Prelimary assessment

All manuscripts will first be assessed by an editor for its compliance with the journal requirements. The assessment will focus on technical content and Technical writing.

1. Technical content: does the manuscript show any novelty in the research and significance of impact from the presented results?

A manuscript that does not show any new and important contribution to the knowledge base in the relevant field will not be considered.

2. Technical writing: are there any grammar errors or unclear expressions in the manuscript? Is it easy to understand? Does it present the ideas and results well? A manuscript must meet the minimum standard. Otherwise, it will be returned for improvement on writing. This can be separated into two sub-categories:

2a). English language problems, e.g., grammar errors, unclear expressions, improper use of verbs, tense, etc. This may be corrected by a native English speaker or someone with proficient English writing skills. Re-submission will be accepted after adequate corrections.

2b). Technical writing problems, e.g., ambitious statements, long sentences with multiple verbs and phrases without clear meaning, confusing logic flow, poor organization of materials, poor presentation of ideas and results, no clear conclusions or incompatible conclusions, etc. In this case, the manuscript has to be revised and edited by a professional who possesses the disciplinary knowledge and English writing skills.

Only those manuscripts that have met the above minimum requirements will be sent for formal review. If you need assistance in editing and writing, please visit our Professional English Editing Services on the publisher's site.