Physics of Metals and Metallography

Physics of Metals and Metallography is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the comprehensive exploration of the principles governing metals and metal alloys, their electrical and magnetic properties, their structure, phase transformations, and mechanical properties. The journal publishes scientific reviews and papers written by experts involved in basic, applied, and engineering research. Previously focused on translation, the journal now has the aim to become an international publication and accepts manuscripts originally submitted in English from all countries, along with translated works.

 

Peer review and editorial policy

The journal follows the Springer Nature Peer Review Policy, Process and Guidance, Springer Nature Journal Editors' Code of Conduct, and COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer-reviewers.

Approximately 19% of the manuscripts are rejected without review based on formal criteria as they do not comply with the submission guidelines. Each manuscript is assigned to two peer reviewers. The journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. The period from submission to the first decision is up to 30 days. The approximate rejection rate is 11%. The final decision on the acceptance of a manuscript for publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief or Coordinating Editor.

Editors, including the Editor-in-Chief, rarely publish in the journal and do not participate in the decision-making process for manuscripts where they are listed as co-authors.

Special issues published in the journal follow the same procedures as all other issues. If not stated otherwise, special issues are prepared by the members of the editorial board without guest editors.
 

• Founded in 1955 through the USSR Academy of science
• Covers theory of metals and metal alloys, their magnetic properties and their structure
• Publishes scientific reviews and papers written by experts