Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Initially, an editor will analyze the submitted paper and determine whether it fits a determined focus and scope before forwarding it to the reviewer. This first screening procedure is carried out to confirm that needless author misunderstandings regarding the introduced journal's focus and scope do not take up the reviewer's valuable time, as well as reader dissatisfaction, later.

Additionally, if they follow the focus and scope instructions, the author will save time by finding an appropriate publication for their study work in a relatively short amount of time. In principle, no one is willing to wait an extended time and then be rejected. However, to help authors have their work published as quickly as possible, editors are working to shorten the publication period every time.

FOCUS:
In focus terms, Polimesin makes clear that the submission is about the manuscript's qualifications. Unavoidably, Polimesin has decided to be one of the reputable frontier mechanical engineering publications for academicians and industrial practitioners. So, to enable the mission, the editor gradually increases the manuscript standard that is eligible to be published, despite fitting the mentioned scopes. Four aspects of qualified research are introduced: parameters, detail, novelty, and validation.
Many manuscripts published by Polimesin fit into the scope but lack a comprehensive study about the selected topic. It has cost the reader valuable time to look for a complete study on a research topic.

1. Parameters
The term "focused parameter" could be slightly different among researchers. Editor stands for being cleared, such as either the number of tested independent variables or design variables, both by computer simulation (if any) and physical experiment. The editor set a standard of at least three variables to be investigated.

2. Detail-oriented
A comprehensive study on a research topic is reflected in a manuscript by various aspects, including the number of parameters, the availability of validation work, etc. Another important part is a detailed explanation in the methodology section, as well as an extensive discussion of the results. Potential readers will always try to find a way to replicate the conducted methodology and are eager to see similar results. Without a thorough explanation and discussion, the published paper will consist of a set of equations, pictures, and tables that are too difficult to understand, making it hard to derive research answers.

In any part of writing, the author should address the silent reader's questions: who, what, when, where, and why. For this reason, the editor expects the manuscript length to be between 2,500 and 8,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.

3. Novelty
Unfortunately, novelty is the most difficult part to evaluate both by the researcher, author, editor as well and reviewer. To push novelty to be very extreme could result in unproven methodology as well as results. An extensive study of literature will reflect an effort of the author to answer a question: "Is there any novelty in my research?". So, without enough literature reviews, the editor will decide that the related study does not have any novelty.

4. Validation
On the verge of publication, a manuscript on a study that solely focuses on computer simulation work is not what the Editor wants authors to submit to Jurnal Polimesin. It will be necessary to compare or validate the simulation with physical experimental work that compares it utilizing equipment, instrumentation, or materials. The validation could be of a relative quality, and later reviewer (not the editor) will decide on its sufficiency.

SCOPES:
Polimesin mostly publishes studies in the core areas of mechanical engineering, such as energy conversion, machine and mechanism design, and manufacturing technology. As science and technology develop rapidly in combination with other disciplines such as electrical, Polimesin also adapts to new facts by accepting manuscripts in mechatronics. In Biomechanics, Mechanical study in musculoskeletal and bio-tissue has been widely recognized to help better life quality for disabled people and physical rehabilitation work.

Such a wide range of Polimesin could be published, but it still has criteria to apply mechanical systems and principles. Exceeding the limitation has been a common reason for rejection by those outside the scope. Using chemical principles more than mechanical ones in material engineering has been a common reason for rejection after submission. Excessive exploration of the management within the discipline of Industrial Engineering in the manufacturing technology scope is also unacceptable. The sub-scope biomechanics that focuses on ergonomics and does not study movement involving applied force on the bio-tissue is also not suitable for submission.

1. Energy Conversion
Polimesin accepts manuscripts written in the field of energy conversion with several limitations. Given the broad field of energy conversion, Polimesin has limited the scope to mechanical and thermal energy conversion. Furthermore, the scope itself is constrained by several criteria. In more detail, Polimesin only considers the study of the mechanical properties and design of conversion equipment to improve energy efficiency during the conversion process. Therefore, the topic of chemical processes and reactions that indirectly or directly affect the efficiency of thermal energy conversion is outside the scope of Polimesin.

