FOCUS OF THE JOURNAL

SCIENCE VISION is a scientific journal of COMSATS, which is now being published on a biannual basis. It primarily aims at highlighting the important scientific and technological developments that have a bearing on socio-economic conditions of the people. It invites research as well as review articles that have basic scientific descriptions, with comprehensive elucidation of the impact of S&T discoveries and innovations for creating understanding of the contemporary issues and challenges but also for stimulating joint action for the provision of practical solutions. This journal has been given a thematic focus, so that each issue would deal with a single aspect of the developmental strategy.

Getting your article(s) printed in this COMSATS’ journal would be advantageous, as it is widely circulated, at the highest levels, amongst scientific, academic and policy-making circles, particularly in the member countries of COMSATS.

DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in this journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of its editors, editorial board or publisher or COMSATS. The accuracy of any information rests with the original source. The material published in the journal is covered by International Copyright Law. Permission for reproduction is necessary. For quotation and references, the name of the journal must be mentioned.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

Typescripts:
Papers should be typewritten on A4 paper (210x297 mm), with double spacing and 3 cm margins. Each section should begin on a new page and include: title page. 150 words abstract/summary, text, acknowledgements, references, tables, legends for illustrations.

Title Page:
The title page should give; (i) title of the article; (ii) names and initials of each author with their highest academic qualifications; (iii) the department or institution to which the work should be attributed (if necessary); (iv) name and address of the author responsible for correspondence and to whom requests for the reprints should be addressed.

Abstracts:
The second page of the manuscript should carry an abstract of not more than 150 words, which should embody the purpose of the study or investigation, basic procedures, main findings (with specific data and their statistical significance, if possible), and the principal conclusions.

Tables and Illustrations:
(i) should be separate from the text; (ii) should be numbered according to the order in which they are mentioned in the text; (iii) facts and figures should be carefully revised and any discrepancies removed; (iv) each table should have a short explanatory caption. Source should be mentioned at the bottom of each table.

Abbreviations:
Authors should limit the use of abbreviations. Terms that are mentioned frequently may be abbreviated but only if this practice does not detract from the reader’s comprehension. Abbreviations should be used consistently through out the text, but must be clearly defined.

References and Bibliography:
In order to standardize the citation and referencing style, the authors are expected to use the alphabetical/name-date system, in a particular style, known as the HARVARD style. In this, the author's surname and year of publication are cited in the text, e.g. (Bond, 2004) and a reference list (of these citations) is included at the end of the article/paper, in alphabetical order by author with date. This reference list also includes important details such as the title and publisher.

A bibliography lists relevant items that you have used in the preparation of the article/paper but not necessarily cited in your text. A bibliography should also be in the Harvard style and the inclusion of such a list shows that you have read widely beyond the items you have cited.

Queries/Comments and Submission of articles/papers:

The contributions, queries and comments may be sent to the Chief Editor - Science Vision on the following address:

COMSATS Secretariat,
4th Floor, COMSATS Building
Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/2
Islamabad- 44000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9214515-7
Fax:+92-51-9216539
Email: comsats@comsats.org.pk