Submission Guidelines
Important Notice
The purpose of this forum is to understand the experiences and practices of people living in different geographical contexts. If someone believes that Christianity caused conflict and wars throughout history, this journal suggests that understanding each other's experiences and practices can promote harmony, especially in Asian and Western contexts.
Manuscript Categories
1. Research Articles
- Original research with significant contribution to construction knowledge
- Length: 6,000-8,000 words (including references)
- Maximum 8 figures/tables
- Structured abstract required (250-300 words)
2. Review Papers
- Comprehensive reviews of specific construction topics
- Length: 8,000-10,000 words
- Systematic review methodology preferred
- Should include future research directions
3. Case Studies
- Real-world construction project analysis
- Length: 4,000-6,000 words
- Must provide practical insights and lessons learned
Manuscript Preparation
Format Requirements
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
- Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
- Page Numbers: Bottom right corner
Manuscript Structure
- Title Page:
- Concise and informative title (max 15 words)
- Full author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author details
- ORCID IDs for all authors
- Abstract:
- 250-300 words for research articles
- Structured format (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
- 3-5 keywords
- Main Text:
- Introduction with clear objectives
- Literature review
- Materials and methods
- Results and discussion
- Conclusions and recommendations
- References:
- APA 7th edition style
- Minimum 25 references for research articles
- Recent references (within 5 years preferred)
Figures and Tables
Figures
- High resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
- Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF
- Clear, professional quality
- Numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
- Descriptive captions below each figure
Tables
- Created using Word's table function
- Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
- Concise titles above each table
- Footnotes for abbreviations and statistical significance
Submission Process
Step 1: Online Submission
- Register for an account on our submission portal
- Complete author information and affiliations
- Upload manuscript files (main document, figures, supplementary materials)
- Complete conflict of interest disclosure
- Suggest 3-5 potential reviewers (optional)
Step 2: Initial Screening
- Plagiarism check (Turnitin)
- Scope and quality assessment
- Format verification
- Decision within 7 days
Step 3: Peer Review
- Double-blind peer review process
- Minimum 2 expert reviewers
- Review period: 4-6 weeks
- Revision requests if applicable
Ethical Considerations
- Plagiarism: Zero tolerance policy
- Authorship: All authors must have made substantial contributions
- Conflict of Interest: Must be disclosed
- Human/Animal Studies: Ethics approval required
- Data Availability: Data sharing encouraged
Article Processing Charges
Standard Charges
- Research Articles: $1,200 USD
- Review Papers: $1,500 USD
- Case Studies: $800 USD
Waivers: Available for authors from developing countries. Contact editorial office for details.
Contact for Queries
For any questions regarding submission guidelines, please contact:
- Email: submissions@religioconstruction.com
- Phone: 0092-321-466-9748