table.
Descriptive material not designated as a footnote may be placed
under a table as a NOTE. Tables should have only 3 horizontal
lines separating top and bottom of columns heading, and bottom
of a table. Vertical lines should not be used to separate columns;
instead extra space should be left between the columns.
• All illustrations should be given separately, not stuck
on pages and not folded. They should be numbered as figures
in sequence in Arabic numerals on a separate sheet after the
manuscript. High quality, clear black and white photographs
(100 X 70 mm) can be submitted to the journal; major findings
should be marked clearly. Appropriate title to each illustration
should be given at the bottom.
2. Review Articles
These are aimed at giving an overview of a particular subject
suitable for a wider
audience that includes recent advances in an area in which an
author has been actively
engaged. Besides, review articles will be considered from prominent
authority or
scientist on invitation by the Editorial Board. Writing instructions
are same as for
research paper.
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3. Short Communications
Short communications should report completed work, not preliminary
findings. They
are an alternative format for describing smaller pieces of work;
they should not be
more than 12 pages (double spaced) and should not contain more
than two figures,
tables or combinations. Their preparation should follow the
format of full length
manuscript.
4. Registration of Crop Variety
Registration of crop variety can also be considered provided
that the following
conditions are met.
• Letter of confirmation from host institute that a variety
is developed by the applying author(s) and institute(s).
• Letter of acceptance of a variety by a National Variety
Release Committee.
• A variety should not be older than two years since its
acceptance by a National Variety Release Committee.
• Description of a variety (morphological, agronomical,
genetical, agro-ecology, environment, etc.) should be provided
briefly in double spaced 4-5 pages.
• It should have title, authors, affiliations and detail
description of a variety.
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Subscription
Subscription Fees
Subscription fees for volume one 2007 (No. 1 and 2), including
airmail are as follows:
• Local and foreign institutions will be charged 100 Birr
and 50 US Dollar, respectively.
• Individuals subscribing from Ethiopia and abroad will
be charged 50 Birr and 25 US Dollar, respectively.
All business correspondences should be addressed to the editorial
office (Editorial Manager).
Contact Information
The Editorial Manager
EAJS Editorial Office
P.O. Box 116
Haramaya University
Haramaya Ethiopia
Fax: (+251-025) 553 03 25/31
Tel: (+251-025) 553 03 24
E-Mail: teshew@yahoo.com
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