Guide for Authors Online

SUBMISSION CONTENT:

The typical submission material consists of:
– A manuscript (A PDF file, with title, all authors with affiliations, abstract, keywords, highlights, inserted figures and tables, references, and obligatory data),
– Supplementary files:
• an Authors’ Statement (obligatory)
• a ZIP file containing figures in high resolution in one of the graphical formats (instructions below) (obligatory)
• a Manuscript in an MS Word file format (optional)
• possible appendices, supplementary (optional), cover materials, video materials, etc.
Incomplete or improperly prepared submissions will be rejected with explanatory comments provided. In this case, we will kindly ask the authors to carefully read the Information for Authors and to resubmit their manuscripts taking into consideration our comments.

AUTHORS’ STATEMENT:

The manuscript should be composed in accordance with the Article Template. The manuscript should be written in the following format:
– A Title that adequately describes the content of the manuscript.
– A list of Authors and their affiliations.
– An Abstract should not normally exceed 250 words and should be written as a single paragraph. It must clearly state the principal objectives and scope of the investigation, along with the methodology employed. The Abstract should summarize the key results, highlight the principal conclusions, and emphasize the novelty of the research. An effective abstract should stand on its own, making it understandable to a broad audience even when read independently of the full paper. To achieve this, avoid referencing figures, tables, equations, or the bibliography in the abstract. The use of acronyms should also be avoided where possible. If acronyms are necessary, they must be defined the first time they appear in the abstract and again in the main text of the paper. Finally, include 4 to 6 significant keywords following the abstract to enhance the discoverability of your paper.
– keywords should follow the abstract to aid indexing.
– 3 to 4 highlights; highlights should be provided in the form of 3 or 4 bullet points. Highlights are a concise collection of core findings and originality of the research. Refer to the latest SV-JME paper for examples. Each highlight should be limited to 100 characters.

1 INTRODUCTION

The Introduction should provide a review of recent literature on the topic and sufficient background information to enable readers to understand and evaluate the results of the article, while bearing in mind the work’s relevance to this journal. It should clearly state the motivation for the work presented and prepare readers for the structure of the paper. See more in Article Template.

2 METHODS AND MATERIALS

The Methods & Materials section provides a detailed account of the theoretical, computational, or experimental methods, as well as the materials used in your study. This section is crucial for ensuring that your work can be understood, replicated, and validated by other researchers. Clearly justify your choice of methods and describe the materials involved in sufficient detail. See more in Article Template.

3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The Results and Discussion section may be presented as a single combined section or divided into two separate sections, depending on the nature of the study and the preference of the authors. This section is crucial for effectively communicating the outcomes of the research and their broader implications. Authors should ensure that the Results and Discussion section not only communicates their findings effectively but also underscores the relevance, innovation, and impact of their research within the broader context of mechanical engineering. See more in Article Template.

4 CONCLUSIONS

The Conclusions section should succinctly summarize the key findings and highlight the most important outcomes of the study without repeating content from the abstract or discussion. It should focus on the significance and impact of the research while avoiding detailed results or explanations. Authors may also include a brief outlook on potential future research directions or applications related to the study’s topic. A concise, well-crafted conclusion reinforces the value of the work and inspires further research.

Nomenclature (optional). A Nomenclature section may be omitted if all symbols are defined upon their first appearance in the manuscript. However, a Nomenclature section is strongly recommended for papers with numerous equations and symbols, even if these are defined within the text. Acronyms should be defined in the text are not included here. When providing a Nomenclature section, please See examples in Article Template.

REFERENCES

Citations within the manuscript and references in the reference list should be indicated using sequential numbers in square brackets (e.g., [1] or [2, 3] or [4-6]), assigned in the order they appear in the text. Every reference cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list, and all entries in the reference list must be cited in the manuscript. Ensure that all references are complete and accurate. Whenever possible, include the DOI for each reference. EndNote citation style is available on Guide for Authors web page: https://www.sv-jme.eu/guide-for-authors-online/. See examples in Article Template and on the right side of this page.

Acknowledgement (optional). Authors should disclose the funding sources that supported the research conducted. Other acknowledgments, such as collaborations or assistance with the preparation of the manuscript, may also be included here.

