Nano and Micro Horizons

About the journal

Aims and scope

Nano-Micro Horizons publishes cutting-edge, application-driven research that bridges nanoscale and microscale science with transformative real-world technologies. The journal serves as a global forum for interdisciplinary studies in which fundamental discoveries are translated into scalable, practical solutions with clear relevance to industry and society. Emphasizing rigor, originality, and impact, Nano-Micro Horizons prioritizes work that addresses pressing global challenges and demonstrates measurable technological or societal benefit, redefining the role of scientific publishing by championing research that not only advances knowledge but also accelerates meaningful innovation.

Nano Micro Horizons publishes original research, short communications, reviews, perspectives, and methods/data papers in:

• Nanoscale & Microscale materials

• Nanodevices & microdevices

• Advanced characterization

• Nanomanufacturing

• Emerging applications

• Computational modeling & simulations

Authors should ensure their work aligns with these themes.

Peer review

Nano-Micro Horizons operates a rigorous, editor-led peer-review process designed to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and the highest standards of scientific quality. All research articles undergo double-blind peer review, in which the identities of the authors are concealed from reviewers and reviewers remain anonymous to the authors.

Submissions are first assessed by the Editor-in-Chief for relevance to the journal’s scope, originality, and overall quality. Manuscripts that pass this initial evaluation are sent to at least two independent expert reviewers, who assess the work for scientific rigor, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and significance. Editorial decisions acceptance, revision, or rejection are made based on these reports, with the aim of providing authors with clear, constructive feedback that strengthens the scientific record.

Open access

Nano-Micro Horizons is a fully open access journal, committed to the principle that high-quality scientific knowledge should be freely and immediately accessible to the global research community. All articles are published with unrestricted access and may be read, downloaded, and shared upon publication.

To support researchers and encourage the dissemination of impactful work, Nano-Micro Horizons currently does not levy any article processing charges (APCs). Publication is free for all authors for manuscripts accepted until December 2028, ensuring that editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit rather than ability to pay.

Ethics and policies

Ethics in publishing

Nano-Micro Horizons is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and responsibility in scientific publishing. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to internationally recognized ethical principles and best practices throughout the publication process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality, originality, and significance of the submitted work.

The journal does not tolerate fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or any other form of research or publication misconduct. All allegations of unethical behavior are handled in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring a fair, confidential, and rigorous review process that safeguards the integrity of the scientific record.

Submission declaration

By submitting a manuscript to Nano-Micro Horizons, authors confirm that the work is accurate, objective, and responsibly conducted. Submissions must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all relevant prior work is appropriately cited and acknowledged.

Where research involves chemicals, materials, procedures, or equipment that pose potential or unusual hazards, authors must clearly identify these risks within the manuscript and describe relevant safety considerations. Any necessary ethical approvals, disclosures, or statements must be provided at the time of submission.

Authorship

Authorship of manuscripts submitted to Nano-Micro Horizons must be strictly limited to individuals who have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the work, including the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All listed authors must have actively participated in drafting or critically revising the manuscript and must approve the final version prior to submission. Authors are collectively accountable for the integrity of the work, ensuring that questions related to accuracy or ethics are appropriately addressed.

Individuals who contributed to the study but do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section, not listed as authors.

The use of AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), does not qualify for authorship. While AI may assist in drafting text or analyzing data, all content generated by AI must be transparently disclosed, and responsibility for the manuscript rests solely with the human authors.

Changes to authorship

Any changes to the list of authors including additions, removals, or reordering must be fully justified and approved by all authors. Requests for changes should be submitted before the manuscript is accepted, with a clear explanation of the reason for the change.

After acceptance, changes to authorship are considered exceptional and require written consent from all existing and proposed authors, along with a detailed statement explaining the rationale. The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to verify contributions and intervene if disputes arise.

Nano-Micro Horizons upholds strict standards of authorship integrity, and no alterations will be made that compromise accountability, transparency, or ethical responsibility.

Declaration of competing interests

All authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived to influence the research, interpretation, or presentation of the work. This includes, but is not limited to, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, patents, or funding sources that may present a conflict of interest.

If no competing interests exist, authors should include the statement: “The authors declare no competing interests.”

Nano-Micro Horizons requires full transparency to maintain trust in the scientific record. Disclosures are published alongside the article to ensure readers are fully informed of any potential influences on the work.

