Instruction for using Word Article Template
1. Manuscript
A manuscript will be accepted with the understanding that its content is unpublished in
any form and is not being submitted for publication elsewhere. All accepted manuscripts
and artwork become the property of the publisher. Generally, research manuscripts are
not to exceed fifteen (15) pages including tables and figures. Supplementary information
can be added to the manuscript, to be made available online only.
Allow margins of at least one inch (3 cm) on all sides of the typed pages. The type size
should be 10-point type (Times New Roman). Manuscript pages should be numbered
consecutively throughout the paper. The manuscript must be formatted according to these
Instructions for Contributors.
1.1. Title
All titles must be as brief as possible, 6 to 12 words. Authors should also supply a
shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50-character
spaces.
1.2. Affiliation
On the title page, include full names of contributors, academic and/or other professional
affiliations, and the complete address, and e-mail address of the contributor to whom
proofs and correspondence should be sent.
1.3. Abstract
Each article should be summarized in a single-spaced abstract of not more than 150
words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and references to the text.
1.4. Keywords
Contributors must supply 3-5 alphabetized key words or phrases that identify the most
important subjects covered by the paper.
1.5. References
Citation should be like Liu [13] or Liu [13,14,15,16]
Reference numbers in the text should be in square brackets and at the same level as the
text. References should be arranged numerically and should be collected in the reference
section in the order cited. Do not use “et al.” but list all authors. Follow the style below
please.
Journal article:
C.L. Cheung, A. Kurtz, H. Park, and C.M. Lieber, Diameter-controlled synthesis of carbon
nanotubes. J. Phys. Chem. B 106, 2429 (2012).
Authored book:
M. Tolinski. Plastics and Sustainability, pp. 32-33, Wiley-Scrivener, Salem, Mass (2012).
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Chapter in edited volume:
S.P. Lewis and R.T. Mathers, Advances in Acid Mediated Polymerizations, in
Renewable Polymers, V. Mittal, (Ed.), pp. 69-173, Wiley-Scrivener, Salem Mass
(2011).
Conference proceedings:
E. B. Ledesma, N. D. Marsh, A. K. Sandrowitz and M. J. Wornat, An Experimental
Study on the Thermal Decomposition of Catechol, Proceedings of the Combustion
Institute, Volume 29, pp. 2299–2306 (2002).
Conference abstract:
A. Isarov, Non-halogen flame retardant polyolefin compounds via synergistic blends
of metal hydroxides and mineral fillers, Int. Polyolefins Conf. (2007).