Science continues to evolve and expand. Almost everything that distinguishes the modern world from earlier centuries is attributable to Science. The study of science means trying to understand the ways of nature by making inquiries. Science education is a fundamental requirement for any modern nation to meet the challenges and avail of the opportunities of our modern scientific and technological age.
Science is the “nature” itself and doing research in science means exploration and appreciation of the marvels of nature happening all around us. Our institutions must be receptive to the needs of young and inquisitive minds. They must promote younger talent and allow youth to lead in academic endeavours. It is teachers and researchers who inspire new generations. Our colleges and Universities must do more to foster a research environment. The main aim of science education must be to attract talents for excellence in research. Our Government has placed the highest emphasis on research in science.
As the basic sciences like Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Boi-sciences expand, they evolve some more focused areas of interest or applied sciences like Materials Science, Condensed matter physics, Nuclear
Physics, Space and atmospheric physics, Environmental science, Electronics, Bio-chemistry, Computer
Science, Pharmaceutical science, Geo-science, forensic science etc. Research in basic sciences and applied sciences must go hand in hand. Research in basic sciences must be respected and valued just as research in applied sciences.
We know that the aim of teaching science is to help a student to develop inquisitiveness rather than just memorizing of information of knowledge. Therefore, it becomes imperative for a teacher to update continually the content of information and exploring new ideas. In depth study of any subject must culminate in research, creative scientific writing and review article. The college and University teachers must cultivate a habit of employing innovative teaching methods propelled by advanced knowledge with novel research ideas.
In view of this, the Honb’le Vice Chancellor Dr. Mahendrabhai Padaliya has decided to launch
“ Saurashtra University Journal of Applied Science” a research Journal. The Journal will publish original research papers in the field of basic and applied sciences. The journal will also publish research reviews from eminent scientists to facilitate the young researchers with exhaustive list of references in a particular field of research. The scope of the journal is such that it has room to accommodate many different areas of basic and applied research in the field of science.
The Journal of Applied Science welcomes the submission of manuscripts of original research papers in the field of basic and applied sciences that meet the general criteria of significance and academic excellence. All articles published in “ Saurashtra University Journal of Applied Science” will be reviewed by experts in the concerned areas. Original research papers and review articles written in
English are invited from faculty and research scholars of University Post-graduate departments, Postgraduate centres, colleges and scientists from research laboratories and industries. The Journal will publish high quality research papers in all areas of basic and applied Sciences including Physics, Space and Atmospheric Physics, Nuclear Physics, Materials science, Environmental Science, Chemistry,
Pharmaceutical science, Bio-Sciences, Geo-Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics and Computer
Science, Biotechnology, Food & nutrition etc.

Chief Patron:
Prof. (Dr.) M. K. Padalia, Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Patron:
Mr. R. G. Parmar, Registrar, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Editor:
Prof. Hiren H. Joshi, Head, Department of Physics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Associate Editor:
Dr. Nikesh A. Shah, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics, Saurashtra University , Rajkot
Editorial Board:
Prof. G. C. Bhimani, Dean, Faculty of Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Prof. D. K. Ghosh, Head, Department of Statistics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Prof. P. H. Parsania, Head, Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Prof. N. R. Sheth, Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Prof. S. P. Singh, Head, Department of Bio-Science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Prof. H. N. Pandya, Head, Department of Electronics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Prof. Samir Vaidya, Department of Mathematics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Dr. C. K. Kumbharana, Head, Department of Computer science, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Dr. Anamik Shah, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Dr. J. J. Raval, P resident, The Indian Planetary Society, Mumbai
Dr. M. S. Shingala

