Submission Guidelines
Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
- The text is written in English and typed in a single column width with single spacing.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- I agree not to withdraw the article once it is accepted by the Editorial Board to commence editorial processing for publication.
- By submitting an article, the author(s) agree that the copyright for the article is transferred to the Publisher (Institut Kimia Malaysia), if and when accepted for publication. The copyright covers the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the article.
Author Guidelines
Submission of Articles
Manuscripts to the Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, should be submitted in MS Word format . All contributions will be evaluated (double-blind peer reviewing process) by two subject specialists. The Submitting / Corresponding Author takes responsibility for the paper during submission and peer review. The Submitting / Correspondence Author is required to pay a publication fee of RM400 (USD100) for every accepted article. Publication fee details are available at this link.
Download article templateLanguage and style
All manuscripts must be written in UK English and should be typed in a single column width with single spacing.
Authors’ names
The author’s name, academic or professional affiliation, e-mail address, and full address should be included on the first page. All correspondence will be only with the corresponding author (should be indicated), including any on editorial decisions.
Presentation
Papers for Malaysian Journal of Chemistry should include an abstract not exceeding 200 words. The main text of the paper should be divided into sections and subsections, as exemplified in the current issues of the articles
References
The Journal will follow the IKM author-date style of referencing examples of which is given below. References should be numbered consecutively in the text, thus: "According to a recent theory [4] ……" and collected at the end of the paper in the following styles, for journals, proceedings and books, respectively:
Journal
Ong, H. T., Nurhidayatullaili, M. J., Sharifah, B. A. H., Boondamnoen, O. and Tai, M. F. (2015) Properties of iron oxide nanoparticles, Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 17(1), 1-11.
Journal/ Proceedings
Johnson, K. L., Kendall, K. and Roberts, A. D. (1971) Proc. Roy. Soc. London, Ser. A, 324, 301-313.
Proceedings
Archer, B. L. (1976) Biochemistry of enzymic deproteinisation of Hevea brasiliensis latex, in Proc. Int. Rubber Conference '75, Kuala Lumpur, Vol. II, 532 .
Books/Monographs
Israelachvili, N. (1985) Intermolecular and Surface Forces, Academic Press, London.
Reports
Frisch, M.J. and Trucks, G.W. (1998) Gaussian 98 (Revision A. 3), Gaussian Inc. Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Thesis
Rai, A.K. (1995) Studies on Removal of Chromium(VI) from Electroplating Wastewater, Ph.D. Thesis, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
Standards
ASTM D 5045-99 (1999) Standard Test Methods for Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness and Strain Energy Release Rate of Plastic Materials, American Society for Testing and Materials, PA 19428.
Chapter in Edited Monographs
McBrien, M. (2006) Selecting the correct pH value for HPLC, in HPLC Made to Measure:
A Practical Handbook for Optimization, eds. S. Kromidas, Wiley-VCH: Weinheim, Germany.
Illustrations
All illustrations, of whatever type, should be numbered in a single sequence and referred to in the text and caption as Figure 1, Figure 2; Table 1, Table 2 etc. A separate list of captions for illustrations could also be provided.
Units and Abbreviations
It is desirable that SI units be used. If unconventional units are employed (e.g. deniar) appropriate conversion factors should be given. All abbreviations should be spelt out in full on first appearance, e.g. scanning electron microscope (SEM).
Requirements for Regular Issues
- The revised article should be submitted within 3 months from the date of revision request.
- The publication fee should be paid within 3 months from the date of article acceptance.
Articles which exceed the designated due date will be automatically terminated by the system.
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