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

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]