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Guide Lines for Writing Articles Scope Prarup.Com web journal contains short technical papers describing interesting projects, research areas or highlight innovative methods, technologies and professional practices. Articles selected for publication should be relevant to practicing engineers, architects or engineering educators in the region. Types of contributions The following types of contributions are welcome: report on theoretical or applied research, case studies, engineering software developments, human factors, social and professional issues and engineering education. Because Prarup is intended for a broad audience, a documentary or ‘light technical’ style is preferred. Copyright Papers published in Prarup journal can be published elsewhere, either in print or in electronic media in the same form, in any language, with the consent of the author/editor. Preparation of texts Contributing authors are requested to submit a copy of the text and graphics on a floppy disc or on any memory device or via electronic mail (prarup@prarup.com) in a format readable by Microsoft word. Strive to write in plain English using light, documentary style. You may follow either English or American spelling as long as you consistent. The publishers are not responsible for errors that are the result of authors’ oversight.
Guide Lines for Writing Articles Arrangement of an article: 1. Title, author(s), affiliation, full address, email address etc. 2. An abstract of no more than 200 words outlining the purpose, approaches or methods, indication of the results, and applications or benefits of the research. 3. The text appropriately divided into sections. Divide the paper in the simplest way possible with a minimum of sections. Do not number sections. Use “sentence capitalization” for section headings. 4. References 5. Tables, figures, diagrams, flow charts and illustrations etc. along with the appropriate title, label or caption. 6. A biographical paragraph of not more than 150 words along with a photograph (Optional). Style guidelines Format · Submit an article using font with a point size 9. · Do not format text in columns and use block justifications. · Use font name Verdana or Times new roman. Units Use SI units only. Take care to capitalize and punctuate SI units correctly.
Guide Lines for Writing Articles Tables and figures Number tables and figures consecutively with Arabic numerals (table 1, figure 1 etc) with a brief caption at the top of a table and under a figure. Tables or figures should not duplicate each other or repeat information presented in text. Tables and figures from other sources should acknowledge that source in a line at the bottom of the table or figure. Illustrations In most cases, illustrations will be reduced to fit a column so please ensure that lines and lettering are clear and will not break up when reduced. Capitalize the first letter of the first word only of a label (e.g. Sludge reactor). Graphs Use a minimum of text. Variables on axes should be labeled in full with units in parentheses. Photographs Provide scanned or digital pictures glossy black and white (grayscale) or color prints.
Guide Lines for Writing Articles References Cite reference in the text by using Arabic numerals in square brackets. If you cite the same reference more than once in the text, use the same number each time. In listing references, try to follow the examples below. Remember that the most important principle in listing references is consistency. Book reference [1] Cooper, D. and Champman, C. 1989. Risk analysis for Large Projects. UK: John Wiley. [2] Chambers, Robert 1983. Rural development, Putting the Last First. UK: Longman Scientific & Technical Journal Reference [3] McLaughlin, J.J. 1991. Project managers and decision making. International Journal of project management, Vol.5, No.3:23-31 Acronyms and Translations Difficulty often occurs in translating acronyms so please follow the convention of spelling a term out in full the first time it is used followed by the acronyms in parentheses (e.g. an activated sludge reactor (ASR) is ….)
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