Editorial office accepts articles in English language not published up to now. Articles are reviewed from the professional point of view. Authors are responsible for content and linguistic correctness of contributions.
Authors can submit the article by editorial system (button "Submission").
Use this template to prepare the article.
The academic editor (i.e., the Editor-in-Chief in the case of regular submissions, or the Associate Editor, or an Editorial Board member in the case of a conflict of interest and of regular submissions if the Editor-in-Chief allows) will be notified of the submission and invited to perform an editorial pre-check. During the editorial pre-check phase, the academic editor will assess the suitability of the submission with respect to the scope of the journal, as well as the overall scientific soundness of the manuscript, including the relevance of the references and the correctness of the applied methodology. Academic editors can decide to reject the manuscript, request revisions before peer review, or continue with the peer review process and recommend suitable reviewers.
Once a manuscript passes the initial checks, it will be assigned to at least two independent experts for peer review. A single-blind review is applied, where authors' identities are known to reviewers. Peer review comments are confidential and will only be disclosed with the express agreement of the reviewer.
In the case of regular submissions, academic editor will invite experts. These experts may also include Editorial Board Members and Guest Editors of the journal. Potential reviewers suggested by the authors may also be considered. Reviewers should not have published with any of the co-authors during the past three years and should not currently work or collaborate with any of the institutions of the co-authors of the submitted manuscript.
All the articles published in CEE journal go through the peer review process and receive at least two reviews. The academic editor will communicate the decision, which will be one of the following: Accept Submission, Revision Required, Resubmit for Review, Resubmit Elsewhere, Decline Submission.
All reviewer comments should be responded to in a point-by-point fashion. Where the authors disagree with a reviewer, they must provide a clear response.
Once accepted, the manuscript will undergo professional copy-editing, proofreading by the authors, final corrections, pagination, and, publication on the https://sciendo.com/journal/CEE.
All articles will first be published online as "Ahead of Print". They will then be assigned to a volume and issue as decided by the editorial board. Ahead of Print (known also as ‘early bird’ or ‘online first’) – a method that allows one to publish single articles as soon as they are accepted and prepared for publication. This function shortens the publication time, as there is no requirement to wait for the total number of manuscripts for a complete issue to be gathered together. Sometimes this is also known as a ‘between issue publication.’
Instructions for Authors
We are pleased that you are considering submitting your research to our journal. Below are the detailed instructions for authors to ensure your manuscript meets the requirements for successful submission and review.
1. General Information
The Civil and Environmental Engineering journal publishes high-quality research in the fields of civil, structural, environmental, and sustainable engineering. Submissions may include original research articles, review papers, case studies, and technical notes.
By submitting to this journal, authors agree to abide by the following instructions and policies.
Once the paper is accepted, no changes to the authorship list can be made.
2. Manuscript Types
We accept the following manuscript types:
- Research Articles: Original contributions to the field.
- Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews summarizing the current state of knowledge.
- Case Studies: Detailed studies focused on practical applications.
- Technical Notes: Short communications on recent developments or novel methodologies.
3. Manuscript Preparation
3.1 General Formatting
- Manuscripts should be prepared using our template and typed in Arial, 10-point font.
- The text should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Pages should be numbered consecutively, starting from the title page.
- The total length of the manuscript, including references, should not exceed 8,000 words for research articles and 5,000 words for case studies or technical notes.
- All figures and tables must be included in the manuscript document itself (not as separate files).
3.2 Title Page
The title page should include the following:
- Title of the manuscript (concise and descriptive).
- Full names of all authors.
- Affiliation(s) of each author (including department, institution, and country).
- Corresponding author’s contact details (e-mail address).
- A running title of up to 50 characters.
3.3 Abstract
An abstract of 200-300 words is required for all submissions. The abstract should briefly state:
- The objective of the study.
- The methods used.
- Key results or findings.
- The main conclusions.
3.4 Keywords
Provide 4-6 keywords that best describe the content of your manuscript. These keywords will be used for indexing purposes.
4. Main Body of the Manuscript
4.1 Introduction
The introduction should provide background information, clearly define the research problem, and state the objectives of the study.
4.2 Methodology
Provide a detailed description of the methods and procedures used in the study. This section should include sufficient detail for reproducibility.
4.3 Results and Discussion
Present the results clearly, supported by tables, figures, and appropriate statistical analysis. Discuss the results in relation to existing literature, highlighting the significance of the findings.
4.4 Conclusion
Summarize the main findings of the study and their potential implications. Suggest possible areas for future research.
5. References
- Use the APA (7th edition) citation style for references.
- All citations should be numbered consecutively in the order of appearance in the text.
- Ensure that all references cited in the manuscript are listed in the reference section, and vice versa.
Example of referencing style:
- Journal Article: Author(s). (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume (Issue), page range. DOI (if available).
- Book: Author(s). (Year). Title of the Book (Edition). Publisher.
- Website: Author(s). (Year). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL.
6. Figures and Tables
- All figures and tables must be included in the manuscript file.
- Number figures and tables consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1) and reference them in the text.
- Provide clear captions for all figures and tables.
- Figures should be of high-quality (at least 300 dpi for images).
7. Supplementary Materials
If your manuscript includes supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, multimedia files), these should be clearly labelled as supplementary materials and submitted alongside the main manuscript.
8. Ethical Guidelines
- Authors must ensure that the research presented is original, and the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
- All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Proper ethical approval for research involving human subjects or animals must be obtained, and this should be clearly stated in the manuscript.
9. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission system. Authors should follow the submission checklist and upload all necessary files, including:
- Manuscript file (Word file).
- Figures and tables (as part of the manuscript).
- Ethical approval statements (if applicable).
- Cover letter (optional but encouraged).
10. Peer Review and Publication Process
- All submitted manuscripts undergo a single-blind peer review process.
- Authors will receive feedback from reviewers, and they may be asked to revise their manuscript accordingly.
- The final decision on publication rests with the Editorial Team.
11. Copyright and Open Access
- Upon acceptance, authors will be required to transfer copyright to the journal.
- The CEE Journal is an open-access journal. Authors are required to pay an article processing charge (APC).
12. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding manuscript submission, please contact the Editorial Office at:
E-mail:
We look forward to receiving your manuscript and thank you for choosing Civil and Environmental Engineering for your publication.
