Submissions

Author Guidelines

GUIDE FOR AUTHORS

Preparation of the Manuscript

Manuscript should be written in English language and typed in 12 font size (Using Times New Roman) in double spacing on one side of A4 paper. A margin of 25 mm should be left at the sides. The manuscript should not exceed twelve (15) pages, including figures and tables. The manuscript should be organized under the following headings:

Title/Abstract

The title page should contain the title of the paper, name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s) plus e-mail address and phone number of the corresponding author, and the abstract. The corresponding author should be indicated. The title of the paper should not exceed 15 words, in 12 font size, upper case, while abstract should not exceed 200 words. Five keywords should be provided after the abstract.

Symbols, Abbreviation and Units

Symbols and abbreviations should be defined where first mentioned. SI units should be used.

Introduction

This should include the background to the study, a brief review of literature and clearly-stated objectives.

Theoretical Analysis

The mathematical principles or theories used should be included as appropriate.

Materials and Methods

This section should include apparatus and equipment setup, work materials, design and experimental methods, as applicable.

Results and Discussion

Results could be presented in descriptive, tabular or graphical form. Information presented in tables should not be repeated as figures. Discussion should be focused on the interpretation of research findings.

Conclusion

The conclusion should be a brief summary of findings. It should clearly state the contributions, relevance of the findings and recommendations, as appropriate.

References

The Harvard system (alphabetical listing) of referencing should be used while only essential references must be cited and listed. Examples of citing references include: Nwachukwu (2023) or (Nwachukwu, 2023) as appropriate; Orakwe and Uba (2021) or (Orakwe and Uba, 2021) as appropriate; Nwajinka et al. (2010) or (Nwajinka et al., 2010) as appropriate. Examples of listing references are as follows:

Book

Ndirika, V.I.O. and A.P. Onwualu (2019). Design principles for post-harvest machines. First Edition. University of Nigeria Press Ltd. Nsukka, Nigeria. 

Journal

Amaefule, D.O. (2025).  Predicting the optimal replacement time for farm power and machinery using a computer program. Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS) . Vol. 5(1):20-30.

Ogbuagu, N.J. and V. I. O. Ndirika (2019). Correlation Analysis of Particle Sizes and Compression Ratios of Biomass Waste Briquettes. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15(1):64-72.

Chukwuma, E., V.I.O. Ndirika, and E. O. Chukwumuanya ( 2018). Economic viability of Bio-energy plants for location analysis in parts of Anambra State of Nigeria. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13(1): 40-53.

Reports, Thesis and Dissertation

Akangbe, O. L. (2015). Development and performance evaluation of a centrifugal dehuller for sun flower seed. M.Sc Project Report, Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.

Web publication

Umeghalu, I. C. E.(2010). The effect of drying techniques on the milling quality of Nigerian rice varieties. Online at: www.researchgate.net. Accessed on 20/04/2010.

Tables and figures

Tables and figures should be placed as close as possible to the place of first reference.

References should be made to all the tables and figures in the manuscript. Tables caption should be placed at the top of the table, while figure caption should be placed below the figure.

Processing and publication charges

A processing fee of N5, 000 ($4 USD) should be paid while sending the manuscript. A publication charge of N15, 000 ($10 USD) shall be made after acceptance of manuscript for publication. All payments should be made to the following account:

Account Name: UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and (UJABE)

Name of Bank: Zenith Bank Plc

Location: UNIZIK. Anambra State, Nigeria.

Account Number: 1311079721

Account type: Current 

The scanned copy of the payment teller should be sent electronically as an attachment to our e-mail addresses stated above.

Submission of manuscript

Submission of manuscript is neither on the condition that it is an original work of author and it has neither been published nor under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors should submit soft copy of their manuscripts to: E-mail: [email protected]