1. Originality

Authors are expected to report results of original research not published elsewhere. A review with useful innovations may be considered for publication if the summaries of the articles contain information from scattered literature that could stimulate research on the topic. The language of communication must be in English and spellings must be consistent with Oxford Dictionary.

2. Requirement:

The original and two copies of the manuscripts should be submitted. Articles should be typewritten double space on A4 sized paper with a 30mm margins on all sides.

3. Title of paper:

It is mandatory that the title should unambiguously reflect the contents of the paper.

4. Names and address of the authors:

The names of the authors(s) should follow the title. The address of the place where the research was conducted should be given. Avoid the use of titles for authors. Also E-mail address should be specified for easy reach, e.g, editor@chemsocnigeria.org

5. Abstract:

The abstract should be clear and concise. The abstract should give the scope, purpose, procedures, significant result and conclusions of the research work.

6. Introduction:

The introduction should contain the purpose of reason for the study being reported. Also highlight of previous and related work is required. The literature cited must be discussed to show the relationship between the published work and the research study.

7. Experimental:

Only highlight of procedures which are common knowledge should be included. Details should be referred to literature cited. New approaches or methodology should receive detailed attention.

8. Results and Discussion:

The results and Discussion should be combined. Direct repetition of methodology should be avoided under this section. Work should be related to published articles in literature.

9. S.I. Units

The Standard International Units should be used throughout. Unusual symbols should be defined when first mentioned.

10. Tables, Graphs and Structural formulae

Tables and figures should be laced in the appropriate places within the text. Avoid grid lines. These must be prepared in such a way as to permit photo reproduction. Minimum character size must be 2.5. Where diagrams and graphs are provided, they should be incorporated into the manuscript and good transparencies provided. Structural formulae should carry Arabic numbers in the text and below the formula which should be drawn neatly within the typed manuscript. Lattraset symbols, etc must be used.

11. Nomenclature and Abbreviations:

Authors are requested to follow the nomenclature and abbreviations that are to be found in other reputable journals. Specialized terms, unusual abbreviations trade names and semi-ambiguous terms should be defined at first point of use.

12. Acknowledgement:

Acknowledgement should be limited to a minimum. All assistance obtained in the form of finance as well as collection of data may be indicated.

13. References:

References should be listed in a separate sheet. Follow the method of literature citation in most chemistry journals, e.g. J.L. Okogun, T.O. Olagbemiro & A.I. Onuchukwu (1999), title of paper, J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 2, 59. References cited in the text should bear the Arabic number subscripts and listed in order at the end of manuscript, e.g. “Kinetic evidence for the metal participation of … has been discussed elsewhere [2] or [2-5].

14. Computer Diskettes:

On acceptance of a MS, the Journal of the Chemical Society of Nigeria demands a diskettes of an error-free MS publication. The diskette prepared on IBM compatible system using Word perfect 6.0, Page Maker 6.0, MS Publisher, Window 95 & above. Also, we can accept MS prepared from systems running Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. You are required to state the programme, system and file name as used on the diskette. A virus-free diskette is expected with a copy of the revised MS- [Your diskette will be returned provided a self-addressed stamped envelop accompanies the diskette].

15. Page Charges:

Handling and page charges are levied on authors. Each article must be accompanied by an assessment fee of one thousand naira (N1000.00) only, payable to account number 1172080001027, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Benin City, Nigeria. Payment tellers should be sent by post to the Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (JCSN). Publication fee depends on the length of the article. Authors who which to process their papers electronically can use the JCSN e-mail address.

E-mail: editor@chemsocnigeria.org

Professor Ovi Abayeh

Editor-in-Chief

Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria

^c/_O Department of Chemistry

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. Nigeria