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1. JOURNAL PUBLICATIONDR. Ahmed Samir NajeAl-Muthana University (College of Science)20 Fab 2017

2. Some factors to consider before article submission …Journal Impact FactorImmediacy IndexCited Half Life5 Year Journal Impact Factor

3. Journal Impact factorThe journal Impact Factor is the average number of times articles from the journal published in the past two years have been cited in the JCR year. In simpler terms, it means …An Impact Factor of 1.0 means that, on average, the articles published one or two year ago have been cited one time.An Impact Factor of 2.5 means that, on average, the articles published one or two year ago have been cited two and a half times.Impact Factor (2008) =Cites in 2008 to 2006 and 2007 papersPapers published in 2006 and 2007

4. Why publish in high Impact Factor journal?Higher citations rate means your article has higher chances of getting citedHigher reading rate means your article get read by more researchersMore recognition in terms of scholarly contribution

5. Journal Immediacy IndexThe Journal Immediacy Index indicates how quickly articles in a journal are citedThe Immediacy Index is calculated by dividing the number of citations to articles published in a given year by the number of articles published in that yearIn simpler terms, we can say …An Immediacy Index of 1.0 means that, on average, the articles in the journal have been cited one time within the same year.Immediacy Index = no. of citations (in current year)no. of articles (in current year)(in current year)

6. When to use Immediacy Index?If you want your research to reach out to readers as quickly as possibleFor comparing journals specializing in cutting-edge research, the Immediacy Index can provide a useful perspective

7. Journal Cited Half LifeHelps evaluate the average age range of articles cited from the journalApplicationsYou use the Journal Cited Half Life to see if articles from a journal that were published a long time ago are still being cited. This shows you if the journal has a good track record and was producing good articles in the past

8. 5 Year Journal Impact FactorThe traditional Journal Impact Factor is based on two years of cited journal content – cites in the current year to journal material published in the prior two yearsThe 5-Year Impact Factor is based on cites in the current year to journal material published in the prior five years

9. 5 Year Impact Factor is suitable for …Journals where body of citations may not be large enough to make reasonable comparisonsPublication schedules may be consistently lateJournals that may take longer than two years to disseminate and respond to published works

10. How to log in to Journal Citation Reports?Step 1: To begin, log in to ISI Web of Knowledge, then select Additional Resources and click on Journal Citation Reports

11. How to find an Impact Factor, Immediacy Index, etc from Journal Citation Reports?Step 2: Go to JCR, you can select journal by:Subject CategoryPublisher orCountry/Territory

12. Select your disciplinesStep 3: Select your disciplines of journal. You can select more than one by pressing “Ctrl” key

13. Sort your metrics according to your needsStep 4: You can sort your metrics according to Impact Factor, Immediacy Index, etc.

14. Start analyzing the metrics and decide where to submit your articleStep 5: Use the metrics to decide which journal is best for submission

15. If you want your article to …Publish in most influential or highly cited journalUse Impact Factor or5 Year Impact Factor (for subjects need longer citation period, e.g. GEOLOGY or MANAGEMENT or SOCIOLOGY, etc)To reach out to readers and be read immediatelyUse Immediacy Index Stay active in journal collectionUse Cited Half LifeNote: The above only serves as general guidelines, deeper understanding of JCR, the subjects and dynamic publication cycles are crucial when deciding where to publish your paper.

16. Notes to remember … Impact Factor, Immediacy Index, etc, are meant to evaluate the world's leading journalsNever compare Impact Factor or other metrics across different disciplines, such asBiophysics vs. MathematicsBiomedical Engineering vs. Civil EngineeringEtcWhy? Because different disciplines have different citation patterns!

