Guide for Authors

International Journal of Thermofluid Science and Technology

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. Below is a summary of our key ethical principles:

Author Responsibilities

• Authors should ensure that their work is original and unpublished, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• Authors must accurately represent their research and provide sufficient details to allow others to replicate the study.
• Authors should acknowledge all sources of data used in the research and cite publications that have influenced their work.
• Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Reviewers should maintain confidentiality and not disclose any information about the manuscript to others.
• Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.
• Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest that might affect their judgment.

Editorial Responsibilities

• Editors have complete responsibility and authority to reject or accept an article.
• Editors should ensure a fair and unbiased double-blind peer-review process.
• Editors must maintain the confidentiality of the submitted manuscripts.
• Editors should take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of papers where research misconduct has occurred.

Publication Malpractice The journal will not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, fraud, or any other form of publication malpractice. Any identified cases of malpractice will be handled in accordance with the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and may result in the retraction of the published article and other sanctions as deemed appropriate.

Journal Publishing Ethics Guidelines

The integrity of academic publishing is a cornerstone of our scholarly community. To ensure the highest standards of research ethics and to maintain the trust of our readership, our journal has established a comprehensive set of policies on publishing ethics. These guidelines are prominently displayed on our website and cover the following key areas:

1. Authorship and Contributorship Policies:
   • We define authorship and contributorship based on the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria, which require substantial contributions to the conception, design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data, as well as the drafting or revising of the article for intellectual content.
   • All authors must agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
2. Handling Complaints and Appeals:
   • Our journal has a clear procedure for addressing complaints and appeals regarding the publication process. This includes an initial review by the editorial team, followed by an independent evaluation if necessary, to ensure fairness and transparency in our decision-making process.
3. Conflicts of Interest/Competing Interests:
   • Authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could be perceived as influencing the results or interpretation of their work. The journal will publish this information alongside the article to allow readers to assess the potential impact on the research findings.
4. Data Sharing and Reproducibility:
   • We encourage authors to share their data and experimental procedures to ensure the reproducibility of their research. This may include making data available in a public repository or providing detailed descriptions of methods and materials used in the study.
5. Ethical Oversight:
   • Our journal is committed to ethical oversight, which includes the use of plagiarism detection software, double-blind peer review, and adherence to guidelines such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We have a strict policy against research and publication misconduct, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, and fabrication of data.
6. Intellectual Property Policy:
   • We respect and protect the intellectual property rights of all authors and third parties. Authors must ensure that they have the necessary rights to reproduce any copyrighted material in their articles, and our journal will take appropriate action in cases of infringement.
7. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections:
   • We recognize the importance of post-publication discussions and corrections to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the published record. Our journal provides options for readers to engage in constructive discussions and for authors to issue corrections or retractions when necessary.

By adhering to these policies, our journal aims to foster a culture of ethical research and publishing, ensuring that the scholarly record is both reliable and trustworthy. We encourage all stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, and readers, to familiarize themselves with these guidelines and to uphold the principles of academic integrity.

Policy for Copyright

The copyright of all articles published in this journal is jointly owned by the authors and the journal itself. Upon publication, authors grant the journal the right to publish their work in all formats and media, both current and future. However, authors retain certain rights to use and share their published articles, subject to the terms outlined below.

1. Authors’ Rights: Authors are permitted and encouraged to share their work, provided that it is for non-commercial purposes and that the original publication is acknowledged and cited appropriately. This includes sharing the article in its published form on personal websites, institutional repositories, or other non-commercial platforms.
2. Self-Archiving: Authors have the right to deposit the published version of their work in open-access repositories immediately upon publication, without embargo periods.
3. Commercial Use: Any commercial use or reproduction of the published work requires explicit permission from the journal and may be subject to fees or royalties.
4. Derivative Works: Authors may create and distribute derivative works based on their published articles, provided that they have obtained necessary permissions and that the original publication is properly cited.
5. Attribution: Authors must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. They may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the journal endorses them or their use of the published article.

By submitting their work to this journal, authors agree to these terms above, recognizing the importance of maintaining the integrity and accessibility of scholarly communication.

Make sure your manuscript satisfies the Template provided in the website:

Please refer to the following template for the manuscript: