FAQ

Is the Journal of Progress in Engineering Thermodynamics and Kinetics (PETK) a refereed journal?

Yes, it is. Journal of Progress in Engineering Thermodynamics and Kinetics (PETK) is a peer reviewed journal and follows double-blind peer review policy. The journal strictly maintains the academic review policy and publication ethics.

Is the PETK indexed?

We have applied to abstract/index the journal in ''Islamic World Science Citation Center(ISC)'' and ''Google Scholar''.

What is the frequency of the PETK?

PETK is a quarterly archival journal with two issues per year.

How do I submit my manuscripts?

You can submit your manuscripts via our editorial managing system. Electronic submission substantially decreases the editorial processing and reviewing times and shortens overall publication times. Please click “Submit Paper” on the specific journal's page. The link “Submit a New Manuscript” leads you directly to the submission system used by the PETK.

I want to know more about the review and publication process of the journal.

Please check the journal’s ‘Peer Review Process’ menu.

How much time does PETK take to complete review process?

To complete the review process, about two to three months is required after the reception of the submission e-mail of the authors.

I want to submit a paper to your journal. Does it fall within the scope of the journal?

Please check the ‘Aims and Scope’ menu in the website of journal. If you have any question about the suitability, send an email for the managing editor at k_peyvandy@semnan.ac.ir.

Is there any publication fee?

No. PETK is a 100% free journal for both authors and readers and all accepted papers will be published in the journal without any publication fee.

Is there any specific ‘Author Guidelines’ of the journal?

Yes. Please check the ‘Guide for Authors’ menu of the journal.

What is a ‘Conflict of Interest’?

Any financial interest or connection, direct or indirect, or other situations, which might raise the question of bias in the work presented or the conclusions, implications or opinions stated – including pertinent commercial or other sources of funding for the individual authors or for the associated departments or organizations, personal relationships, or direct academic competition.