Information For Authors

Guide for Authors
Journal of Sustainable Built Environment (JSBE)

About the journal
The Journal of Sustainable Built Environment (JSBE) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on sustainability in urban and regional development. We aim to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, policy-makers, and professionals interested in creating resilient, sustainable environments. Our scope includes urban planning, environmental design, infrastructure, and sustainability strategies that integrate economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

Aims and scope
The JSBE focuses on research that contributes to sustainable urban development. We invite papers on topics such as:

  • Climate change adaptation in cities
  • Green infrastructure and sustainable buildings
  • Circular economy applications in urban contexts
  • Urban governance, policies, and management for sustainability
  • Sustainable transport and energy systems
  • Resilient and inclusive urban communities
  • Smart cities and their role in sustainability

We also welcome contributions that explore emerging trends, new methodologies, and case studies that offer critical insights into sustainable urban development.

Article types

  • Full-length research articles
    Full-length research articles should be between 6,000–9,000 words. They should present original research, methodologies, or theoretical advancements. Articles exceeding 9,000 words will only be accepted if necessary for the subject matter.
  • Review articles
    Review articles provide comprehensive summaries of research topics relevant to sustainable environments, urban policy, or regional planning. These should typically be between 5,000–8,000 words and provide a critical assessment of existing literature.
  • Case studies
    Case studies analyze specific projects, policies, or urban environments, focusing on practical applications of sustainability principles. These should be 4,000–6,000 words and clearly outline the context, challenges, and outcomes.
  • Viewpoints
    These shorter articles (1,500–2,000 words) provide commentary or propose new ideas that could stimulate debate or address emerging issues in urban sustainability.
  • Special issue proposals
    We welcome special issue proposals focused on timely and impactful themes in sustainable urban environments. Special issues should consist of 6–10 articles. Proposals should be sent to the editor and will be subject to peer review.

Peer review process
JSBE follows a double anonymous peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Submissions are first evaluated by the editors, and suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers. The final decision will be made by the editors based on the reviewers' recommendations. Authors are welcome to appeal editorial decisions by following the journal’s appeal process.

Manuscript submission
Manuscripts should be submitted online via the JSBE manuscript submission system. All files should be uploaded in editable formats such as .doc or .docx for text and .TIFF, .JPEG, or .EPS for figures.

Manuscript structure

  • Title page
    The title page should include the article title, author names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact details.
  • Abstract
    Provide a concise abstract of no more than 250 words, summarizing the research, key findings, and conclusions. Avoid citations and abbreviations.
  • Keywords
    Include 3–7 keywords to help index your article.
  • Highlights
    Submit 3–5 bullet points summarizing the key contributions of the article (maximum 85 characters each).
  • Main text
    Organize the main text with clear section headings such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.
  • Tables and figures
    All tables and figures should be submitted as separate files and cited in the manuscript. Captions should be provided for each.

Declaration of interest
All authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. If there are no conflicts, include a statement such as: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

Open access
JSBE is an open-access journal. Authors are responsible for paying the article processing charge (APC) upon acceptance.

Ethics in publishing
Authors must adhere to the ethical guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or improper authorship attribution will not be tolerated.

Data sharing and reproducibility
We encourage authors to share data supporting their findings through data repositories. Authors should include a data availability statement in their manuscript.

References
Citations should follow APA style. All sources cited in the text should be included in the reference list and vice versa.

Supplementary material
Authors may submit supplementary material such as datasets or multimedia files, which will be published online alongside the article.

For more detailed submission instructions, including formatting guidelines and templates, please visit the JSBE submission page.