Author Guidelines
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
General Format
- Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Authors may use UK or US English consistently.
- Submit in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
- Use 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Number all pages consecutively.
Arrange the manuscript in the following order:
- Title Page
- Abstract & Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments (optional)
- Conflicts of Interest
- Funding Statement
- Data Availability Statement
- References
- Figures & Tables (with captions)
Title Page
- The title page must include:
- Full article title (concise, informative, without abbreviations)
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations (department, university/institute, city, country)
- Corresponding author’s email
- ORCID IDs (recommended)
- Author contributions (CRediT taxonomy recommended)
Abstract
- Structured or unstructured abstract of 150–250 words.
- No references or undefined abbreviations.
- Provide 4–6 keywords relevant to materials science and emerging technologies.
- Use controlled vocabulary where appropriate (e.g., “nanocomposites,” “2D materials,” “solid-state batteries”).
Figures and Tables
- Figures must be high-resolution (300 dpi or higher).
- Use clear, descriptive captions.
- Tables should be editable, not images.
- All figures and tables must be cited in order within the text.
Ethical Policies
JMSET adheres to COPE guidelines on:
- Authorship
- Confirm originality and absence of plagiarism
- Data integrity
- A Data Availability Statement is mandatory
- Animal and human research ethics
- Ensure ethical approval for any biological or human-related experiments
- Disclose financial or competing interests
- Identify funding sources
- Obtain permissions for reproduced material
Authors must state compliance in the manuscript.
Units, Symbols, and Nomenclature
- Use SI units throughout.
- Define symbols and abbreviations at first use.
- Chemical names should follow IUPAC recommendations.
Reference & Citation Style (Vancouver Style – JMSET Standard)
The Journal of Materials Science and Emerging Technologies (JMSET) uses the Vancouver (Numbered) Style, consistent with leading materials science journals.
In-Text Citations
- Use numerical citations in square brackets: [1], [2–5]
Example: Nanocomposites exhibit enhanced tensile properties [3]. - Number sources in order of appearance.
- Cite references after punctuation where necessary.
- Multiple citations should appear as:
- Sequential: [2–5]
- Non-sequential: [2,7,9]
- When referencing authors in text:
Zhang et al. [8] reported significant improvements…
Reference List Format
- List references numerically in the order cited in the manuscript.
- Use abbreviated journal titles according to ISO4/NLM.
- Provide DOI whenever available.
- Author names: Surname + initials (no periods).
- List all authors if ≤6; if >6, list first six followed by et al.
Vancouver Reference Examples (JMSET Standard)
A. Journal Article
- Author(s). Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages. doi:XXXX
- Example:
Zhang L, Kumar R, Chen Y. Mechanical behaviour of graphene–polymer nanocomposites. Mater Sci Eng A. 2023;857:144014. doi:10.1016/j.msea.2023.144014.
B. Book
- Author(s). Title of Book. Edition. Place: Publisher; Year.
- Example: Callister WD, Rethwisch DG. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction. 10th ed. Hoboken: Wiley; 2020.
C. Book Chapter
- Author(s). Chapter title. In: Editor(s), editors. Book Title. Place: Publisher; Year. p. pages.
- Example: Rahman A. Advanced characterization of ceramics. In: Singh R, Patel S, editors. Advances in Ceramics. Cham: Springer; 2019. p. 75–105.
D. Conference Proceedings
- Author(s). Title of paper. In: Editor(s), editors. Conference Title; date; location. Place: Publisher; Year. p. pages.
- Example: Li J, Gupta R. Microstructure evolution in additively manufactured titanium alloys. In: Brown K, Lee S, editors. Proc 12th Int Conf Materials Processing; 2022 Apr 15–18; Tokyo, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 2022. p. 233–240.
E. Thesis
- Author. Title [type of thesis]. Place: Institution; Year.
- Example: Martinez P. Synthesis of nanostructured coatings for corrosion protection [PhD thesis]. Manchester: University of Manchester; 2021.
F. Website
- Author/Organization. Title of webpage. URL. Published Year. Accessed date.
- Example: ASM International. Heat treatment of steels: Fundamentals. https://asminternational.org/heat-treatment. Published 2024. Accessed November 10, 2024.
G. Technical Standards
- Organization. Title. Place: Publisher; Year.
- Example: ISO. ISO 26262: Road vehicles—Functional safety. Geneva: International Organization for Standardization; 2019.
H. Material Databases
- Database name. Title/entry (if applicable). URL. Accessed date.
- Example: MatWeb. Material Property Data. https://www.matweb.com. Accessed May 15, 2023.
I. Patent
- Inventor(s). Title. Country patent number. Year.
- Example: Wang J, Chen Z. Method for synthesizing nano-silicon particles. US patent 10,245,678. 2021.
Submission Process
- Manuscripts must be submitted through the JMSET Online Submission System.
- Cover Letter: A cover letter must accompany the submission. It should briefly describe the significance of the research, its contribution to the field, and why it is suitable for publication in a SCIVOLVE journal. Authors must confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
- All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
- Average initial decision time: 2–3 weeks.
- Revised manuscripts must include a point-by-point response to reviewers.
Article Types Accepted
- Original Research
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Case Studies (Materials / Engineering Failure Analysis)
- Technical Notes
- Perspective Articles
- Commentary Articles
Article Processing Charges (APC)
To support open-access publishing and sustainable editorial operations, the Journal of Materials Science and Emerging Technologies applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 1530 per accepted manuscript.
- APC is payable only after acceptance.
- No submission fees apply.
- Waivers or discounts may be considered for authors from low-income regions.
Open Access and Licensing
SCIVOLVE operates under an open access model, ensuring that all published
articles are freely accessible to the global research community. Authors retain
copyright of their work and can choose from a range of Creative Commons
licenses to determine how their work can be used by others.<
Appeals and Complaints
Appeals
Authors who believe that their manuscript was unfairly rejected may submit an appeal to the editorial office. The appeal must be based on a substantive disagreement with the reviewers’ comments or the editorial decision. Appeals will be reviewed by a senior editor or an independent reviewer.
Complaints
Any complaints regarding the editorial process, peer review, or publication ethics should be directed to the SCIVOLVE editorial office. All complaints will be investigated promptly and transparently.
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For any questions or further assistance, please contact the journal editorial office at editorialoffice@scivolve.com or visit our website.
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Journal of Materials Science and Emerging Technologies (JMSET) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of materials science through rigorous research and innovative design approaches. The journal publishes studies spanning fundamental science, computational modeling, and experimental investigations, with focus on polymers, nanomaterials, composites, green and sustainable materials, and energy materials. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between microstructure, nanostructure, and material properties, including mechanical, chemical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and biomedical characteristics. JMSET highlights work that integrates material discovery, functionality, and practical applications, reflecting the research priorities of leading universities and research institutions worldwide.