Data availability (obligatory). A data statement is required to enhance the reproducibility and transparency of published results. Authors must provide a data statement based on the following options: • The data supporting the findings of this study are included in the article and/or its supplementary materials; • The data supporting the findings of this study are openly available at [repository name] at [DOI or URL], • The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, • The data that support the findings of this study are not available due to [reason, e.g., lack of availability or destruction of data].

Author contribution (obligatory). Author contributions and co-authorship should be acknowledged based on inclusivity and ethics following the Contributor Roles Taxonomy: https://credit.niso.org/. Please note that some authors may contribute through multiple roles while all the roles may not apply to every manuscript.

AI-Assisted writing (optional). If AI tools were used to assist in the writing, editing, or formatting of the manuscript, authors must disclose this information in a statement in this section. Authors should ensure that the final manuscript accurately represents their own ideas and contributions, as the use of AI does not diminish their accountability for the published work. The statement should specify the nature and extent of the assistance provided by the AI tool. Below is an example of how to structure this declaration: “AI tools [name of tool(s)] were used in the preparation of this manuscript for [names specific tasks, e.g., grammar and language editing, formatting, etc.]. All content and conclusions remain the responsibility of the authors."

APPENDIX or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (optional). Appendices can be included at the end of the manuscript, following the references. They are typically used for brief but essential descriptions, derivations, or figures that are critical to understanding the paper’s content but are excluded from the main text to enhance readability and clarity. For lengthy definitions, extended explanations, or large figures, these should be included in a Supplementary Information file instead. Please See more in Article Template. The journal strongly encourages authors to provide a Supplementary Information file when applicable, as it enhances the clarity and comprehensiveness of the submission.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Units: The SI system of units for nomenclature, symbols and abbreviations should be followed closely. Symbols for physical quantities within the text and equations should be written in italics (e.g., v, T, n), indices should be written in upright style (e.g., v_ref, T_o, n_i), unless referring to the physical quantity, while vectors and matrices should be written in bold. See Eq. (2) for details. Symbols for units that consist of letters should be in plain text (e.g. m s^-1, K, min, W m^-2). For further details and guidelines, please follow the link: http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/pdf/sp811.pdf.

Abbreviations: should be spelt out in full on first appearance followed by the abbreviation in parentheses, e.g., variable time geometry (VTG). The meaning of symbols and units belonging to symbols should be explained in each case or cited in a nomenclature section at the end of the manuscript before the References.

Figures: Figures, including diagrams, technical drawings, illustrations, photographs, and other artwork, must be cited in the text in consecutive numerical order (e.g., Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc.) and referred to in both the text and captions. Figures should be prepared without borders and placed on a white background. If a figure consists of multiple parts, each part should be labeled with a), b), c), etc., and an explanation for each part should be included in the caption. Captions must be self-explanatory, with no strict length limitation. Ensure that all letters and numbers within figures are legible, using Arial or Times New Roman fonts with a recommended size of 6–10 pt. Consistent font types and sizes should be maintained across all manuscript figures. In addition to embedding figures at appropriate locations within the text, authors should also submit them separately in their original file formats (e.g., TIFF, BMP, GIF, JPG, or PDF) with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Graphs and line drawings should be prepared and uploaded as vector images (e.g., CDR, AI, or EMF). Avoid using print screens, and do not create multipart figures using MS Word canvas functionality. See more in Article Template.

Tables: should carry separate titles and must be numbered in consecutive numerical order in the text and referred to in both the text and the captions as Table 1, Table 2, etc. Tables should not duplicate data found elsewhere in the manuscript. Tables should be prepared using a table editor as editable text and not inserted as a graphic. Units should be placed within square brackets.  See more in Article Template.

Equations: Equations should be numbered in consecutive numerical order with the use of brackets in the text and referred to in the text as Eq. (1), Eq. (2), etc. The MS Word (or LaTex) equation editor or MathType should be used for composing equations. · Physical quantities and variables (such as t) should be in italics. · Matrixes, vectors and tensors, should be written in bold. · Standard constants and indices should be written in an upright style, unless referring to the physical quantity (e.g., c₁ and c_p). See more in Article Template.

Decimal notation: A period/full stop is used as the decimal point (3.14 instead of 3,14). The precision of numerical values should align with the level of uncertainty.

