Editor
Scientific Cyprus is the first Cypriot journal that publishes not only articles about Cypriot History and Archaeology but also covers all the areas of International History and Archaeology. At the moment the section of History and Archaeology accept for publication:
- Review articles
- Original articles
- Excavations summaries and results
- Book reviews
- Critical opinions
- Multidisciplinary articles
Areas that are covered at the moment include:
- Cypriot History and Archaeology
- Greco-Roman History and Archaeology
- Mediterranean History and Archaeology
- Egyptology
- Medieval European History
- Folklore studies
- Maritime History and Archaeology
- Paleopathology
- Forensic Anthopology
Instructions
The manuscript, including references cited, should be double-spaced with a 1” (2.5 cm) margin on all sides. Number the manuscript pages consecutively, beginning with the title page.
1. Title page:
The title page must contain:
· Title
· Author’s Name (or Names)
· Institution from which the paper emanated, with City, State, Country, Postal Code, and E-mail Address
· Abbreviated Title (Running Headline) not to exceed 50 letters and spaces
· Name, Address, Telephone Number, Fax Number, and E-mail Address of the Person to whom all the correspondence is to be addressed.
2. Key words:
Key words should be included, should not repeat terms used in the article title, and should not exceed 80 characters and spaces.
3. Abstract:
The abstract should consist of 250 words or less. The abstract should be written in complete sentences and should succinctly state the objectives, the experimental design of the paper, and the principal observations and conclusions; it should be intelligible without reference to the rest of the paper.
4. Text:
· Indent the first line of every paragraph.
· Do not divide words at the ends of lines; if they are unfamiliar to the printer, they may be incorrectly hyphenated.
· Corrections to the manuscript should be typed or printed legibly in ink.
· Do not begin sentences with abbreviations.
· The word ‘Figure” is not abbreviated in the text, except when it appears in parentheses: (Fig. 2) (Figs. 4-6).
· The spelling of nontechnical terms should be that recommended in the current Webster’s International Dictionary.
· Always spell out numbers when they stand as the first word in a sentence; do not follow such numbers with abbreviations. Numbers indicating time, weight, and measurements are to be in Arabic numerals when followed by abbreviations (e.g., 5 mm; 4 sec; 9 ml)
· Use italic font for text that is to be italicized. If italic font is not available, use normal font and underline text.
5. Acknowledgement (if any):
The acknowledgement should consist of 150 words or less. The acknowledgement should be written in complete sentences.
6. References:
References in the Text: References citations in the text should be in parentheses and include author name(s) and year of publication. Text citations of two or more works at the time should be given in chronological order. When citing a paper written by three or more authors, write the name of the first author plus “et al.” (However, all authors must be given in the Reference section). Where there are two or more papers by the same author in one year, distinguishing letter (a, b, c….) should be added to year. All references should be carefully cross-checked; it is the author’s responsibility to ensure that references are correct.
Examples:
In the text, references to the literature should be cited by author’s surname followed by year of publication:
………studies by Bhasin (1992) reveal………………
………studies by Behera and Patel (1997) reveal……….
………studies by Bhasin et al. (1991) reveal ……………..
………an earlier report (Howard 1946) ……………..
When more than one author is cited, the listing should be first alphabetical by name and then chronological by date:
………earlier reports (Bhasin et al. 1992, 1993; Weil 1997)………
When references are made to more than one paper by the same author, published in the same year, they should be designated in the text as (Bhasin, 1996a, b)
Bhasin V (a). Caste Dynamics in a Transhumant Society. J Hum Ecol, 1966; 7(2): 77-94.
Bhasin V (b). Changpas – The Transhumants of Ladakh. J Hum Ecol, 1996; (4): 225-264.
References should be listed at the end of article, arranged alphabetically according to the surnames of the authors and in chronologically. Following are examples of the proper reference style of various sources:
Journals:
Baud M, Van Schendel W. Towards a comparative History of Borderlands. Journal of World History 1997; 8 (2): 211-42.
Books:
Sankalia HD. Indian Archaeology Today. Delhi: Ajanta Publications, 1979.
Sections of Books:
Holman O, Van Der Pijl K 1996. The Capitalist Class in the European Union. In: GA Kourvetaris, A Moschonas (Eds.): The Impact of European Integration. Westport, CN: Praeger, pp. 55-74.
Report:
UNESCO. Report of an Expert Panel on MAB Project 6: Impact of Human Activities on Mountain and Tundra Ecosystems. MAB Report Series No. 14, Paris: Unesco, 1974.
Thesis / Dissertation:
Anderson D. Herder, Settler and Colonial Rule: A History of the People of Baringo Plains, Kenya, 1890–1940. Ph.D. Thesis, Cambridge: University of Cambridge, 1982.
Work “in press”:
Bhasin Veena. Economic pursuits and strategies of survival among Damor of Rajasthan. J Hum Ecol, 2004 (in press).
When there are more than six authors used et al. in place of rest of the authors, but referencing the first three.
The References list must be arranged alphabetically by Author’s or Authors’ Surname(s) and chronologically for each author, in the following style:
7. Tables:
All tables must be cited in the text. They should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals. Tables should be paginated and page numbers should follow consecutively from the last page of the References section. If a Table continues over a page, note at the bottom of the page, e.g., “Table 2 continued on page x”; at the top of page x, note “Table 2 continued from page 1.” Since tabular material is expensive to reproduce, it should be simple and uncomplicated, with as few vertical and horizontal rules as possible. Type double spaced. Indicate in the margin where the tables are to appear in the text. Table titles should be complete but brief. Information other than that defining the data should be presented in footnotes, not in the table heading.
LLUSTRATION: It should be clear, concise, and good for reproduction (maximum size for illustrations is 120 x 180 mm/80x160mm). All illustrations are referred to as Figures.
PHOTOGRAPH: Photograph should be sharp for reproduction (maximum size for photographs is 120 x 180mm/80×160 mm). The cost of the reproduction of black and white and coloured photographs will be borne by the author(s).
LIST: A separate list of tables, figures, and illustrations with captions should accompany the manuscript.
After acceptance: A pdf of the article will be sent to the correspondence author free of charge. If the authors would like reprints of the whole issue or their article, should contact with the editorial office for the post costs.
Submission of the manuscripts
Manuscripts with a cover letter should submitted at: scientificcyprusjournal@gmail.com
