Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this conference. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Abstract Template

Begin with a brief introduction to the topic and its significance. Clearly define the problem or research question being addressed.

Describe the methodology or approach used in the research. Summarise key findings or results.

Conclude with the implications of the findings, their relevance, and potential future research directions.

Please note that the system will need a file attached so that you can make a submission. If you are submitting an abstract, please save your abstract in an MS Word Document and upload it to the system, and click on the Article Text option, so you can bypass this stage and proceed to the submission. 

Keywords:

List 3-5 relevant keywords.

Paper Submission Guideline and Template

• The number of pages per paper should be between 6 - 10;
• The paper's authors will take responsibility for any Intellectual Property issues concerning the papers on their own. 

• Full Paper Templates for Two Submission Tracks

  1. Springer (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering - LNCE) Full Paper Template

  Papers submitted under this track will be considered for publication in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (LNCE).

  • Peer-reviewed and indexed in major academic databases (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science).
  • Copyright is held by Springer Nature, and authors must comply with their copyright policies.
  • Authors must extend their papers by at least 30% (including title and abstract) if they wish to reuse their work elsewhere.
  • Figures and tables cannot be reused without permission.

  2. SASBE Open Access Proceedings Full Paper Template 

  Papers submitted under this track will be published in the Open Access Proceedings of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment Conference Series (SASBE).

  • Free of charge and open access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License.
  • Authors retain full copyright and are free to share, adapt, and reuse their work with proper attribution.
  • No restrictions on figures, tables, or data reuse.
  • Papers in this track will be widely disseminated and made publicly available to maximise research impact.
• The organising committee of SASBE 2025 reserves the right to use the papers for conference purposes.
• If you use Endnote software, please feel free to download our endnote style from here. 

Checklist for an Appropriate Paper

1. Choose Your Title Wisely

Your title is the first impression readers will get. It should be interesting and accurately describe the content of your abstract.

2. Complete the Header

Include a list of authors, institutions (properly indexed if needed), and contact details for the corresponding author(s). These basic details are often overlooked but are essential.

3. Ensure Figures Support Your Text

Papers published electronically can include colorful charts and figures. Ensure these visual elements enhance, rather than distract from, your text.

4. Provide Background Information

Start with introductory background information that leads into a clear statement of your aim.

5. Describe Your Methodology Briefly

Provide a concise description of your methodology.

6. Highlight Key Conclusions

Introduce the most important conclusions of your research.

7. State Conclusions Concisely

Avoid overstatements and be concise in your conclusion.

8. Avoid Including:

• Lengthy background information
• Detailed routine laboratory procedures
• Detailed statistical methods or software used (unless central to your study)
• Unexplained abbreviations or acronyms
• Results or interpretations not mentioned in the abstract

9. Follow Formal Requirements

Use the provided template and adhere to formal requirements.

10. Review Thoroughly

Read through your abstract at least five times. Check for mistakes and review it from an outsider's perspective. Be critical and thorough.