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Start SubmissionThe Journal is published in standard A4 size with a two-column layout for the text. Diagrams and tables should be in portrait orientation with either one or two-column width.
The format of the journal can be downloaded from the following link
https://iesl.lk/images/Publicity/Applications/Journal/iesl_journal_format.doc
3.1 Size of the Paper
Size of the paper composed in the required format is limited to ten (10) pages. On special occasions this maximum may be waived on the discretion of the Editor.
3.2 Font and Margins
The Font for general text should be ‘Book Antiqua’ with 10-point size. Main headings shall be with the same font of 12-point size, bolded while sub headings shall be 10-point size, bolded. Main and sub headings should be numbered in the manner adopted in this paper. Margins shall be 20 mm all around and an additional binding gutter of 10 mm on the appropriate edge (Mirror Margins). Width of a text column shall be 75 mm with a space of 10 mm in between.
3.3 Headings and Order of Presentation
The author is free to name headings according to the context and content of the paper. However, it is preferable to have main headings in the following order for consistency.
Introduction
Literature Review
....
Conclusions
References
Acknowledgement (if any)
References (all cited in main text) and Acknowledgement should not be given a paragraph number.
3.4 Format Limitations
Due to the adopted format, authors are advised not to use ‘headers’, ‘footers’ or ‘foot notes’.
For the message delivered by the article to be more effective, the text should be supplemented by ‘tables’, ‘figures’ ‘equations’ & ‘photographs’ as appropriate and references to other publications.
4.1 Tables
Tables should be either one or two column width in portrait orientation. Each table should be sequentially numbered and titled above its top. (e.g.: Table 1 – Material Properties.)
4.2 Figures and Photographs
Figures and photographs should be either one or two column width in portrait orientation. Photographs should be preferably scanned (at 100 dpi in .jpg or .tif format) and sized before placement in the manuscript. Each figure should be sequentially numbered and titled below. (e.g. Figure 1 – Stress/Strain Curve for High Tensile Steel.)
4.3 Equations (Mathematical Expressions)
Equations should be indented and separated from the text and identified by consecutive numbers placed at the far right side of the line within brackets.
{e.g.: F = 9C/5 + 32 ....(3) }
4.4 Citing References
References should be cited within square brackets in the main text. (e.g.: [1], Wu et al. [2]) Formats for listing references vary according to the type of publication. Authors should therefore adhere to following formats given in the reference list (in Book Antiqua 9 pt.), which should be listed and numbered sequentially; Books [1], Journals [2], Conferences [3], and Internet references [4].
It is expected that by complying with the simple guidelines presented here, the authors would be able to present their research and professional articles in a logical and coherent manner so as to comply with internationally accepted standards.
Article submission and Processing Procedure
from the website (www.iesl.lk) and compile the paper strictly adhering to the formats and guidelines therein.
Download from IESL website a form to be filled by the authors offering a paper for publication in the Journal (https://iesl.lk/images/Publicity/Applications/Journal/iesl_journal_offer.doc ). This form duly filled and signed should accompany the manuscript of the paper.
Manuscript shall be in MS Word format.
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 text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal. Every effort has been made to ensure that author names are removed from the manuscript (following the instructions to ensure blind peer review).
Check list can be downloaded from the following link.
https://iesl.lk/images/Publicity/Applications/Journal/iesl_journal_checklist.doc
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