The Journal of Physics: Theories and Applications (JPhys: Theor. Appl.) considers manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in theoretical physics, experimental physics, applied physics, and related interdisciplinary fields. All submissions must be original, scientifically sound, relevant to the journal's aims and scope, and prepared in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and author guidelines. The journal considers the following manuscript types for publication, subject to editorial assessment and peer review where applicable.
1. Research Articles
Research Articles report original scientific findings that advance knowledge in physics and its applications. They may present theoretical developments, mathematical formulations, analytical or numerical modeling, computational simulations, experimental investigations, measurement results, materials characterization, instrumentation development, or interdisciplinary applications of physics.
Manuscripts must clearly identify the research problem, explain the methodology, present and interpret the results, and discuss their significance in relation to existing scientific knowledge. The conclusions must be supported by the evidence presented in the manuscript. Research Articles should demonstrate sufficient scientific novelty, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope.
2. Review Articles
Review Articles provide a critical and comprehensive synthesis of published research on a specific topic within physics or applied physics. They should identify major developments, compare existing theories or experimental findings, evaluate methodological approaches, discuss unresolved questions, and identify promising directions for future research.
Review Articles must go beyond a simple compilation of previously published studies by offering meaningful analysis and synthesis. Systematic literature reviews and bibliometric reviews may be considered when they employ transparent and appropriate methods, clearly defined research questions, and a rigorous interpretation of the findings.
Authors should ensure that relevant and current literature is covered and that all sources are appropriately cited. The review must provide a clear contribution to understanding the selected research topic.
3. Short Communications
Short Communications present concise reports of significant and timely findings that warrant rapid communication to the physics research community. They may describe a focused theoretical result, an important experimental observation, a new physical effect, a noteworthy computational result, or a substantial advance in a specific research problem.
A Short Communication should communicate its central finding clearly and efficiently while providing sufficient methodological and evidential detail for scientific evaluation. Brevity should not compromise scientific rigor, reproducibility, or the interpretation of results.
Short Communications are intended for contributions that can be presented coherently in a shorter format than a full Research Article. They remain subject to editorial assessment and peer review.
4. Technical Notes
Technical Notes describe methodological advances, experimental techniques, computational procedures, instrumentation, measurement systems, or analytical tools relevant to physics and its applications. Examples include improvements to experimental apparatus, novel approaches to data acquisition, numerical algorithms, simulation procedures, and techniques for physical characterization.
A Technical Note must explain the technical problem addressed, describe the proposed method or improvement, and provide appropriate validation or evidence of performance. The manuscript should demonstrate why the reported development is useful to researchers or practitioners and how it differs from existing approaches.
Technical Notes should focus on the technical contribution rather than present a broad investigation that would be more appropriately classified as a Research Article.
5. Methods and Instrumentation Articles
Methods and Instrumentation Articles report the development, implementation, testing, or validation of experimental apparatus, measurement systems, scientific instruments, and computational or analytical tools used in physics research.
Submissions should provide sufficient technical information to enable readers to understand the design and evaluate its performance. Where applicable, authors should report calibration procedures, measurement uncertainty, accuracy, precision, reproducibility, limitations, and comparisons with existing methods or instruments.
The principal contribution must be a demonstrable methodological or instrumental advance, rather than a description of equipment without adequate scientific evaluation.
6. Data and Measurement Reports
Data and Measurement Reports present substantial and scientifically useful datasets, experimental measurements, or characterization results relevant to physics and applied physics. Such manuscripts may include physical properties of materials, electrical or magnetic measurements, spectroscopic data, radiation measurements, or other observations obtained through laboratory or field investigations.
Authors must describe the data acquisition procedures, experimental conditions, calibration methods, uncertainty estimates, quality-control procedures, and limitations necessary for evaluating the reliability of the reported data. The manuscript must explain the scientific value and potential applications of the dataset or measurements.
Where applicable, authors should provide access to the underlying data, processing procedures, and relevant supplementary materials in accordance with the journal's data availability policy. Data reporting without sufficient methodological documentation or scientific value may not be suitable for publication.
7. Perspectives
Perspectives provide an informed and critical discussion of emerging developments, important research questions, or future directions in physics and related disciplines. They may address the significance of recent discoveries, conceptual advances, methodological challenges, or emerging applications of physics.
Perspectives should present a clear and well-supported viewpoint grounded in relevant scientific literature. They may identify opportunities, limitations, controversies, and research priorities, but should distinguish established evidence from interpretation or speculation.
Perspectives are not intended to replace comprehensive Review Articles or to present unsupported personal opinions. Their suitability may depend on editorial assessment and the journal's publication priorities.
8. Commentaries
Commentaries provide scholarly discussion of previously published work relevant to the journal's scope. They may identify important implications, clarify interpretations, discuss methodological issues, or raise substantive questions concerning the validity or significance of published findings.
Commentaries must be evidence-based, professionally written, and focused on scientific issues rather than personal criticism. Authors should clearly identify the work being discussed and support their arguments with appropriate references and scientific reasoning.
Where appropriate, the journal may invite the authors of the original publication to submit a response. Commentaries and responses are subject to editorial assessment and may undergo peer review.
9. Corrections and Corrigenda
Corrections and Corrigenda address errors identified in articles that have already been published. They are intended to maintain the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.
A correction should clearly identify the affected article, describe the error, explain the necessary amendment, and indicate whether the correction affects the interpretation, results, or conclusions of the original work. Minor errors that do not alter the scientific meaning of an article may be handled through a correction notice, subject to editorial assessment.
If an error materially affects the validity or reliability of the published findings, the editorial team will evaluate the matter in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies and relevant guidance. Corrections do not replace retractions or other editorial actions when these are warranted.
10. Editorial and Special Issue Articles
The journal may publish editorial or introductory articles associated with special issues, thematic collections, or significant developments in a research area. These articles may introduce the scope and objectives of a collection, summarize its scientific context, and explain the relevance of the contributions included.
Editorial and special issue articles are generally considered by invitation or with prior approval from the editorial team. Their content, review requirements, and publication procedures will be determined according to the nature of the contribution and the journal's editorial policies.
General Requirements
All manuscript types must comply with the journal's submission requirements, publication ethics policies, and applicable research integrity standards. Manuscripts must be original and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere, except where explicitly permitted by the journal's policies.
The editorial team determines the appropriate manuscript classification based on the content, purpose, scientific contribution, and presentation of each submission. Authors may be asked to revise the manuscript type if the submission does not correspond to its stated category.
The acceptance of any manuscript type is not guaranteed. All submissions are subject to an initial editorial assessment, and manuscripts requiring peer review will be evaluated according to the journal's editorial and peer-review procedures.
