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Built Environment Innovations (BEI) publishes high-quality original research articles, review papers, and case studies that contribute to theoretical and practical advancements in architecture, urban and regional planning, landscape design, construction management, environmental sustainability, and related disciplines. Submissions should demonstrate innovation, scientific rigor, and relevance to built environment challenges and solutions.

Manuscript Types

BEI accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles: Empirical or theoretical studies presenting original findings.

  • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of literature offering new syntheses or frameworks.

  • Case Studies: Analytical descriptions of projects, policies, or interventions relevant to built environment innovation.

Authors must indicate the article type on the first page of the manuscript.

Manuscript Preparation

1 General Format

  • Manuscripts must be written in English, using Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

  • Page size: A4, single column, 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.15 line spacing.

  • All pages should be numbered consecutively.

2 Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title Page

    • Title (maximum 15 words; concise and specific)

    • Author names and affiliations (numbered superscripts for multiple institutions)

    • Corresponding author’s name, email, and postal address

  2. Abstract
    A non-structured abstract of 200–250 words, summarizing the study’s purpose, methods, results, and main conclusions. Avoid references and non-standard abbreviations.

  3. Keywords
    Provide five (5) keywords, arranged alphabetically, separated by semicolons. Choose terms that facilitate indexing and do not duplicate words from the title.

  4. Introduction
    Clearly state the background, rationale, and objectives of the study, supported by up-to-date and relevant references. Use IEEE citation style (numbered brackets, e.g., [1], [2]).

  5. Materials and Methods
    Describe the research design, materials, data sources, analytical procedures, and tools. Include ethical approval information if applicable. Methods should be detailed enough for replication.

  6. Results
    Present findings logically and clearly using text, tables, and figures. Avoid duplication of data.

  7. Discussion
    Interpret findings in relation to existing literature, highlight implications, limitations, and directions for future research.

  8. Conclusion
    Summarize key findings and contributions. Do not introduce new information.

  9. Acknowledgments
    Recognize funding sources, institutional support, and contributions not qualifying for authorship.

  10. Conflict of Interest Statement
    Declare any potential conflicts. If none, include:
    “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

  11. Author Contribution Statement
    Use CRediT taxonomy (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing – Original Draft, Supervision, etc.). Each author must have at least one contribution.

  12. Data Availability Statement
    Indicate data access status. Example:
    “The data supporting this study are available within the article.”

  13. Ethics Approval (if applicable)
    State ethical approval or indicate “Not required.”

  14. References
    Use IEEE format with sequential numbering. Examples:

  • J. Smith and A. Brown, “Title of the article,” Journal Name, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 345–356, 2020.

  • M. Johnson, Book Title, 3rd ed., Publisher, 2018.

  • A. Wang, “Paper title,” presented at Conference Name, Location, 2019.

  1. Article History
    Include: Received: MM, YYYY; Revised: MM, YYYY; Accepted: MM, YYYY.

Figures and Tables

Figures

  • Number sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) and place near the relevant text.

  • Use high-resolution images (≥ 300 dpi) in editable format.

  • Provide descriptive captions below each figure and cite sources when applicable.

Tables

  • Create tables using the Word table function (not images).

  • Number sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).

  • Include clear titles above tables and explanatory notes below if necessary.

Referencing Style

  • Follow IEEE citation style (numbered in order of appearance).

  • Use reference management software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) to ensure consistency.

  • Prioritize recent (last 5 years) and high-quality peer-reviewed sources.