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Malaysian Journal of Science and Technology Studies

 

About the Journal

Malaysian Journal of Science and Technology Studies (MJSTS) is an multi- and inter- disciplinary journal devoted to analyzing, understanding and responding to history and philosophy of science; science, technology and society and science and public policy. MJSTS articles examine theoretically and empirically the social and historical context of science and technology.
 
Main subjects covered:  
(1)   History and philosophy of science and technology
(2)   Science, technology and society
(3)   Science, technology and public policy studies
(4)   Innovation, sustainability and development
(5)   Techno-entrepreneurship
(6)   Religion and science
(7)   Research, bio- and environmental ethics
 
MJSTS publishes original studies, short communications, letters to the editor and book/article reviews on science and technology studies.
 
 
Notes for Contributors
 
Manuscript – Manuscript should be written as accurately as possible and should be type in double spacing on one side of an A4 paper with margins of at lease 25mm. Two copies of the paper should be submitted together. Manuscripts will be reviewed by a panel of referees. Comments will be made available to the contributors without disclosing the referee’s name.
 
Abstract – The abstract should be brief, self-contained, explicit and should not exceed 200 words. Local contributors are required to submit two abstract, one in Malay and the other in English.
 
Reference – The references are to be cited in the text in the author-date format – APA style. As for notes the preferred notes are "endnotes" and not "footnotes".
 
Abbreviations – Full title should be used for the first citation in any articles. Accepted abbreviations or acronyms may be used for subsequent citations.
 
Tables – Tables should be numbered with Arabic numerals. Titles and column headings should be brief.
 
Illustrations – Illustrations should be in camera-ready form. Captions should be typed double-spacing in sequence, on a separate sheet of paper. Photographs, if any, should be large, glossy prints, showing high-contrast. Each should be identified on the back, complete with the author’s name and the number of the illustrations.
 
Contributors – Contributors must provide their full names, academic qualifications and addresses. A contributor will received a complimentary copy of the issue in which his/her articles appear and 10 off-prints.
 
Submission of Manuscript – Manuscript and enquiries should be directed to:
 
Chief Editor,
Malaysian Journal of Science and Technology Studies,
Department of Science and Technology Studies,
Faculty of Science, University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(Attn: Dr. Wong Chan Yuan)
Email: wong_chanyuan@um.edu.my

 

   
 

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