Author Guidelines

Our journal aims to publish groundbreaking research in the interdisciplinary field of applied materials and chemistry. We invite authors to submit high-quality articles that advance the understanding and application of materials science, chemistry, and related fields. Below are the detailed guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript.

 General Submission Guidelines

• Manuscript Types: The journal welcomes the following types of submissions:
• Original Research Articles: Novel and original research in applied materials and chemistry.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews on current developments in materials science and chemistry.
• Technical Notes: Brief reports of new methods or techniques in applied materials and chemistry.
• Letters to the Editor: Short communications addressing specific scientific issues or providing commentary on recent developments in the field.
• Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in English. If English is not your first language, we recommend having the manuscript professionally edited before submission.
• Length: Original research articles should not exceed 8000 words, including figures and tables. Review articles and technical notes may vary in length, but should not exceed 10,000 words.

 Formatting Requirements

• Document Type: Submissions must be prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Figures and tables should be placed within the text at the appropriate locations, not at the end of the manuscript.
• Page Layout:
• Use A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm).
• Margins: 1 inch (25mm) on all sides.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt for the main text.
• Line spacing: 1.5 lines.
• Paragraphs: Indented at 0.5 inches (12.7mm).
• Justify all text (do not left-align).
• Title Page:
• Title: Clear and concise, not exceeding 15 words.
• Authors: Full names of all authors, with affiliations (see below).
• Corresponding Author: Name, email address, and postal address of the corresponding author.
• Abstract: A concise summary of the manuscript, not exceeding 250 words.
• Keywords: Up to 5 keywords that best describe the content of the article.
• Headings and Subheadings:
• Main headings should be bold and numbered (e.g., 1. Introduction, 2. Methodology).
• Subheadings should be italicized and numbered (e.g., 2.1 Materials, 2.2 Procedures).

 Author Information

• Affiliations: Provide the full names of all authors and their respective institutional affiliations. The affiliation should include the institution’s name, department (if applicable), city, and country.
• Corresponding Author: The corresponding author’s email address and postal address should be provided at the end of the title page. The corresponding author is responsible for all correspondence regarding the manuscript, including revisions and proofs.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from the research.

 Abstract and Keywords

• Abstract: A clear and concise summary of the manuscript, not exceeding 250 words. The abstract should be structured to briefly describe the background, methodology, results, and conclusions. Avoid citing references in the abstract.
• Keywords: Provide 3–5 keywords, separated by commas, that capture the main topics of the article. These keywords will help readers locate your manuscript.

 Figures and Tables

• Figures: Figures should be of high quality and resolution (300 dpi or higher). All figures should be numbered consecutively and have a caption placed below the figure. Figures must be cited in the text by their number (e.g., Figure 1).
• Tables: Tables should be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Table 2) and have a title placed above the table. Tables should be created using the table function in Microsoft Word, not inserted as images.
• Equations: All equations should be typed using the equation editor in Microsoft Word. Number equations consecutively throughout the manuscript (e.g., Equation 1).

 Citations and References

• In-Text Citations: References should be cited in the text in IEEE citation style, which uses numbered references in square brackets, e.g., [1], [2]. Citations should be placed within the text at the appropriate location (e.g., “As shown by Smith et al. [1]...”).
• Reference List: The reference list must be arranged in numerical order, not alphabetically, and formatted according to IEEE style. Ensure all cited references in the text are included in the reference list, and all entries in the reference list are cited in the text.

IEEE Reference Format:

• Books: [1] Author(s) Name(s), Title of Book, edition (if applicable), Publisher, Year of Publication.
• Journal Articles: [2] Author(s) Name(s), “Title of Paper,” Journal Name, vol. number, no. number, pp. page range, Month, Year.
• Conference Papers: [3] Author(s) Name(s), “Title of Paper,” in Proceedings of Conference Name, Location, Year, pp. page range.
• Websites: [4] Author(s) Name(s), “Title of Webpage,” Website Name, Year. [Online]. Available: URL. [Accessed: Month Day, Year].

A Microsoft Word template for manuscript preparation can be accessed through:

[Download Template]

 Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials, such as additional figures, tables, and datasets, to accompany their article. These materials will be reviewed alongside the manuscript and should be labeled as “Supplementary Information.” Authors must ensure that all supplementary materials are referred to in the main text.

 Ethical Considerations

• Human and Animal Rights: Authors must ensure that any research involving human or animal subjects complies with relevant ethical guidelines and legal requirements. Ethical approval must be obtained from an appropriate ethics committee and stated in the manuscript.
• Plagiarism: All manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using specialized software. Authors should ensure that their manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.

 Submission Process

• Manuscript Submission: Authors should submit their manuscript via the journal’s online submission system. The submission should include the manuscript file, figures, tables, and any supplementary materials.
• Peer Review: Upon submission, your manuscript will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Reviewers will assess the scientific validity, originality, and clarity of the manuscript. Authors will be notified of the reviewer’s feedback and are required to revise the manuscript as necessary.
• Revisions: Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts should be submitted along with a point-by-point response to the reviewers’ comments.

 Final Submission

Once accepted, authors will be required to submit a final version of their manuscript, incorporating all necessary revisions, along with any additional documents required for publication. Authors will also be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement.