Author Guidelines

Momentum International Journal of Civil Engineering (MIJCE)

  1. Focus and Scope

Momentum International Journal of Civil Engineering (MIJCE) publishes original research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers that contribute to the advancement of civil engineering knowledge, innovation, and professional practice.

The journal welcomes submissions in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Structural Engineering and Building Design
  • Transportation Engineering and Traffic Systems
  • Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
  • Construction Project Management
  • Construction Materials and Technological Innovation
  • Infrastructure Performance Analysis
  • Urban and Regional Planning Policy
  • Modeling and Simulation in Civil Engineering
  • Computational Civil Engineering
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development
  • Smart Construction Technologies
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Infrastructure
  • Environmental Aspects of Civil Engineering
  1. Manuscript Requirements

Submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

  • The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
  • The manuscript must not be under consideration by another journal.
  • The manuscript must be free from plagiarism and publication misconduct.
  • The manuscript must be written in clear and grammatically correct English.
  • The manuscript must follow the official MIJCE template.
  1. Manuscript Format
  • Manuscript length: 5–15 pages.
  • Paper size: A4.
  • Layout: Single-column format.
  • Font: Aptos Narrow.
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
  1. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  1. Title
  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Method
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion
  9. Acknowledgements (optional)
  10. References
  1. Title, Authors, and Affiliations

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.

Author information must include:

  • Full name(s) without academic titles.
  • Institutional affiliation(s).
  • Country.
  • Email address(es).
  • Corresponding author indicated by an asterisk (*).
  1. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should be written in a single paragraph with a maximum length of 250 words and should include:

  • Background.
  • Research objectives.
  • Method.
  • Main findings.
  • Conclusions.
  • Practical implications or recommendations.

The abstract must not contain citations, tables, figures, or equations.

Keywords should consist of 3–5 words or phrases representing the main topics of the manuscript.

  1. Introduction

The introduction should clearly describe:

  • General background of the study.
  • Specific research problem.
  • Research significance.
  • Research gap and novelty.
  • Research objectives.

Authors are encouraged to position their work within the existing body of literature and clearly demonstrate its contribution.

  1. Method

The method section should provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study.

This section may include:

  • Research design.
  • Study area.
  • Materials and data sources.
  • Data collection procedures.
  • Analytical methods.
  • Modeling or simulation procedures (if applicable).
  1. Results and Discussion

This section should present the findings and their interpretation in an integrated manner.

Authors should:

  • Analyze findings critically.
  • Compare results with previous studies.
  • Discuss theoretical and practical implications.
  • Relate findings to the research objectives.
  1. Tables, Figures, and Equations
  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
  • Table titles should be placed above the tables.
  • Figure captions should be placed below the figures.
  • All tables and figures must be cited in the text.
  • Equations should be prepared using Equation Editor and numbered consecutively.
  1. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings and clearly address the research objectives.

The conclusion should not simply repeat the discussion section but highlight the scientific contribution and significance of the study.

  1. Acknowledgements

This section is optional and may be used to acknowledge:

  • Funding organizations.
  • Research institutions.
  • Collaborators.
  • Technical assistance and other forms of support.
  1. References

MIJCE adopts the IEEE citation style.

Reference requirements:

  • Minimum 15 references.
  • All references must be cited in the manuscript.
  • Priority should be given to primary sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Authors are encouraged to use references published within the last 5 years.
  • The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is strongly recommended.
  1. Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original.
  • No plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification is involved.
  • Research data are presented accurately and honestly.
  • All authors have approved the submission.
  • Any potential conflict of interest is disclosed.
  1. Open Access Policy

MIJCE follows an Open Access policy, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published articles to support the global exchange of scientific knowledge.

  1. License

All articles published in MIJCE are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

  1. Article Processing Charges

MIJCE does not charge any submission fees, article processing charges (APC), or publication fees. All publication services are provided free of charge.

  1. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted through the MIJCE Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are required to register as an Author and follow the submission procedures provided on the journal website.