17. Writing a journal paper is like climbing a mountain ?

18. General Knowledge – Journal PublicationISI IMPACT FACTOR OPEN ACESSSPECIAL ISSUE PUBLICATIONSCOPUSINDEXED JOURNALNON-INDEXED JOURNALBOGUS JOURNALCITATIONH INDEXSELF CITATIONCONFERENCE PROCEEDINGCONFERENCE PROCEEDING – BOOK CHAPTERJOURNAL PUBLICATION FEESJOURNAL WITH OWN IMPACT FACTORISI WEB OF KNOWLEDGEJOURNAL CITATION REPORTSCIENCE DIRECTH INDEX IN WEB OF SCIENCEH INDEX IN SCOPUSSCIVAL-EXPERT.UTM

19. ConferenceWhere to Publish?Non-indexed JournalIndexed JournalLevel of Difficulty / Prestigious

20. Types of Journal Papers Full Papers: contains original research Short CommunicationsReview ArticlesCase studies

21. A journal is Indexed when its bibliographic and citation information is included by the citation data supplier. For “Research University” the citation data supplier is Scopus & Web of Science - RMC What is an Indexed Journal?

22. Why submit to an ISI Journal ISI Indexed JournalsScopus indexed JournalsIf published: better visibility, higher credibility, good incentiveIf rejected: valuable experience with free useful reviews.If your paper is of high quality but submitted to a non- ISI journal, you have wasted a rare chance

23. The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) was founded by Eugene Garfield in 1960. It was acquired by Thomson Scientific & Healthcare in 1992, became known as Thomson ISI.ISI publishes the annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR) which list the Impact Factor for the journals.A list of over 14,000 journals is maintained by the ISI. ISI Journals and Impact Factors

24. The 2011 impact factor of a journal would be calculated as follows:A = the number of times articles published in 2009 and 2010 were cited by indexed journals during 2011.B = the total number of "citable items" published by that journal in 2009 and 2010. 2011 impact factor = A/B.A journal’s “impact factor” is an annual measure of the extent to which articles in that journal are cited. What is an Impact Factor ?

25. H indexWhat is H-index?The h-index is an index that attempts to measure both the productivity and impact of the published work of a scientist or scholar.The index is based on the set of the scientist’s most cited papers and the number of citations that they have received in other publications.The index can also be applied to the productivity and impact of a group of scientists, such as a department or university or country.The index was suggested by Jorge E. Hirsch, a physicist at UCSD, as a tool for determining theoretical physicists‘ relative quality and is sometimes called the Hirsch index or Hirsch number.

26. Criteria for choosing a journal Scope of journal Indexing Impact factor Journal ranking Publication frequency Time to publish

27. Criteria for choosing a journal Time to review Friendliness of the editor Rejection rate Reference Quality of review Members of editorial board Categories of journal

28. Bioresource Technology (IF – 4.750)The journal's aim is to advance and disseminate knowledge in all the related areas of biomass, biological waste treatment, bioenergy, biotransformations,  and bioresource systems analysis, and technologies associated with conversion or production.Topics include:• Biofuels: liquid and gaseous biofuels production, modeling and economics• Bioprocesses and bioproducts: biocatalysis and fermentations• Biomass and feedstocks utilization: bioconversion of agro-industrial residues• Environmental protection: biological waste treatment• Thermochemical conversion of biomass: combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, catalysis.The Journal does not consider articles dealing with crop cultivation, breeding and agronomy, plant extracts and enzymes, composites, marine organisms (except microorganisms and algae for bioprocesses), soil and air pollution, and performance of fuel combustion in engines.Read the Scope of the Journal

29. (i) Titles (ii) Abstract (iii) Introduction (iv) Materials and Methods (v) Results and Discussion (vi) Conclusion (v) Acknowledgement (vi) Reference Structure of Manuscript

30. Title What your paper is all about. It should be: Concise and relevant to the subject matter Attract attention (editors and readers) Interesting, significant and different from other papers Avoid abbreviations (depends on journal) Less than 15 words (depends on journal)

31. Livestock wastewater treatment using aerobic granular sludgeInawati Othmana, Aznah Nor Anuar b, Noor Hasyimah Rosmana, Hasnida Haruna, Shreeshivadasan ChelliapancaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MalaysiabInstitute of Environmental and Water Resource Management, WATER Research Alliance, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MalaysiacUTM Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM Kuala Lumpur), Jalan Semarak, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaReceived 19 November 2012, Received in revised form 21 January 2013, Accepted 29 January 2013, Available online 9 February 2013 Who should be included as authors and who should be the corresponding author?

