Guidelines For Contributors
The editorial policy of the Zimbabwe Journal Technological Sciences is to review and publish
high quality original research findings and well-written articles on theory and practice in
Technological Sciences. The editorial board welcomes articles that contribute to the overall
development and solution of problems in the Technological world. The journal will cover
disciplinary interests in Technological Sciences such as: student support service in technology
education, use of technology in day to day living, theory and better practices in technological
sciences, reports on new techniques or innovative programmes and practices in technological
sciences, student attrition and retention in technological institutions and research issues and
concerns in technology.
Submission
Manuscripts should be in English using non-sexist and non-racial language. Use Times New
Roman font size 12, with 1, 5 line spacing and 2,5cm margins all round using Microsoft Word.
Leave a space between paragraphs. Number every page of the manuscript consecutively.
Manuscripts should not be more than 20 pages including references.
The first page of the manuscript should carry the authors' names, affiliations, phone numbers,
postal and email addresses. This page will be removed when the manuscript is sent for blind
review.
The first page of the manuscript should carry the authors' names, affiliations, phone numbers,
postal and email addresses. This page will be removed when the manuscript is sent for blind
review.
An electronic copy of the manuscript should be submitted to the Chief Editor at e-mail:
zjts@cut.ac.zw and a hard copy posted or delivered to the Chief Editor.
Format of Manuscript
| Page 1: |
This is the cover page. Set the title of the article in bold. Include author (s) full
names, the authors' affiliations and contact details below the names. |
| Page 2: |
Write the manuscript title again without names, to facilitate blind reviewing.
Page numbering should be bottom centre of page.
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The following format may be followed after page 2:
Abstract
Provide a concise factual abstract not more than 300 words. It should state briefly the purpose of the research or
problem addressed, design, methodology, population, principal findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Introduction and Related Literature
The introduction should identify the nature the problem addressed, contextual analysis to
highlight social, political, cultural and religious factors contribution to the problem. Relevant
literature can be cited to enhance the problem. Clearly state the conceptual frame, research
questions, and objectives.
Relevant literature can be embedded or presented as a stand alone unit depending on study
design. Emphasis should be placed on its relevance and its justification to be included.
Methodology
Provide a sufficient detail of how the study was undertaken to allow work to be replicated.
Include ethical issues considered as well as validity and reliability of instruments and findings.
Results and discussions can be combined or presented separately to avoid double presentation
of results in tables and figures. Provide clearly narrative descriptions of main findings in tables
and figures. Every table should have a number and title.
Discuss results in light of other international research and draw their implications. Clearly show
how results and interpretations converge or are at variance with previous research.
Generalizations should be derived and substantiated by the results of the study. Present results,
interpretations and discussions according to research questions and/or hypothesis set out in the
introduction.
Recommendations
Suggest feasible recommendations which can be implemented within the organization to solve
the problem with resources available. This is where the utility value, contribution or value
addition of the study can be determined. Recommendations must be based and derive from the
study.
The above is only a guideline and variations are expected and accepted as long as the article
presents a logical and academic argument.
Position papers or Concept papers are also accepted but they should be explicit in purpose and
motivation. There should be clear endeavor to address a pertinent issue.
submission
A hard copy of the article should be submitted to:
Editor-in-Chief
Zimbabwe Journal of Technological Sciences
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Private Bag 7724
Chinhoyi
An electronic copy of the article should be sent to:
zjts@cut.ac.zw
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