Author Guidelines

Structural Insights in Planning and Infrastructure Leadership (SIPIL) publishes scientific articles in the field of Civil Engineering, including research results, simulations, and development of fundamental concepts. Submitted manuscripts must be original and not published elsewhere. Articles should be written in English, following proper grammar and scientific writing conventions.

General Instructions

1. Manuscripts must be prepared in MS Word using A4 page size (210 × 297 mm) with the following margins: left 2.5 cm, top 3.0 cm, right 2.0 cm, bottom 2.0 cm.
2. Text should be formatted in single-column format with simple layout. It is recommended to use only standard MS Word formatting features (bold, italics, subscript, superscript, equations) and avoid embedded graphics or external objects.
3. Use Palatino Linotype 10 pt font for the entire manuscript.

Manuscript Structure

1. Title, Author Names, and Addresses
- The title should be concise and informative; avoid uncommon abbreviations or formulas.
- All author names should be written in full (without titles) with superscript letters indicating affiliations.
- Author affiliations are listed below the names.
- Corresponding author information, including postal address, email, telephone, and fax, should be provided in a footnote.

2. Abstract and Keywords
- The abstract (150–200 words) should summarize the objectives, results, and conclusions. Avoid uncommon abbreviations or formulas.
- Provide 6 keywords, separated by commas.
- Abstract and keywords should be written in English.

3. Introduction
Present the research background, literature review, current state of the art, and research objectives.

4. Research Methods (Model Development)
- Describe the materials and methods in sufficient detail to allow replication.
- For model development studies, provide a clear description of the proposed model and its evaluation or application.

5. Results and Discussion
- Present results systematically and discuss their relevance to the research objectives.
- Tables and figures should be included in the Appendix section, each labeled with a number and title. Figures’ captions go below, and tables’ captions go above. Ensure high quality for print (one page per figure).

6. Conclusion

Present main conclusions derived from the results succinctly.

7. Notation List

List symbols in alphabetical order, with Latin letters preceding Greek letters.

8. References

a. In-Text References

  • Single author: Last name and year (e.g., Allan, 1996).

  • Two authors: Both last names and year (e.g., Allan and Jones, 1995).

  • Three or more authors: First author followed by et al. and year (e.g., Kramer et al., 2000).

  • Multiple references are ordered alphabetically and by year.

b. Bibliography

  • Arrange references alphabetically by authors’ last names. Use letters (a, b, c) for multiple publications by the same author in the same year.

Examples:

- Journal article: Capek, P., Hejtmanek, V., Solcova, O., Klusacek, K., and Schneider, P., 1997. Gas transport in porous media under dynamic conditions, Catalysis Today 38, 31-38.
- Book: Strunk Jr., W., White, E.B., 1979. The Elements of Style, 3rd ed., Macmillan, New York.
- Book chapter: Mettam, G.R., Adams, L.B., 1999. How to prepare an electronic version of your article, in: Jones, B.S., Smith, R.Z. (Eds.), Introduction to the Electronic Age, E-Publishing Inc., New York, pp. 281-304.

Manuscript Submission 

- Submit manuscripts in MS Word format, following the above instructions, to the editorial office via email (preferred) or by mailing 3 printed copies and 1 soft copy on CD.
- Include a Personal Data Form of the corresponding author with full name, academic degree, affiliation, postal address, email, telephone, and fax.

Review Process

- Submitted manuscripts will undergo editorial and peer review.
- Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editor has the authority to accept or reject manuscripts for publication.