32. AbstractThe abstract should be short and preciseSelling point of the paper.It is summary of the work (Introduction & Objective, Method, Results, Conclusion)No figure, table and reference. About 200 words should be sufficient

33. Abstract: Problem statement:Tylosin has been considered inhibiting COD removal in anaerobic digestion. In this study it is proven that this is not always the case. Accordingly, elevated concentrations of Tylosin (100–800mgL1) could be tolerated by the anaerobic system. Approach: The influence of Tylosin concentrations on an up-flow anaerobic stage reactor (UASR) was assessed using additions of Tylosin phosphate concentrate. Results: Results showed high efficiency for COD removal (average 93%)when Tylosin was present at concentrations ranging from 0 to 400mgL1. However, at Tylosin concentrations of 600 and 800mgL1 treatment efficiency declined to 85% and 75% removal respectively. The impact of Tylosin concentrations on archaeal activity were investigated and the analysis revealed that archaeal cells dominated the reactor, confirming that there was no detectable inhibition of the methanogens at Tylosin levels between 100 and 400mgL1. Nevertheless, the investigation showed a slight reduction in the number of methanogens at Tylosin levels of 600 and 800mgL1. Conclusion/ Recommendations:These results demonstrated that the methanogens were well, adapted to Tylosin. It would not be expected that the process performance of the UASR would be affected, not even at a level well in excess of those appearing in real wastewater from a Tylosin production site.Tolerance of the antibiotic Tylosin on treatmentperformance of an Up-flow Anaerobic Stage Reactor (UASR)xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx

34. Keywords The keywords should reflect the subject matter of the manuscript in the same way the title of the manuscript should. Most of the keywords may already be present in the title The number of keywords should not be more than five Use only established abbreviations (i.e. DNA)

35. Introduction Serves as an orientation for readers, giving them the perspective they need to understand the detailed information coming in later sections. Contain review of up-to-date literature. Explain the novelty of the work. Discuss the objective and significance of thework.

36. First Stage: general statements about field of research Second Stage: More specific statements about the aspects of the problem Third Stage: Statements that indicate the need for more investigation. Fourth Stage: Very specific statements giving the objectives Fifth Stage: Optional statements that give values or justification.Introduction

37. Statements that indicate the need for more investigation.Missing InformationHowever, few studies have reported on the effects of computer assisted instructionBut there is little information available on the air flow rates on simple flat plate solar collectorsExamples of 3rd Stage Introduction

38. On the basis of the above mentioned facts, it may be concluded that it is worth studying the influence of rheological properties of polymeric matrix on the supermolecular structure and mechanical properties obtained in polypropylene/wood composites. Until now, investigations of the influence of polypropylene matrix MFI on the flammability characteristic of the composites with lignocellulosic materials have not been carried out.Flammability of Wood-Polypropylene Composites. Polymer Degradation and StabilityExample of 3rd Stage Introduction

39. Very specific statements giving the purpose/objectives of the writer’s study Even though a lot of work has been reported on the flammability of polymers, very little work has been reported on the flammability of the composites. The objective of this paper is to study the effects of Mg(OH)2 on the flammability and mechanical properties of wood/natural fibre composites. Example of 4th Stage Introduction

40. High-resolution Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (SS-NMR) spectroscopy has become a powerful tool in studying the structure of natural aluminosilicates [9], [10]. In particular, 29Si and 27Al Magic-Angle-Spinning (MAS) NMR have provided important information on the Si and Al distribution in tetrahedral and octahedral sites, the sequences of charged sheets, and the structural distortions for variety of clay minerals [11]-[13]. Nonetheless, much less attention has been devoted to NMR studies of chemically stabilized soils.In this paper, in order to understand the main mechanisms that contributed to the improvement of phosphoric acid stabilized bentonite and lateritic soils, the time-dependent changes occurring in the molecular structure of treated soils were investigated.