Funding sources

Authors must clearly acknowledge all financial support received for the research reported in the manuscript. This includes grants, fellowships, institutional funding, industrial support, or any other sources that contributed to the conception, execution, or dissemination of the work.

Funding information should include the name of the funding body, the grant or award number, and the recipient(s). If the research received no specific funding, authors should state: “This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

Transparent reporting of funding sources ensures accountability and allows readers to assess any potential influence on the research.

Declaration of generative AI use

Authors must fully disclose any use of generative AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), in the preparation of the manuscript. This includes, but is not limited to, assistance with drafting text, figure generation, or data analysis.

All AI-assisted content must be clearly identified, and authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Transparent reporting of AI use ensures accountability and maintains the trustworthiness of the scientific record.

Preprints

Nano-Micro Horizons supports the use of preprint servers to share early versions of manuscripts prior to peer review. Authors are encouraged to deposit their work on recognized preprint platforms to facilitate rapid dissemination and community feedback.

Submission to Nano-Micro Horizons does not constitute prior publication, provided that the preprint is properly cited in the manuscript. Authors must clearly indicate any preprint version, including the DOI or permanent link, at the time of submission.

Preprints are considered fully compatible with the journal’s open-access and transparency policies, and their existence will not affect editorial evaluation or consideration for publication

Use of inclusive language

Nano-Micro Horizons encourages authors to use inclusive, respectful, and unbiased language in all manuscripts. Authors should avoid language that could be interpreted as discriminatory, stereotypical, or exclusionary based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other personal characteristics.

Where applicable, authors should use gender-neutral terms, and avoid assumptions about identity, background, or experience. Inclusive language promotes clarity, accessibility, and respect, ensuring that scientific communication is welcoming and equitable for all readers and contributors.

Reporting sex- and gender-based analyses

Nano-Micro Horizons encourages authors to consider and report sex and gender as biological and social variables where relevant to the study design, analysis, and interpretation of results. Authors should clearly describe the sex and/or gender of participants, cells, tissues, or animals, and indicate whether these factors were balanced, controlled, or analyzed in the study.

Where differences based on sex or gender are not examined, authors should provide a justification for their omission. Transparent reporting of these variables enhances reproducibility, rigor, and the applicability of research findings across diverse populations.

Jurisdictional claims

Maps, affiliations, and institutional addresses included in articles published by Nano-Micro Horizons do not imply endorsement or acceptance of any territorial claims. Authors and readers are responsible for ensuring that all geographic information is presented accurately and neutrally.

This policy ensures that publications remain scientifically focused and politically impartial, in line with international standards for responsible scholarly communication.

Writing and formatting

File format

Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Authors should use a standard, readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt) and double line spacing throughout the text.

To facilitate peer review, manuscripts should include continuous line numbers. While the journal does not enforce strict word limits, authors are encouraged to be concise; standard research articles typically range from 5,000 to 8,000 words.

The following file formats are accepted for initial submission:

• Microsoft Word (.docx) - preferred format for full peer review

• Portable Document Format (.pdf) - may be used for the initial review phase only

All figures, tables, and supplementary materials should be embedded or clearly referenced, with high resolution to ensure readability during review.

Title page

The title page should include:

• A concise and informative title that accurately reflects the study.

• The full name of all authors.

• The affiliation of all authors, including institution, city, and country.

• The e-mail address of the corresponding author.

Abstract

A concise and factual abstract of up to 250 words is required. It should clearly and succinctly summarize:

• The objective or purpose of the research

• The key results or findings

• The principal conclusions

Abstracts must be able to stand alone, as they are often reproduced separately from the main article. References should generally be avoided; if essential, cite the author(s) and year(s). Non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided, and if used, must be defined at first mention within the abstract. Clarity, precision, and brevity are essential to ensure the abstract effectively communicates the essence of the study to a broad scientific audience.

Keywords

Immediately following the abstract, provide up to six keywords. Use American or British English, avoid general or plural terms, and do not combine multiple concepts (for example, avoid “and” or “of”). Use abbreviations sparingly; only those widely established in the field are acceptable. These keywords will be used for indexing and discoverability purposes.

