Author Guidelines

The Journal of Resilient Urbanism and Sustainable Design (JRUSD) welcomes original manuscripts that strictly follow the formatting and style presented in our official template. Authors are requested to adhere to the following detailed guidelines when preparing their submissions:

1. Manuscript Format
File type: Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.docx).

Paper size: A4 (21.0 cm x 29.7 cm)

Margins: Top 2.54 cm, Bottom 2.54 cm, Left 1.9 cm, Right 1.9 cm

Font: Use Palatino Linotype for all text.

Font size:

Title: 14 pt, bold, justified

Author names : 10 pt, centered

Affiliations: 9 pt, justified

Abstract and main text: 10 pt, justified

Headings: 11 pt, bold

Subheadings: 11 pt, italic

Figure and table captions: 10 pt

Line spacing: Multiple (0.95)

2. Title and Author Details

Affiliations should follow the authors' names, marked with superscript numbers and also centered.

Include the corresponding author’s email address.

3. Abstract and Keywords
An abstract of 150–250 words should appear after the author information.

Include 3–5 keywords after the abstract, separated by semicolon.

4. Main Body Structure
Manuscripts should follow this recommended structure:

  • Introduction
  • Literature Review or Theoretical Framework
  • Research Methodology
  • Findings and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  • References

5. Figures and Tables
Insert figures and tables near the relevant text where they are discussed.

Number all figures and tables sequentially (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1).

Captions must be concise and italicized (10 pt).

All figures and tables must be cited in the text.

6. References

Follow APA 7th Edition style for references. 

7. Length and Language

Manuscripts should be between 8,000 and 12,000 words (excluding references). Submissions must be written in clear and professional English.

8. Submission

Submit your manuscript via [Insert journal submission link/email]. All submissions will be peer-reviewed through a double-blind review process.

9. Template Usage

Authors must use the official JRUSD Template. No other formats will be accepted.

Download the template here: Template .docx