期刊名称：ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
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This journal continues to serve the large technical community concerned with quantitative and computational methods of optimization, and their application to engineering planning, design, manufacture and operational processes. The policy of the journal treats optimization as any formalized process for improvement. Algorithms for numerical optimization are therefore mainstream for the journal, but equally welcome are papers which use many of the methods of operations research, decision support, statistical decision theory, systems theory, logical inference, knowledge-based systems, artificial intelligence, information theory and processing, and all methods which can be used in the quantitative modelling of the decision-making process.
The engineering dimension is vital. Engineering Optimization aims to serve all disciplines within the engineering community. Relevance to problems of engineering, planning, design, construction and operation is a key element in all published papers. Papers on both research aspects and practical industrial implementations are welcomed.
Abstracting Information:
Engineering Optimization is currently abstracted in Astrophysics Data System; Cambridge Scientific Abstracts; EBSCO Publishing; Engineering Information Inc; ISI Current Contents, Engineering Computing & Technology; ISI Science Citation Index; New Jour; SciBase and Zetoc - the current impact factor is 0.443. |
Instructions to Authors
It is essential that authors prepare their manuscripts according to established specifications. The effectiveness of the search capabilities offered by electronic delivery will depend upon the care used by authors in preparing their manuscripts. Therefore, contributors are strongly encouraged to read these instructions carefully before preparing a manuscript for submission, and to check the manuscript for compliance with these notes before submitting it for publication.
MANUSCRIPTS
Papers should be typed with double spacing and wide (3cm) margins, and submitted by email in the first instance to Professor Andrew Templeman ( a.b.templeman@liverpool.ac.uk ) or in triplicate to Professor Andrew B. Templeman, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GQ, UK, or to a a member of the Editorial Advisory Board. Submission of a paper to Engineering Optimization will be taken to imply that it represents original work not previously published, that it is not being considered elsewhere for publication, and that if accepted for publication it will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in any language, without the consent of editors and publisher. It is a condition of acceptance by the editor of a typescript for publication that the publishers acquire automatically the copyright in the typescript throughout the world.
Language: Papers only accepted in English.
Abstract: Each paper requires an abstract of 100 - 150 words summarizing the significant coverage and findings.
Keywords: Each paper must have three to six keywords.
FIGURES
All figures should be numbered with consecutive arabic numbers, have descriptive captions, and be mentioned in the text. Keep figures separate from the text, but indicate an approximate position for each in the margin.
Preparation: Figures submitted must be of a high standard for direct reproduction and so photocopies are not acceptable. Line drawings should be prepared in black (India) ink on white paper or on tracing cloth, with all lettering and symbols included. Alternatively, laserprints of computer-drawn figures are acceptable as are good sharp photoprints ("glossies"). Photographs intended for halftone reproduction must be good glossy original prints, of maximum contrast. Clearly label each figure with author's name and figure number; indicate "top" where this is not obvious. Redrawing or retouching of unusable figures will be charged to authors.
Size: The preferred width of submitted line drawings is 20 to 23 cm with capital lettering 4 mm high, to accommodate reduction to single-column width. Photographs for halftone reproduction should be about twice the desired size.
Colour plates: There are a limited number of colour pages within the annual page allowance. However, authors should restrict their use of colour to situations where it is necessary on scientific, and not merely cosmetic, grounds. In addition, authors may pay to publish colour illustrations, but please consult the publisher regarding cost before submission.
EQUATIONS AND FORMULAE
Mathematical equations should preferably be typewritten, with subscripts and superscripts clearly shown. It is helpful to identify unusual or ambiguous symbols in the margin when they first occur. To simplify typesetting, please use: (1) the "exp" form of complex exponential functions; (2) fractional exponents instead of roots signs; and (3) the solidus(/) to simplify fractions e.g. 3/4, exp x1/2. Please underline all mathematical symbols to be set italic and put a wavy line under bold symbols. Other letters not marked will be set in roman type.
TABLES
Number tables consecutively with roman numerals, and give each a clear descriptive caption at the top. Avoid the use of vertical rules in tables. Indicate in the margin where the typesetter should place tables.
REFERENCES AND NOTES
References and notes are indicated in the text by consecutive arabic numbers in square brackets. The full list should be collected and typed at the end of the paper in sorted alphabetically by author. Listed references should be complete in all details. Journal title abbreviations should conform to the standard World List. Examples:
1. Huang, G. H. (1996) IPWM: An interval parameter water quality management model. Engineering Optimization, 26(2), 79 - 102
2. Strack, W. C. (1991) Overview of the NASA-sponsored HSCT propulsion systems studies. AIAA 9th Applied Aerodynamics Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, Paper No. AIAA 91 - 3329
3. Taguchi, G., Elsayad, E. A. and Hsiang, T. (1989) Quality Engineering in Production Systems. McGraw-Hill Series in Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Ed. J. L. Riggs, McGraw-Hill, New York
It is assumed that with the development of the World Wide Web (WWW), authors and/or the publisher will propose distribution of articles or parts of articles on the WWW. If the author knows the HTTP address of a referenced article on the WWW, this information should be added at the end of the reference. Please use the following style:
[www http://www.blouk.com/article.html]
where http://www.blouk.com/article.html is the HTTP address.
