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Article types

(1) Original research article
An original research article is based on original, basic and applied research and/or analysis. This type of article aims to describe significant
and novel research. Authors of original research articles must confirm that the essential findings presented have never been published or under
consideration elsewhere.
This article type typically has at least 5 tables and/or figures in total, approximately 40 references, and 7,000 words (inclusive of Abstract and
References).
(2) Review article
A review article provides scholarly survey as well as balanced summarization and highlights of recent developments in a research field or
emerging/future trends. Authors should ensure that all perspectives from different works are linked in balanced and cohesive manner, taking
into consideration different schools of thought.
This article type typically has at least 5 tables and/or figures in total, approximately 70 references, and 7,000 words (inclusive of Abstract and
References).
(3) Perspective article

A perspective article contains the author's scholarly opinions on a particular subject area or topic. Unlike a review, a perspective article covers
a more specific part of the field, aiming to provide new insights into the subject matter. However, these perspectives or opinions should be
objective in line with the spirit of academia. A good perspective piece should stimulate further discussions and initiate novel experiments.

This article type typically has 5 tables and/or figures in total, approximately 70 references, and 7,000 words (inclusive of Abstract and
References).
(4) Letters
This article type is a collection of unsolicited letters from the readers who wish to comment on specific articles published in Materials Science
in Additive Manufacturing or another field-related journal. Alternatively, a letter can be written on an unrelated topic of interest to the journal’s
readership.
Ideally, a letter should present an in-depth, scholarly re-analysis of a previously published article in Materials Science in Additive
Manufacturing or in another field-related journal, accompanied by the reader’s constructive insights and comments. Letters containing new
ideas, supporting data or data criticizing the indicated article may be subjected to peer review at editors’ discretion. Authors should specify the
intended recipient of the letters, i.e., Editor or specific author(s).
This article type typically has no more than 3 tables and/or figures in total, no more than 20 references, and 2,000 words (inclusive of
References). No Abstract is required.
(5) Editorial

An editorial piece is a solicited, concise commentary that highlights prominent topics in particular issue. Alternatively, an editorial represents
the official opinions of the editors on the journal or special issue.
An editorial piece should not exceed 1,000 words (inclusive of References). Typically, an Abstract is not required and only 1 figure or table is
allowed.
(6) Erratum

Authors should contact the editors of Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing (editor.msam@whioce.com) if certain errors made by the
journal are found. The editors will evaluate the impact of the errors and decide on the appropriate course of action. Any corrections to a paper
are published at the sole discretion of the editors.

(7) Corrigendum
Authors should contact the editors of Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing (editor.msam@whioce.com) if certain errors made by the
authors are found. The editors will evaluate the impact of the errors and decide on the appropriate course of action. Any corrections to a paper
are published at the sole discretion of the editors.

Language
All submissions must be written entirely in good American English. Spelling and use of punctuations should conform to conventions in American
English. Clarity and conciseness are critical requirements for publications; therefore, submissions that are not clearly written will be returned
to authors. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are submit-ready or publish-ready before making submission. The articles published
in Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing are in adherence with the publishable standards of academic and scientific writing.
Please note that utilizing a language editing service is not a guarantee of acceptance.