41. IntroductionShows our understanding of the literature and our ability to or analyze people’s work. Very recently, a comprehensive and general review article dealing with study on various aspects of cellulosic biofibers and biocomposite materials was published [19]. The overview on biocomposite science and technology, its environmental issues and market potential were found in the literature [8]. In year 2000 and 2004, a review article [20] about structural discussion on certain biofibers, biodegradable polymers, and biocomposites, and an overview article [21] on pineapple leaf and sisal fiber and their biocomposite reinforced with thermoset and thermoplastic polymers was published, respectively. Nevertheless, a specific review article on OPEFB fiber polymer composite materials including both thermoplastic and thermosets polymers have not been published so far to our knowledge. Indeed, it becomes essential to assess the previous and ongoing research for OPEFB fiber polymercomposite materials. This will surely enable the researchers, materialist, industrialists, scientist, and upcoming experts to establish the lag in till date research work and find approach for futuristic development for OPEFB fiber polymer composite materials. This might even open room for development of other natural fiber polymeric composite materials.

42. Materials and MethodsThe description should be detail enough for others to repeat the experiment. The equipment and materials must be adequately describedThe measurements must clearly described.

43. Results & Discussion Results and Discussions section is the most important part of the manuscript in which critical analysis of the results are done. Sufficient number of Figures and Tables with good quality. Compare with previous studies Consistent with Materials and Methods.

44.  A review of the most important findings of the work This section should re-inforce the originality of the work presented. Should be consistent with the objectives – highlight the achievements.Conclusions

45. ConclusionsMust fulfill the study objectivesInclude how the paper advances research in this area. Refers to only work done in the present studyShould not be more than one third of a pageInclude practical implications of the studyRecommendations for future works

46. Acknowledgments Give credit to funding authorities, collaborators or other colleagues whose names do not appear as co-authors but had made some contribution in producing the material for the manuscript

47. Reference Author, year style (Harvard)Adrian, R.J., Particle-imaging techniques for experimental fluid mechanics. Ann. Rev. Fluid Mech., 1991. 23: p. 261-304.Alapati, A., Kang, S., Suh, Y.K., 3D lattice Boltzmann simulation of droplet formation in a cross-junction microchannel, in Proc. 3rd IASME/WSEAS Intl. Conf. Cont. Mech. 2008.Breyiannis, G.V., Lattice kinetic simulations in three-dimensional magneto hydrodynamics. Phys. Rev. , 2004. E 69: p. 065702/1-065702/4.Cercignani, The Boltzmann equation and its application in applied mathematical sciences. Springer, 1988.

48. ReferenceNumbering style[1]Couette, M., 1890. Etudes sur le frottement des liquides. Ann. Chim. Phys., 21: 433.[2]Taylor, G.I., 1923. Stability of a viscous fluid contained between two rotating cylinders. Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London, Ser. A, 233: 289.[3]Di Prima, R. C., Swinney, H. L. 1981. Instabilities and transition in flow between concentric rotating cylinders, in: Hydrodynamic instabilities and transition to turbulence (Swinney, It. L., Gollub, J. P., eds.), p. 139. Springer [4]Bühler, K., Wimmer, Zierep, M. J., and Coney J. E. R., 1986 Advances in Taylor Vortex Flow: A report on the Fourth Taylor Vortex Flow Working Party meeting Acta Mechanica, Vol 62(1) pp 47-61

49. Traditional submission (by mail)As e-mail attachmentVia a journal online submission Include a cover letterSubmitting the paper

50. Title and author(s) of paperType of submission (full length article/ technical note)Fact that paper is new and not being submitted elsewhereWhy the paper is importantSome possible peer reviewers (some journal request that)Cover Letter

