Statement of Originality and Submission Information

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Dear Editor-in-Chief,

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Statement of Originality and Submission Information

(This form is to be used by government employees whose work is subject to Crown copyright or similar government ownership)

Dear Editor-in-Chief,

ISIJ International

Manuscript Title:

Author Name:Please list all the authors' names.

I declare the following matters of submission on the above original paper.

1. I am an author of the above paper.

2. I agree to submitthis paper to thejournal ISIJ International.

3. I certify that this is original paper and it has not been previously published, is under submission, or currently in press elsewhere.

4. I agree to pay the page charges, when the above paper is accepted.

5. The paper referenced above was prepared by an officer or employee of thegovernment of , as part of his or her official duties, and therefore copyright in this work vests with such government.

6. I submit a certificate which indicates that owner of copyright such as the government acknowledges that the ISIJ has the right to publish, distribute and reprint the work in all formats and medias upon acceptance of the above paper.

Author’s Signature:

Author’s Name (Typed):

Date:

Note

1. Please fill in this form, convert it to PDF and upload as “Statements” in the file upload screen (submissionStep5).

One signed copy of this statement form is necessary from each of the co-authors. The submitting author is requested to collect signed copies of the “Statement of Originality and Submission Information” form from all of the co-authors (one for each co-author), and upload them as PDF files through the upload screen. (submissionStep5).

2. When you have published similar content or submitted to other journal etc. already, please answer the question of “Prior Disclosure” and upload the published or submitted paper(s)as“Supplementary Files” in the file upload screen (submissionStep5).

3. If necessary, prepare an explanatory document about the difference between their papers and upload it as “Statements”through the file upload screen (submissionStep5).