2. Machine and Mechanism Design
The design of the parts to be shaped by casting, the design of the parts to be joined by welding, the design of the parts to be obtained by machining, shafts, hubs, shafts, tolerances, norm series, design types, and basic principles. Hub connection shape, bearing types and arrangement, the significance of lightness and light machine components, the design of sealing elements, low-cost designs, and analysis of various designs.

3. Manufacturing Technology
Technical skills, and identifying and resolving production problems in product manufacturing. With an emphasis on metal processing technologies and how they are used in the contemporary manufacturing sector, including automated manufacturing, tools, die-making, and machining.

4. Materials Engineering
Jurnal Polimesin welcomes research to understand the fundamental physical reasons for material behaviors within the context of material engineering. The goal of the study is to maximize the qualities of existing materials while also developing and producing new, enhanced materials. Processing and structural modification are the methods used. It also accepts submissions, understanding the causes of unexpected failures in certain materials.

A broad spectrum of materials could be examined, comprising metals, alloys, ceramics, glasses, composites, electrical, magnetic, and photonic materials, and polymers. Biomaterials like surgical mesh and artificial tissue, nanomaterials like graphene and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), 3D printing materials, specialized sensors, and smart materials are merely a few of the numerous cutting-edge materials and processes they work with. to integrate physics, chemistry, and biology to produce new products, many of which have the potential to improve our quality of life and reduce our impact on the environment are studies can be adopted.

Research material in mechanical engineering introduces some constraints; the material of interest should include mechanical properties such as fatigue, hardness, strength, stiffness, elasticity, plasticity, machinability, ductility, brittleness, malleability, toughness, resilience, and creep. In addition to mechanical characteristics testing, a few chemical and electrical properties are also permissible.

The results of mechanical engineering tests must be presented according to the test characteristics. In addition to mechanical characteristic tests, some chemical and electrical properties are also allowed as additional tests.

5. A Specified Portion of Mechatronics, Biomechanics, and Industrial Engineering
At the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing, or the nexus of computing, electronics, and mechanics. Working with large industrial robots, smaller robots for pick-and-place tasks, drones, control systems for food and drink product bottling or packaging, amusement park ride control systems, and prototype development to create and maintain automated machinery. This covers manufacturing, mining, transportation, robotics, aviation, and defense sectors.

Biomechanics is the study of forces acting on and generated within the body and of the effects of these forces on the tissues, fluids, or materials used for diagnosis, treatment, or research purposes. The study of biological systems' composition and operation using mechanical techniques. Applying mechanical principles to the human body's musculoskeletal system involves comprehending the science underlying movement. It studies basic mechanics in two dimensions, including dynamics, kinematics, and statics. For example, it examines the biomechanics of running, jumping, and walking.

Industrial engineering studies involving the ergonomics of product design should investigate the effects of mechanical engineering parameters, such as length, height, radius, inclination, temperature, load, force, speed, and acceleration.

Section Policies

Artikel

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

We follow double double-blind peer review process. In this process, the authors' names and affiliations will not be exposed to Editors and Reviewers, and authors are also kept blinded from Reviewer information.

The review is conducted based on the state of the art that is written in the manuscript. Hence, an author needs to write details of their study, but to keep important information in a readable one. Every reviewer comment must be addressed completely by the author, so the editor can quickly decide about the manuscript's next process. An incomplete response to the reviewer's comment will certainly slow the publication process.

Publication Frequency

Jurnal Polimesin is published bimonthly

Open Access Policy

This journal is open access, meaning that people and institutions can access its contents without charge. The article's full text may be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, searched, linked to, or used for any other legitimate purpose without previous authorization from the author or publisher. This is underneath https://www.budapestopenaccessinitiative.org