FAQ

What files must be sent when submitting an article?

Through the process of submitting an article on the journal website, the following 4 files must be submitted. Sending the fifth file (references) is optional, but if this file is not sent, the referencing format of the journal must be followed. The acceptable format of each of these files is provided in the relevant link.
1) Authors profile file (authors profile file format)
2) The main file of the article without the details of the authors (main file format of the article)
3) Authors' Commitment Form (Authors' Commitment Form)
4) conflict of interest form (conflict of interest form)
5) EndNote/Mendeley resource file (sending this file is optional)


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What is meant by the authors profile file?

The authors' profile file is a separate Word file, which includes the title of the article, the authors' first and last names, along with their scientific affiliation or organizational connection, and the responsible author's email address.
Abstract and keywords will also be presented in this file


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What are the most important and key parts of a scientific and research article in the Journal of Engineering and Construction Management?

For information on the structure and "components of the article submission file" for the journal, refer to the "Guide of Authors" page. On the mentioned page, the most important parts of each scientific and research article are introduced. As stated, presenting some of these sections is optional for the journal, but the rest must be presented in the content of the article


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Is there a limit on the number of pages of submitted articles?

In general, the number of pages of each article, including its references and attachments, should not exceed 25 pages


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Is it necessary to send the English translation of the abstract and keywords at the beginning of the article submission?

Yes, at the very beginning step, it is mandatory to submit the English translation of the abstract and keywords


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What are the procedures for submitting articles to the journal?

To submit an article, please refer to the "Submit an Article" section on the website and send articles by creating a user account or using a previously created user account. Also, for information on the details of the refereeing process and the final acceptance of the article, please refer to the "Article Acceptance Process" sub-section in the "Publication Information" section


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How many reviewers are appointed for each submitted article?

The number of reviewers for submitted articles is usually 3, but this depends on the content and quality of the article. If two of them find that the article can be revised or accepted, this is enough to continue the decision process or final acceptance


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How long does it usually take to review articles?

The review time will be different depending on the content and quality of the article and receiving the reviewers' responses. In general, the duration of review and getting the final acceptance lasts about 4 months


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How do I track the submitted article?

The status of each article, as soon as there is any change, is specified in the personal profile of the responsible author. Only the responsible author can see the latest status of the article. Other authors can be informed about the status of the article through the responsible author
It is emphasized that telephone and in-person follow-up is not possible


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How can the author resubmit the revised article?

It is only possible to send the revised article through the system and it will not be possible to send it by email. The ID of the revised article is the same as the original article


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Are the articles published in the "Journal of Engineering and Construction Management (JECM)" freely available (Open Access)?

Yes. All the articles published in the journal are available for free and online on the journal website


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Is it possible to access the printed version of the publication?

No, the articles in this publication are in electronic form and it is not possible to access the printed version


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When will the article acceptance certificate be issued?

The acceptance certification is issued after the completion of the final review of the article


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Is the article acceptance certificate issued only through the journal website?

Yes. The acceptance certificate is issued only through the journal's website after the completion of the review process


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