Author Guidelines

1. Scope and suitability

Manuscripts should address relevant topics in physics and the physical sciences, including theoretical, experimental, computational and interdisciplinary research.

Authors should consult the journal's aims and scope before submitting their work.

2. Originality and exclusive submission

Submitted work should be original and should not be under consideration by another journal at the same time. Previously published material must be clearly identified and appropriately cited.

Authors must disclose substantial overlap with their previous publications, preprints or related manuscripts.

3. Manuscript structure

Research manuscripts should normally contain the following elements, where appropriate to the article type:

1. Title of the manuscript.
2. Full names of all authors.
3. Institutional affiliations and corresponding author details.
4. Abstract summarizing the work.
5. Keywords describing the research.
6. Introduction and research background.
7. Methods, theoretical framework or experimental details.
8. Results and discussion.
9. Conclusion.
10. Acknowledgements, declarations and references.

The exact structure may vary for review articles, theoretical papers, short communications and other approved article categories.

4. Authors and affiliations

Every listed author should have made a meaningful contribution to the research and should approve the submitted version of the manuscript.

The corresponding author is responsible for coordinating communication with the editorial office and confirming that all co-authors approve submission and publication.

5. Abstract and keywords

The abstract should clearly communicate the research objective, approach, principal findings and significance. It should be understandable without requiring readers to consult the full manuscript.

Authors should provide relevant keywords that accurately represent the subject of the work. The final word limits and keyword limits will be specified in the approved journal template.

6. Figures, tables and equations

• Number figures and tables consistently.
• Provide descriptive captions and titles.
• Refer to every figure and table in the manuscript text.
• Use clear, readable labels and appropriate units.
• Identify the source of material reproduced from elsewhere.
• Use consistent equation numbering where applicable.

7. References and citations

Every source cited in the manuscript should appear in the reference list, and every listed reference should be cited in the text.

Authors should provide accurate bibliographic information, including DOI identifiers where available. The journal's final reference style must be followed once formally specified.

8. Research ethics and declarations

Authors are expected to disclose information relevant to the integrity and transparency of their research. Depending on the manuscript, this may include:

• Funding and financial support.
• Conflicts of interest.
• Author contributions.
• Data availability.
• Ethical approval, where applicable.
• Permissions for reproduced material.

Authors must not fabricate, falsify or improperly manipulate research data, results or images.

9. Editorial screening and peer review

Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment for suitability and completeness. Manuscripts considered suitable may proceed to the journal's peer-review process.

Editorial decisions may include acceptance, rejection or a request for revision. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

10. Publication charges

If an Article Processing Charge applies, the journal should communicate the approved amount, currency, applicable taxes, payment instructions and refund conditions to authors transparently.

Any applicable publication charge is separate from editorial evaluation. Payment must not guarantee acceptance, influence peer review or override an editorial decision.

Authors should receive an appropriate payment acknowledgement or receipt for verified transactions.

11. Corrections and post-publication matters

Authors should promptly notify the editorial office if they discover a significant error in their published work. Corrections, expressions of concern and retractions should be handled under the journal's applicable publication ethics policies.

12. Submission status

Related information

Authors should also review the following resources:

• Manuscript Preparation
• Peer Review Process
• Submission Process
• Publication Policies
• Article Processing Charges