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 (IEEE – JMSET Standard)
The Journal of Materials Science and Emerging Technologies (JMSET) uses the IEEE Style, consistent with leading materials science journals.
Reference List Format
Journal Articles
Format:
[#] Initial(s). Surname, “Title of
article,” Journal Name, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx, Year. DOI
Example:
[1] C. E. Hoppe, M. J. Galante, P. A.
Oyanguren, and R. J. J. Williams, “Polymer-dispersed liquid crystals with
co-continuous structures generated by polymerization-induced phase separation
of EBBA–epoxy solutions,” Macromolecules, vol. 35, no. 16, pp. 6324–6331, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0200120
Books
Format:
[#] Initial(s). Surname, Book Title,
xth ed. City, Country: Publisher, Year.
Example:
[2] H. S. Carslaw and J. C. Jaeger, Conduction
of Heat in Solids, 2nd ed. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1959.
Book Chapters
Format:
[#] Initial(s). Surname, “Chapter
title,” in Book Title, xth ed., Initial(s). Editor(s), Ed(s). City: Publisher,
Year, pp. xxx–xxx.
Example:
[3] R. M. Furzeland, “Numerical
methods,” in Heat Transfer Analysis, J. Smith, Ed. London, U.K.: Academic
Press, 1980, pp. 45–78.
Conference Papers
Format:
[#] Initial(s). Surname, “Paper title,”
in Proc. Conference Name, City, Country, Year, pp. xxx–xxx.
Example:
[4] A. Kumar and S. Rao, “Thermal
analysis of composites,” in Proc. Int. Conf. Materials Science, Delhi, India,
2021, pp. 120–125.
Websites
Format:
[#] Author/Organization, “Title,”
Website Name. [Online]. Available: URL. [Accessed: Month Day, Year].
Example:
[5] World Materials Organization, “Global
materials innovation report,” 2024. [Online]. Available:
https://www.example.org. [Accessed: Apr. 1, 2026].
Reports / Technical Documents
Format:
[#] Organization/Author, Title, Report
no., Publisher, City, Year.
Example:
[6] NITI Aayog, Ethanol Blending in
India, Government of India, New Delhi, 2021.
In-Text Citation Rules
Single
reference: [1]
Multiple
references: [1], [3], [5]
Range: [2]–[4]
Mention in sentence:
According
to [1]…
Hoppe et
al. [1] reported that…
Author
Guidelines (Important Rules)
Use “et
al.” if more than 6 authors (optional depending on journal policy).
Titles:
Article
titles → sentence
case
Book/Journal
titles → Title
Case & italic
Page
numbers use pp.
Volume → vol.
Issue → no.
Always
verify DOI and accuracy.
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: 2–4 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.
Contact Information
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.