About ASM Science Journal
The Academy of Sciences Malaysia publishes open access and Scopus-indexed multi-disciplinary research Journal, entitled ASM Science Journal. The Journal aims to disseminate advancements in the broad fields of medical, engineering, mathematical physical sciences, chemical sciences and life sciences as well as ICT. The Journal’s ultimate aim is to serve research perspectives.e research perspectives.
Mission Statement
To serve as the forum for the dissemination of significant research, S&T and R&D policy analyses, and research perspectives.
Scope
The ASM Science Journal publishes advancements in the broad fields of medical, engineering, earth, mathematical, physical, chemical and agricultural sciences as well as ICT. Scientific articles published will be on the basis of originality, importance and significant contribution to science, scientific research and the public.
Scientific articles published will be on the basis of originality, importance and significant contribution to science, scientific research and the public. Scientists who subscribe to the fields listed above will be the source of papers to the journal. All articles will be reviewed by at least two experts in that particular field. The journal will be published twice in a year.
Categories of Articles
The following categories of articles will be considered for publication:
1) Research Articles
Each issue of the journal will contain no more than 10 research articles. These are papers reporting the results of original research in the broad fields of medical, engineering, earth, mathematical, physical, chemical and life sciences as well as ICT. The articles should be limited to 6000 words in length, with not more than 100 cited references.
2) Short Communications
These are articles that report significant new data within narrow well-defined limits or important findings that warrant publication before broader studies are completed. These articles should be limited to 2000 words and not more that 40 cited references. Five (5) Short Communications will be accepted for publication in each issue of the journal.
3) Research Perspectives
These are papers that analyse recent research in a particular field, giving views on achievements, research potential, strategic direction etc. A Research Perspective should not exceed 2000 words in length with not more than 40 cited references.
4) Reviews/Commentaries
Each issue of the journal will also feature Reviews/Commentaries presenting overviews on aspects such as Scientific Publications and Citation Ranking, Education in Science and Technology, Human Resources for Science and Technology, R&D in Science and Technology, Innovation and International Comparisons or Competitiveness of Science and Technology etc. Reviews/Commentaries will encompass analytical views on funding, developments, issues and concerns in relation to these fields and not exceed 5000 words in length and 40 cited references.
5) Science Forum
Individuals who make the news with breakthrough research or those involved in outstanding scientific endeavours or those conferred with internationally recognised awards will be fea¬tured in this section. Policy promulgations, funding, science education developments, patents from research, commercial products from research, and significant scientific events will be disseminated through this section of the journal. The fol-lowing will be the categories of news:
a) Newsmakers
b) Significant Science Events
c) Patents from Research
d) Commercial Products from Research
e) Scientific Conferences/Workshops/Symposia
f) Technology Upgrades
g) Book Reviews