Article Types: Original scientific paper (1.01): Scientific papers should report significant and innovative results and exhibit a high level of originality. Review scientific papers (1.02): Review articles should be performed in the form of comprehensive, critical and systematic reviews. Short scientific papers (1.03): These generally have the same structure as longer scientific papers but are shorter (max 6 pages) and report on a significant, but limited, aspect of research work. Authors should use this template for all article types.

Copyright: Authors submitting a manuscript do so on the understanding that the work has not been published before, is not being considered for publication elsewhere, and has been read and approved by all authors. The submission of the manuscript by the authors means that the authors automatically agree to publish the paper under the license CC-BY 4.0 or CC-BY-SA 4.0 when the manuscript is accepted for publication, according to the authors’ choice. All accepted manuscripts must be accompanied by a Copyright Agreement, which should be sent to the editor. The work should be original work by the authors and not be published elsewhere in any language without the written consent of the publisher. The proof will be sent to the author showing the final layout of the article. Proof correction must be minimal and executed quickly. Thus it is essential that manuscripts are accurate when submitted.

Changes to Authorship: The editorial board of this journal generally will not consider changes to authorship once a manuscript has been submitted. Potential changes that have not been approved by the Editorial Board will be subjected to rejection.

Open Access Publication Fee: Authors will be asked to pay a publication fee for each article prior to the article appearing in the journal. However, this fee only needs to be paid after the article has been accepted for publishing. The fee is 650 EUR (for articles with a maximum of 10 pages), plus 50 EUR for each additional page. These fees do not include tax.

Invoice & Payments: Authors will be asked to pay a publication fee for each article prior to the article appearing in the journal. However, this fee only needs to be paid after the article has been accepted for publishing. When receiving the invoice please consider the following Wire Transfer Instruction.

REFERENCES (Examples):

A list of references must be included using the following examples as a guide. EndNote citation style is available below:

Users of EndNote can easily install the reference style for this journal by clicking the following link: SV-JME.ens. When preparing your manuscript, you will then be able to select this style using the EndNote plug-ins for Microsoft Word.

Journal Papers

Surname 1, Initials, Surname 2, Initials. Title. Journal volume pages (year) DOI:code.

Note that Journal Title is set in italics and abbreviated based on WoS@Caltech list of abbreviations: https://library.caltech.edu.

[1]    Hackenschmidt, R., Alber-Laukant, B., Rieg, F. Simulating nonlinear materials under centrifugal forces by using intelligent cross-linked simulations. Stroj Vestn-J Mech E 57 531-538 (2011) DOI:10.5545/sv-jme.2011.013.

Books

Surname 1, Initials, Surname 2, Initials. Title. (year) Publisher, Place of publication DOI:code.

Note that the Title of the Book is italicized.

[2]    Groover, M.P. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing. (2021) Wiley, Hoboken.

Book Chapters

Surname 1, Initials, Surname 2, Initials. Chapter title. Editor Surname 1, Initials, Editor Surname 2, Initials (ed(s).), Book Title. (year) pages Publisher, Place of publication DOI:code.

Note that the Book title is italicized.

[3]    Zupančič, M., Gregorčič, P. Laser surface engineering for boiling heat transfer applications. Hosseini, M., Karapanagiotis, I. (eds.), Materials with Extreme Wetting Properties: Methods and Emerging Industrial Applications. (2021) 245-303 Springer, Cham.

Proceedings Papers and Conference Papers

Surname 1, Initials, Surname 2, Initials. Paper Title. Proceedings Title or Conference Name (year) pages.

Note that the Proceedings Title or Conference Name is italicized.

[4]    Štefanić, N., Martinčević-Mikić, S., Tošanović, N. Applied lean system in process industry. MOTSP Conference Proceedings (2009) 422-427.

Standards

Standard-Code (Rule Number). Title. (year) Organisation, Place of publication.

Note that the Title of the Standard is italicized.

[4]    ISO 16573-2:2022. Steel – Measurement Method for the Evaluation of Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance of High-Strength Steels. (2022) International Organization for Standardization, Geneva.

Web pages

Publisher or Company or Authors (Surname, Initials). Title. URL, accessed on YYYY-MM-DD.

Note that the URL is italicized.

[5]    Strojniški vestnik-Journal of Mechanical Engineering. Guide for Authors Online. https://www.sv-jme.eu/guide-for-authors-online/, accessed on 2024-12-04.