Science Vision is a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal published by a scientific and technological development organization. As an institution dedicated to promoting sustainable socio-economic progress, this organization has been publishing the journal since 1995 for the dissemination of scientific information across a broad range of fields, such as agriculture, renewable energy, environment, health, education, ICTs, and water resources. The journal focuses on socio-economic development, especially with regard to developing countries.
Submission of Papers/Articles
Research as well as review articles are invited, having general scientific descriptions on a specific topic; comprehensive discussion of the impact of relevant discoveries and innovations on society for creating understanding of contemporary issues and challenges; as well as practicable solutions to problems. The elucidation of relevant technical details for the benefit of non-specialists is expected to be a part of such papers.
Who Should Write for Science Vision?
Scientists, researchers, policy-makers, and young scholars from scientific and technological institutions as well as freelance experts with relevant interests and studies are invited to write for the journal in line with its focus – the impact of science and technology on socio-economic development.
Refereeing
In order to ensure the quality of the articles published in the journal, the submitted manuscripts are first vetted to see their alignment with the scope of the journal and sent for refereeing. The International Editorial Advisory Committee also facilitates the refereeing process. The Editorial Board retains the right to accept or reject the submitted papers and suggest revisions based on confidential referee report(s). Necessary editorial corrections may be carried out before the galleys are finally sent to the authors for final review before publishing.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The following types of manuscripts are accepted for the journal:
- Research papers – Elaborating the significance/relevance of the author’s research for the benefit of society (about 4,000 to 8,000 words);
- Review articles – Highlighting the current state of research on a particular topic and its social impact (about 8,000 to 12,000 words); and
- Case-studies – Comprising analyses (arguments and opinion)
Instructions for Authors
Typescripts:
Papers should be typewritten on A4 paper (210×297 mm), with double spacing and 3 cm margins. Each section should begin on a new page and may include: title page, 150 words abstract/summary, keywords, text, illustrations, tables, and references/bibliography.
Title Page:
The title page should contain: (i) the title of the article; (ii) names and initials of each author with their highest academic qualifications; (iii) name and affiliation of all the authors; (iv) the department or institution to which the work should be attributed (if necessary); and (v) name and address of the author responsible for correspondence along with his/her email address.
Tables and Illustrations:
Tables and illustrations with captions/legends should be carefully numbered, cross cited in the text and should have the source duly mentioned.
References and Bibliography:
Harvard style (e.g. Bond, 2004) should be used for in-text citations and end-notes (References and Bibliography). However, any other popular style of referencing may be used, provided that it is used consistently throughout the paper.