Submissions

Author Guidelines

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

Preliminary submission:
The manuscript needs to be prepared electronically in a Word (.doc, .docx, .rtf), then sent via the online submission system after registration. The Word (.doc, .docx, .rtf) file format is of one column double-spaced page, Times New Roman font type, and 12 p font size. The main title font size is 24 p. The submission should be in the English language. Referencing and Citation must be according to Harvard System of Referencing style. Do not type authors names and affiliations for the sake of blind peer review. The authors names and affiliations should be submitted completely during the paper submission and they cannot be changed after paper acceptance. Click here to download the stage-one manuscript template.
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Final Submission:
After the manuscript acceptance, the production team at the Polytechnic J. will format the manuscript according to the journal final-stage template (camera-ready paper). 

Units of Measurement: 
Units of measurement should be presented simply and concisely using System International (SI) units.

Abstract: 
The manuscript should contain an abstract. The abstract should be self-contained and citation-free and should not exceed 250 words.

Introduction: 
This section should be succinct, with no subheadings.

Materials and Methods: 
This part should contain sufficient detail so that all procedures can be repeated. It can be divided into subsections if several methods are described.

Results and Discussion: 
This section may each be divided by subheadings or may be combined.

Conclusions: 
This should clearly explain the main conclusions of the work highlighting its importance and relevance.

Acknowledgements: 
All acknowledgments (if any) should be included at the very end of the paper before the references and may include supporting grants, presentations, and so forth.

References: 
References must be included in the manuscript and authors are responsible for the accuracy of references. Manuscripts without them will be returned. POLYTECHNIC J. is following Harvard System of Referencing. This is a Harvard Referencing Auto Generator tools or learn how to import and use Harvard Styling in your Microsoft Office by clicking here. There are Referencing tools that can help you to organise and implement your references according to Harvard System of Referencing such as Mendeley Resources, Please click to download and learn more, or use REFME and opensource referencing system. You can also use the Simple Text Query from CrossRef, shown on the right side, to reach any publication DOI. This service allows individuals to retrieve CrossRef Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for non-commercial use. 

Author Biography:
Authors now have the option to publish a biography together with the paper, with information such as MD/PhD degree, past and present positions, research interests, awards, etc. This increases the profile of the authors and is well received by international readers. See samples of author biography in previous POLYTECHNIC J. publications. The corresponding author should give the biography of all manuscript authors during registration.

Preparation of Figures: 
Upon submission of an article, authors are supposed to include all figures and tables in the file of the manuscript. Figures should be supplied as a bitmap format (TIF, GIF, JPEG, etc.). Bitmap images should be of 300 dpi resolution at least unless the resolution is intentionally set to a lower level for scientific reasons. If a bitmap image has labels, the image and labels should be embedded in separate layers.

Preparation of Tables: 
Tables should be cited consecutively in the text. Every table must have a descriptive title and if numerical measurements are given, the units should be included in the column heading. Vertical rules should not be used.

Equations: 
Equations should be numbered consecutively. An Equation should be cited in the text by the word Equation and its number only [e.g., "see Equation (1)"]. If refering to two or more equations in the same sentence, each should be names separately. for example, use "see Equation (1), Equation (2), and Equation 93)," instead of "see Equation (1) through (3)."

English Grammar:
To save the time of our reviewers, authors are encouraged to use grammar check software or find the help of a native speaker to proofread the manuscript before submission.

Original Contribution: 
The originality of the scientific contribution should be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Plagiarism: 
We use plagiarism detection. According to Oxford on-line dictionary, Plagiarism means: The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own. The Editorial Board of Polytechnic J. journal will check any case of plagiarism on its own merits. If the plagiarism is detected, either by the editor or peer reviewer at any stage before publication of the manuscript - before or after acceptance, during editing or at page proof stage, we will alert the author(s), asking him/her to either rewrite the text or quote the text exactly and to cite the original text. If at least 15% of the original submission is plagiarised, POLYTECHNIC J. has the right to reject the manuscript.

Effective Writing:
Effective writing is readable — that is, clear, accurate, and concise. When you are writing a paper, try to get your ideas across in such a way that the audience will understand them effortlessly, unambiguously, and rapidly. To this end, strive to write in a straightforward way. There is no need to write about science in unusual, complicated, or overly formal ways in an effort to "sound scientific" or to impress your audience. If you can tell a friend about your work, you are off to a good start. (see more on this topic at nature.com).

JOURNAL SECTIONS
Articles section is for original research articles present a scientific advance. These manuscripts should present well-rounded studies reporting innovative advances that further knowledge about a topic of importance to the fields of Science, Engineering or Technology. The conclusions of the Original Research Article should clearly be supported by the results. These can be submitted as a full-length article (no more than 6000 words, 8 figures, 6 tables) with Abstract should not exceed 200 words. Original Research Articles contain at least five sections:

1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Materials and Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion

Review Articles
Review Articles provide a reasoned survey and examination of a particular subject of research in the fields of Science, Engineering or Technology. These can be submitted a long review (no more than 6,000 words, 8 figures, and 6 tables). They should include a critical assessment of the works cited, explanations of conflicts in the literature, and analysis of the field. The conclusion must discuss in detail the limitations of current knowledge, future directions to be pursued in research, and the overall importance of the topic in Science, Engineering, and Technology. The Abstract should not exceed 200 words. Reviews contain four sections:

1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Topics (with headings and subheadings)
4. Conclusions and Outlook

Letters
Letters are original research articles present scientific advance. These manuscripts should present well-rounded studies reporting innovative advances that further knowledge about a topic of importance to the fields of biology or medicine. Letters can be submitted as a Brief Communication (no more than 2,500 words, 3 figures, 2 tables). The Abstract should not exceed 150 words. Original Research Letters contain five sections:

1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Materials and Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion