Aims and Objectives
The launch of SGAT Bulletin, the journal of the Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists (SGAT), in 1998 opened a new era in the publication of research papers of geosciences and allied technologies. The journal is published biannually (June and December) by the Society and is dedicated to high-quality research papers spanning over all areas of geoscience, mining engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy and environmental science related to mining and metal industries, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches and the integration of various scientific fields to understand Earth’s systems and processes.
Financial Resources
The printing and publishing cost of the bulletin is usually met from SGAT’s own funds. At times, advertisements from other organisations/ corporate houses, at the rate of ₹ 50,000.00 per full page, are received. The bulletin is complimentary for its members and authors among whom it is circulated free of cost. No amount is received from the authors against their articles and the copy of the bulletin.
Ethics of Publication
The SGAT Bulletin is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity in the content published. It requires all the authors to comply with international, national and/or institutional standards of data capture and research reporting. This is important for studies involving geological, mining, mineral processing, metallurgical and environmental issues and its impact on flora and fauna.
Informed Consent prior to reference to a data included in publication is a responsibility of the author. The journal is committed to investigating any allegations of misconduct, to maintain the integrity of research.
Research content published in this journal is peer (single) reviewed maintaining anonymity of the author and reviewer.
This journal has a Competing Interest Policy in place.
Conflict of interest statement
Authors must acknowledge the organizations that have provided financial support for their work. Any other conflict of interest must be declared while submitting the manuscripts.
Categories Of Manuscripts
General articles:
It discusses current trends in research in a field that would be of interest to readers from other fields. The papers may include interdisciplinary topics, science policy, the impact of science and technology on society/ ecosystems/ life. The articles should include an abstract, introductory paragraph, brief subheads at appropriate places, illustrations that will help a general reader, and references. The text should be limited to 4,000 words and cited references to be limited to about 60 in number.
Review articles:
These are expected to survey and discuss current developments in geology, mining engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy and environmental science. They should be well focused and free from bias. These should have an abstract, an introductory paragraph, brief subheads appropriately placed, illustrations with clarity, and references. Cited references to be limited to about 100 in numberand the article should be limited to 6,000 words plus figures and tables.
Research articles:
These are intended to report research results of major significance. The articles must provide the background to the area of study in a concise manner, which should also place the author(s)’ work in an appropriate perspective. Article to include an abstract, an introductory paragraph and brief subheads. Cited references to be limited to about 60 in number. These should be limited to 6000 words of text plus figures and tables.
Research communications:
These contain important new findings that are novel and of fairly broad interest. These may or may not include an abstract. It must have an introductory paragraph. Text should NOT be broken up under subheads. Such communications should be within 2,000 words in addition to the figures and tables.
Correspondence:
These are letters that are of general interest to scientists and technical comments, including those on articles or communications published in the SGAT Bulletin within the previous six months. Short letters are preferred. Letters may be reviewed and edited. These should not exceed 600 words of text.
Meeting reports:
Thee deal with highlights/technical contents of a conference/ symposium/discussion, etc. conveying to readers the significance of important findings/ resolutions/ recommendations. Reports must avoid merely listing brief accounts of topics discussed. It should include a brief background of the meeting, a summary of the lectures and recommendations/ future course of action, not exceeding 1,500 words of text.
Opinion:
These present views on issues related to science and scientific activity, not exceeding 500 words of text.
Book reviews:
Although Book Reviews are generally solicited/commissioned, unsolicited reviews may also be considered. Reviews should not merely ‘list’ brief descriptions of the contents of a book but a summary of the content of the book, not exceeding 1,000 words.
Personal news:
These include information on the achievements, promotion, felicitation, awards etc. and may be within 100 words. Articles featuring the deceased SGAT member’s achievements and contributions towards the field of science should not exceed 250 words of text.
Earthy Chronicles/ Historical commentary:
These are intended to inform readers about interesting aspects of personalities or institutions of science or about watershed events in the history/ development of science. Adventurous experience encountered in field or office make an interesting reading. Illustrations and photographs are welcome. Such articles should not exceed 1,500 words of text.
Reproduction of figures and tables from published manuscripts
Any requests to reproduce figures or tables from published manuscripts of SGAT Bulletin, may be addressed to the Editor, SGAT Bulletin. If the request is approved, figures or tables should be reproduced as published without any modifications, with appropriate acknowledgement.