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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • All authors of the article have actively participated in the work and agreed to its submission.
  • The contribution is original and unpublished, and it is not under review for publication in another journal.
  • The text follows the style standards and bibliographic requirements described in the Author Guidelines section.

Author Guidelines

NOCMAT Journal Guidelines

The NOCMAT Journal accepts original scientific articles submitted by researchers affiliated with educational and research institutions or the productive sector. Articles will be published electronically, on a continuous flow basis, after being approved through peer review.

Articles may be submitted in either Portuguese or English. After acceptance, articles submitted in Portuguese must be translated by the authors for publication of an English version.

The concepts and opinions expressed in the works submitted to the journal are the sole responsibility of their authors.

Articles resulting from research involving human subjects must include, within the body of the text, the approval protocol number from the ethics committee to which the study was submitted.

Submissions that do not comply with the journal’s guidelines will be returned to the authors.

For article submission, it is recommended that authors use previously published articles in the NOCMAT Journal and the following template (.docx) as references.

Submitted texts must not exceed 20 (twenty) pages and must follow the formatting below:

Title in Portuguese: Centered, uppercase, Times New Roman font, size 16 pt, single line spacing, 6 pt spacing after.
Title in English: Centered, uppercase, Times New Roman font, size 16 pt, light gray (Background 2, darker 50%), single line spacing, 6 pt spacing after.
Authors’ Names: Authors’ names must be centered, separated by semicolons, Times New Roman font, size 10 pt, single spacing, 6 pt spacing after. The surname must appear in uppercase, followed by a comma, and then the remaining given names in full.
After each author’s name, insert an Arabic numeral in superscript (Times New Roman, 10 pt) indicating the author’s institutional affiliation. Add an asterisk (*) after the numeral to identify the corresponding author. Authors from the same institution should share the same numeral.
Authors’ Affiliations: Each author’s institutional information must be centered, Times New Roman font, size 8 pt, with 6 pt spacing after.

Abstract: The word “Abstract” must be in Times New Roman, bold, size 10 pt, single spacing, with 6 pt spacing after. The abstract text must be Times New Roman, size 10 pt, single spacing, with 6 pt spacing after the final line.
The abstract must be a single paragraph of 150 to 200 words. All articles must include abstracts in both Portuguese and English.

Keywords: Up to 5 keywords, separated by semicolons. Times New Roman font, bold and italic, size 10 pt, single spacing, with 6 pt spacing after. All articles must include keywords in both Portuguese and English.

Article Text: The article must include the following sections: Introduction, Methodology, Analysis and Discussion of Results, Conclusion, and References.

Main Section Title: Times New Roman, uppercase, bold, size 11 pt, 12 pt spacing after.
First Subsection Title: Times New Roman, bold, size 11 pt, 8 pt spacing after.
Second Subsection Title: Times New Roman, bold, size 11 pt, 4 pt spacing after.
Body Text: All text must be in Times New Roman, size 11 pt, single spacing, with 8 pt spacing between paragraphs.

Figures: Figures must be centered and aligned with the set margins. Captions must be placed above the figure, Times New Roman, bold, size 10 pt, single spacing. Figure numbering should be sequential in Arabic numerals followed by a colon. The caption title should be in regular font (not bold). The source of the figure must appear below it, preceded by the word “Source:”. Authors are responsible for ensuring copyright compliance for any third-party figures used.

Tables: Tables must be centered and follow the same margin settings. Only horizontal lines should be used. Captions must appear above the table. Numbering should be sequential in Arabic numerals followed by a colon, Times New Roman, bold, size 10 pt, single spacing. The title should be in regular font (not bold). Text within tables must be Times New Roman, size 9 pt, centered. The source of the table must appear below it, preceded by “Source:”. Authors are responsible for ensuring copyright compliance for any third-party materials.

Equations: Equations must be right-aligned, with numbering aligned to the left. Both must be in Times New Roman, size 11 pt. Equation numbering should be sequential in Arabic numerals enclosed in parentheses. The meaning of each symbol should be provided below the equation, following the same formatting as the body text.

Citations: In-text citations should be sequentially numbered in Arabic numerals enclosed in square brackets. The format must follow Times New Roman, size 11 pt, consistent with the body text. When citing two references, numbers should be separated by a comma. For three or more non-sequential citations, separate them with commas (e.g., [1,5,7]). For three or more sequential citations, indicate the first and last numbers separated by a dash (e.g., [3–6]).

References:
All references cited in the article must be listed at the end, in sequential order, following the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) style, as shown below:

  • Scientific article with up to 6 authors

    [1] M. Sabbrojjaman, Y. Liu, T. Tafsirojjaman, “A comparative review on the utilisation of recycled waste glass, ceramic and rubber as fine aggregate on high performance concrete: Mechanical and durability properties,” Developments in the Built Environment, vol. 17, pp. 1–18, Mar. 2023, Accessed: Apr. 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100371

    Scientific article with more than 6 authors

    [2] H. Zhang, et al., “High-flowable and high-performance steel fiber reinforced concrete adapted by fly ash and silica fume,” Case Studies in Construction Materials, vol. 20, pp. 1–18, Jul. 2024, Accessed: Apr. 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509523009774

    Book

    [3] I. Sommerville, Software Engineering, 9th ed. Boston: Pearson, 2011.