FOOTNOTES
Authors are encouraged to minimize the use of footnotes. A footnote may include the designation of a corresponding author of the paper, current address information for an author (if different from that shown in the affiliation), and traditional footnote content. Information concerning grant support of research should appear in a separate Acknowledgements section at the end of the paper, not in a footnote. Acknowledgements of the assistance of colleagues or similar notes of appreciation also properly belong in an Acknowledgements section, not in footnotes.
Footnotes should be indicated in the text by the following symbols: * (asterisk or star), ?(dagger), ?(double dagger), ?(paragraph mark), ?(section mark), || (parallels), # (number sign). Do not use numerals for footnote call-outs, as they may be mistaken for bibliographical reference call-outs or exponents. Type each footnote at the bottom of the typescript page on which its text call-out appears.
Footnotes within a table should be indicated by the same symbols listed above. Reinitialize symbol sequence within tables. Type footnotes to a table directly beneath the table.
TEXT CALL-OUTS TO FIGURES, TABLES, SECTIONS, SCHEMES
Text call-outs to figures, tables and other elements are the basis for searching articles on electronic delivery. Therefore, proper designation of text call-outs to figures and other elements is essential to the success of electronic delivery. When referring to a figure, table or other element within an article, always call the element by its full name: "See Table 1", "Figure 1 illustrates...", "Refer to Scheme ". Do not use ambiguous call-outs (for example, "1 illustrates...") that do not clearly denote the element being referred to.
SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES ON DISK
The Publisher welcomes article submission on disk, but disk files must be accompanied by 3 copies of the final hard copy manuscript. The disk file and hard copy must match exactly. Tables and displayed equations may have to be rekeyed by the typesetter from your hard copy manuscript.
When typing the article, do not include design or formatting information. Type all text flush left, unjustified and without hyphenation. Do not use indents, tabs or multi-spacing. If an indent is required, please note it by a line space; also mark the position of the indent on the hard copy manuscript. Indicate the beginning of a new paragraph by typing a line space. Leave one space at the end of a sentence, after a comma or other punctuation mark, and before an opening parenthesis. Be sure not to confuse lower case letter "l" with numeral "1", or capital letter "O" with numeral "0". Distinguish opening quotes from close quotes. Do not use automatic page numbering or running heads.
Articles prepared on most word processors are acceptable. If equations and/or scientific symbols have been imported into the article from another program, please provide details of the program used and the procedures followed. If author-created macros have been used, please use them as well. Illustrations that are available in an electronic format are acceptable; please supply them on a separate disk. Please clearly indicate on the disk the file format and/or program used to produce them, and supply a high-quality hard copy of each illustration as well.
If more than one disk is submitted, please number each disk. Please mark each disk with the journal title, author name, abbreviated article title and file names. Retain a back-up copy of each disk submitted and pack the disks carefully before shipping.
PROOFS
Authors will receive page proofs (including figures) by air mail for correction, which must be returned to the typesetter within 48 hours of receipt. Please ensure that full postal address, plus phone, fax and e-mail numbers, where available, are given on the first page of the typescript, so that proofs are not delayed in the post. Authors' alterations in excess of 10% of the original composition cost will be charged to authors.
REPRINTS
Fifty free reprints will be provided to the corresponding author of each paper. Additional reprints may be ordered by completing the appropriate form sent with proofs.
PAGE CHARGES
There are no page charges to individuals or institutions.
Editorial Board
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Editor:
Professor A B Templemann - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK
Editorial Advisory Board:
Dr J A Bland - Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Professor E D Brill - Department of Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, USA
Professor A Chattopadhyay - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, USA
Dr A K Dhingra - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, USA
Professor Dan Frangopol - Department of Civil Engneering, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
Professor Witold Gutkowski - Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Poland
Professor P Hajela - Department Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering & Mechanics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Professor H Hwang - Department of Industrial Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Professor B L Karihaloo - School of Engineering, University of Wales Cardiff, UK
Professor C Kengtung - Research Institute of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, China
Professor U Kirsch - Department of Civil Engineering, Technion-Israel institute of Technology, Israel
Professor K L Mak - Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Professor F Mistree - School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, USA
Professor C A Mota Soares - Universidade Téchnica de Lisbon, Portugal
Professor P Y Papalambros - Department Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics, University of Michigan, USA
Professor I. C. Parmee - Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of the West of England, UK
Professor B L Pierson - Department Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, USA
Professor S S Rao - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Miami, USA
Professor J E Renaud - Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, USA
Professor U Shamir - Department Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaigakuen University, Japan
Professor H Sugimoto - Hokkaigakuen University, Japan
Professor Dr Ing G Thierauf - Universität Essen, Fachbereich Bauwesen, Germany
Professor B H V Topping - Department Civil & Ocean Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Dr G A Walters - School of Engineering, University of Exeter, UK |
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