Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original scientific manuscripts to the international peer-reviewed journal Problems of Tribology. The journal publishes research articles and review papers addressing fundamental and applied problems of friction, wear, lubrication, contact mechanics, surface engineering, tribological materials, and the reliability of mechanical systems.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance to the aims and scope of the journal, scientific originality, technical quality, and compliance with the journal's publication requirements. Manuscripts that meet these criteria are considered for peer review.

1. General Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to Problems of Tribology must present original scientific results that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by another journal.

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript corresponds to the scientific scope of the journal.

• The research contains clearly formulated objectives, an appropriate methodology, reliable results, and scientifically justified conclusions.

• All authors have made a substantial contribution to the research and have approved the final version of the manuscript.

• All sources of information, previously published results, and relevant scientific publications are properly cited.

• The manuscript complies with the journal's publication ethics and academic integrity requirements.

• Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be prepared in English and submitted electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

The manuscript should be prepared using Microsoft Word and follow the formatting requirements and manuscript template available on the journal's website.

The recommended structure of a research article includes:

1. Title – a concise and informative description of the research.

2. Authors and affiliations – full author names, institutional affiliations, and contact information.

3. Abstract – a summary of the research objectives, methods, principal results, and conclusions.

4. Keywords – terms reflecting the main scientific content of the manuscript.

5. Introduction – background, relevance of the research problem, review of relevant publications, and identification of the research gap.

6. Materials and Methods – description of materials, experimental procedures, theoretical models, numerical methods, and analytical approaches.

7. Results and Discussion – presentation, interpretation, and scientific discussion of the obtained results.

8. Conclusions – the principal findings, scientific contributions, and potential practical applications.

9. References – a complete list of sources cited in the manuscript.

The manuscript structure may be adjusted where appropriate to reflect the nature of the research.

3. Scientific Content and Quality

Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate scientific novelty, methodological reliability, and relevance to current developments in tribology and related engineering disciplines.

Authors are encouraged to provide:

• A clear explanation of the scientific problem and research objectives.

• A critical analysis of relevant international scientific literature.

• Detailed descriptions of experimental equipment, materials, and testing conditions.

• Mathematical models, numerical simulations, or experimental procedures sufficient to ensure reproducibility.

• Quantitative analysis of results, including measurement uncertainty or statistical evaluation where appropriate.

• Comparison of the obtained results with previously published findings.

• Discussion of the scientific significance and potential engineering applications of the results.

All figures, tables, equations, and references must be clearly presented and appropriately cited in the manuscript.

4. Figures, Tables, and References

Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and referred to in the text. Illustrations should have sufficient resolution to ensure clear reproduction in the published article.

Equations should be prepared using an appropriate equation editor and numbered where necessary.

References must be accurate, complete, and formatted according to the journal's requirements. Authors should include DOI identifiers where available.

The reference list should reflect the current state of research and include relevant publications from international scientific journals.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of bibliographic information and the correct attribution of all cited materials.

5. Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity

The journal follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and considers the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors must avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication or falsification of research data, inappropriate authorship attribution, and other forms of academic misconduct.

The use of artificial intelligence tools must comply with the journal's policy on plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts.

Any use of third-party copyrighted materials must be properly acknowledged, and permission must be obtained where required.

6. Submission and Peer Review

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system.

Before submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript complies with all editorial and formatting requirements.

Following the initial editorial assessment, manuscripts considered suitable for publication are forwarded for independent peer review in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy.

The editorial decision may include acceptance, a request for revisions, or rejection.

When revisions are requested, authors should carefully address the reviewers' comments and provide a clear explanation of the changes made to the manuscript.

The final decision regarding publication is made by the editorial team based on scientific quality, relevance, originality, and the results of peer review.

7. Copyright and Open Access

Authors should familiarize themselves with the journal's copyright, licensing, and open-access policies before submission.

Published articles are made available through the journal's official website in accordance with the applicable open-access license.

8. Submission of Manuscripts

Authors should register or log in to the journal's OJS platform and follow the online submission procedure.

During submission, authors are required to provide the manuscript file, relevant metadata, author information, and any additional materials requested by the editorial office.

Incomplete submissions or manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's requirements may be returned to authors for correction before further editorial consideration.

The journal Problems of Tribology does not charge authors fees for manuscript submission, peer review, or publication.

The editorial office welcomes submissions from researchers, academic staff, postgraduate students, and specialists working in tribology, mechanical engineering, materials science, and related scientific fields.

Journal website: https://tribology.khmnu.edu.ua/index.php/ProbTrib

Editorial Office: Problems of Tribology, Khmelnytskyi National University, Ukraine.