Aim:

The SCICONX Journal of Advanced Materials & Engineering (JAME) aims to become a leading global platform for disseminating high-quality, multidisciplinary research that advances the science, technology, and engineering of modern materials. Our mission is to support innovation that transforms industries, drives sustainable progress, and contributes to the development of next-generation materials and engineering solutions.

JAME seeks to:

1. Foster Cross-Disciplinary Innovation

Bridge the gap between fundamental materials science, applied engineering, and industrial implementation by promoting research that integrates multiple scientific and engineering domains.

2. Accelerate the Development of Advanced Materials

Encourage studies that explore the design, fabrication, characterization, and application of cutting-edge materials - from nanoscale systems to large-scale engineered structures.

3. Support Sustainable & Impactful Engineering Solutions

Highlight research addressing global challenges such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, environmental sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

4. Provide an Accessible and Author-Friendly Platform

Uphold high editorial and ethical standards while ensuring rapid, transparent peer review and worldwide open access to published work.

5. Empower Emerging Scientists & Innovators

Create a nurturing publication environment for early-career researchers, fostering scientific excellence and contributing to the growth of future leaders in materials and engineering.

Scope:

The scope of JAME is intentionally broad and flexible, covering both foundational and application-driven research in the rapidly expanding fields of advanced materials and engineering. The journal welcomes contributions that introduce innovative concepts, present breakthrough discoveries, or propose practical engineering solutions with high societal and industrial relevance.

1. Advanced Materials

Research related to the development, characterization, and performance of all classes of materials, including:

• Nanomaterials & nanostructured systems
• Composite and hybrid materials
• Smart materials & stimuli-responsive systems
• Biodegradable and bioinspired materials
• Functional polymers and elastomers
• High-performance alloys and ceramics

2. Materials Synthesis & Processing Technologies

Studies on advanced processing routes and material fabrication strategies such as:

• Nano/micro-fabrication
• Additive manufacturing & 3D/4D printing
• Thin film deposition techniques
• Thermal, chemical, and mechanical treatments
• Surface engineering, coatings, and interface design

3. Mechanical, Structural & Thermal Properties

Investigations addressing the performance, durability, and reliability of materials under various conditions, including:

• Strength, toughness, fatigue, and fracture behaviour
• Thermal stability and heat-transfer characteristics
• Tribology, wear, and corrosion mechanisms
• Multiscale and multi-physics behaviour modelling

4. Computational & Data-Driven Materials Science

Research utilizing simulation, modelling, or computational intelligence to advance materials development, such as:

• First-principles and molecular dynamics simulations
• Machine learning and AI-assisted materials discovery
• Predictive modelling and digital twins
• Multiscale modelling of material behaviour

5. Electronic, Magnetic & Photonic Materials

Manuscripts introducing functional materials for next-generation technologies:

• Semiconductors and microelectronic materials
• Optoelectronic and photonic devices
• Magnetic materials and spintronics
• Flexible and wearable electronic materials
• Sensors, transducers, and energy-harvesting systems

6. Energy & Environmental Materials

Research focused on materials enabling sustainable solutions, including:

• Batteries, supercapacitors, and energy storage systems
• Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic materials
• Hydrogen storage and fuel cell materials
• Environmental remediation and green engineering materials
• Materials for solar, wind, and renewable energy systems

7. Bio-Materials & Bio-Engineering Interfaces

Studies at the intersection of materials and biological systems, covering:

• Implantable materials and biomedical devices
• Tissue engineering scaffolds
• Bioactive and biocompatible materials
• Drug delivery systems and nanomedicine interfaces

8. Industrial Applications & Applied Engineering

Contributions demonstrating real-world engineering impact, including:

• Aerospace and automotive materials
• Civil and structural engineering solutions
• Manufacturing system innovations
• Robotics and mechanical systems
• Advanced packaging, transportation, and defence materials

Types of Manuscripts Considered:

JAME accepts a wide range of scholarly contributions, including:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles & Mini-Reviews
• Short Communications
• Technical Notes & Methodological Papers
• Case Studies
• Perspective & Opinion Articles
• Special Issue Submissions

Who Should Submit?

The journal welcomes submissions from:

• Researchers & academicians
• Engineers & technologists
• Industrial innovators
• Graduate students & early-career scientists
• Multidisciplinary teams working at the materials–engineering interface

Through its broad scope and focused mission, the SCICONX Journal of Advanced Materials & Engineering aspires to be a cornerstone resource for the global research community. The journal encourages groundbreaking ideas, nurtures scientific excellence, and supports scholarly communication that drives the evolution of materials and engineering sciences.