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Journal of Rubber Research
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Instruction to Authors
Scope
The Journal of Rubber Research publishes
results of research and authoritative reviews on all aspects of rubber.
Contributions are welcome on any one of the following topics, Breeding
and Selection; Tissue Culture and Vegetative Propagation; Anatomy and
Physiology; Exploitation: Tapping Systems and Stimulation; Agronomic Practices
and Management; Nutrition and Fertilizer Usage; Soils: Classification,
Chemistry, Microbiology, Use and Management; Diseases and Pests; Economics
of Cultivation, Production and Consumption and Marketing; Mechanization;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology; Chemistry and Physics of Rubber; Technology
of Dry Rubber and Latex; Rubber Processing and Presentation, Product Manufacture,
End-uses and Rubber Industrialization; Tyros; NR and SR Blends; and, Effluent
Treatment and Utilisation.
The Editorial Committee, in accepting contributions for publications,
accepts responsibility only for the views expressed by members of the
MRB and its units.
Submission of Articles
General. Manuscripts should be submitted double-spaced throughout
on one side only of A4 (21.0 x 29.5 cm) paper and conform to the style
and format of the Journal of Rubber Research. Contributions,
to be submitted in four copies (the original and three copies) should
be no longer than approximately ten printed pages (about twenty double-spaced
typewritten pages). Intending contributors will be given, on request,
a copy of the journal specifications for submission of papers.
Title. The title should be concise and descriptive and preferably
not exceed fifteen words. Unless absolutely necessary, scientific names
and formulae should be excluded in the title.
Address. The author’s name, academic or professional affiliation
and full address should be included on the first page. All correspondence
will only with the first author, including any on editorial decisions.
Abstract. The abstract should precede the article and in approximately
150-200 words outline briefly the objectives and main conclusions of the
paper.
Introduction. The introduction should describe briefly the area
of study and may give an outline of previous studies with supporting references
and indicate clearly the objectives of the paper.
Materials and Methods. The materials used, the procedures followed
with special reference to experimental design and analysis of data should
be included.
Results. Data of significant interest should be included.
Figures. These should be submitted together with each copy of
the manuscript. Line drawings (including graphs) should be in black on
white paper. Alternatively sharp photoprints may be provided. The lettering
should be clear. Half-tone illustrations may be included. They should
be submitted as clear black-and-white prints on glossy paper. The figures
should be individually identified lightly in pencil on the back. All legends
should be brief and typed on a separate sheet.
Tables. These should have short descriptive titles, be self-explanatory
and typed on separate sheets. They should be as concise as possible and
not larger than a Journal page. Values in tables should include as few
digits as possible. In most cases, more than two digits after the decimal
point are unnecessary. Units of measurements should be SI units. Unnecessary
abbreviations should be avoided. Information given in tables should not
be repeated in graphs and vice versa.
Discussion. The contribution of the work to the overall knowledge
of the subject could be shown. Relevant conclusions should be drawn, and
the potential for further work indicated where appropriate.
Acknowledgements. Appropriate acknowledgements may be included.
References. References in the text should be numbered consecutively
by superscript Arabic numerals. At the end of the paper, references cited
in the text should be listed as possible and numbered consecutively in
the order in which they appear in the text. No reference should be listed
if it is not cited in the text. Abbreviations of titles of Journals should
follow the World List of Scientific Periodicals.
Reprints. Twenty-five copies of reprints will be given free to
the author. Authors who require more reprints may obtain them at cost
provided the Chairman or Secretary, Editorial Committee is informed at
the time of submission of the manuscript.
Correspondence
All enquiries regarding the Journal of Rubber Research including
subscriptions to it should be addressed to:
Head of Publications & Library Unit
Malaysian Rubber Board
148 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Unit Head
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