Author Guidelines

1. Submission Checklist

Before submitting, authors should ensure the following:

  • The manuscript has not been previously published or is not under consideration by another journal.

  • The file is in an editable format (Microsoft Word .docx or LaTeX).

  • All authors have approved the final manuscript.

  • The text is single-spaced, uses a 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman), and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points.

2. Manuscript Preparation

General Formatting

  • Language: The manuscript must be written in clear, concise English.

  • Length: Research articles should typically be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including references.

  • Title: Concise and informative (avoid abbreviations where possible).

  • Abstract: A single paragraph (200–250 words) summarizing the objective, method, key results, and primary conclusion.

  • Keywords: 3 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes.

Structure of the Article (IMRaD)

For engineering research, it is recommended to follow this structure:

  1. Introduction: Background, problem statement, and research objective.

  2. Methods: Detailed description of the design, materials, simulations, or experimental setup.

  3. Results and Discussion: Clear presentation of data with a thorough interpretation of how it contributes to sustainable engineering practices.

  4. Conclusion: Summarize findings and suggest practical applications or future research directions.

3. Technical Requirements

Figures and Tables

  • Figures: High resolution (at least 300 dpi). Ensure all text within figures is legible.

  • Tables: Use the table function in Word rather than inserting images of tables. Captions should be placed above the table.

  • Equations: Use MathType or the Word Equation Editor. Number equations consecutively in parentheses.

References

  • Style: Choose a standard style like APA 7th Edition.

  • Citations: Ensure all references cited in the text are listed in the reference section and vice versa. Provide DOIs for all references where available.

4. Ethical Guidelines

  • Authorship: List only those who made significant contributions to the work.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.

  • Originality/Plagiarism: JSE uses software (e.g., Turnitin or Ithenticate) to screen for plagiarism. A maximum similarity index (e.g., 20%) is typically enforced.

  • Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to provide a statement on where the data supporting the results can be found.

5. Peer Review Process

  • JSE employs a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other's identities.

  • The average turnaround time from submission to first decision is [Insert Number, e.g., 4-6 weeks].

6. Copyright and Open Access