期刊名称：MATERIALS EVALUATION
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About the journal
MATERIALS EVALUATION
The journalís technical papers are refereed by experts in their fields, and the papers are abstracted by major technical abstracting services, including Abstract Bulletin of the Institute of Paper Science and Technology; Acoustic Abstracts; Applied Mechanics Review; Applied Science and Technology Index; Art and Archaeology Technical Abstracts; Cadscan; Ceramics Abstracts; Chemical Abstracts; Current Contents; Engineered Materials Abstracts; Engineering Index; Highway Research Info Service; INSPEC; ISMEC, Mechanical Engineering Abstracts; Index to Scientific Reviews; International Aerospace Abstracts; Leadscan; Metals Abstracts; Metals Information; Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center; Petroleum Abstracts; Science Abstracts (Physics Abstracts, Electrical and Electronics Abstracts, and Computer and Control Abstracts); Science Citation Index; Solid State and Superconductivity Abstracts; World Aluminum Abstracts; and Zincscan.
This manual is intended to assist prospective authors in the organization and writing of technical papers that the Society can accept. The cost of publication permits the acceptance of only those papers having timely and significant information that is presented directly and understandably.
Instructions to Authors
ASNT Manual for Authors of
Technical Papers
Guidance to Authors in Preparing Technical Papers for Consideration by
Materials Evaluation
Materials Evaluation
ASNT
1711 Arlingate Lane
PO Box 28518
Columbus, OH 43228-0518
(800) 222-2768
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www.asnt.org
Materials Evaluation: The Monthly Journal of ASNT
ASNT solicits and encourages the preparation of original manuscripts on
NDT investigations and applications for consideration for publication in
Materials Evaluation, the Society’s monthly journal.
Materials Evaluation is a well-established journal, with a publication history
stretching back to 1942. Annual volumes generally exceed 1,200 pages and are
received by over 10,000 ASNT members and subscribers in over 90 countries. The
journal’s technical papers are refereed by experts in their fields, and are
abstracted by the major abstracting services.
This manual is intended to assist prospective authors in the organization and
composition of technical papers that the Society can accept. The cost of
publication permits the acceptance only of those papers having timely and
significant information that is presented clearly and directly .
Preparing Technical Paper Manuscripts
The following are some guidelines for preparation of manuscripts for technical
papers. Please note that guidelines for preparation of tutorial and feature articles
may differ somewhat.
Title — The title of the paper should give an accurate description of the work in a
minimum number of words, to permit proper cataloging and indexing.
Abstract — A brief abstract (100 to 200 words) eases reading of the entire paper,
gives an understanding of its contents, and indicates the intention and scope
of the paper.
Keywords — The keywords are a short list of the most important terms and topics
of the paper, which assist in proper cataloging, indexing and abstracting.
Introduction — Every paper should contain at least one or two introductory
paragraphs stating the paper’s subject, purpose, scope of coverage and
structure. Background or historical information may also be included if
necessary.
Body — The body of the paper should be organized using two levels of headings.
Papers submitted to Materials Evaluation should not exceed 5,000 words.
Papers that are over this limit should be broken into more than one paper by
the author.
Conclusion — Papers should have at least one or two paragraphs of summary or
concluding information, analyzing the results of the work and indicating any
need for further work on the subject.
Acknowledgments — An Acknowledgments section is the proper place in which to
thank contributors to your work, recognize the use of grant money, and credit
commercial entities involved in the work.
References — Citations should be given throughout the paper using the last name
of the author(s) and the year of publication: (Harrison, 2006). At the end of
the paper, a References section should provide full publication information
for each cited work. These should include (as relevant) the names of the
authors as given in the publication, the title of the work, the title of the
journal or book in which the work appears, the volume number, place of
publication, publisher, date of publication, and page numbers.
Appendices — Appendices may be used to present supplementary material that is
necessary for completeness but that, inserted in the main body of the paper,
would detract from the paper’s orderly and logical presentation. They may
also be used to include information valuable only to specialists in the field. As
Appendices can be disruptive to the flow of a paper, they should be avoided
where possible.
Equations — Equations should be prepared in MathType if possible. Carefully
check all equations and ensure that all superscripts, subscripts, variables, etc.,
appear correctly. Clearly label all vectors, matrices and tensors. All equations
will be reset by editorial staff. Define variables upon first appearance.
Tables — Each table should include a table number, title, appropriate headings,
and body copy, and should be referred to in the body of the paper. Data may
be organized in an electronic table format (such as Word) or by tabbing
between columns. Keep the formatting very simple (no rules or shading).
Editorial staff will reformat all tables.
Figures — Materials Evaluation accepts papers containing up to 10 figures. All
figures should be numbered in consecutive order as they relate to the text.
Include in the text a discussion of the significance of each figure. Captions
must include the figure number. Please refer to figures in the text as: Figure 1,
Figure 2b, etc. Electronic files should be made as grayscale, CMYK or
bitmapped images. Final resolution of grayscale and CMYK images must be
300 dpi with a 150 line screen. Bitmapped images must be 1200 dpi. Figures
will be printed in color only if deemed necessary by editorial staff.
Spelling — Papers must be written in English to be considered for publication in
Materials Evaluation. American spelling is used. In the interest of clarity,
authors should avoid the use of acronyms and initialisms unless the repeated
use of the full phrase becomes awkward.
Units — Materials Evaluation is an SI journal. Papers submitted should use this
metric system of measurement. Imperial units are generally not used in
technical papers published by Materials Evaluation.
Commercialism — ASNT adheres to a non-commercialism policy befitting the
publication’s status as a technical journal. The use of trade names in papers
should be avoided. If it is necessary to credit a business or specify a
commercial product, please use an Acknowledgments section to do so,
making any references to commercial products or entities in the body of the
paper generic.
Submitting Papers for Consideration
Papers may be submitted to the editor of Materials Evaluation electronically via
e-mail or through the regular mail at:
Editor, Materials Evaluation
ASNT
1711 Arlingate Lane
PO Box 28518
Columbus, OH 43228-0518
Receipt of the paper by ASNT will be acknowledged. The complete contact
information for the corresponding author should be noted clearly on the
manuscript, and the author should keep the editor informed as to changes of
address.
ASNT will not reproduce material in any format without a signed transfer of
copyright from the author to ASNT. Copyright transfer forms may be
downloaded from the ASNT Web site at <www.asnt.org/publications/authors/
authors.htm>. Submission of a paper implies that it has not been published
elsewhere and that it will not be published elsewhere while under consideration
by ASNT. A proof of the paper will be sent to the author for review before
publication. Proofs of illustrations are not usually provided.
Since 1993, papers published in Materials Evaluation are considered for an annual
Outstanding Paper Award. The purpose of this award is to encourage a high
level of quality in papers published in the journal. Recipients of the award are
selected on the merit of written contributions published in Materials Evaluation
during the previous calendar year. Selection is based equally on the material’s
originality, usefulness and clarity, and on the appropriateness and accuracy of its
supporting material.
Instructions to Authors
0025-5327.pdf
Editorial Board
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
PO Box 28518
1711 Arlingate Lane
Columbus, OH 43228-0518
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