IAVMI

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGISTS, IMMUNOLOGISTS
& SPECIALISTS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES (IAVMI)

INDIAN JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS

Indian Journal of Comparative Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, an official organ of the Indian Association of Veterinary Microbiologists, Immunologists and Specialists in Infectious Diseases publishes the articles of original research work pertaining to the Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious diseases of livestock, poultry and fish.
Research/Review articles should be submitted in duplicate, type written in Times New Roman Font of 12 size double space on one side of the paper in MS Word/Page Maker software. The paper should be sent to Dr. K. Dhama, Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Comparative Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Avian Diseases Section, Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar – 243 122, Bareilly (U.P.).
Please strictly follow the format of the journal for manuscript writing. Send the hard copy of the original and/or revised article in duplicate, along with its electronic version on a computer CD. Mention the corresponding address along with the e-mail and phone numbers. Simultaneously, the article should also be submitted by e-mail to the Editor.
In case of revised articles, please return the corrected manuscript in duplicate along with the original copy having referee’s comments. Point-wise justifications/corrections made in the light of referee’s comments should also be given on a separate sheet.
Please remit your processing fee and printing charges at the earliest by D.D./M.O.
The full length paper should be sub-divided as follows:
1. A separate sheet containing the title of the paper, surname of the authors with initials, Institutions and postal addresses
2. A summary giving brief and self-contained abstract of the paper
3. Introduction containing a brief consideration of the problem, short survey of the relevant literature and aim of the work
4. Materials and Methods including adequate and head-wise description of techniques and the experimental plan
5. Results and Discussion
6. Acknowledgements
7. References. The list of references as per the format such as:
  Batty, I. and Walker, P.D. (1964). J. Pathol. Bacteriol., 88: 327.
Tables, illustrations and diagrams should be given on separate sheets. For preparation of illustration 2 copies of original photograph in glossy finish should be submitted. It must bear the title of article on its back and its legend on separate page.
"Short Communications” shall report result of sufficient significance to merit publication in advance of a more comprehensive paper, which confirms and adds to the existing knowledge but the data are not sufficient to justify a full paper. It should also contain a brief Introduction and the methodology. However, methods used must be adequately described with relevant references(s). Such communication should not exceed four printed pages including title, reference and figures, illustrations, photographs or tables. It should be written as running matter without any subheading.
One copy of the article should be duly signed by all the authors.
For publication of articles in the journal, following charges will be levied:
1. Processing charges: Rs. 150/- per article.
2. Printing charges:
  1. Rs. 750/- ($75) upto 2 pages of article
  2. Rs. 1250/- ($125) for 3-6 pages of the article
  3. Rs. 150/- ($15) for every additional page
  4. Rs. 1250/- ($75) for each colour page/plate.
20 reprints without any extra charges will be supplied to corresponding author
The journal is available online on the website: www.indianjournals.com

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
India		Rs.1000.00
All other countries		US $ 100

MEMBERSHIP FEE AND SUBSCRIPTION OF JOURNAL
Individual Life Membership		Rs. 1510/- (India), US $ 700 (Foreign)
Library, Institutions etc. (Annual)		Rs. 1000/- (India), US $ 100 (Foreign)
Industry can become corporate member of the Association by paying Rs. 10,000/- annually or Rs. 1 Lakh for life membership.

ADVERTISEMENT TARIFF
Back cover (outside)		Rs. 4000/- (in 1 issue), Rs. 7000/- (in 2 issues)
Back cover (inside)		Rs. 3000/- (in 1 issue), Rs. 5000/- (in 2 issues)
Full page (ordinary position)		Rs. 2000/- (in 1 issue), Rs. 3000/- (in 2 issues)
Half page (ordinary position)		Rs. 1000/- (in 1 issue), Rs. 1500/- (in 2 issues)

Attention for Authors

Please strictly follow the format of the journal for manuscript writing.
Manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman Font, 12 size, on A4 size paper with double space, in MS Word/Page Maker software.
Please mention your corresponding address along with your e-mail and phone number(s).
Please send the hard copy of the original and/or revised article in duplicate, along with its electronic version on a computer CD.
In case of revised articles:
- Please return the corrected manuscript in duplicate along with the original copy having referee’s comments.
- Please give point-wise justifications/corrections made in the light of referee’s comments on a separate sheet.
Article should also be submitted by e-mail to the editors.
kdhama@rediffmail.com
svsmalik1@rediffmail.com
Please remit your processing fee and printing charges at the earliest by D.D./M.O. Non-payment would entail delay in publication.

On-line Publication

The Indian Journal of Comparative Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IJCMI) is available on-line at the website : www.indianjournals.com

Contact Persons:
Editor-in-chief Dr. J.M. Kataria Indian Journal of Comparative Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases Director National Institute of Animal Health Baghpat (UP) E-mail: jmkataria@rediffmail.com Mo: 91-9359117944		Editors Dr. K. Dhama Senior Scientist Avian Diseases Section Division of Pathology Indian Veterinary Research Institute Izatnagar – 243 122, Bareilly (U.P.) Mo: 91-9837654996 Dr. S. V. S. Malik Principal Scientist Division of Veterinary Public Health Indian Veterinary Research Institute Izatnagar – 243 122, Bareilly (U.P.) Mo: 91-9837473093

23rd Annual Conference of IAVMI