Journal of Functional Polymers

Journal of Functional Polymers is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published by East China University of Science and Technology.

Scope and Aims

Journal of Functional Polymers publishes original research papers and reviews on topics relating to functional polymers and polymer science. The types of manuscripts received include highlights, papers, reviews and communications. The Journal aims to establish a high-level communication platform and promoting the vigorous development of polymer materials in China.

Open Access

All articles published by Journal of Functional Polymers are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication on https://gngfzxb.ecust.edu.cn.

Copyright Information

Authors of articles published in Journal of Functional Polymers retain the copyright of their articles and are free to reproduce and disseminate their work.

Authors grant Journal of Functional Polymers a license to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher.

Authors also grant any third party the right to use the article freely if its integrity is maintained and its original authors, citation details and publisher are identified.

Peer Review Policy

Journal of Functional Polymers operates a single-blind peer review system, where the reviewer identities are confidential and the names of reviewers will not be revealed to an author, while the reviewers are aware of the names and affiliations of the authors.

Manuscripts lacking required components must be revised to include the missing items or corrected files before peer review. The date of receipt will be recorded as the date that the revised manuscript is received in the editor’s office with the complete and proper format.

The editors generally seek the advice of two to three experts about a manuscript; however, manuscripts considered by the editors to be inappropriate for Journal of Functional Polymers may be declined without review. The recommendations of reviewers are advisory to the editors, who accept full responsibility for decisions about manuscripts. Final responsibility for acceptance or declination rests with the editor.

Authors are urged to suggest in the cover letter a minimum of three to five persons competent to review the manuscript. Authors may also request that specific people not be used as referees, and they may include reasons for such a request. These suggestions will be advisory to the editors and are not a condition for submission.

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts on the scientific value of the work, the level of interest to the broad and diverse readership, the appropriateness of the literature citations, and the clarity and conciseness of the writing.

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