About the Journal

Arashi Journal of Material Science and Engineering is an upcoming leading open-access journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of materials science, with a specific focus on metals and materials.

Publication Features

1. Open Access: All articles published in the Arashi Journal of Metals and Materials Sciences are freely accessible to the public, ensuring that research findings are available to a global audience without any subscription barriers.
2. No Article Publishing Charge (APC): In a bid to support and encourage scholarly publication, the journal does not levy any article publishing charges until June 2026. This initiative is aimed at reducing financial barriers for authors and promoting a higher volume of submissions from diverse research communities.

Scope of the Journal

•  Metals
  • Biometals and alloys
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Metallurgy and Tribology
• Material Sciences
  • Materials for structural applications
  • Materials for energy harvesting and storage applications
  • Materials for biomedical applications
  • Functional materials
  • Materials for coatings and interfaces
  • Design and simulation
  • Bio-derived materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Nanomaterials
  • Materials for tissue engineering

Types of Articles

The journal welcomes a variety of manuscript types, each serving a unique purpose within the scientific community:

1. Original Research Articles: These articles present comprehensive and detailed reports of original research, including experimental or theoretical results that contribute significantly to the field of metals and materials sciences.
2. Short Communications: Concise reports of novel findings that are of immediate importance and can be presented with minimal preliminary data. These are typically shorter than full research articles.
3. Extended Review Articles: In-depth reviews of current state-of-the-art in a specific area of metals and materials sciences. These articles summarize, analyze, and evaluate existing research and highlight future directions.
4. Mini Review Articles: Shorter reviews that focus on recent developments or emerging topics within the scope of the journal. They provide a succinct overview of current research trends.
5. Perspectives: Opinion pieces or commentaries that provide a personal viewpoint on a particular issue, trend, or future direction in metals and materials sciences. These articles are usually less formal and more subjective than other types of contributions.

Journal Particulars

Frequency of Publication	: Half-Yearly
Publication Format	: Online
Language	: English
Starting Year	: 2024 (Since July 2024)
DOI	: 10.54646/jmms
License	: CC BY 4.0
Copyright Statement	: Copyright © 2024; The Author(s)

The subject areas covered by the "AJMMS" include (but are not limited to):

1. Materials Engineering
   • Advanced Metals and Alloys
   • Metal Matrix Composites
   • Structural and High-Temperature Materials
   • Lightweight and Aerospace Materials
   • Automotive and Transportation Engineering Materials
   • Materials for Extreme Environments
   • Materials Processing and Fabrication Techniques
   • Powder Metallurgy and Sintering
   • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in Engineering
   • Casting, Welding, and Joining Engineering Processes
   • Heat Treatment and Mechanical Processing
   • Mechanical Testing, Corrosion, and Failure Analysis
2. Biomedical Engineering
   • Biometals and Biomedical Alloys
   • Engineering Biomaterials for Implants and Prosthetics
   • Drug Delivery Systems and Nanocarriers in Biomedical Engineering
   • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Engineering Materials
   • Bio-derived and Natural Polymer Engineering Materials
   • Smart and Stimuli-Responsive Biomaterials in Engineering
   • Biodegradable Metals and Polymers in Biomedical Applications
3. Energy Engineering
   • Thermoelectric, Piezoelectric, and Photovoltaic Materials in Energy Systems
   • Energy Storage Materials (Batteries, Supercapacitors) in Engineering
   • Hydrogen Storage and Conversion Materials in Energy Engineering
   • Catalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy Applications
   • Fuel Cells and Solar Cell Materials in Engineering
4. Environmental Engineering
   • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Engineering Materials
   • Green and Recyclable Engineering Materials
   • Materials for Environmental Remediation Engineering
5. Surface and Tribological Engineering
   • Engineering Tribology and Wear Mechanisms
   • Functional Coatings and Surface Treatments in Engineering
   • Surface Engineering and Interface Science
   • Thin Films and Layered Structures in Engineering
   • Adhesion, Friction, and Lubrication Engineering
6. Smart and Functional Engineering Materials
   • Magnetic Engineering Materials and Devices
   • Dielectric and Ferroelectric Engineering Materials
   • Optoelectronic and Photonic Engineering Materials
   • Sensors and Actuators in Engineering
   • Shape Memory Alloys and Polymers in Engineering
7. Nanotechnology Engineering
   • Nanomaterials and Nanostructures in Engineering
   • Nanocomposites and Hybrid Engineering Materials
   • Nanoscale Surface Engineering
8. Computational Engineering
   • Computational Materials Science and Simulation in Engineering
   • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Engineering Materials
   • Materials Informatics and Data-Driven Design in Engineering
   • Multiscale Modeling and Optimization in Engineering