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Author Guidelines

1. Aims and Scope Fit

Resilient Civil Infrastructure Systems (RCIS) publishes rigorous, system-oriented research in civil infrastructure engineering. Submissions must demonstrate scientific merit, methodological rigor, and clear relevance to infrastructure performance, resilience, and lifecycle outcomes.

RCIS welcomes manuscripts in:

  • Structural resilience and performance-based engineering
  • Soil–structure interaction and geotechnical reliability
  • Infrastructure system modeling and risk-informed analysis
  • Transportation network resilience
  • Hydraulic infrastructure and flood risk management
  • Lifecycle engineering and infrastructure asset management
  • Climate-adaptive infrastructure design
  • Digital modeling and computational infrastructure systems

System-level contributions are prioritized over isolated component studies.

 

2. Article Types

RCIS considers:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles (critical, structured, and up-to-date)
  • Methodological/Modeling Studies
  • Field Performance Case Studies

 

3. Publication Model

  • Gold Open Access
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Biannual publication: January and August
  • Maximum 10 articles per issue
  • No APC during the founding phase

 

4. Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English. Authors are strongly encouraged to use professional language editing when needed.

 

5. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow this order (as applicable):

  1. Title
  2. Author information (submitted separately for double-blind review)
  3. Abstract (150–250 words)
  4. Keywords (3–6)
  5. Introduction
  6. Materials and Methods / Methodology
  7. Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusions
  10. Funding (if any)
  11. Conflict of Interest statement
  12. Data Availability statement
  13. Acknowledgements (optional)
  14. References
  15. Appendices / Supplementary files (optional)

 

6. Formatting Requirements (General)

  • File format: DOCX (preferred)
  • Page size: A4
  • Line spacing: 1.15–1.5
  • Use consistent headings and numbering
  • Figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered sequentially
  • Use SI units and standard engineering notation
  • Define symbols and abbreviations at first use

A journal template is available under Journal Template.

 

7. Figures, Tables, and Equations

  • Figures: clear resolution and readable labels
  • Tables: editable text (not images), with concise titles
  • Equations: use equation editor; define variables and units
  • Provide uncertainty/sensitivity/reliability analysis where relevant

 

8. Reference Style

RCIS requires consistent citation and referencing. Authors must ensure:

  • All references are cited in-text and listed in the reference section
  • DOIs are included whenever available
  • References reflect recent and relevant international literature

(Reference formatting must follow the journal template.)

 

9. Data and Reproducibility

Authors must include a Data Availability Statement describing:

  • Where data can be accessed, or
  • Why data cannot be shared (e.g., confidentiality)

Where applicable, authors should provide sufficient methodological detail to enable reproducibility.

 

10. Submission System

All manuscripts must be submitted through the RCIS online submission system (OJS). Submissions by email are not accepted.

 

11. Double-Blind Review Requirements

To ensure double-blind review:

  • The main manuscript file must not contain author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, or identifiable information.
  • Author details must be provided in the submission metadata and/or a separate title page file.

 

12. Editorial Screening

All submissions undergo initial screening for:

  • Scope fit
  • Originality and novelty
  • Methodological adequacy
  • Compliance with journal policies and formatting
  • Language clarity

Submissions not meeting minimum requirements may be rejected prior to peer review.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to Resilient Civil Infrastructure Systems (RCIS), authors must confirm that:

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • The manuscript fits the aims and scope of RCIS and presents a system-level contribution to civil infrastructure engineering.
  • The manuscript is original, has not been published, and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • The manuscript is prepared in clear academic English.
  • The submission follows the RCIS journal template and formatting requirements.
  • The main manuscript file contains no author-identifying information (names, affiliations, acknowledgements, funding details), in compliance with double-blind peer review.
  • All figures and tables are clearly labeled, cited in the text, and provided in editable formats where applicable.
  • All references are complete, properly cited, and include DOIs where available.
  • A Conflict of Interest statement is included.
  • A Data Availability Statement is included, or a justification is provided if data cannot be shared.
  • Any previously published material has been properly cited and permission obtained where necessary.
  • The manuscript has been screened for plagiarism by the authors prior to submission.
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
  • Author details and affiliations have been correctly entered in the submission metadata.

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Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with Resilient Civil Infrastructure Systems (RCIS) retain copyright of their work.

By submitting and publishing in RCIS, authors grant the journal and its publisher, Axioground, the right to publish, distribute, and archive the article as part of the journal’s open-access record.

 

Open Access License

All articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

Under this license:

  • Authors retain copyright.
  • Others may share, copy, redistribute, and adapt the work.
  • Proper attribution to the original authors and source must be provided.

 

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • The manuscript does not infringe upon existing copyrights.
  • Permission has been obtained for any third-party material used.
  • Proper credit is given for all sources.

 

Archiving and Distribution

Published articles may be:

  • Indexed and archived
  • Deposited in repositories
  • Shared for academic and non-commercial purposes

All uses must maintain proper citation of the original publication.

Privacy Statement

Resilient Civil Infrastructure Systems (RCIS) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.

Personal information entered into the journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

 

1. Collection of Information

The journal collects personal information necessary for:

  • Manuscript submission and review
  • Editorial communication
  • Publication processes
  • Journal administration

This may include names, affiliations, email addresses, and professional identifiers.

 

2. Use of Information

Collected data are used solely for:

  • Managing submissions and peer review
  • Communicating editorial decisions
  • Publishing accepted articles
  • Maintaining journal records

Personal information is not used for commercial purposes.

 

3. Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and associated correspondence are treated as confidential.

Reviewer identities are protected under the journal’s double-blind peer review system.

 

4. Data Protection

The journal takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect stored personal information from unauthorized access or misuse.

 

5. Third-Party Disclosure

Personal information will not be shared with third parties except when required by law or in cases of verified research misconduct.

 

6. Author Publication Information

Upon publication, author names, affiliations, and contact information provided for publication purposes will appear in the final article.

 

7. Consent

By submitting a manuscript or registering with the journal, users consent to the collection and use of their information as described in this statement.