Autor Guidline

Author Guidelines

As part of the submission process, authors must ensure that their manuscripts comply with the following guidelines. Submissions that do not adhere to these rules may be returned for revision or rejected.

General Instructions

IJMEAT accepts original manuscripts based on research, experiments, simulations, or literature studies in the field of mechanical and automotive engineering. Submissions must be original, not translated or adapted from other sources, and must not be under review or published in other journals.

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must be written in English, typed in single spacing, using Times New Roman 10 pt font, on A4-sized paper, in a two-column layout, except for the abstract, large figures, or tables. The file should be submitted in .DOC or .RTF format (PDFs are not accepted).

Title Page

The title must be concise, specific, and aligned with the manuscript content. It should be written in Times New Roman 14 pt bold, aligned left, single-spaced, and no more than 20 words, with only the first word capitalized.

Abstract

The abstract is a single paragraph, limited to 250 words, and must briefly explain the background, research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Avoid abbreviations, formulas, and references in the abstract.

Keywords

Provide 3 to 5 keywords that represent the core topics of the manuscript. Use single words or short phrases, arranged alphabetically, separated by commas.

Introduction

Should contain the background, literature review, research gap, problem statement, and objectives. Citations should follow the format: (Surname, Year), or "Surname et al. (Year)".

Method

Describe the tools, materials, procedures, location, and duration of the study, as well as the experimental or analytical method used. Include information about instrument accuracy and measurement uncertainties where applicable.

Discussion

Provide an in-depth interpretation of the results, linking them to existing research, theories, or simulations. Avoid simply repeating the results. The discussion should highlight novelty, implications, and potential applications or limitations.

Conclusion

State the main findings and how they address the research problem. Include implications, recommendations, and the novelty of the work.

Acknowledgments

Mention any individuals or institutions that supported the research, including funding sources.

Units

Use only metric (SI) units, such as mm, cm³, kg, L, °C, etc.

Tables

Tables must have a clear, concise title placed above the table. Avoid vertical lines. Tables should be numbered consecutively and referenced in the text.

Figures

Figures must be high-quality, frame-free, and accompanied by descriptive captions placed below the figure. All symbols, abbreviations, and axes should be clearly labeled. Figures must also be referenced in the text.

References and Citation Style

Citations in the text must use the Author-Year format (e.g., Liu et al., 1998 or Carey, 1998). All cited works must appear in the reference list, and vice versa. At least 7 references are required, with an emphasis on recent publications (within the last 5 years) and international sources. Use APA-style formatting and avoid using "et al." in the reference list.

Examples:

• Journal Article:
  Liu, Q.S., Roux, B., & Velarde, M.G. (1998). Thermocapillary convection in two-layer systems. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 41(11), 1499–1511.

• Book:
  Bejan, A. (1995). Convection heat transfer (2nd ed.). Wiley.

• Conference Proceeding:
  Carey, V.P. (1998). Modeling of microscale transport in multiphase systems. Proceedings of the Eleventh Heat Transfer Conference, 23–40.

• Thesis:
  Pardi, F.K. (2015). Effect of number of pipes on the performance of solar water heater with pebble absorber (Thesis). Universitas Mataram.

• Patent:
  Burns, T. (1995). US Patent No. 358498.

Reference Manager

Authors are encouraged to use Mendeley, Zotero, or other reference management tools to ensure consistency in citation formatting.