JCC Introduces New Publication Formats
New Publication Formats:
- Brief Reports: Condensed and focused research findings providing concise insights into specific aspects of composites and compounds.
- Mini-Reviews: Mini-reviews should be 3000- 6000 words with 75 or more references excluding figures, structures, photographs, schemes, tables, etc.
- News-and-Views: Opinion pieces and commentaries on recent developments,controversies, or noteworthy events within the realm of composites and compounds.
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Letter Articles : Letters should be 3000-4000 words with 40 or more references excluding figures, structures, photographs, schemes, tables, etc.
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Letters to Editors - raise scientific or technical questions about a published article. They are typically no longer than 1000 words. These letters will be considered for publication only if they contribute an added value or special consideration to a specific article that has already published in the Chemical Engineering Journal. Letters-to-the-Editor should be submitted directly to the appropriate Editor by e-mail. Publication and/or peer review of submitted letters will occur solely at the Editors discretion. It should be noted that authors of the original research article will be given the opportunity to publicly respond to any Letter-to-the-Editor should it be accepted for publication.
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Commentaries:These offer an opportunity to comment on and discuss a specific research direction or a recent scientific issue of broad interest, and propose detailed suggestions with strong coupling and potential. Commentaries should not exceed 1,000 words (one printed page) and may include up to five references. An abstract and keywords are not required.
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Short communications - will be accepted for the early communication of important and original advances. Such accounts may be of a preliminary nature but should always be complete and should not exceed the equivalent of 3000 words, including figures and tables.
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Perspectives - Perspectives are a new type of contribution in the Chemical Engineering Journal. They are meant as short opinion papers addressing a key, often emerging, research area. They should balance the personal view of the author and a reasoned discussion of recent results of great importance. While they often examine the evolution of the field, they are not meant as a mini-review, but as a scholarly discussion that helps to identify new trends and developments in a given field. Perspective manuscripts should contain no more than 3000 words, up to three figures and 60 references. They are always commissioned by the Editor in charge.
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Commentaries:These offer an opportunity to comment on and discuss a specific research direction or a recent scientific issue of broad interest, and propose detailed suggestions with strong coupling and potential. Commentaries should not exceed 1,000 words (one printed page) and may include up to five references. An abstract and keywords are not required.
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Hypothesis which enable presentation of innovative research or review works in basic and clinical sciences and overlapping areas of medicine and technology such us (but not limited to): molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, medical diagnostics, medical imaging systems, computer simulation of health and disease processes, new medical devices, etc
These new formats aim to accommodate a broader range of research contributions, encourage interdisciplinary collaborations, and facilitate quicker dissemination of important scientific information.
Key Dates:
- Implementation Date: The new publication formats will be open for submissions starting 1/1/2024.
- Submission Guidelines: Detailed guidelines for each new format are available on the JCC website, Guide for Authors, 3.2. Section. Authors are encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before submitting their work.
Why the Change? As part of our commitment to fostering innovation and inclusive in the field, JCC believes that introducing these new formats will not only streamline the publication process but also provide authors with more options to share their valuable research in a format that best suits their findings.
We are confident that these changes will contribute to a more dynamic and engaging scholarly discourse within the composites and compounds community.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to receiving your contributions in these exciting new formats.
