Global Automotive Technology is received & read by C-Level and Sr. Executive Decision Makers with in the worldwide automotive industry. Therefore, we expect the focus of the article(s) to be relevant for them. The following guidelines are aimed at helping you(authors) to write the article(s) to fit in with our selection criteria.
Key Selection Criterion for Articles:
We expect the article to be informative, focus on contemporary / futuristic topics and relevant to the industry, written to deliver learning value to the readers/subscriber.
Style of Writing & Suggestions:
- Please use active voice in your article.
- We recommend using the third person narrative. It will be great help if you can avoid the use of first- and second-person pronouns (I, we, you)
- To make the article easy to understand, include in the text all material essential (Images up to 3-4) to understanding the article.
- To make the article more interesting and easy to read break up some of the copy in sidebars or boxes to highlight important or auxiliary information.
- Suggest to use a straightforward tone and make sure that the article is as lively and clear as possible.
- Recommend to minimize the number of references in the article.
- Clichés should be avoided. In case they have to be used with proper explanation or definition can help.
- Provide short titles for the article and subheads.
- Should attach the photograph of the Author & the relevant images.
Ensure that the following items are present:
Author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:
- Photograph of Author
- Author Bio(in 20-50 words)
- E-mail address
- Full postal address
- Phone(Optional)
All necessary files have been uploaded:
Manuscript:
- Include keywords & Meta Description and TAG words(If not keywords will be used a TAGs)
- Include all relevant captions and images.
- Include all sub titles, description, footnotes.
- Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided
- Indicate clearly if color should be used for any figures in print Graphical Abstracts / Highlights files (where applicable) / Supplemental files (where applicable)
Check further:
- Manuscript has been 'Spell Checked & Grammar Checked'
- All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
- Has been permitted for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)
- Journal policies detailed in this guide(above) have been reviewed
- Referee suggestions and contact details provided, based on journal requirements
Submission: Article must be in "MS-Word document" included all images, author biography and photograph.
Dos and Don’ts :
Article(s) could focus on innovative / cutting edge technologies and also experiences of industry’s leading organizations in areas such as best practices etc
Articles that differentiate themselves from run-of-the-mill type on similar topics will be given priority. Differentiation can be achieved by providing unique learning value by taking up topics which are of futuristic, cutting-edge, insightful, original research, innovation based and industry leading in nature or in any other manner you may be comfortable with.
Articles & used images should be free from copyright infringements and plagiarism. Article found plagiarized or copied without acknowledging the source properly will not be considered
Please provide proper acknowledgements for data, images and tables taken from other relevant sources with permissions wherever applicable.
All articles undergo a multi-stage review process. During that time, we will inform the author whether the article has been accepted, rejected or needs revision. The editor will suggest improvements to the article on a case-by-case basis
Articles written to promote the products or services of the author’s company unless they represent breakthroughs / innovations in the industry are considered advertorials and attract relevant tariff.
We refrain from publishing articles that
- contain text book-type content
- have already been published elsewhere
- are primers or generalized treatment of topics
- are copied from any other free/commercial sources
Terms and Conditions
- The invitation to contribute an article doesn’t represent any obligation on the publisher to publish the article.
- The right to publish the article solely rests with the editorial committee and depends on the quality and relevance of the article.
- Even if it is accepted for publication, the editors cannot guarantee that the article will be published in the given issue.
- In case the article cannot be used in the indicated issues of the magazine (due to space constraints and other unavoidable circumstances), Not required author's consent to use them in subsequent issues of the magazine or the monthly e-Newsletters or on the websites.
Usage of content :
The publisher can publish / use the article on other related formats like Web, E-mail, Newsletter, e-Books, edited volumes etc. giving due credit to the author (Credit solely rests to the author).
Reprints, Permissions: Bulk reprints of articles are available for a fee, based on the article's length and the number of copies desired. To order, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
