Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines – Journal of Resilient Urbanism and Sustainable Design (JRUSD)

The Journal of Resilient Urbanism and Sustainable Design (JRUSD) welcomes submissions across its manuscript categories. All manuscripts, including Technical Papers, Case Studies, Critical Reviews, and Invited Perspectives, must follow the common formatting and style requirements presented in the official journal template and the guidelines below. Word limits vary by manuscript type and are specified separately in the relevant Submission section.

1. Manuscript File and Page Layout

File type: Microsoft Word (.docx). LaTeX source files may be accepted subject to prior approval.

Paper size: A4 (21.0 cm × 29.7 cm)

Margins: Top and bottom 2.5 cm; left and right 1.8 cm

Layout:

  • The front matter should follow the journal template.
  • The main text should be presented in two columns.
  • Large figures and tables may span both columns where necessary.

Typeface and text formatting:

  • Font: Times New Roman or a comparable Times-style serif typeface
  • Main text: 10 pt, justified
  • Line spacing: approximately 12 pt
  • First-line indentation: approximately 0.5 cm
  • Avoid blank lines between regular paragraphs.

Journal and publication information will be added during the production process.

2. Title and Author Details

Article title:

  • 14 pt
  • Bold
  • Left-aligned
  • Written in uppercase

Author names:

  • 12 pt
  • Bold
  • Left-aligned

Affiliations:

  • 9 pt
  • Italic
  • Left-aligned
  • Include the relevant institutional information.

Use superscript numbers where authors have different affiliations.

Clearly identify the corresponding author and provide a valid email address. ORCID identifiers may be included where available.

The sample places the title, author name, affiliation, and corresponding-author information in a left-aligned arrangement.

3. Abstract and Keywords

Include an abstract of 150–250 words summarizing the context, objectives, methodology or approach, principal findings, and conclusions.

Abstract formatting:

  • 8 pt
  • Justified
  • Presented as a single paragraph
  • The label “Abstract:” should be bold.

The abstract should not normally include citations, figures, tables, or undefined abbreviations.

Provide 4–6 keywords after the abstract. Keywords should be separated by commas, and the label “Keywords:” should be bold.

The sample presents a single-paragraph abstract followed by six comma-separated keywords.

4. Main Body Structure

Sections and subsections should be numbered consistently.

Primary headings:

  • 12 pt
  • Bold
  • Left-aligned

Secondary headings:

  • 10 pt
  • Bold and italic
  • Left-aligned

Additional subheadings:

  • 10 pt
  • Italic
  • Used only where necessary

The manuscript should generally include:

  1. Introduction
  2. Background, Literature Review, or Theoretical Framework, where applicable
  3. Context, Data, or Case Description, where applicable
  4. Materials and Methods / Research Methodology
  5. Results or Findings
  6. Discussion
  7. Conclusions
  8. Acknowledgments, where applicable
  9. Conflicts of Interest
  10. References
  11. Appendices, where applicable

The structure may be adapted to the type and methodology of the manuscript. A separate Literature Review section is not compulsory.

The sample uses numbered sections and subsections, including Data Collection, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, References, and Appendices.

5. Figures and Tables

Figures and tables should be placed near the relevant text and numbered separately and sequentially.

All figures and tables must be cited in the main text.

Figure captions:

  • Placed below the figure
  • 9 pt
  • Figure number in bold
  • Caption text in regular type

Table captions:

  • Placed above the table
  • 9 pt
  • Table number in bold
  • Caption text in regular type

Figures should be clear and suitable for publication. Tables should be editable and formatted consistently. Notes, abbreviations, and sources should be provided where necessary.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials.

The sample consistently places figure captions below figures and table captions above tables.

6. Equations

Equations should be clearly formatted and numbered sequentially.

  • Center equations within the column or page.
  • Place equation numbers at the right margin.
  • Define symbols and variables in the accompanying text.
  • Use consistent notation throughout the manuscript.

The sample numbers equations consecutively using parentheses.

7. References

Use APA 7th Edition style for all citations and reference-list entries.

Reference-list formatting:

  • Font size: 10 pt
  • Left-aligned
  • Hanging indentation: 1.27 cm
  • Arranged alphabetically
  • Complete publication information
  • DOI links included where available

All in-text citations must correspond with entries in the reference list and vice versa.

8. Length and Language

Original Research Articles and other full-length manuscripts should normally be between 6,000 and 10,000 words, excluding references and appendices. Longer submissions may be considered where justified by their scope or methodology.

Submissions must be written in clear and professional academic English. Authors should ensure consistent terminology, spelling, abbreviations, units, and formatting throughout the manuscript.

9. Generative AI & AI-assisted Tools Policy

JRUSD permits the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools only to improve language clarity, readability, and formatting (e.g., grammar correction, style refinement, or translation assistance). Authors must ensure that the scientific content, reasoning, interpretation, and conclusions are created and verified by the authors.

  • Prohibited Uses

    Authors must not use AI tools to:

    • Fabricate, manipulate, or misrepresent data, results, images, or references;
    • Generate citations or bibliographic entries that were not genuinely consulted;
    • Produce substantial portions of the scholarly argument without author oversight and verification;
    • Conceal or misrepresent authorship, contributions, or the origin of content.
  • Disclosure Requirement

    If AI tools were used in preparing the manuscript, authors must include an AI Use Statement in the Acknowledgments (or a dedicated short statement section, if applicable), specifying the tool(s) and the purpose of use.
    AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the manuscript.