Highlights

Highlights are mandatory for submission and help improve the discoverability of your article through search engines. They should be a brief set of bullet points that summarize the novel findings of your study and any new methods employed.

·       Submit highlights as a separate, editable file in the online submission system.

·       Name the file “Highlights”.

·       Include 3–5 bullet points, each no longer than 85 characters (including spaces).

Highlights should be concise, informative, and self-contained, providing readers with a quick overview of the key contributions of your research.

Graphical abstract

A graphical abstract is mandatory for submission. It should summarize the article visually in a concise and engaging format, highlighting the key findings and concepts to capture the attention of a broad online readership.

• Graphical abstracts should clearly represent the work described in the article.

• Submit as a separate file in the online submission system.

• Image size: minimum 531 × 1328 pixels (height × width), or proportionally larger. The image should remain readable at 5 × 13 cm at 96 dpi.

• Preferred file formats: TIFF, EPS, PDF, or MS Office files.

Graphical abstracts should be self-explanatory and visually appealing, allowing readers to quickly grasp the essence of the study. Example graphical abstracts are available on our information site for guidance.

Math formulae

All mathematical equations must be submitted as editable text, not as images.

• Simple formulae should be presented inline with the text wherever possible.

• Use the solidus ( / ) for small fractional terms (e.g., X/Y) rather than a horizontal line.

• Variables should be set in italics, and powers of e are often more conveniently written as exp().

• Equations that are displayed separately from the text should be numbered sequentially if they are referred to explicitly in the manuscript.

This ensures equations are readable, accessible, and compatible with editing and typesetting processes.

Tables

All tables must be submitted as editable text, not as images.

• Tables may be placed within the main text near the relevant content or on separate pages at the end of the manuscript.

• Number tables consecutively in the order they are first cited in the text.

• Table notes should be placed below the table body.

• Use tables sparingly and ensure that the data they present do not duplicate information described elsewhere in the article.

• Avoid vertical lines and shading in table cells to ensure clarity and ease of typesetting.

Tables should be clear, concise, and easily interpretable, providing essential data without redundancy.

Figures, images and artwork

Figures, images, and artwork must be high-quality, clear, and self-explanatory, effectively conveying the key results of the study. They should be submitted as separate files, not embedded within the main manuscript.

• Number figures consecutively in the order they are first cited in the text.

• Provide a concise, self-contained figure caption for each figure. Captions should be submitted separately, not attached to the figure file.

• Resolution: Ensure images have sufficient resolution for publication-minimum 300 dpi for halftones and 1000 dpi for line art.

• Preferred file formats: JPEG, TIFF, EPS, or PDF.

• Use clear labels, legible fonts, and appropriate scales to ensure readability.

• Avoid unnecessary decorative elements, shading, or colors that do not enhance understanding.

• Figures should highlight essential findings and avoid duplicating data presented elsewhere in tables or the text.

Generative AI and Figures, images and artwork

Authors must not use generative AI tools to create or modify data-driven figures (such as charts, graphs, or histograms) where the accuracy and integrity of the data are essential. AI tools may be used for artistic illustrations or schematic diagrams, but their use must be explicitly disclosed in the figure caption (e.g., “Illustration generated using Midjourney”).

Supplementary material

Nano-Micro Horizons allows authors to submit supplementary material alongside their manuscript to provide additional context, clarify methods, or enhance understanding of the research. Supplementary files may include images, tables, spreadsheets, presentations, and other supporting documents.

• Submit all supplementary files together with the manuscript.

• Provide a concise, descriptive caption for each file.

• If updates are needed during review or production, submit a new version rather than annotating corrections on the original.

• For Microsoft Office files, ensure ‘Track Changes’ is turned off, as tracked edits may appear in the published version.

• Supplementary material is published as submitted, and authors are responsible for its accuracy and clarity.

Video

Authors may submit video or audio files to illustrate experimental procedures, dynamic phenomena, or other aspects of the study that cannot be captured in static figures. Ensure that videos are high quality, clearly labeled, and accompanied by a brief description.

Research data

The journal encourages authors to share the underlying data supporting their findings, including raw and processed data, code, algorithms, models, and other research outputs. Data sharing promotes reproducibility, transparency, and broader reuse by the scientific community.

Data statement

Authors should include a Data Availability statement in their manuscript, indicating where and how the data supporting the findings can be accessed. This may include links to public repositories or other storage locations. Providing this information may also fulfill funding agency or institutional requirements.

