The International Journal of Innovations in Civil Structures and Materials welcomes original, high-quality scholarly contributions from researchers, academics, engineers, industry professionals, and practitioners working in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction materials, infrastructure, and related disciplines.

Submission Types:

- Research Articles
- Review Papers
- Technical Papers
- Structural Engineering Studies
- Construction Materials Research
- Case Studies
- Policy and Technical Notes
- Short Communications

Before Submission:

- Manuscripts must be original and must not have been published previously.
- Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.
- Submissions must fall within the aims and scope of the journal.
- Authors must ensure that all sources, quotations, figures, tables, datasets, and previously published material are properly acknowledged.
- All listed authors must have made a meaningful contribution to the manuscript.
- Authors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest.
- Research must comply with applicable ethical, technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Manuscript Requirements:

- Format: MS Word
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Abstract: 150–250 words
- Keywords: 4–6
- Recommended Referencing Style:
  - APA 7th Edition, or
  - A recognized engineering citation style appropriate to the subject matter
- Tables and figures should be clearly numbered and appropriately referenced within the manuscript.
- Mathematical equations, technical specifications, units, and engineering terminology should be presented consistently.

Recommended Manuscript Structure:

- Title
- Author Information
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Materials and Methods / Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Recommendations or Practical Implications, where applicable
- Acknowledgements, if applicable
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- Funding Statement, if applicable
- Data Availability Statement, where applicable
- References

Word Limits:

- Research Articles: 3,000–8,000 words
- Review Papers: 1,500–4,000 words
- Technical Papers: 2,500–7,000 words
- Case Studies: approximately 2,000–4,000 words
- Short Communications: 1,000–2,000 words

Review Process:

- Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening.
- Manuscripts meeting the journal's requirements are evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process.
- Where appropriate, manuscripts are reviewed by a minimum of two independent experts.
- Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer and editorial comments.
- Final publication decisions are made by the editorial team based on scholarly quality, originality, relevance, technical rigor, and contribution to the field.

Originality and Similarity:

- The journal maintains a strict policy against plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.
- Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism and similarity-detection tools.
- A maximum similarity level of 10% is generally preferred, excluding bibliography and properly cited quotations, although the editorial team may assess similarity on a case-by-case basis.

Submission:

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the journal's official online submission system or designated editorial submission channel.

Authors should ensure that the submitted manuscript is complete and complies with the journal's author guidelines before submission.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, that all authors have approved the submission, and that the manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.