Each article submitted for publication should not exceed 15 pages, typed in double line space on A4 size paper; the font size must be 12 and in Times New Roman character. Preferable Microsoft (MS) word should be used and article should be processed on one side of the paper only with adequate top, bottom, side margins of 25mm. Electronic copy of the final version of the accepted paper(s) is required before an article is published. The manuscript arrangement should be in the following order: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendation, References, Nomenclature, Tables, Figures and Appendices.

Title Page: The title page contains the title of the paper which should not be more than 12 words, name(s) and address(es) of the author(s), e-mail address(es) and telephone number. For double or multiple authors, the name of the correspondence author should precede that of others. The surname of the author(s) should be followed by the initials.

Abstract: An abstract (italicized) must be supplied with all articles by authors and should be kept within the limit of 250 words. The abstract is required to summarize the objective(s) of the article, methodology, results, findings, conclusion and recommendation(s). The abstract page should contain a minimum of 5 and maximum of 8 keywords. The keywords are required to describe the entire work contained in the article.

Introduction: The introduction should contain clear objectives of the work; describe the problem being addressed and current effort(s) at providing solutions to the problems.

Materials and Methods: This should contain theoretical analysis which incorporates relevant mathematical principles or theories applied in the study. It should also include the appropriate experimental methods and procedures with vivid description of method of analyses. Case studies and surveys should provide details of data collection, data synthesis and analysis. This section should be described in details; previously published procedures should be cited, and important modifications of such procedures should be briefly stated. Capitalize trade names and include the manufacturer’s name and address. Subheadings could be used.

Results and Discussion: The results and discussion could be presented in descriptive, tabular, graphical or photographic form but must relate to the work done. Repetition of information presented should be avoided. Interpretations of findings should be the main focus of the discussion.

Conclusion and Recommendations: Conclusion should briefly summarize the findings and should state clearly their relevance and contributions to knowledge. Recommendations should briefly highlight areas where implementation could be made or areas for further work.

References: All references should conform to APA style. They should contain full reference details and journal titles which should not be abbreviated. All references must be arranged in alphabetical order at the end of the article. For multiple citations of the same year, suffixes a, b, c should immediately follow the year of publication.

CITING SHOULD BE DONE AS FOLLOWS:

Within the Text: Authors name should be followed by a comma and the year of publication contained in round bracket e.g. Chukwura (1987a) and Chukwura (1987b), Tijani (1993), Kumasi et al (2001), (Isife 2003), Agindotanet al (2003), Usman and Smith (1992), Chege (1998).

At the End of Article: A list of reference at the end of the work can be as follows:

For Journals

Basic Format: Surname, Initials. (Year of Publication). Article title, Journal Name, volume number (Issue number), pages.

For Journal article from an online periodical:

With DOI

Oladebeye, D. H. & Olorunnishola, A. A. G. (2018). Characterizing selected south western agricultural residuals for metallurgical purpose. Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications, 2(8), 6 -11. doi: 10.4172/2090-4541-C1-051.

Keji, S. A., Adeleke, O. & Oguntuase, A. (2019). External debt and economic growth in Nigeria. Journal of African Union Studies, 8(3), 161-177.doi:https://doi.org/10.31920/2050-4306/2019/8

Without DOI, provide URL

Momoh, J. J. (2013). Basic sociological concepts, attitude, perception and effects on propagating the message of HIV and AIDS prevention and control on engineering student of some selected tertiary institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria,  Journal of AIDS and HIV Research, 5(12), 443-447, Retrieved July 3, 2018, from – http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1384430372_Momoh.pdf

Araoye, O. I., Akintoye, K. A. & Adu, M. K. (2018). Performance evaluation models for a secure agent-based electronic commerce. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 4(4), 116-120.Retrieved April 19, 2020, fromhttps://www.ijntr.org/

Israel, O. T., & Taiwo, O. (2019). Optimizing transportation with spatial databases using Google maps in Ado-Ekiti. American Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 6(2), 39-43. Retrieved April 19, 2020, fromhttp://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajae

Journal article without DOI and URL:

Otalu, J. A. (2010). Nigeria today and the year 2020. ECPER Journal of  Political and Economic Studies, 2(1), 8 -12.

Adeosun, E.O., Rodiya, A.A., &Abisua, T.A. (2009). Influence of land use on carbon sequestration in the forest. Agro-ecological zone of Ekiti state, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Engineering and Earth Sciences, 12(1), 1-7.

Document from a web site:

NBTE. (2018, October). Ranking table of Nigerian Polytechnics. Retrieved July 2, 2019, from National Board for Technical Education: https://net.nbte.gov.ng/2018%20polytechnic%20ranking

Cain, A., & Burris, M. (1999, April). Investigation of the use of mobile phones while driving. Retrieved January 15, 2000, from http://www.cutr.eng.usf.edu/its/mobile_phone_text.htm

Archer, D. (n.d.). Exploring nonverbal communication. Retrieved July 18, 2001, from http://nonverbial.ucsc.edu

Books: Surname, Initials. (Year of Publication). Title (edition – 3rd ed.). Place of publication: Publisher

Highmore, B. (2001). Everyday life and cultural theory. New York, USA: Routledge

Owoeye, C. (2009). Design of Typing Elements (3rd ed.). Lagos: Taylor & Francis.

Tables, Figures, Equations: All tables and figures are to be numbered progressively using Roman numerals. The caption of tables should be located above the respective tables while that of the figures should be located below it. All equations must be numbered using Arabic numerals in parenthesis at the right margin of the equations. Tables, Figures and Equations should be cited in the text as shown: Table 1, Figure. 1, and Eq I.

Paper Submission

Electronic submission of manuscript(s) is strongly encouraged, provided the text, tables and figures are included in a single Microsoft word file. Submit manuscripts as well as e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at: seemjournal@fedpolyado.edu.ng. Once manuscript is received, a manuscript number will be e-mailed to the corresponding author within 72 hours.

Processing/Publication Fees

The processing fees is free provided the author(s) fulfill the guidelines stated in the SEEM Research and Development Journal manuscript requirements.