AIP Advances

This is a new journal that was recently launched in the field of applied physical science. It differs from the prestigious journals such as Physical Reviews, Nature and Science by its editor policy. It is through peer review, but the reviewers are not expected to comment on the significance of a submission, which is supposed to be recognized by post-publication discussions from scientists across the world. It is waiting to see whether it will be successful. But definitely, it gives a channel for those who are working on very cold topics that hardly lead to appearing in a mainstream journals.

As a community-supported journal, AIP Advances welcomes full participation from a wide spectrum of physical scientists. Researchers interested in becoming reviewers are invited to register at http://AIPadvances.peerx-press.org. Direct questions about the review process to aip.advances@aip.org.

The Executive Editors, aided by the Academic Editors, set editorial policy for the journal. Submitted manuscripts are assigned to a particular Academic Editor who provides oversight of the peer-review process, and, based on reviewer feedback, decides to accept the paper, request revisions of the author, or rejects the paper.

Reviewers and editors are not expected to judge the significance of the scientific results. The Academic Editors use the following guidelines in accepting a submission for publication:

• Does the manuscript present results of primary scientific research?
• Does the manuscript present research in an area of applied physical science?
• Have the results been published elsewhere?
• Does the analysis represent rigorous technical standards; is the detail presented sufficient?
• Are conclusions supported by the data presented?
• Is the manuscript understandable; is it written in good scientific English?

Reviewers assigned to a manuscript will use the Journal's online system for all aspects of the process. A checklist is provided within the online system to assist the reviewer. [http://aipadvances.aip.org/reviewers/reviewer_guidelines]