Instructions to Authors
These guidelines describe how to prepare contributions for submission. The research papers should be original reports whose conclusions represent a substantial advancement in the understanding of an important research problem.
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The Manuscripts must be written in English. Be sure that your manuscripts are free of spelling errors.
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It is a condition of publication that manuscripts submitted to this Journal have not been published and will not be simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere. It is to be accompanied by a plagiarism liability undertaking without which publication of Paper /
Article is will not be undertaken.
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The Whole manuscript(including references, figure captions and Table footnotes) must be typed in 12 point and 1.5 spaced lines in single column. Times New roman is recommended.
Format your document for A4 size. Number each page at the bottom, beginning with the title page. The items should be provided in the following order: Title page, Abstract, Introduction,
Experimental, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References.
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Paragraph heading and subheadings have to be displayed properly (in bold).
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Set the margins as follows.
Top : 1 inch
Bottom:
Left:
1 inch
1.5 inch
Right: 1 inch
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Page numbers at the bottom of each page, centered on the width.
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Set everything justified.
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Print figures and tables interspersed with text and place them as near the point of mention as possible. Please add captions to tables and figures.
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Use International SI (System of units). If other units are used, provide approximate conversion, factors for SI units.
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Provide title-page in Times New Roman, 14 point along with author/s name/s and his/her institutional affiliation details & e-mail IDs as the First Page and begin paper from the second page. An asterisk should follow the name of the corresponding author. A single e mail address, a telephone number, cell phone number, fax number for the corresponding author should be provided
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A list of three keywords that will be useful for indexing or searching must be included on the title page.
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An Abstract of the paper should provide the context or background for the study, purpose of research, scope of the experiments, major findings and principal conclusions. The Abstract must not exceed 150 words.
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Introduction should provide a context or sufficient background information for the study.
Subheadings and exhaustive review of literature in the introduction must be avoided
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The experimental details should provide sufficient technical information. Previously published experimental methods must be cited and novel or invented procedures could be

described in detail. If the researcher has used the commercial product then the manufacturer’s name and location, model number of the equipment must be indicated.
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In the section “Results and Discussions” the results of experiments, techniques of data analysis, mathematical derivations, interpretation of results should be stated clearly.
Subheadings can be used. The mathematical expressions should be numbered serially.
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Acknowledgements should be brief in a single paragraph and should precede the references.
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For the papers in the subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, theoretical sciences, Computer science, Electronics the authors can use the suitable headings and subheading as per the logical flow of the paper. However, the authors should adhere to the style of title, abstract, keywords, correspondent footnote, and acknowledgements.
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All the listed references must be cited in the text and should be numbered in sequence as they appear in the text. The references should appear in the text: [1], [2], [3], …..consecutively at the appropriate place.
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The style of references:
(a) Papers: H. H. Joshi and R.G, Kulkarni, Journal of Science, 23 , 203 (2009)
(b) Thesis: V.T.Thanki, Ph.D. thesis, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India (1997)
(c) Book: C. Radhakrishnamurty. “ Magnetism and Basalts”, Pergamon Press, New York
(1999)
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Tables should be numbered serially with Arabic numerals in order of appearance in the text.
Type a short descriptive title above each table with essential footnote. Tables must be made using the Microsoft Word table function.
21.
The papers must be submitted in MS word as well as in PDF formats by e mail
( editor.joas@gmail.com
) only . Paper / Article be saved by using a file name in the pattern
“Author” where author is the surname of the author / first author in case of multiple authors.
22.
Graphics should be high-resolution and in JPEG format. All figures must be in digital form minimum 300 dpi. Scale marks should be printed in all micrographs. All the figures must be labeled with caption.
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All submissions must be accompanied by a covering letter detailing: Subject ( e.g. Physics,
Chemistry….), area of research, and also three probable referees with their affiliation, address for communication, e mail address and telephone number.
24.
Please note that when your manuscript is received for publication in “ Saurashtra University
Journal of Applied Science” it is considered to be in its final form. Therefore, authors need to check their manuscript carefully before submission.
25.
Authors will understand that a long manuscript, if published, displaces two shorter ones, each worthy of publication. This situation forces editors to impose a limitation on length of papers.
The papers to be acceptable, must normally be less than 15 pages including Tables and figures. The papers longer than the above-mentioned size will be returned before reviewing.
This restriction does not apply to a review article.
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In case of revision the authors will be requested to comply with the reviewer’s comments and suggested corrections. The decision of the reviewer will be final.
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