51.   Subject: SUBMISSION OF A MANUSCRIPT FOR EVALUATIONI and the co-authors would like to submit the attached manuscript entitled XXXX for consideration for possible publication in Polymer Science and Engineering. The following experts are the possible reviewers for this manuscript:   (i) Prof Dr Zainal Ariffin Mohd IshakSchool of Materials Eng,  Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaEmail: zarifin@eng.usm.my(ii) Dr Abdirahman Yussuf Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scietific Research, Kuwait.Email: aayussuf@gmail.comWith the submission of this manuscript I would like to undertake that the above mentioned manuscript has not been published elsewhere, accepted for publication elsewhere or under editorial review for publication elsewhere. Thank you Prof Dr Azman HassanDepartment of Polymer EngineeringUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia

52. Dear Editor-in Chief, I am pleased to submit a manuscript entitled Water Absorbtion and Hygrothermal Degradation Peroperties of Linear Low Density Polyethyelne Toughenned Polylactic Nanocompsoites to be considered for publication in Polymer Degradation and Stability. We feel that this manuscript is relevant for publication in Polymer Degradation & Stability because of the main interest of the journal is in thermal degradation of polymers. The research paper of our study which focused in degradation properties of the novel toughened polylactic acid nanocomposites would make a significant contribution to knowledge.Cover Letter

53. The objective of the research reported in this manuscript is to investigate the water absorption and hygrothermal degradation properties of montmorillonite (MMT) filled linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)-toughened PLA nanocomposites. To the best of our knowledge, no similar study has been reported. Looking forward for a favorable reply from you soon. Thank you. With regards Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aziz Faculty of Chemical Eng Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.Cover letter (cont)

54. Editor,Journal of Hazardous Materials20th November 2013Submission of research article We would like to submit the following research article to the Journal of Hazardous Materials:“Comparison of COD removal from pharmaceutical wastewater using combined biological and advanced oxidation processes”Manuscript word count: 4436The paper was based on an original work (part of PhD research) carried out at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. It is a collaborative research with Glaxo Smith Kline; a leading pharmaceutical company in the world. The paper highlights combined treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater containing antibiotics using anaerobic-aerobic and advanced oxidation processes. We declare that this paper has not been published in the same form elsewhere and will not be submitted anywhere else for publication prior to acceptance/rejection by Journal of Hazardous Materials.We hope to get your kind consideration for the article to be reviewed and published in your journal.Thank you.Yours sincerely,Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shreeshivadasan ChelliapanPhD (Environmental Engineering) (Newcastle, UK)Corresponding author UTM Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (International Campus), Jalan Semarak, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tel: 006-03-26154581; Fax: 006-03-26934844; E-mail: shreeshivadasan@ic.utm.my

55. For appropriateness of subject matterFor compliance with instructionsFor overall quality : anything new ?LanguageInitial screening by the Journal Editor

56. Purpose:To help the editor decide whether to publish the paperTo help the authors improve the paper, whether or not the journal accepts it. Some ways peer reviewers are identified: References, literature searching, editors’ knowledge, databases, authors’ suggestionsPeer Review

57. It may take from 1 hr to 6 monthsOne to 4 reviewers along with editorial commentsDecision from Editor: Accept/reject/reviseCorrections by production deptProof preparation for checking by authorsIn press/queue/article in pressCompletion (vol, issue, page number, year)Review Process

58. In its present formAfter a minor revisionAfter a major revisionNot at allRejection with recommendation for submission. RejectionThe editors and reviewers need to make recommendation whether your paper is acceptable:

