1.
Paper to be used for contributions
1.1. Use A4 size white paper
for the manuscript and pasteboards
for figures, tables and photographs.
1.2. Use one side only.
2.
Writing tools
Use a word processor/typewriter or a similar machine
for preparing manuscripts and captions.
3.
Liaison person
Designate one person who is most suitable for liaison
with the Editorial Committee.
4.
Composition of manuscripts
4.1.Manuscripts should consist of a title sheet, an abstract,
the text, a reference list, figures and tables, and a caption list of individual illustrations.
4.2.Photographs are classified in the same category as
figures in a serial numbering.
5.
Contents of the manuscript
5.1.
Title sheet
5.1.1 State the type of
manuscripts, title, the authors' names, and their present affiliations and addresses
on this sheet.
5.1.2 Write a brief title
which appropriately expresses the content. Words such as "observation
on", "some" and "study" may be deleted by the editor.
Capitalize the
first letters of all words in the title except for prepositions, articles and
conjunctions.
5.1.3 Write authors' names in
the order of first name and
surname.
5.1.4 When the present
affiliations are not the same of those at the time the work was done, write the
former ones in parentheses.
5.2.
Abstract
Describe contents briefly and factually, not exceeding 200 words.
5.3.
Text
5.3.1 Type manuscripts
double-spaced with less than 25 lines on each page and less than 60 characters
on each line. A printed page will be 4 pages of typed manuscripts.
5.3.2 Reserve a margin of more
than 25mm on each side of the sheet.
5.3.3 Papers should not be of
an advertising nature. Use generic names rather than trade names.
5.3.4 Use the following
classification, in principle, for section, subsection, heading and subheading,
Section : 1. 2. 3.
Subsection : 1.1.
1.2. 1.3.
Heading : 1.1.1 1.1.2. 1.1.3.
Subheading : (1) (2) (3)
5.3.5 Do not use abbreviations
for uncommon technical terms.
5.3.6 Chemical names or
chemical formulae can be used for expressing the names of elements, alloys and
compounds.
5.3.7 Write mathematical
expressions as:
in principle, but write simpler ones on a
single line as a/b, (a+b)/(c+d).
5.3.8 Define all mathematical
symbols, subscripts and superscripts clearly.
5.3.9 Use the Christian Era
for year numbers.
5.4.
References
5.4.1 Give serial numbers to
references.
5.4.2 Write reference numbers
in the text as superscripts with a closing parenthesis.
5.4.3 Use the abbreviations of
cited literature according to Chemical Abstracts.
5.4.4 Refer to the following model
for references.
1) D.P. Hasselman, J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 46 [11] 535-541(1963).
2) W.D. Kingery, Introduction to Ceramics, 100-108, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York/ London, (1960).
3) S.Fukai, Japanese Patent Publication No.62- 8654(1987).
4) Y. Ishida, H. Ichinose and S. Tanaka, Proc. of Int. Materials
Symp. on Ceramic Microstructures '86: Role of Interfaces, 379-385, Berkeley,
USA (1986.7).
5.5.
Tables, figures and photographs.
5.5.1 Mount each table, figure
and photograph on a pasteboard and number with Arabic numerals.
5.5.2 Write the representative
author's name in a blank space of a pasteboard.
5.5.3 State the position of
tables and figures to be inserted in the text in the right hand margin.
5.5.4 The printed size of 11cm×8cm in equivalent to. 300
words.
5.5.5 Photographs must be in
sharp contrast and have no damage such as dirt, scratches etc. as they will be
used as they are.
5.5.6 A microphotograph should
include a measurement reference rather than refer to amount of magnification.
5.5.7 Use a capital letter
only for the first word of a caption.
5.5.8 Provide a succinct
heading for each illustration which
makes the information intelligible without reference to the text.
(As of Jan. 1, 2000)