Data linking

Where research data are stored in a public repository, authors should provide a direct link to the dataset within the manuscript. Linking enables readers to validate, explore, and reuse the data, enhancing transparency and impact.

Research Elements

Authors are encouraged to submit additional research outputs such as software, computational models, methods, protocols, and algorithms alongside their article. Sharing these materials allows other researchers to reproduce and build upon the work.

Co-submission of related data, methods or protocols

When a manuscript relies on large datasets, software tools, or detailed protocols, authors may co-submit these materials alongside the main article.

• Each co-submitted element should be clearly labeled and referenced in the manuscript.

• Co-submitted files may include raw or processed data, code, computational models, detailed methods, or experimental protocols.

• These materials should be prepared in a format that facilitates reuse (e.g., Excel, CSV, text files, PDF, or code files).

• Provide a concise description or caption for each file explaining its content and relevance to the study.

• Any updates during the review or production process should be submitted as a new version, not annotated on previous files.

Article structure

Manuscripts submitted to Nano-Micro Horizons should follow a clear and logical structure to ensure readability and facilitate peer review. While flexibility is allowed for different types of articles, the following elements are generally expected:

• Title Page: Includes a concise title, full author names, affiliations, and the corresponding author’s email.

• Abstract: A concise, factual summary of the research (maximum 250 words), highlighting the purpose, key results, and main conclusions.

• Keywords: Up to six keywords immediately following the abstract, using American or British English and widely recognized terms.

• Introduction: Sets the context, states the problem, and clearly defines the research objectives.

• Results: Presents the main findings in a logical sequence, supported by figures, tables, and supplementary materials.

• Discussion: Interprets the results, highlights significance, and relates findings to existing literature.

• Methods: Describes experimental or computational procedures in sufficient detail to allow reproducibility. For complex protocols or data, authors may reference supplementary materials.

• Conclusion: Summarizes the principal findings and implications.

• References: Complete list of cited literature in the journal’s format.

• Supplementary Material: Any additional data, figures, tables, or protocols referenced in the main text should be clearly labeled and linked.

• Appendices: If more than one appendix is included, they should be labeled A, B, C, etc., and each should be clearly referenced in the main text.

References

Accurate and complete referencing is essential to give credit to previous work and ensure reproducibility. References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.

Citation in Text

• Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.

• References cited in the abstract must be listed in full.

• Unpublished results or personal communications should generally be mentioned in the text only; if included in the reference list, indicate “Unpublished results” or “Personal communication” in place of the publication year.

• References marked “in press” indicate the item has been accepted for publication.

Web References

• Provide the full URL and the date last accessed.

• Include additional information if available, such as DOI, author names, publication date, or source publication.

• Web references can be listed separately after the main reference list or included within it.

Data References

• Cite underlying or relevant datasets by including them in the text and reference list.

• Data references should include: author(s), dataset title, repository, version (if available), year, and persistent identifier.

• Add [dataset] immediately before the reference to identify it as a dataset; this tag will not appear in the published article.

Preprint References

• If a preprint has subsequently been published in a peer-reviewed journal, cite the formal publication.

• Preprints that are central to the study may be cited, but should be clearly labeled as such, including the preprint server name and DOI.

References in a Special Issue

• For references to other articles in the same special issue, include the phrase “this issue” both in the text citation and reference list entry.

Reference Management Software

• Authors may use reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero) to format references automatically.

• Ensure all field codes are removed before submission.

• If no template is available, follow the examples below.

Reference Formatting

• References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.

• Use square brackets for in-text citations:

  • Example: “…as demonstrated [3,6]. Barnaby and Jones [8] obtained a different result…”

• Include author(s), title, journal/book title, year, volume, and page numbers or article number.

• DOIs are strongly encouraged. The journal will apply its reference style at the proof stage.

