Author Guidelines
The International Journal of Energy Systems and Mechanical Engineering welcomes original, high-quality research contributions in energy systems, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, renewable energy, control systems, and related interdisciplinary areas. Authors are requested to follow the guidelines below when preparing and submitting manuscripts.
1. Manuscript Originality
Manuscripts must be original and should not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources, data, figures, and ideas obtained from other works are properly acknowledged.
2. Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts should be prepared clearly and professionally using Microsoft Word or a compatible document format.
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Font: Times New Roman
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Font Size: 12 pt
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Line Spacing: 1.5
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Text Alignment: Justified
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Language: English
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File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
3. Manuscript Structure
A typical manuscript should contain the following sections:
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Title
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Author Names and Affiliations
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Abstract
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Keywords
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Introduction
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Literature Review / Related Work
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Materials and Methods / Methodology
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Results and Discussion
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Conclusion
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Acknowledgements, if applicable
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Conflict of Interest Statement
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Data Availability Statement, where applicable
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References
4. Abstract and Keywords
The abstract should briefly present the purpose, methodology, major findings, and conclusions of the research. Authors should provide 4–6 relevant keywords that accurately represent the main topics of the manuscript.
5. Figures and Tables
Figures and tables should be clear, properly numbered, and referred to in the manuscript. Each figure and table should have an appropriate title or caption. Authors must ensure that any material reproduced from other sources has the necessary permission and acknowledgement.
6. References
All sources cited in the manuscript should be included in the reference list. References should be accurate, complete, and consistently formatted according to the journal's required referencing style.
7. Ethical Requirements
Authors must comply with the journal's policies on research ethics, plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest, data availability, and publication ethics. Any required ethical approval or declaration should be included in the manuscript.
8. Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's designated online submission system. Authors should ensure that the manuscript is complete and follows the journal's formatting and ethical requirements before submission.
9. Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review. Publication decisions are based on the manuscript's originality, scientific quality, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the field.
10. Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the information presented in their manuscripts. All authors should review and approve the final version before submission and agree to its publication.
Authors are encouraged to carefully follow these guidelines to facilitate an efficient editorial and peer-review process.