Manuscript Types

Manuscript Types

Reinforcement Review in Civil Engineering Studies and Management publishes manuscripts in Indonesian or English in all areas of civil engineering described in the Focus and Scope. All manuscripts must include an abstract in English, follow the Author Guidelines and the journal template, and are subject to double-blind peer review.

1. Original Research Article

Reports original experimental, numerical, analytical, or field research in civil engineering, such as laboratory testing of materials, structural or geotechnical analysis, traffic studies, or hydrological modelling.

  • Title: maximum 15 words
  • Abstract: 250–350 words in English, with keywords
  • Structure: Introduction; Research Method; Results and Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgment (if any); References
  • References: minimum 25, written in IEEE style

2. Case Study

Presents a detailed analysis of a specific civil engineering project, site, or practical problem (e.g., design evaluation, construction management, value engineering, disaster mitigation), including lessons learned and practical implications.

  • Title: maximum 15 words
  • Abstract: 250–350 words in English, with keywords
  • Structure: Introduction (background and objectives); Case Description and Method; Results and Discussion; Conclusion and Recommendations; References
  • References: minimum 25, written in IEEE style

3. Review Article (State-of-the-Art Review)

Provides a critical and systematic synthesis of existing research on a specific civil engineering topic, identifies research gaps, and proposes directions for future research or practice.

  • Title: maximum 15 words
  • Abstract: 250–350 words in English, with keywords
  • Structure: Introduction; Review Method (literature sources and selection criteria); Discussion (organized by themes); Conclusion and Future Research Directions; References
  • References: minimum 25, written in IEEE style, with emphasis on recent national and international journals and proceedings

Authors must select the appropriate manuscript type during submission. The editors may ask authors to change the manuscript type if it does not match the content.