Reference Examples

Journal article:
[1] L. Zhang, P. Kumar, M. Smith, Nanoscale interactions in hybrid materials, Adv. Mater. 34 (2022) 2106789. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202106789

Journal article with article number:
[2] J. Li, S. Tan, Y. Huang, Photonic nanostructures for energy harvesting, Nano Energy 75 (2020) 104978. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.104978

Book:
[3] R. Feynman, Lectures on Physics, 2nd ed., Addison-Wesley, Boston, 1964

Chapter in an edited book:
[4] K. Patel, M. Wilson, Advances in nanoscale fabrication, in: S. Green, R. Black (Eds.), Nanotechnology Methods and Protocols, Springer, New York, 2018, pp. 45–78

Website:
[5] World Health Organization, Nanomaterials safety guidelines. https://www.who.int/publications/nanomaterials-safety (accessed 2 January 2026)

Dataset:
[dataset] [6] H. Chen, X. Liu, L. Zhao, Graphene oxide toxicity data in zebrafish embryos, Figshare, v2, 2021. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.12345678.v2

Software:
[7] A. Johnson, R. Lee, M. Davis, NanoSim v3.5 (Version 3.5), Zenodo, 15 March 2021. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4567890

Submitting your manuscript

Submission checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your manuscript is complete and ready for review. Refer to the relevant sections of this Guide for Authors for detailed instructions.

Corresponding Author

One author has been designated as the corresponding author.

Provide the email address and full postal address.

Manuscript Files

Main manuscript uploaded.

Keywords included.

Figures included, with captions.

Tables included, with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.

Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the uploaded files.

Indicate clearly if any figures should appear in color in print.

Graphical abstract and/or highlights submitted (if applicable).

Supplementary material submitted (if applicable).

Additional Checks

Manuscript has been spell-checked and grammar checked.

All references listed are cited in the text, and all in-text citations are included in the reference list.

Permissions obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including online content).

Competing interests statement included, even if there are none to declare.

Journal policies, as detailed in this guide, have been reviewed and adhered to.

For further information or support, please visit our Support Center.

After receiving a final decision

Article Transfer Service

Once a manuscript is accepted, it will proceed to production. Authors will receive a proof to check for typesetting or formatting errors before publication. Upon approval, the article will be published online immediately.

If the Editor determines that the manuscript may be better suited to a partner journal, a transfer may be proposed. Authors are free to accept or decline this offer, and the decision will not affect the consideration of the manuscript.

Publishing agreement

Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors will be asked to complete a Journal Publishing Agreement. The corresponding author will receive an email confirming receipt of the manuscript along with the agreement form or a link to complete it online.

Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles with abstracts for internal circulation within their institutions. Permission from the Publisher is required for resale, distribution outside the institution, or any other derivative works, including compilations and translations. Authors must obtain written permission for any excerpts from copyrighted works and properly credit the source(s). Preprinted permission forms are available to facilitate this process.

For gold open access articles, authors complete a License Agreement upon acceptance. The permitted reuse by third parties is determined by the license selected by the authors.

Author Rights

Authors (or their employer/institution) retain certain rights to reuse and share their work. Details of author rights and permitted reuse are provided in the publishing agreement.

Funding Source

Authors are required to identify all sources of financial support for the research and/or preparation of the manuscript. Please briefly describe the role of the funder(s), if any, in:

• Study design

• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation

• Writing of the manuscript

• Decision to submit for publication

If the funders not been involved in any of these aspects, this should be clearly stated.

Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear, professional English (either American or British, but not a mixture). Authors who feel their manuscript may require editing to improve grammar, spelling, or clarity may use professional language editing services.

Submission

The online submission system guides authors stepwise through the process of entering article details and uploading files.

• The system converts uploaded files into a single PDF for the peer-review process.

• Editable source files (e.g., Word or LaTeX) are required for final typesetting and publication.

• All correspondence, including editorial decisions and revision requests, is sent via email.

License options

Authors publishing under open access in Nano-Micro Horizons must select a license that governs how their work can be used, shared, and reused. The choice of license determines the permissions granted to third parties.

Available options:

• CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution):
  This license allows others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work in any medium or format, including commercial use, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors. This license ensures that your work is fully free to share and reuse.

• CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial):
  Permits others to reuse, adapt, and share the work for non-commercial purposes only, with proper attribution.

• CC BY-ND (Attribution-NoDerivatives):
  Allows others to redistribute the work in its original form for commercial or non-commercial purposes, but modifications are not permitted.

• CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives):
  Permits others to share the work only for non-commercial purposes, without alterations, and with proper credit.

Note: Authors should select the license that best reflects their preferences for reuse and redistribution. The chosen license will be applied to the published article and clearly indicated online.

