Indian Perfumer

Indian Perfumer an International quarterly published journal in English in print (ISSN0019607X), presenting research findings and review articles on the matters concerning cultivation and improvement of essential oil-bearing plants and other medicinal plants or plants used in cosmetic industry including chemistry of essential oil, as well as distillation, extraction, isolation, viz. fragrances, Flavors, biological activities, value addition of oil, and also trade related information. It also brings out book reviews and announcements on activities covering the subjects both nationally and internationally.

Submission of Manuscript

Contributors are requested to submit their manuscript for publication in the form of electronic files to Editor, Indian Perfumer, e-mail eoairdcenter@gmail.com / eoaiindian perfumer@gmail.com, along with hard copies in triplicate dispatched to the address, The Editor, Indian Perfumer, Essential Oil Association of India, C-56A/25, Sector-62, NOIDA, Gautam Budh Nagar -201 301, U.P., India.

Manuscript Categories

Manuscripts may be submitted as rapid communication, full paper, note or review. The category in which the paper is to be published should be indicated by the author(s) in the covering letter accompanying the manuscript. All manuscripts will be subjected to a review process. Manuscripts are accepted for publication on the understanding that they have not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

Rapid / Short Communications: Rapid communications are intended for the fast publication of exceptionally significant findings, including unique structure, biological activity, advances in isolation, separation technology or spectroscopy and development of new and / or novel variety,

Full Papers: Full research papers are comprehensive, critical accounts of work done in the area covered as given on above topics.

Notes: Notes are abbreviated papers presented in the general style as the full papers.

Reviews Articles: The review articles may be considered for publication after prior submission of a synopsis or outline.

Preparation and Submission of Manuscript

Title: Should be concise and specific (Bold, 14-point size).

Author’s Name / Other Author’s Name(s) and Their Affiliation(s): The title should be followed by the author/s names and the institution name and address (Bold, 12 point size). Place an asterisk after the name of the author to whom correspondence regarding the manuscript should be directed and include telephone and fax number and e-mail address. Author affiliations must be noted using the following symbols in order (which should be used as superscripts).

Footnotes: Footnotes should be kept to a minimum, specifically used for change of address of an author indicated by the superscripts.

Abstract: In the abstract, the results are briefly mentioned elucidating the problem, experimental approach, major findings and conclusions made thereafter (200 words).

Introduction: The manuscript should include the introduction stating the purpose (objectives) of the investigation. A summary of the pertinent literature should be included with latest references, in brief, pointing out gaps (in knowledge) that led to initiate this work.

Keywords: Major titles or words mentioned in the manuscript text (5 to 10 words).

Experimental: Sub-sections on the experimental procedures should begin with a sub-section entitled “General Experimental Procedure”. This sub-section must contain specific details about instruments used, sources of specialized chemicals, and related compounds.

Results and Discussion: The results should be presented clearly and concisely. The discussion should interpret the results and relate them to existing knowledge in the field clearly and briefly. Tables and figures should be designed to maximize the presentation and comprehension of the experimental data.

Acknowledgment: The section should include [Initial(s) and last Name] for technical assistance, financial support and other appropriate recognition.

References: References to the literature and all notes, irrespective of their nature, should be numbered in order of appearance in the manuscript and cited in the text with superscript numbers. References at the end of manuscript should be listed in serial number to match their order of appearance in the text. Name of the Journal / Book should be italics and Volume number in bold. References in manuscript should follow the format as below:

1. S. Somanath, S. Bhaskar and C.A. Sreenivasmurthy, J. Med. and Arom. Plant Sci. 27, 16 (2005).
2. I.K. Parle, L.S. Kim, I.H. Choi, Y.S. Lee and S.C. Shin, J. Econ. Entomol. 99(5), 1717 1721 (2006).
3. E. Gunther, In The Essential Oils Vol. 1, pp. 316-319 (1972); Robert E. Krieger Pub. Co., Huntington, New York,
4. D.S. Bhakuni and S. Jain, In The Alkaloids, Ed. A. Brossi, 19, Vol.28 (1986), Academic Press, New York.

Journal abbreviations should be those used by Chemical Abstracts, [Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index 1907-2004]. Abbreviations should be explained at first appearance in the text.

Nomenclature: Chemical nomenclature abbreviation and symbols must follow IUPAC guidelines -whenever possible avoid wining new trivial names. Isotopic ally labelled substances should be written with the correct chemical name of the compound. The symbol for the isotope should be placed in square brackets and should precede that part of the name to which it refers, e.g. Sodium [14C] acetate. SI units should be used throughout.

Organization of Manuscript

The manuscript is required to be written in English, with numbered pages, double-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman Font, double spaced in Windows format compatible with IBM system. The software preferred for text is MS-Word 2003 – 2007 for Windows Version 6.0 onwards and TIFF, JPEG or Paint for figures. Manuscript on A4 page should have 2.5cm margin on both sides and 4.0 cm at top and bottom. Do not use options such as automatic word breaking, justified layout, double columns or automatic paragraph numbering (especially for numbered references). Pages should be numbered sequentially. The Editor reserves the right to adjust style to certain standards of uniformity.

Tables and Figures: Tables and Figures of good resolution (600dpi) should be set using the table / figure option available in MS-Word means by inserting rows and columns. It should be constructed in a manner that uses least space in printing and given on order of their appearance in the text and should not be given on separate pages.

Chemical Structures: Chemical structures must be provided in chem. Win, chem. Draw, ISIS draw or nay compatible format software or as picture in MS-Word version 6 onwards. The chemical structures when given in tabular form should be copied into separate columns of table made in MS-Word. Reprints: The corresponding author will receive 10 complimentary copies of reprints. Further copies of the reprint shall be made available on payment basis. Corresponding Author can share free reprints of the paper with fellow authors. There is no charge for processing of manuscripts.

Proof: Galley proof may be sent online to the corresponding author on request and must be returned to the Editor within seven working days. Correction: If errors of consequence are detected in a published paper, the author should send a correction to the Editor for publication as an “Addition and Correction”.

Copyright: Publication of a paper in Indian Perfumer automatically transfer copyright to the Publisher. Plagiarism: Indian Perfumer is committed to avoid plagiarism and ensure that only original research work is published. The Indian Perfumer follows a Zero Tolerance Policy on Plagiarism. The Editorial Board and Panel of Reviewers will check and prevent plagiarism in the submitted manuscript.