Aims and Scope. The International Journal of Polymeric Materials provides a forum for the publication of peer-reviewed, English language articles such as reviews, full-length papers, and short communications on all aspects of polymeric materials and techniques for studying the relationship between structure, properties and the understanding of applied polymer science. The journal is interdisciplinary in nature and plans to include extensive contributions in the area of biomaterials, energy-related polymers, and polymers for environmental applications to address the innovation needs on such current areas. Some examples of the topics under applied polymer science covered (but not limited to) are specialty polymers, biomaterials (polymers for drug delivery systems and controlling cell functions, advances in protein drugs and gene delivery, advanced materials and biomaterials, biodegradable materials and biopolymers, biologically enabled and bio-inspired polymers, polymers for noninvasive delivery and diagnostics, etc.), advances in adhesion science, fluorophores and applications, polymer-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles, polymer surfaces and interfaces, fire and polymers, new concepts in polymeric materials, polymers for energy and environmental applications, block copolymers and nanoscale materials, electroactive and photoresponsive polymers, nanotechnology applications in coatings, advanced photovoltaics, polymers for nanopatterning, assembly of polymers and nanoparticles, green polymer chemistry, advances in organometallic polymers, scattering from polymers, polymers for optical and electronic materials, degradable polymers, micro and nano-fibers, multi-phase polymer materials, supramolecular polymers, actuator and stimuli-responsive polymeric materials and composites, soft materials, porous polymers, and polymers for microencapsulation.

Submission of Manuscripts. International Journal of Polymeric Materials receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their ScholarOne Manuscripts website located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/GPOM. ScholarOne Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors and reviewers via a web-based platform. For ScholarOne Manuscripts technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via http://scholarone.com/services/support/. If you have any other requests please contact the journal at munmaya@gmail.com. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. As an author, you are required to secure permission if you want to reproduce any figure, table, or extract from the text of another source. This applies to direct reproduction as well as ‘‘derivative reproduction'' (where you have created a new figure or table which derives substantially from a copyrighted source). All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors are encouraged to supply keywords. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 150 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text. 

Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:  

• 300 dpi or higher
• sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color Reproduction. Color art will be reproduced in color in the online publication at no additional cost to the author. Color illustrations will also be considered for print publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Please note that color reprints can only be ordered if print reproduction costs are paid. Print Rates: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.

Tables and Figures. Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated. 

References. Identify references in the text by arabic numerals in brackets, and number consecutively in the Reference Section in order of their first mention. References should include: names of all contributing authors (last names first); title of journal (journal title abbreviations should conform to Chemical Abstracts style) or book; volume number; location and name of publishing company (books only); year of publication. Examples: 

Journal: 1. Smith, A. B. and Jones, C. D., J. Appl. Phys. 34, 296 (1965).

Book: 2. Tadokoro, H. (1979). Structures of Crystalline Polymers, (Wiley, New York), pp. 353–374.

Reprints. Reprints of an individual article may be ordered from Rightslink. A link to the ordering form is included at the proofs stage. 

Complimentary Policy. Each corresponding author will receive a PDF file of the article via email. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied or disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor & Francis Group, LLC