Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

Journal of Powder Materials (JPM) adheres to Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (ver. 4, published September 15, 2022; https://doaj.org/apply/transparency) developed by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Compliance checklist of the journal to the joint statement is as follows.

Journal Content

1. Name of journal

The official journal title is Journal of Powder Materials (abbreviated as J Powder Mater).

2. Website

The official website of our journal is https://powdermat.org/. The JPM team endeavors to make a high-quality website with accurate information and adherence to ethical and professional standards. It does not contain any misleading information, including any attempts to mimic other journal/publisher websites. Information for authors and readers is described in detail on the journal website. Key information can be found by clicking on the headings below.

• • Aims and scope
• • Readership
• • Type of manuscript
• • Authorship criteria
• • ISSN: pISSN (2799-8525), eISSN (2799-8681)

3. Publishing schedule

JMP is published bimonthly (last day of February, April, June, August, October, and December). Additional supplementary or special issues may also be published.

4. Archiving

JPM provides electronic backup and digital preservation of the journal content in the event the journal is no longer published by archiving in the National Library of Korea.

5. Copyright

Copyright to all published materials is owned by The Korean Powder Metallurgy & Materials Institute. The corresponding author should sign and submit the copyright transfer agreement form. Copyright information is indicated on all published papers (HTML and PDF) and on the website.

6. Licensing

JPM is a free access journal, allowing anyone to access full-text articles and PDFs directly through the JPM website. For any use or reproduction of material from this journal, permission must be obtained from The Korean Powder Metallurgy & Materials Institute (journal@kpmi.or.kr).

Journal Practices

7. Publication ethics and related editorial policies

JPM adheres to the guideline of COPE (https://publicationethics.org), Recommendations of International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (https://www.icmje.org/recommendations).

• • Research and publication ethics: https://powdermat.org/policy/ethics.php

In case the journal faces suspected cases of research and publication misconduct, such as redundant (duplicate) publication, plagiarism, fraudulent or fabricated data, changes in authorship, an undisclosed conflict of interest, ethical problems with a submitted manuscript, a reviewer who has appropriated an author’s idea or data, complaints against editors, and so on, the resolution process will follow the flowchart provided by COPE (https://publicationethics.org/resources/flowcharts). The discussion and decision on the suspected cases are carried out by the Editorial Board. JPM will not hesitate to publish errata, corrigenda, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when needed.

8. Peer review

All papers, including those invited by the editor, are subject to peer review. JPM employs a single-blind review process, in which the reviewers’ identities are concealed from the authors, while the authors’ information is disclosed to the reviewers.
Reviewers are selected by the editor based on their expertise, publication record, and previous review performance.
During the peer review process, reviewers may communicate or exchange information (e.g., through the submission system or email) only with the editor, ensuring an independent and unbiased review. An initial editorial decision is typically made within four weeks after the reviewers agree to review the manuscript. No information regarding the peer review or editorial decision process is disclosed on the article page. Manuscripts submitted by editors, employees, or members of the Editorial Board are handled in the same manner as other unsolicited submissions. However, such authors are excluded from all stages of reviewer selection and decision-making. Editors do not manage their own manuscripts, even in cases where the manuscripts are invited.
All articles published in JPM include the dates of submission, revision, acceptance, and publication on their respective article pages. JPM operates an online submission and peer review system, accessible at https://submit.powdermat.org/. Further details on the peer review process can be found at https://powdermat.org/policy/review_policy.php.

9. Access

JPM is a free access journal, with articles available on both the journal's website and DBpia (https://www.dbpia.co.kr/). Full-text articles can be accessed directly through the journal's website. Subscribers to DBpia can also access the articles via the DBpia platform. Free full-text service both in the XML and PDF formats is available immediately upon publication without an embargo period.

Organization

10. Ownership and management

The journal is owned by the publisher, The Korean Powder Metallurgy & Materials Institute. The full names and affiliations of the journal management team are displayed on the Management Team page (https://www.powdermat.org/about/management.php) of the journal website.

11. Advisory body

The Editorial Board serves as the journal's advisory body. The full names and affiliations of the members are provided on the Editorial Board page (https://powdermat.org/about/editorial.php) of the website.

12. Editorial team/contact information

• • Editorial Team: Management Team: https://www.powdermat.org/about/management.php
• • Contact information: https://powdermat.org/about/contact.php

Business Practices

13. Author fees

The publication fee for accepted articles is 400 USD (or 450,000 KRW).

14. Other revenue

The journal's revenue is sourced from the support provided by the publisher, The Korean Powder Metallurgy & Materials Institute.

15. Advertising

JPM accepts advertisements in the print copies of the journal. Any individuals or organizations who are interested in advertising their products or services are encouraged to contact the editorial office. The acceptance of advertisement will be discussed by the editorial board and will be ultimately approved by the publisher. The journal also accepts sponsorships, and any articles supported by sponsors will be clearly labeled as sponsored content. Advertisements are separate from editorial content and do not influence editorial decisions.

16. Direct Marketing

Journal propagation is achieved through the journal website and the distribution of an introductory pamphlet. Invitations to submit manuscripts are typically extended to presenters at conferences, seminars, or workshops that align with the journal's aims and scope.

In addition, we declare that these principles acknowledge the responsibility of publishers and editors in promoting accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of publication. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, and should not be influenced by the authors' nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, or religion. JPM is committed to ensuring that its policies do not create an exclusionary environment and will regularly evaluate them for inclusiveness.