Open access

Nano-Micro Horizons is a fully open access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication. Open access supports transparency, reproducibility, and wide dissemination of research.

Article Processing Charges (APC):

• To support the research community, the journal does not charge any APC until December 2028. Publication is free for all authors during this period.

Licensing:

• Authors must select a Creative Commons license for their article (see License Options).

• The license determines how the work can be reused, redistributed, and adapted by third parties, with proper attribution to the original authors.

Benefits of Open Access:

• Increased visibility and discoverability of research.

• Enables unrestricted access for researchers, educators, and the public worldwide.

• Facilitates data sharing and reuse in line with journal and funding policies.

Permission for copyrighted works

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce or reuse any copyrighted material included in their manuscript. This includes figures, tables, images, text, or other content from published sources, including online content.

Key points:

• Written permission must be obtained from the copyright holder(s) before submission.

• Proper credit and citation of the original source must be provided in the manuscript.

• Preprinted permission forms are available to assist authors in requesting rights.

• Permission is required for:

  • Resale or distribution outside the author’s institution.

  • Derivative works, including compilations, translations, or adaptations.

• Failure to obtain proper permission may delay publication or result in the removal of the material.

Note: Content created entirely by the authors does not require permission, but all third-party material must be cleared in advance.

Proof correction

After acceptance and typesetting, authors will receive a proof of their article to review before publication. This stage allows authors to check the article for typesetting, formatting, and minor errors.

Key points:

• Proofs are sent to the corresponding author via email.

• Authors should review the text, figures, tables, and references carefully.

• Only minor corrections are permitted at the proof stage, such as:

  • Typographical errors

  • Formatting issues

  • Missing labels or captions

• Substantial changes to content, data, or conclusions are not allowed at this stage.

• Corrected proofs must be returned promptly to avoid delays in publication.

• Once approved, the article will be published online immediately.

Note: Careful review at the proof stage is critical, as the published version will be the official record of the article.

Share Link

Upon publication, authors will receive a personalized link to their article. This link enables authors to share their work with colleagues, collaborators, and the wider community without restrictions.

Key points:

• The share link provides free, full-text access to the published article.

• It can be used for email distribution, social media, institutional websites, or personal webpages.

• Use of the share link is not a substitute for formal citation of the article.

Note: Sharing via the link is fully compliant with copyright and open access policies of the journal.

Responsible sharing

Authors are encouraged to share their research responsibly to maximize impact while maintaining the integrity of the scientific record.

Key points:

• Share preprints, datasets, code, and supplementary materials in accordance with journal and funding policies.

• Ensure that all shared materials are accurate, complete, and properly referenced.

• Avoid sharing unreviewed or preliminary results in ways that could mislead or misrepresent the findings.

• Use established repositories for data and code where possible, and provide persistent identifiers (e.g., DOIs) to enable proper citation.

• When sharing articles, use the personalized share link provided by the journal to ensure free and legal access.

• Always give proper attribution to collaborators, co-authors, and sources of reused materials.

Note: Responsible sharing promotes transparency, reproducibility, and trust in science while respecting copyright and ethical standards.

Getting help and support

Author support

Nano-Micro Horizons provides resources to assist authors, reviewers, and readers throughout the publication process.

Key points:

·       For technical issues with manuscript submission or file uploads, use the online submission system helpdesk.

·       For queries regarding journal policies, licensing, or ethical guidelines, contact the Editorial Office via email.

·       Guidance on language editing, figure preparation, and data deposition is available through the journal’s support resources.

·       Frequently asked questions and additional information are provided in the journal’s Support Center.

·       Seeking help early in the submission process helps avoid delays and ensures compliance with all journal requirements.

Nano-Micro Horizons offers tailored support to authors to facilitate smooth manuscript preparation and publication.

Key points:

• Assistance is available for manuscript formatting, figures, tables, graphical abstracts, and supplementary material to meet journal standards.

• Authors can access guidance on data deposition, open access policies, licensing, and copyright compliance.

• Support for language clarity, grammar, and scientific writing is provided through recommended professional services.

• For any questions during the review or production process, the Editorial Office can be contacted for guidance.

• Authors are encouraged to use these resources to ensure their manuscript meets the journal’s requirements and to avoid delays in review and publication.