Article Types and Manuscript Structure

1. Accepted Article Types

The journal accepts:

1. Original Research Articles
2. Review Articles
3. Systematic Reviews
4. Bibliometric Studies
5. Technical Notes
6. Methodological Studies

2. Manuscript Structure by Article Type

2.1. Original Research Articles

Original research articles present new, original research findings based on a clearly defined research question, an appropriate methodology, valid data, rigorous analysis, and well-supported conclusions. The article must demonstrate a contribution to engineering, technology, artificial intelligence, data science, biotechnology, engineering systems, infrastructure, the built environment, or related interdisciplinary fields.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Literature Review
6. Theoretical Framework, Research Model, or Hypotheses
7. Research Methodology
8. Research Results
9. Discussion
10. Conclusion
11. Theoretical and Practical Implications
12. Limitations and Future Research Directions
13. Statements and Declarations
14. References
15. Appendices or Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 6,000-9,000 words.
Recommended references: at least 20 sources.
Recommended tables/figures: no more than 20.

2.2. Review Articles

Review articles synthesize, evaluate, and interpret previously published academic literature on a given topic, concept, theory, policy issue, or field of research. The article must provide a critical synthesis identifying technological trends, research gaps, technical challenges, and development directions.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Scope and Objectives of the Review
6. Review Approach or Literature Selection
7. Thematic Review
8. Critical Discussion
9. Research Gaps
10. Future Research Directions
11. Conclusion
12. Statements and Declarations
13. References

Recommended length: 7,000-10,000 words.
Recommended references: at least 30 sources.
Recommended tables/figures: no more than 20.

2.3. Systematic Reviews

Systematic reviews answer a clearly defined research question through a transparent, reproducible process of searching, screening, selecting, appraising, and synthesizing the literature. The article must clearly present the search, screening, and evidence synthesis process related to engineering, technology, or applied systems.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Research Question(s)
6. Methods
   • Search Strategy
   • Databases
   • Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
   • Screening Process
   • Data Extraction
   • Quality Assessment of Studies
7. Results
8. Study Selection Flow Diagram
9. Discussion
10. Research Gaps and Implications
11. Conclusion
12. Statements and Declarations
13. References
14. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 7,000-10,000 words.
Recommended references: at least 30 sources.
Recommended tables/figures: no more than 20.

2.4. Bibliometric Studies

Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to analyze publication trends, citation structures, keyword co-occurrence, collaboration networks, knowledge structures, and thematic evolution within a field. The article may use Scopus, Web of Science, or other suitable databases to analyze technological trends, knowledge structures, author/institution/country networks, and emerging themes.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Background
6. Data and Methods
   • Database Selection
   • Search Query
   • Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
   • Data Cleaning
   • Bibliometric Analysis Tools
7. Results
   • Publication Trends
   • Citation Analysis
   • Keyword Co-occurrence
   • Co-authorship Network
   • Thematic Mapping
8. Discussion
9. Gaps and Future Research Directions
10. Conclusion
11. Statements and Declarations
12. References
13. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 6,500-9,000 words.
Recommended references: at least 30 sources.
Recommended tables/figures: no more than 20.

2.5. Technical Notes

Technical notes present, concisely but rigorously, technical developments, procedures, tools, datasets, algorithms, models, experimental setups, technical solutions, or software implementations.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Technical Context or Technical Problem
6. Description of the Technique, Tool, Model, Dataset, or Procedure
7. Validation, Testing, or Illustration
8. Results or Technical Performance
9. Discussion
10. Applications, Advantages, and Limitations
11. Conclusion
12. Statements and Declarations
13. References
14. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 3,000-5,500 words.
Recommended references: at least 20 sources.
Recommended tables/figures: no more than 20.

2.6. Methodological Studies

Methodological studies develop, adapt, validate, compare, or critically evaluate research methods, models, tools, algorithms, procedures, or measurement scales.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Methodological Problem
6. Review of Existing Methods
7. Proposed Method, Model, Tool, or Framework
8. Validation, Illustration, or Case Application
9. Results
10. Discussion
11. Advantages, Limitations, and Scope of Application
12. Conclusion
13. Statements and Declarations
14. References
15. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 5,500-8,500 words.
Recommended references: at least 20 sources.
Recommended tables/figures: no more than 20.