Authors' checklist

Authors must complete the following checklist before submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals (JMMM). This checklist ensures the manuscript meets all formatting, ethical, and technical requirements.

☐ The manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere.

☐ The manuscript fits the scope of JMMM (refer to the 'About the Journal' section on the website).

☐ All files are prepared and submitted:
  • Title page (with full author names and corresponding author email)
  • Blinded manuscript
  • Graphical abstract (TIFF or PNG, ≥300 dpi)

☐ The manuscript file is in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

☐ The text is single-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12 pt font throughout (including graphs and tables).

☐ Figures are embedded within the manuscript at appropriate points and are in high-resolution TIFF or PNG format (≥300 dpi, preferably 600 dpi).

☐ Tables are created using the Word table function with horizontal lines only (no vertical lines) and appropriate captions.

☐ All units follow SI conventions:
  • SI units used throughout (e.g., µm, not microns)
  • A space is used between numbers and units (e.g., 25 °C)
  • Scientific notation used appropriately (e.g., 1.2 × 10⁵ Pa)
  • No use of obsolete or non-SI units like ppm, M, cc, etc.

☐ Equations and variables are formatted properly:
  • Variables are italicized
  • Use 'Insert Equation' tool in Word or LaTeX math mode (no images)

☐ References follow IEEE style:
  • Full journal names and author lists
  • Numbered in order of citation using [ ] brackets

☐ Ethical statements included where applicable:
  • Approval for studies involving humans or animals
  • Conflict of interest disclosure

☐ Three suggested reviewers (including name, institution, and email) are provided, and they are not affiliated with any of the authors.

☐ A high-quality graphical abstract has been prepared and submitted (TIFF or PNG, ≥300 dpi).

☐ Supplementary Information (if applicable) is clearly labeled and submitted in an appropriate file format (PDF, XLSX, ZIP, etc.).