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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.

  • Originality — This submission is original, not published before, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Double-blind — The manuscript file is anonymized (no author names/affiliations/acknowledgements in the file or metadata).
  • Manuscript format — The main file is DOCX or PDF and follows the JPM template (title, abstract 150–250 words, 3–6 keywords, numbered lines/pages).
  • Figures & tables — Figures are high-quality PNG/JPG/TIFF (or embedded in the DOCX) with clear captions; tables are editable (not screenshots).
  • References — The reference list is complete and includes DOIs/URLs where available; in-text citations match the list.
  • Ethics & disclosures — Any funding, conflicts of interest, and ethics approvals (if applicable) are stated in the manuscript.

  • Permissions — I obtained permission to reuse any third-party figures/tables/data, and I will provide proofs if requested.
  • Data availability — A data availability statement is included; datasets or supplementary files are uploaded when appropriate.
  • ORCID (encouraged) — ORCID iDs are provided for authors where available.
  • Journal policies — The submission adheres to the Author Guidelines and may be checked for plagiarism/similarity by the journal.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Petroleum and Mining (JPM) publishes original research, reviews, technical notes, and short communications across the full spectrum of petroleum and mining sciences.
Its scope includes but is not limited to:

  • Petroleum Engineering and Reservoir Characterization

  • Drilling, Production, and Enhanced/Improved Oil Recovery (EOR/IOR)

  • Refining and Petrochemical Processes

  • Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, and Metallurgy

  • Petroleum and Mining Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry

  • Geotechnique, Tunneling, and Reclamation

  • Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

  • Pollution Control, Environment, and HSE

  • Industrial and Organic Chemistry

  • Mechanical Engineering and Extraction Technologies

  • Polymers and Composite Materials

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Applications in Energy

The journal aims to promote scientific excellence and innovation through the dissemination of high-quality research in petroleum, mining, and allied engineering fields.

Article Types and Length

Type Description Typical Length
Research Article Full-length, original research paper 6,000–8,000 words
Review Article Comprehensive analysis of existing research 8,000–12,000 words
Technical Note / Case Study Focused reports or applied studies 3,000–5,000 words
Short Communication Brief findings or early-stage results 2,000–3,000 words
Editorial / Commentary Opinions or perspectives on current topics up to 2,000 words

Language Policy

  • JPM publishes manuscripts in English or Arabic.

  • Each submission must include the title, abstract (150–250 words), and 3–6 keywords in both languages.

  • Figures and tables may be presented in the main manuscript language; bilingual captions are encouraged.

  • Use SI units and Arabic numerals (0–9) throughout.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all translations.

  • English manuscripts should be clear and grammatically correct; Arabic manuscripts should be written in Modern Standard Arabic (الفصحى).

Manuscript Preparation

Authors must use the official JPM manuscript template.

Formatting Requirements:

  • File type: .docx (Microsoft Word)

  • Paper size: A4; Margins: 2.5 cm

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt; single spacing

  • Equations: Use MathType or Equation Editor; number sequentially

  • Figures/Tables: Embed within the text and also upload as separate files (≥300 dpi for photos, ≥600 dpi for line art)

  • Number all pages and include continuous line numbers

Manuscript Structure (IMRaD format):

  1. Title

  2. Authors and Affiliations

  3. Corresponding Author Email

  4. Abstract (150–250 words)

  5. Keywords (3–6)

  6. Nomenclature (if applicable)

  7. Introduction

  8. Materials and Methods

  9. Results and Discussion

  10. Conclusions

  11. Acknowledgments

  12. Funding Information

  13. Data Availability Statement

  14. Conflicts of Interest

  15. References

Reference Style:
Follow the APA 7th Edition referencing format.
Example:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2025). Article title. Journal Name, 12(3), 123–135. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Download Template:

Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official JPM template available on the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering website:

https://uomosul.edu.iq/en/petroleumengineering/petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal-petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal/

 

Ethics and Publication Standards

The Journal of Petroleum and Mining upholds the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles and follows international best practices.
Authors must ensure:

  • Originality and proper citation of all sources

  • Transparency in funding and conflict of interest disclosures

  • Ethical conduct of research involving humans, animals, or fieldwork

  • No plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication

All submissions undergo similarity screening and double-blind peer review.

The complete ethical and publishing standards are available on the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering website:

https://uomosul.edu.iq/en/petroleumengineering/petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal-petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal/

Peer Review

All manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
Reviews evaluate originality, technical quality, clarity, and contribution to the field.

The detailed peer review procedure and reviewer responsibilities are provided on the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering website:
https://uomosul.edu.iq/en/petroleumengineering/petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal-petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal/

Data and Materials

Authors should include a Data Availability Statement specifying where supporting data and materials can be accessed (repository link, supplementary file, or “available upon request”).
Datasets, codes, and high-resolution figures can be uploaded as supplementary material.

Preprints and Archiving

The journal allows prior posting of manuscripts on preprint servers. Upon publication, authors must update the preprint with a citation to the final published version.
All published content is preserved through the PKP Preservation Network (PN) and compatible with LOCKSS/CLOCKSS archiving systems.

Publication Fees

At present, no submission or publication fees are charged.
Any future changes to publication fees will be announced on the journal’s website in advance.

Contact
Editorial Office – Journal of Petroleum and Mining: [email protected]

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Copyright for articles published in the Journal of Petroleum and Mining (JPM) remains with the authors.
Authors grant the Journal of Petroleum and Mining and the University of Mosul, College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, the right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Under this license, others may copy, distribute, and adapt the work for any purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the journal, a link to the license is included, and any modifications are clearly indicated.
License link: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Author Rights and Self-Archiving

Authors retain full copyright and may:

  • Share, reuse, and deposit the submitted, accepted, or published versions of their articles in institutional or subject repositories, personal websites, or academic networks.

  • Reuse the published work for teaching, research, or non-commercial purposes, provided that proper citation to the Journal of Petroleum and Mining is included.

  • Incorporate parts of the published article in future works (e.g., dissertations, books, or reviews) with appropriate acknowledgment.

Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any copyrighted third-party materials (figures, tables, photos, or data) included in their manuscripts.

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Petroleum and Mining follows an Open Access publishing model.
All articles are freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, without subscription or access charges.
Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and link to the full texts of the articles without prior permission from the publisher or authors.

The full Publication and Open Access Policy can be viewed on the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering – University of Mosul website:
https://uomosul.edu.iq/en/petroleumengineering/petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal-petroleum-and-mining-engineering-journal/

Plagiarism and Screening Policy

The Journal of Petroleum and Mining maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and unethical publication practices.
All submitted manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

  • The total similarity index must be below 20%.

  • No single source should exceed 2% similarity.

  • Self-plagiarism and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria will be returned to the authors or rejected.