Author Guidelines
1. INTRODUCTION
Moor Journal of Agricultural Research (MJAR), a biannual International Journal is published by the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria. It is a unique Institution in many respects.
- As a University based multi-commodity Research Institute, the Institute has an unlimited latitude to research into virtually all phases of Agriculture – crops, livestock, farming systems, agricultural economics/rural sociology, agricultural engineering, basic and applied agricultural sciences to mention a few. The Journal consequently features these areas and other disciplines.
- The Institute deals more with applied farmer oriented research. Thus, the Journal features articles that will not only be useful for the scientific community but also consider articles that are relevant to large/small scale farmers and the rural dwellers.
- A.R.&T. is a zonal Coordinating Research Institute. It is not only in close collaboration with, but also supervises adaptive research and Research Extension Farmer Input Linkage System (REFILS) Activities in the eight Southwest Agricultural Development Programmes of Nigeria.
This rare opportunity places the Institute in a unique position to interact closely with Research, Extension, Farmers and Inputs agencies to disseminate and receive information on improved technologies. These experiences/ exposures will be invaluable in researching the grass root with necessary information on much needed, demand driven agricultural technologies.
Thus, special features of this Journal include (among others) emphasis on: Soil,
Crop and Animal Sciences, Basic and Applied Sciences related to Agriculture. Agricultural economics / Rural Sociology, Environmental Sciences and Products derivation, etc.
2.GUIDE TO CONTRIBUTORS Preparation of Manuscript:
All manuscripts should be typed on one side of an A4 paper (216mm x 279mm) in double spacing. The manuscript should not exceed approximately 3,500 words. Three (3) copies of the manuscript should be submitted to the Editor-In-Chief. Final submission of the hard copy print out, should be sent online to moorjournal@gmail.com Microsoft Word should be used. For graphics, Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 or save in pcx or lift graphic formats.
Biological Nomenclature:
Authors should follow the International rule of Nomenclature in naming organisms. Each organism should be identified by genus, species, authority (if applicable) and varietal name (in single quotes) of breeds. Races and accessions numbers should be underlined or italicized in typewritten copy and fully spelled out the first time they are used.
Organization of Paper for Publication
The manuscript should be organized in the following order: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions and Recommendation, acknowledgement(s), Tables, Figures, Plates, etc, and References. The main
heading should be bold and left justified
Title: The title should be short specific and informative. Common names of plant, animals and agro-chemical should also be provided.
Abstract: An abstract not exceeding
250 words should be provided. This should give the objectives, scope and conclusion of the work.
Keywords: A maximum of five keywords should be provided to describe the content of the study.
Introduction: This should be brief and provide background information on the problem including recent or current reference to work done by previous researchers. It should contain the objective(s) of the study.
Materials and Methods: Relevant details should be given of the materials and methods including experimental design and techniques employed. Where the methods are well known, citation of a standard work is sufficient.
This section should also contain description of equipment and statistical analysis where applicable.
Results, Discussion (Or Results and Discussion):
The results should be supported by brief but adequate tables, graphics and/or pictorial materials (black and white or colour). Colour plate will attract additional charges where necessary. Tables and figures should be typed on separate sheets and carry appropriate titles. Discussion should describe the way the data, graphs and other illustrations have served to provide answers to the stated problems and not a restatement of the results. S. I. Unit should be used.
References (Citation):
Names should be followed by the name(s) with the date in text. Example: Eka (1990) for single author, Patel and Agwara (1990) for double authors and Omotoso et. al. (1973) for multiple authors. Reference cited should be
listed in alphabetical order. References to two or more papers published in the same year by the same author or authors should be distinguished by appending alphabet to the year e.g. Adekunle (1997a, 1997b). All references cited in the text must be listed under the section “References” as shown below:
Journal Article:
Eka, O.U. (1978). Chemical evaluation of nutritive value of soya paps and porridges, the Nigerian weaning foods. Food Chem. 3:199 – 206.
Walter, B., Stone, C.C. and Singh, S.A. (2011). Growth of sweet orange as influenced by NPK fertilizer. J. Crop Dev. 19(5):50-66.
Books:
Shaib, B., Aliyu, W. and Bakshi, J. S. (1997). Nigeria: National Agricultural Research Strategy Plans 1996 – 2000. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abuja, Nigeria, 335p.
Book Chapter:
Fedak, G. (1989). Wide hybridization for cereal improvement In: Matusznski, M. (Ed). Current Options for Cereal. Kluer Academic Publishers. The Netherlands.
Pp. 39 – 48.
Chemical Nomenclature
The trade names of commercial pesticides, growth regulators or other chemical products should be followed by their chemical nomenclature and a list of the concentration of active ingredients (a.i) chemical dosages should be reported as amount of active or technical materials per unit area or weight. The chemical formulation should be given and method of application clearly stated.
Author’s Obligation:
It is the responsibility of the author(s) to ensure that the paper submitted is the result of his or her own original research
work. The editorial Board should not accept any responsibility for statements or opinions expressed by contributors in any published article in the Journal
Copyright: Submission of a paper will imply that if accepted for publication, it will not be published elsewhere in any language without the permission of the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal
Review Procedure: All manuscripts are critically reviewed by two referees to ensure both accuracy and relevance. Based on the referees’ advice, revision of the manuscript may be required by the Editorial Board before final acceptance for publication.
The telephone numbers, e-mail address of authors are mandatory for ease of communication. Furthermore, all accepted papers shall be rated for originality and relevance of contribution to knowledge. Excessive alterations may be charged to the author. The proof should be returned within 21 days.
Charges: The charges include the following:
Within Nigeria
Handling charges = N5,000.00
Page charges per article:
10 pages maximum = N15,000.00
11-15 pages = N20,000.00
16-20 pages = N25,000.00
21-25 pages = N30,000.00
26 pages & Above = N35,000.00
From Outside Nigeria
- Handling postage = $20.00
- Page charges (6 pages maximum) = $50.00 per article)
- Extra page charge = $8.00
Handling charges should be sent with submission of the manuscript in cash,
or pay to the Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, account number 2034119611 (First Bank Plc) while page charges should be sent upon acceptance in that order. Both charges are subject to review periodically.
Proof-Correction: Proofs are supplied for a checkup of the correctness of typesetting and fact. Proof correction should be in ink, in the margin. All queries marked in the article (manuscript) should be answered.
Call for Papers: Please send your paper(s) and handling charges to the editor-in-Chief (MJAR), IAR&T, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria.
All correspondences should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria.
E-mail: moorjournal@gmail.com
