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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

Authors who submit manuscripts to Hulonthalo Journal of Civil Architecture (HJCA) must ensure that the submitted work is original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration by another journal.

Manuscripts should present original research findings, scientific reviews, or technical studies that contribute to the fields of civil engineering, architecture, infrastructure development, and related disciplines.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts comply with academic integrity principles and publication ethics.

2. Manuscript Types

HJCA accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Research Articles

Original research papers presenting theoretical, experimental, analytical, or applied studies.

2. Review Articles

Comprehensive reviews discussing recent developments, trends, and challenges in specific research areas.

3. Technical Papers

Scientific papers presenting innovative methods, case studies, engineering applications, or practical solutions.

3. Manuscript Preparation

3.1 Language

Manuscripts may be written in:

  • English; or
  • Indonesian.

Authors should use clear, academic, and professional language.

3.2 Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

Title

The title should be concise, informative, and represent the main content of the manuscript.

Author Information

Authors must provide:

  • Full name;
  • Institutional affiliation;
  • Email address;
  • Corresponding author information.

Abstract

The abstract should briefly describe:

  • Research background;
  • Objectives;
  • Methods;
  • Main results;
  • Conclusions.

The abstract should be clear and informative without unnecessary references or citations.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main topics of the manuscript.

Introduction

The introduction should include:

  • Background and research problems;
  • Research objectives;
  • Relevant previous studies;
  • Research contribution.

Methods

This section should explain:

  • Research design;
  • Materials and data;
  • Analysis methods;
  • Tools or software used.

Results and Discussion

This section should present:

  • Research findings;
  • Analysis results;
  • Interpretation;
  • Comparison with previous studies.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings and highlight the contribution of the research.

References

All cited sources must be listed according to the journal reference style.

4. Formatting Guidelines

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the following requirements:

  • Manuscript format: journal template format;
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx);
  • Page layout: according to journal template;
  • Font and spacing: follow the official journal template;
  • Tables and figures must be numbered and properly referenced;
  • Equations must be clearly formatted.

5. Figures and Tables

Figures and tables should:

  • Have clear titles and captions;
  • Be numbered sequentially;
  • Be referred to within the manuscript text;
  • Use good resolution and appropriate formatting.

6. Citation and Reference Style

Authors must use appropriate academic references from reliable sources.

References should:

  • Follow the journal citation style;
  • Include relevant recent publications;
  • Avoid excessive self-citation;
  • Ensure all cited sources appear in the reference list.

7. Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through the HJCA online submission system.

During submission, authors are required to provide:

  • Manuscript file;
  • Author information;
  • Declaration of originality;
  • Corresponding author details.

8. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo an evaluation process by qualified reviewers.

The review process evaluates:

  • Scientific quality;
  • Originality;
  • Research methodology;
  • Technical accuracy;
  • Contribution to the field.

Authors may be required to revise manuscripts based on reviewer comments.

9. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with publication ethics, including:

  • Originality of submitted work;
  • Proper acknowledgment of contributions;
  • Accurate presentation of research results;
  • Avoidance of plagiarism;
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Any form of academic misconduct may result in rejection or withdrawal of publication.

10. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring manuscript accuracy;
  • Obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted materials;
  • Responding to reviewer comments;
  • Approving the final version before publication.

11. Copyright and Publication Rights

Authors retain responsibility for the content of their manuscripts. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to the journal publication process and policies established by HJCA.

Contact Information

Editorial Office
Hulonthalo Journal of Civil Architecture (HJCA)

Email: arthur@umgo.ac.id
Phone/WA/Telegram: 081243422600

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Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish in Hulonthalo Journal of Civil Architecture (HJCA) retain the copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication.

By submitting a manuscript to HJCA, authors agree that their article will be published under the journal's publication policy and may be distributed, accessed, and used for academic purposes in accordance with the applicable license.

Authors retain the following rights:

  1. The right to use their published work for educational, research, and academic purposes;
  2. The right to share and disseminate their published work for non-commercial purposes;
  3. The right to use the article as part of their thesis, dissertation, research report, or academic portfolio;
  4. The right to make necessary academic references to their published work.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original and do not violate any copyright, intellectual property rights, or publication rights of other parties.

All published articles in HJCA must properly acknowledge the authors, journal source, and original publication information when reused or cited.

HJCA encourages the dissemination of scientific knowledge while respecting authors' intellectual property rights and maintaining academic integrity.

The journal applies an open-access publication policy to support wider access to scientific information and knowledge exchange.

Copyright Holder:
The authors retain copyright of their published articles.

Journal Rights:
HJCA holds the right to publish, distribute, archive, and promote published articles through journal platforms and academic indexing services.

License:
The journal may apply an open-access license according to the publication policy established by HJCA.

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