    Book chapter

    [4] D. C. Gama, D. A. de Deus, M. O. de Souza, A. C. P. dos Santos, T. S. Botelho, M. M. da Costa, et al., “Fibras vegetais no Brasil: um potencial socioeconômico e biotecnológico,” in Inovações em Pesquisas Agrárias e Ambientais, vol. III, no. 18, 2024.

    Dissertation or thesis

    [5] D. S. Barin, “Carbonatação e absorção capilar em concretos de cimento portland branco com altos teores de adição de escória de alto forno e ativador químico,” M.S. thesis, PPGEC, Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, Brazil, 200_.

    Conference papers

    [6] A. S. Carvalho and M. T. Outeiro, “Accurate Matlab/Simulink model of a power generation system based on fuel cells,” in IECON 2012 - 38th Annual Conf. IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Oct. 2012, pp. 5357–5364, doi: 10.1109/IECON.2012.6389531.

    Report

    [7] M. Silva et al., “Multi-parameter characterization of surface sediments from the Minho estuary,” LNEG, Alfragide, 2012. [Online]. Available: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.9/1875

Articles

Scientific articles published on a continuous publication basis.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Statement

Copyrights will be transferred to the journal for online publication with free access and for print archiving purposes.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides open access to all of its content, based on the principle that making scientific research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Such access is associated with increased readership and citation of an author’s work.

All journal content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License.

 

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

This journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record.

Authors must avoid misrepresentation of research results, which can undermine trust in the journal, the credibility of scientific authorship, and ultimately the entire scientific enterprise. Maintaining the integrity of research and its presentation is supported by adherence to good scientific practice, which includes:

• The manuscript must not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously.

• The submitted work must be original and must not have been published elsewhere, in any form or language (in whole or in part), unless the new work represents an expansion of the previous one. Transparency regarding material reuse must be provided to avoid concerns about text recycling or self-plagiarism.

• A single study should not be divided into multiple parts merely to increase the number of submissions, whether to different journals or to the same journal over time (a practice known as “salami publishing”).

• Simultaneous or secondary publications may, in some cases, be justifiable, provided certain conditions are met — for example, translations or manuscripts intended for a different readership.

• Results must be presented clearly, honestly, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation (including image manipulation). Authors must follow field-specific rules for data acquisition, selection, and processing.

• Data, text, or theories from others must not be presented as if they were those of the author(s) (“plagiarism”). Proper credit must be given to all sources, including material that is copied verbatim (or nearly so), summarized, or paraphrased. Quotation marks must be used for directly copied passages, and permission must be obtained for the use of copyrighted material.

Important note: The journal may use plagiarism detection software.

• Authors must ensure that they have obtained permission for the use of software, questionnaires, surveys (including online surveys), and scales in their studies, when applicable.

• Both research and non-research articles (such as Opinion, Review, and Commentary papers) must cite appropriate and relevant literature to support the claims made. Excessive or inappropriate self-citation, or coordinated efforts among authors to inflate citation counts, are strongly discouraged.

• Authors must avoid false statements about individuals or companies, as well as descriptions of behaviors that could be interpreted as personal attacks or accusations.

• Research that could be misused in ways that pose a threat to public health or national security must be clearly identified in the manuscript (e.g., dual-use research). Examples include: generating harmful effects from biological agents or toxins, compromising vaccine immunity, unusual risks in chemical use, or the application of research/technology for military purposes.

• Authors are strongly advised to ensure that the author group, the Corresponding Author, and the order of authorship are correct at the time of submission. Changes (addition or removal of authors) during the review process are generally not permitted, except in justified cases. The reasons for such changes must be clearly explained.

Changes to authorship will not be allowed after the manuscript has been accepted.

 

Generative AI Usage Policy

Authors must declare the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies during the manuscript preparation process at the time of submission.

NOCMAT Journal recognizes the potential of these tools when used responsibly, assisting researchers in working efficiently, gaining critical insights quickly, and achieving better outcomes. However, the use of AI must adhere to the following guidelines:

Responsibility and Ethics

While AI tools may be used as support, they must never replace human critical thinking, expertise, and evaluation. AI technology should always be applied under the supervision and control of the authors.

Ultimately, authors are solely responsible for the content of their work. This includes responsibility for:

  • Content Verification: Carefully reviewing the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and impartiality of all AI-generated content (including the verification of sources, as AI-generated references may be incorrect or fabricated).

  • Authenticity: Thoroughly editing and adapting the material to ensure the manuscript represents the author’s original contribution and reflects their own analysis, interpretation, and ideas.

  • Transparency: The use of any tool, whether AI-based or otherwise, must be clear and transparent to readers. If AI tools have been used, a disclosure statement is mandatory (as shown in the example below).

  • Privacy and Rights: Ensuring the manuscript protects data privacy and intellectual property by verifying the terms of use of any AI tool adopted.

Authors must not list AI tools as authors or co-authors of the manuscript. Authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans.

The use of AI tools must be reported in a specific section at the end of the text, inserted before the reference list. This statement will appear in the final published work.

  • Declaration: Declaration of AI Use: During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL / SERVICE] for the purpose of [REASON]. After using this tool, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.

  • This declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools for grammar, spelling, or reference formatting. If there is no generative AI use to declare, this section is not required.

To protect authors' rights and research confidentiality, NOCMAT Journal does not permit the use of generative AI (such as ChatGPT or similar tools) by reviewers or editors during the peer review and manuscript evaluation process.

Privacy Statement

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