Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Smart Manufacturing
Instructions for Authors
Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Smart Manufacturing invites high-quality submissions that align with the journal’s scope. Authors should carefully follow the guidelines below to facilitate the peer-review and publication process.
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format through the journal’s submission system. Each submission should include a cover letter providing the corresponding author's contact details. Submissions must represent original research and should not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.
The corresponding author must confirm that all co-authors have approved the final manuscript before submission. Manuscripts should follow the formatting standards of the journal, and revisions may be requested during the review process to improve clarity and presentation.
Article Types
The journal accepts several categories of manuscripts:
Research Articles
Original studies presenting theoretical, experimental, or applied engineering research.
Review Articles
Comprehensive analyses of existing literature that identify trends, challenges, and future research directions.
Methodological Papers
Research introducing new experimental techniques, modelling approaches, or engineering methodologies.
Case Studies
Detailed analyses of industrial applications, engineering implementations, or technological innovations.
Manuscript Structure
- Title Page
A clear and concise title, full author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details. - Abstract
A structured summary of the study (150–250 words) describing objectives, methods, key findings, and significance. - Keywords
Five to ten relevant keywords for indexing and research discovery. - Introduction
Background information, research objectives, and significance of the study. - Methodology
Description of experimental methods, modelling approaches, or analytical techniques used in the research. - Results and Discussion
Presentation of findings and interpretation of engineering results. - Conclusion
Summary of major contributions and implications for future research. - References
All cited sources are formatted according to APA citation style.
Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers evaluate submissions based on originality, technical quality, relevance to the journal scope, and clarity of presentation. Authors generally receive initial editorial feedback within four weeks.
Copyright and Open Access
Upon acceptance, authors transfer copyright to the journal. All published articles are distributed under an open-access model to ensure global accessibility and research visibility.
Publication Fees
A processing fee of $1019 USD applies to accepted manuscripts. Authors facing financial constraints may request a partial waiver.
For inquiries, contact the editorial office at [email protected]