FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)What is the difference between research papers, technical briefs, and innovation papers? All paper categories undergo full peer review.
What is the paper acceptance rate for the journal? How long shall I wait for a decision on my paper? Is English language quality in the text a consideration for publication? Does a US-based author have a better chance of publishing in JMD? How do JMD (Journal of Mechanical Design) papers differ from papers in JMR (Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics)? Are design education papers acceptable for JMD? When are experimental results important for design studies? What happens after my paper is approved by the editor for production? After copyright forms are approved and any outstanding invoices are paid (for color figures, excess pages, or Open Access) your manuscript will be forwarded to production. You will then be notified when your Accepted Manuscript is published online, followed by an email with a link to review the proof of your paper. Proofs for regular issue papers will be sent in 5-7 days (special issue papers may be on a different schedule). Please plan to review and return any corrections within 48 hours to help us publish your paper as soon as possible. What happens if my paper exceeds the page limits? May I submit a book or technology review? May I request that a particular book or technology be reviewed? |
The ASME Journal Tool includes responses to the following submission FAQs:
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