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Information and Instructions for Authors

Dear authors, please take into consideration that the review process is taking some time so you should not expect that your papers can be evaluated in a very short time.

Only after careful consideration we can give you an answer regarding the publishing decision. The review process usually takes two to four weeks. 

Authors cannot publish more than two papers per issue, even if they are co-authors for at least one paper.

Please use the journal template (in the bottom of the page) for writing your paper. Do not modify the journal template.

Please note that after acceptance of your paper, NO CHANGES are allowed anymore.

Romanian Journal of Petroleum & Gas Technology is published two times a year. The preferred language for papers is English. Other languages such as French and German will be accepted.

Manuscripts submitted to Romanian Journal of Petroleum & Gas Technology should neither be published previously nor be under consideration for publication in another journal. The Journal publishes regular research papers/articles, reviews, communications, and short notes, with no restriction on the length of the papers (but an even number of pages). 

  • Article: These are original research manuscripts. The work should report scientifically sound experiments and provide a substantial amount of new information. The article should include the most recent and relevant references in the field. The structure should include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Experimental Data, Results, Discussions, and Conclusions sections, with a suggested minimum eight pages. 
  • Review: Reviews offer a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature within a field of study, identifying current gaps or problems. They should be critical and constructive and provide recommendations for future research. No new, unpublished data should be presented. The structure can include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions, with a suggested minimum eight pages.

It is recommended that the papers to include in the end of the Introduction section the followings: the scope of the paper, which is the gap covered by the study, and what is the novelty of the the study proposed for publication.

All submitted manuscripts should be as concise as possible and should include the structure above mentioned. It is recommended that the papers to include at least 25 references. 

Starting issue 2/2024, all papers submitted to the Romanian Journal of Petroleum & Gas Technology must be accompanied by a graphical abstract.

The whole responsibility for the accuracy of the calculation, experimental data and scientific interpretations/assessments, as well as for the accuracy of the text in the foreign language, belongs entirely to the authors.

Submission of the manuscript implies that it is not under consideration for a publication elsewhere. All communications must indicate the name, phone number and e-mail address of the author to whom proofs should be sent. 

For publication in the first issue of the current year, the manuscripts must be sent at least 30 days before the closing of the first issue (June 30). In the case of publication in the second issue of the current year, the manuscripts must be sent at least 30 days before the closing of the second issue (December 30). 

Authors are advised to send the ORCID account to the editor-in-chief, and if it does not exist, to create an ORCID account (it can be created for free). After publication, the article can be added to the authors’ ORCID account.

Microsoft Word should be used to produce your document. The paper template can be downloaded from the link below.

Submitted papers will be sent to bull-st@upg-ploiesti.ro.

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