Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry (EJAC)
http://www.eurasianjournals.org/ejac/ejac.htm
Editor in Chief
Hüseyin BAG, PhD
Pamukkale University
Faculty of Education
Head of Science Education Department
Campus of Incilipinar – Denizli TURKIYE
E-mail: hbag@pamukkale.edu.tr
Description
The Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry (EJAC) is an international journal published
three times per a year, covers theoretical and all aspects of applied analytical chemistry. The
journal informs the reader of new trends in analytical methods, samples, and analytes; new
instruments; and reagents.
All papers submitted to EJAC are subjected to peer review and are published online.
Aim and Scope
The scope of the Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry comprises such as original
research on all aspects of analytical chemistry related with analytical methods, new
instruments and reagents.
All the fields related with chemicals, physical methods of analysis (e.g. spectroscopic
techniques, chromatography, electrochemistry and bioanalysis), instrumentation, sampling
and sample preparation, separations, quality assurance, method validation and process control
are included to the scope of the journal. Environmental analysis using analytical techniques
are also welcomed.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
The manuscripts submitted for the publication should correspond to the scope of The
Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry (EJAC). The journal covers theoretical and some
applied aspects of analytical chemistry; it informs the reader of new trends in analytical
methods, samples, and analytes; new instruments; and reagents.
Contributions to The Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry (EJAC) will be published in
English, and manuscripts must be submitted in that language. Either standard British or
American spelling is acceptable, provided its use is consistent within the manuscript.
Manuscripts should be typed in 1½ – line spacing with wide margins on the right side of the
paper only. Text pages should be numbered consecutively, but references, tables, and captions
to figures should be on separate sheets. However, in the manuscript submitted for review, the
graphs and tables may also be inserted into the text pages. Please do not use footnotes. The
preferred letter font is Times New Roman of 12 pt.
Initial Lay-out
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All manuscripts should start with a title. The title should not contain less common acronyms.
The title is followed by the first names (no abbreviation), middle initials and surnames of all
authors. The author to whom correspondence should be addressed must be indicated by an
asterisk. The complete address of the authors should be written. The email address of the
corresponding author is also needed to send the pdf of the proofs. Acknowledgements of
financial support should be included at the end of the paper.
Abstract
Research papers and reviews begin with an abstract (50 to 250 words) which should comprise
a brief factual account of the contents of the paper, with emphasis on new information.
Abbreviations and jargon must not be used. The abstracts should be suitable for use by
abstracting services without rewriting.
Key words
Key words reflecting the major features of the work should be inserted, but not more than
five.
Introduction
Every paper must have a concise introduction explaining the state of the art of the topic
described, and stating clearly what is new in the paper now submitted.
Experimental
The experimental methods and the materials used should be described after the introductory
paragraphs. Detailed technical descriptions should be restricted to one section of the paper,
and not scattered throughout the text. Sufficient information should be given to allow any
reasonably experienced worker to carry out the procedure. Detailed descriptions of wellknown techniques and equipment are unnecessary, as are simple preparations of reagents or
solutions, and lists of common chemicals. In writing, complete sentences should be used.
Results and Discussion
Preferably these should be treated together to avoid unnecessary repetition. Unsupported
elaboration of hypotheses, and verbose exposition of ideas should be avoided. Results and
Discussion may be presented in different sections.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements should be kept as short as possible, and placed at the conclusion of the
text.
References
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Literature references are to be numbered consecutively and should be grouped together at the
end of the paper under the heading “References”. In the text references are quoted by giving
the corresponding numbers of the references list as Arabic numerals in square brackets.
For journal articles:
Bag H, Turker A R, Lale M and Tunçeli A (2000) Separation and speciation of Cr(III) and
Cr(VI) with Saccharomyces cerevisiae immobilized on sepiolite and determination of both
species in water by FAAS. Talanta 51: 895.
For books:
Jenniss S W, Katz S A, and Lynch R W ( 1997) Applications of Atomic Spectrometry to
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring, 2nd Edition, Wiley-VCH: New York, p 152.
Welz B (1985) Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, VCH, Weinheim, p 285.
Articles not yet published should be given as “accepted” or “in press” only if accepted for
publication. Otherwise, unpublished articles should be referred to as “submitted for
publication”, “in preparation” or “personal communication”, as appropriate.
Figures and Tables
These should be submitted in original form on separate sheets. The same data should not be
given in both tables and graphs. Colored illustrations can be published only if paid for by the
author. All figures should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals throughout the
paper. Captions to the figures should also be on separate sheets. Footnotes to tables should be
with lower-case letters. Line drawings are preferable to photographs. Scanned graphs are less
preferred and acceptable only if adequately resolved. Inscriptions should be clearly legible.
Letters 2–3 mm high are recommended in the desired final size. Half-tone illustrations, if any,
should be well contrasted and trimmed at right angles in the desired final size. Graphs should
not be present in large format (e. g. A4 full size), but rather in a typical size of 6—8 cm.
Nomenclature, symbols and abbreviations
In general, the recommendations of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
(IUPAC) should be followed. Symbols, formulae and equations should be written with great
care, capitals and lower case letters being distinguished where necessary. Particular care
should be taken in typing mathematical expressions containing superscripts, and in proofreading such equations. Unusual symbols employed for the first time should be defined by
name in the left-hand margin. Abbreviations require definition when first used. Abbreviations
for long chemical names (e.g. AAS, EDTA, ESI, ICP, Tris) are useful, especially in
equations, tables or figures.
· The abbreviation of mL and L must be preferred instead of ml (l).
· 0.010 g should be written as 10 mg.
· exponential notations (such as, g-1; mL-1; cm-3; mmol-1, etc.) must be used.
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· IUPAC rules must be used for designating chemical compounds. In some fields, e.g.
pharmacology, generic or INN names may be used. The use of trade names alone to
identify such compounds as medicines or pesticides is not allowed.
· Quantities and units must be designated using SI units whenever possible (e.g. Pa instead of
bar). The metric system is to be used. Concentrations should be given exclusively as
mass or amount-of-substance concentrations. The use of ppm, ppb, ppt, volume and
weight percentages etc. is to be avoided.
Editorial Procedure
The receipt of any manuscripts submitted to the Editor-in-Chief of the Eurasian Journal of
Analytical Chemistry (EJAC) will be acknowledged to the corresponding author, usually via
e-mail. If authors have not received a confirmation within 8 working days they should contact
the Editor-in-Chief.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
The authors must respond to a referee's report within six months including time allowed for
mailing. If there is no response after six months, the Editorial Board refuses the publication of
the manuscript. If the authors disagree with the referee's evaluation, another referee reviews
the paper. If his decision is also negative, the Editorial Board refuses to publish the paper.
Any refused with two negative referee's reports or accepted and not answered (for six months)
manuscripts will not he returned.
After acceptance, the paper is scientifically and stylistically edited. The essential changes in
the manuscript are approved by the authors.
Every paper is assessed by at least one referee on whose recommendation the Editor’s
decision on acceptance or rejection will be based. If a paper has been accepted for publication,
the author(s) will be asked to transfer the copyright of the article to the Eurasian Journal of
Analytical Chemistry (EJAC).
All communications during the review and editorial process are to be made to the Editor-inChief:
Dr. Hüseyin BAĞ
Pamukkale University
Faculty of Education
Incilipınar, TR-20020 Denizli-TURKIYE
Phone: +90.258.212 55 55-216
Fax : +90.258.2127898
E-mail: ejac@eurasianjournals.org
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