The American Journal of Construction and Building Materials is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research papers on all aspects of construction and building materials‚ including⁚
- Structural and mechanical properties of construction materials
- Durability and performance of construction materials
- Design and development of new construction materials
- Sustainability and environmental impact of construction materials
- Construction techniques and practices
Scope and Aims
The American Journal of Construction and Building Materials is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research papers on all aspects of construction and building materials‚ including⁚
- Structural and mechanical properties of construction materials
- Durability and performance of construction materials
- Design and development of new construction materials
- Sustainability and environmental impact of construction materials
- Construction techniques and practices
The journal’s aim is to provide a forum for the dissemination of high-quality research on construction and building materials‚ and to promote the advancement of knowledge in this field. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers around the world‚ and publishes papers in both English and Chinese.
The journal is indexed in the following databases⁚
- Science Citation Index Expanded
- Social Sciences Citation Index
- Ei Compendex
- Scopus
- Google Scholar
The journal is also a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Types of Articles Published
The American Journal of Construction and Building Materials publishes the following types of articles⁚
- Original research papers⁚ These papers report on original research findings that advance the understanding of construction and building materials. Papers should be between 6‚000 and 8‚ in length‚ and must include an abstract‚ introduction‚ methods‚ results‚ discussion‚ and conclusion.
- Review papers⁚ These papers provide a comprehensive overview of a specific topic in construction and building materials. Review papers should be between 8‚000 and 10‚ in length‚ and must include an abstract‚ introduction‚ body‚ and conclusion.
- Technical notes⁚ These papers report on new or improved techniques or methods in construction and building materials. Technical notes should be between 2‚000 and 4‚ in length‚ and must include an abstract‚ introduction‚ methods‚ results‚ and discussion.
All articles submitted to the journal must be original and must not have been published elsewhere. Articles must be written in clear and concise English‚ and must be formatted according to the journal’s style guide.
The journal welcomes submissions from researchers around the world‚ and publishes papers in both English and Chinese.
Submission Guidelines
All submissions to the American Journal of Construction and Building Materials must be made through the journal’s online submission system. The system is designed to guide authors through the submission process‚ and to ensure that all submissions are complete and formatted correctly.
To submit a paper‚ authors must first create an account on the journal’s website. Once an account has been created‚ authors can begin the submission process by clicking on the “Submit a Manuscript” link. Authors will then be asked to provide the following information⁚
- Title of the paper
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Full text of the paper
- Cover letter
The cover letter should include a brief statement of the paper’s main findings‚ and should explain why the paper is significant and relevant to the journal’s readership.
Once all of the required information has been provided‚ authors can click on the “Submit” button to complete the submission process. Authors will then receive an email confirmation from the journal‚ and will be able to track the progress of their submission through the online submission system.
For more detailed information on the journal’s submission guidelines‚ please refer to the journal’s website.
Review Process
All submissions to the American Journal of Construction and Building Materials are subject to a rigorous peer-review process. The journal’s editorial board selects a minimum of two independent reviewers for each submission‚ who are experts in the relevant field of research.
Reviewers are asked to evaluate the submission based on the following criteria⁚
- Originality and significance of the research
- Soundness of the methodology
- Validity of the results
- Clarity and organization of the manuscript
- Overall impact of the research
Reviewers provide their feedback to the authors in the form of a written review report. The authors are then given an opportunity to revise their manuscript based on the reviewers’ comments.
The revised manuscript is then returned to the reviewers for a second round of review. The reviewers’ final recommendations are then used by the editorial board to make a decision on whether to accept or reject the manuscript.
The review process is typically completed within 6-8 weeks. However‚ the time frame may vary depending on the complexity of the submission and the availability of reviewers.