Mission Statement

EM Watch is dedicated to improving the rigor, transparency, and reproducibility of research in electromagnetics. Our mission is to provide a professional, constructive platform for evidence-based critiques, re-analyses, and discussions of published EM research. EM Watch aims to strengthen the scientific foundation of electromagnetics and encourage a culture of constructive post-publication review by highlighting methodological errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for clarification.

We believe that scholarly critique is not an attack, but an essential part of the scientific process, helping researchers refine their work and ensuring the reliability of EM research for the broader community.

Scope

EM Watch publishes critiques, re-analyses, and commentaries focused on previously published research in all areas of electromagnetics, including but not limited to:

  • Antennas and propagation
  • Microwave engineering
  • RF circuit design
  • Radar systems (FMCW, SFCW, SAR, GPR)
  • Electromagnetic simulations (FDTD, FEM, MoM, BEM)
  • Microwave imaging and nondestructive evaluation
  • Material characterization
  • Metamaterials and metasurfaces
  • EM wave scattering and inversion
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI)
  • Wireless communication electromagnetics

Types of Submissions

  1. Technical Comments / Commentaries – Short critiques identifying errors, methodological issues, or misinterpretations in published papers.
  2. Replication Studies – Experiments or simulations that attempt to reproduce published results.
  3. Re-Analysis Papers – Re-evaluations of published work using corrected or alternative methods.
  4. Methodology Validations – Detailed investigations of experimental or simulation methods, such as measurement setups, boundary conditions, mesh size effects, or calibration procedures.
  5. Survey of Problematic Trends – Analyses identifying common methodological pitfalls or recurring errors in EM publications.
  6. B. Rebuttal / Author Response – The original authors may respond.

Ethical Guidelines

To maintain a professional, constructive, and legally safe environment, EM Watch requires that all submissions adhere to the following guidelines:

Allowed

  • Evidence-based critique of methods, assumptions, calculations, simulations, or interpretations
  • Identification of inconsistencies, errors, or gaps in published work
  • Replication attempts or re-analyses
  • Requests for clarification or missing data
  • Constructive suggestions for improvement

Not Allowed

  • Personal attacks on authors or research groups
  • Unverified claims of misconduct or fraud
  • Harassment, defamatory statements, or unprofessional language
  • Reproduction of copyrighted content without proper permission

Tone & Style

  • Submissions must be professional, neutral, and scholarly.
  • Focus on the work itself rather than the individuals who produced it.
  • All claims must be supported by evidence, including data, figures, or reproducible calculations.
  • Critiques should aim to improve scientific understanding, not discredit authors.

Submission Instructions

  1. Prepare your manuscript according to the EM Watch Template (PDF or LaTeX).
  2. Include references to all relevant papers, including the publication being critiqued.
  3. Submit via our online portal or email: submissions@emwatch.org
  4. Each submission will undergo peer review by qualified reviewers.
  5. Authors of the original work may submit a response, which will be published alongside the critique when appropriate.

EM Watch is committed to fostering transparency, reproducibility, and constructive scientific debate in the electromagnetics community. By submitting your work, you help us uphold these principles and contribute to a more substantial, more reliable body of EM research.