Authors Guidelines

Instructions for Authors

The journal accepts manuscripts written in English. Submissions must contain original research that has not been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere. Manuscripts should be submitted online, accompanied by all original illustrations, photographs, and drawings. The text must be prepared in Microsoft Word and include all tables and figure captions. The template form can be downloaded from the following links:

MJMES Template

In addition to the manuscript, author(s) are required to submit the following:

For the revised version, authors are required to submit the Author Response Form.

Language

All scholarly works submitted to MJMES must be composed in English. Ensuring that the manuscript is written in fluent and natural English before submission is essential for researchers and writers whose primary language is not English. Using either American or British English is acceptable, provided consistency is maintained throughout the document without blending the two variations. MJMES does not offer language refinement or copy-editing services; therefore, those who believe their manuscript may benefit from professional linguistic enhancement to rectify grammatical inaccuracies or spelling mistakes are strongly advised to seek editorial assistance before submission. Any expenses incurred for such services are the sole responsibility of the authors.

 

Types of Articles

Research Papers

Comprehensive investigations provide a thorough analysis and lead to clear, novel conclusions. Research papers must include the following sections: Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, and References. The manuscript, including tables and figures, should not exceed 20 pages.

Review Papers

This category of scholarly writing demands a sophisticated level of critical analysis and a meticulously organized presentation of arguments. It involves a thorough and constructive evaluation of existing literature within a specific discipline, achieved through summarization, classification, analytical assessment, and comparative examination. Such an evaluation necessitates applying relevant theories, established concepts, and prior research pertinent to the subject matter under discussion. When a review article does not contribute original findings, its purpose should be to engage with and critically respond to the existing body of literature.

To produce a comprehensive review, extensive database searches must be conducted to identify and describe relevant research systematically. The fundamental objective is to synthesize existing knowledge and present a well-structured and insightful overview of the topic. MJMES stipulates that a minimum of 60 references should be cited for this type of scholarly work, with a primary emphasis on journal articles. Additionally, at least 50% of the referenced sources should be from publications within the past five years, depending on the overall length of the manuscript.

 

Manuscript Organization

Cover Letter

Authors must submit a cover letter that includes:

  • Title of the Submitted Manuscript
  • List of All Authors’ Names and Affiliations
  • A Brief Description (<100 words) of the manuscript, summarizing its approach and significance.

Manuscript Formatting

  • The text must be in font size 10 Times Roman, double-spaced, and written with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
  • All pages should be numbered consecutively and aligned to the right.
  • Use the abbreviation “Fig.” for figures within the text.

Main Text Headings

The manuscript should be organized into the following sections:

Title: Provide a descriptive, concise title in capital letters.

Authors and Affiliations: Include the full names of all authors and their academic or professional affiliations. Use superscript numbers to indicate affiliations and provide the corresponding author’s complete postal addresses, email addresses, and contact details, including a phone and fax number (if available).

Abstract: A concise summary of the entire paper, briefly stating the objective, methodology, main results, and conclusions (maximum 250 words).

Keywords: Provide 4–8 keywords below the abstract.

Introduction: Outline the background, objectives, and significance of the research.

Materials and Methods: Detail the methodology, materials, and equipment used.

Results and Discussion: Present and interpret your findings with reference to prior research.

Conclusions: Summarize key findings and their implications.

Acknowledgments: Optionally acknowledge individuals, institutions, or funding sources contributing to the research.

Conflict of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest. State “The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this manuscript” if applicable.

Author Contributions: Clearly outline the contributions of each author to the research and manuscript preparation.

For Example

  • The research problem was initially identified and proposed by Authors A.B. and C.D., laying the foundation for the study.
  • The theoretical framework was formulated by Author A.B., who also carried out the necessary computations to support the study’s analytical approach.
  • The validation of analytical methods was conducted by Author C.D., who additionally explored [a specific aspect] in detail and provided supervision throughout the research process.
  • Both authors conducted a thorough discussion of the findings, which they collaboratively refined and contributed to the final version of the manuscript.

 

References:

References must be formatted according to the IEEE style. Including Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for all referenced sources is mandatory, except in cases where DOIs are not assigned, such as for dissertations, books, and reports. The presence of a DOI in a citation significantly enhances accessibility by allowing readers to quickly and reliably locate the referenced document. Unlike standard web addresses (URLs), which may become obsolete or change over time, a DOI remains permanently linked to the specific article it is assigned to, ensuring long-term and unaltered access to the cited work.

The author(s) are advised to use the following link to match references to DOIs utilizing Crossref Metadata search: https://search.crossref.org/references

The use of reference management software is mandatory for formatting and organizing citations. EndNote, Mendeley, or any equivalent software should be utilized to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper structuring of references in the manuscript.

The following guidelines apply:

Citation in Text:

References should be cited numerically in the order they appear in the text, enclosed in square brackets (e.g., [1], [2], [3]). Multiple references should be separated by commas (e.g., [1], [4], [7]) or by a dash for a range (e.g., [5]–[8]).

Reference List:

List all references in numerical order at the end of the manuscript under the “References” section. Use the same numbering as cited in the text to maintain consistency.

Format for References:

Each reference must include the following details based on the type of source:

  • Journal Article:

Example:

[1] J. K. Smith and L. Brown, “A novel method for data analysis,” IEEE Trans. Data Sci., vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 123–130, Dec. 2021.

  • Book:

Example:

[1] T. S. Rappaport, Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA: Prentice-Hall, 2002, pp. 45–67.

  • Conference Paper:

Example:

[1] M. Zhao and P. Xu, “Advances in AI algorithms,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Artificial Intelligence, Berlin, Germany, 2020, pp. 101–105.

  • Webpage:

Example:

[1] R. Smith, “Understanding 5G networks,” IEEE Communications Society. [Online]. Available: https://www.ieee.org/5g-networks. [Accessed: Jan. 10, 2023].

  • Technical Report:

Example:

[1] J. Doe, “Advances in materials science,” National Materials Institute, New York, NY, USA, Tech. Rep. 101, Apr. 2020.