59. Ms. Ref. No.:  BITE-D-13-03053Title: Cleaning performance and biological properties of zero-phosphate detergent powders incorporated with biorenewable C16 palm methyl ester sulphonates (C16MES)Bioresource TechnologyDear sparthiThank you for submitting your paper entitled "Cleaning performance and biological properties of zero-phosphate detergent powders incorporated with biorenewable C16 palm methyl ester sulphonates (C16MES)" to Bioresource Technology.  I regret to inform you that your submission is outside the scope of the journal, therefore I would suggest that you resubmit this paper to another journal.Please note that Bioresource Technology will not consider a resubmitted version of the rejected manuscript.Thank you for your interest in Bioresource Technology.Yours sincerely,Ashok Pandey, PhDExecutive EditorBioresource TechnologyDecision: Rejection

60. The manuscript apparently seems to correspond to the standard of scientific papers; however, a closer scrutiny reveals numerous deficiencies, which make it unacceptable for publication. Apart from publishing another paper, I do not see the philosophy of the work, the message sent or any new information offered, which could be used by the scientific community or anyone in industrial practice.

61. Ms. Ref. No.:  CEJ-D-13-02894Title: Laboratory and pilot scale investigations on development and characterization of phosphate-free detergent powders incorporated with sustainable C16 palm methyl ester sulphonate (C16MES)Chemical Engineering JournalDear Dr. Siwayanan,I thank you for your recent contribution sent to the Chemical Engineering Journal. However, due to the large number of papers submitted to the Materials Synthesis and Processing (MSP) section of the CEJ, we are able to process only those manuscripts whose subject is close to the main areas of interest in the MSP section.As you can see in the Guide for Authors of the Chemical Engineering Journal (see description below), the MSP section focuses mainly on new methods for the synthesis of advanced materials, with an emphasis on nanomaterials. In my opinion the focus of your contribution departs considerably from the main areas of interest of our readership. I have consulted with a potential reviewer who is of the same opinion.Thus, at this stage, I have decided to withdraw your manuscript from further consideration. Please note that this does not reflect any judgment on the quality and novelty of your manuscript. I would also like to apologize for the long time involved in taking this decision, normally out of scope decisions are made within 3-4 days since reception. I will be happy to process any future contributions from your laboratory dealing with Materials Synthesis and Processing, as described in the Guide for Authors. The Journal also publishes contributions dealing with Environmental Chemical Engineering or Chemical Reaction Engineering, which are handled by other Editors.I am sorry not to have better news on this occasion and I thank you for choosing the Chemical Engineering Journal as a publishing medium.Yours sincerely,Dr. Jesus SantamariaEditorChemical Engineering JournalUniversity of Zaragoza

62. Ms. No.: JCIS-13-2006Title: Production and characterization of phosphate-free detergent powders incorporated with anionic surfactant of C16 palm methyl ester sulphonate (C16MES)Corresponding Author: Mr. Parthiban SiwayananAuthors: Ramlan  Abdul Aziz, PhD; Nooh  Abu Bakar, PhD; Hamdan  Ya, PhD; Ropien  Jokiman, MSc; Shreeshivadasan  Chelliapan, PhDDear Mr. Siwayanan,Thank you for submitting your article to the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. This manuscript has been received and reviewed by the editorial board.  Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that we are unable to publish it. Hence, you have the option to send your manuscript to another journal without delay. Such a decision is made by the board of editors when it appears that a manuscript is unlikely to be rated among the accepted upper 30% of manuscripts submitted to JCIS. The most important criteria are the novelty and scientific significance of the contents of the manuscript. Further criteria are: the likelihood that the manuscript would be of general interest to the readers of the journal; the degree to which the contents fit within the Aims and Scope of JCIS; and, the fluency of communication, including English grammar and usage.Thank you for your interest in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.For further assistance, please visit our customer support site at http://help.elsevier.com/app/answers/list/p/7923. Here you can search for solutions on a range of topics.  You will also find our 24/5 support contact details should you need any further assistance from one of our customer support representatives.Sincerely,The EditorsJournal of Colloid and Interface ScienceEditorial OfficeElsevier525 B Street, Suite 1900San Diego, CA 92101-4495USA

