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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Optical and Magnetic Materials Letters (OMML)

General Standards

Language Editing

Optical and Magnetic Materials Letters (OMML) requires all submitted manuscripts to meet international standards of academic English. Articles are published exclusively in English.

Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to use professional language editing services prior to submission to improve clarity, readability, and scientific communication. Please note that language editing does not guarantee acceptance. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance.

Language Style

The default language style is American English. Authors who prefer British English must clearly indicate this on the first page of the manuscript.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

To enhance the visibility and discoverability of your article:

  • Include relevant keywords in the title
  • Avoid excessively long titles
  • Provide 3–5 keywords combining general and specific terms
  • Use keywords in the first two sentences of the abstract
  • Incorporate keywords in major section headings when appropriate

Manuscript Structure

Title

  • Written in Title Case
  • Centered, concise, and informative
  • Avoid abbreviations
  • Should reflect the main findings or contribution

Authors and Affiliations

  • List all authors separated by commas
  • Use superscript numbers to indicate affiliations

  • Format:

     
    Institution/University/Organization, Country
     
  • Corresponding author must be indicated with an asterisk (*) and include a valid email address

Headings and Subheadings

  • Headings: Bold, sentence case
  • Subheadings: Bold, capitalize each major word

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words
  • Must include:
    • Background
    • Objectives
    • Methods
    • Key results
    • Conclusions
  • Keywords: 3–5 mandatory

Main Text

  • Single-spaced
  • Include line numbers for peer-review

Required Sections

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  1. Introduction
  2. Materials and Methods
  3. Results and Discussion
  4. Conclusion
  5. Acknowledgments (optional)
  6. Author Contributions
  7. Funding Information
  8. Conflict of Interest Statement
  9. References

Scope-Specific Emphasis (OMML Focus)

Submissions should align with:

  • Optical materials (photonic, plasmonic, optoelectronic)
  • Magnetic materials (spintronics, nanomagnetism)
  • Magneto-optical phenomena
  • Functional and advanced materials
  • Materials for electronics, photonics, and energy systems

Figures and Tables

General Guidelines for Figures

Figures should clearly present scientific data and enhance understanding.

  • Include scale bars
  • Label key features clearly
  • Explain all symbols and colors
  • Ensure readability at publication size

General Guidelines for Tables

Tables should present data concisely:

  • Include clear captions
  • Organize data logically
  • Provide units for all values
  • Maintain readability

Figure and Table Requirements

Legends

  • Use same font as main text
  • Format:
    • Figure 1. Description
    • Table 1. Description
  • Figure legends placed at the end of manuscript
  • Table legends placed above the table
  • Use a single paragraph

Image Size

  • Must fit within one page
  • Suitable for single-column or double-column layout

Accepted Formats

  • TIFF (.tif) – LZW compression recommended
  • JPEG (.jpg)
  • EPS (.eps) – for accepted manuscripts

Color Mode

  • Use RGB color mode

Resolution

  • Minimum 300 dpi
  • Upload figures separately
  • Ensure clarity at 150% zoom

Funding Information

All funding sources must be clearly stated, including grant numbers where applicable.

References

  • Use APA 7th Edition
  • Include DOI when available
  • Recommended tools:
    • Mendeley
    • Zotero
    • EndNote

Article Types

OMML accepts:

  • Research Letters (primary focus, short high-impact papers)
  • Short Communications
  • Review / Mini Review Articles
  • Perspectives

Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure:

  • Original work (no plagiarism)
  • No simultaneous submission
  • Proper citation of all sources
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS submission system of OMML.

Closing Statement

OMML prioritizes rapid dissemination of high-quality research in optical and magnetic materials, aiming to support innovation in photonics, electronics, and advanced material technologies.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.

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