63. Dear Prof. Hassan: Your manuscript # APP-2009-03-0676 entitled "MECHANICAL, THERMAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID/LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE BLENDS" which you submitted to the Journal of Applied Polymer Science, has been reviewed. I am sorry to inform you that based on the reviewers' comments, I must ask you to revise and resubmit this manuscript before I can reach an editorial decision. The comments from reviewers are included at the bottom of this letter. Please note that resubmitting your manuscript does not guarantee eventual acceptance, and that your resubmission will be subject to re-review by the reviewers before a decision is rendered. Decision: Revision and Resubmission

64.  Ms. Ref. No.: BITE-D-12-05504R3> Title: Livestock wastewater treatment using aerobic granular sludge> Bioresource Technology>> Dear Ms. Inawati Othman,>> I am pleased to inform you that your manuscript "Livestock wastewater treatment using aerobic granular sludge" has been accepted for publication in Bioresource Technology.>> Thank you for submitting your work to Bioresource Technology.>> Yours sincerely,>> HUU HAO NGO, Ph.D> Editor> Bioresource TechnologyDecision: Acceptance

65. The paper does not fit the scope of the journal.2. The paper does not make a contribution to new knowledge.3. The paper does not meet established ethical standards.4. The paper has been carelessly prepared.5. The paper has not been prepared according to journal’s guidelines for presentation.Reasons for Rejection

66. 6. The paper has methodological problems.7. The amount of experiment was inadequate.8. The statistics are inadequate.The language is poor.10. The paper is over the journal’s word limitReasons for Rejection

67. 12. The paper cannot compete with the high quality of other papers submitted to the journal. 13. Publication bias.14. The data have been interpreted poorly.15. The analysis is weak.16. The literature review is inadequate.Reasons for Rejection

68. How to address reviewers’ comments in revised manuscript?

69. Revise and submit promptly.Include a letter saying that what revisions were made.If you disagree with any comments by the reviewers explain the reason clearly. If any point raised by referee is not clear, please communicate with the referee through editor.Revising a paper

70. Dear Professor Roger Haworth, We first gratefully thank you for accepting our manuscript (#APP-2007-02-0609) entitled “Interface and mechanical properties of peroxide cured silicate nanofiber/rubber composites ", and two reviewers for good suggestion as well. We also feel terribly sorry to submit the revised manuscript so late. Based on two reviewer’s comments, some changes including English improvements and supplements have been done in the revised manuscript, in which the fonts were highlighted with red color. Another twelve references were added. We think it is more understandable and more explicit, compared with the old manuscript. Dealing With Reviewer- Response

71. When you rewrite the paper, please improve the english expression thoroughly, and follow STRICTLY the format described in the Instructions to authors of the journals:The English has been checked and improved thoroughly.The revised manuscript been prepared according to the journal format.A suggestion is to add “the Malaysian” in the title, i.e. END USE ENERGY ANALYSIS IN “THE MALAYSIAN” INDUSTRIAL SECTOR“THE MALAYSIAN” has been added in revised title of the manuscript.Addressing reviewers’ comments in revised manuscript

72. I suggest, however that the authors consider the following comments if possible: It would be good to calculate expected GHG emmisions reduction in tons for the potential savings in energy using standard emissions factors.Emission reductions associated with the energy savings have been estimated and presented in Table 8. Details of estimation formulation have been added in section 2.5.2.Addressing reviewers’ comments in revised manuscript

73. Introduction Explain why these two polymers were selected for the study. Is there any expected difference between these two polymers in terms of the effect of phosphor? • The criterion for choice of polymer type was to have a readily available and environmentally stable semicrystalline (LDPE) and an amorphous (PMMA) polymer respectively. Some semicrystalline polymers are known to undergo strain-related deformations that are likely to facilitate the occurrence of phosphorescence, hence the choice of LDPE, while PMMA was more or less a control parameter. • The above explanation has been appropriately included in the Introduction section (1.0). Addressing reviewers’ comments in revised manuscript