Submission Preparation Checklist

1. As corresponding author, I on behalf of my co-authors submit the following manuscript for publication in Construction Journal of Bhutan.

2. The details of the primary author of the manuscript has been added in the profile. I understand that the manuscript could be declined for publication if the author’s details are not provided in the metadata.

3. The manuscript is submitted in Microsoft Word document file format and has adhered to the template of the Construction Journal of Bhutan.

Manuscript Preparation Guideline.    

     o One complete document in Microsoft Word document file format with author’s details and acknowledgement.
     o All Figures (Images included) and Tables are provided at the end of the manuscript.

4. Submission of a manuscript implies that it has not been published before or has not been considered or submitted for publication in any other journal.

5. The submission of the manuscript has been approved by all co-authors (if any) and by the responsible authorities where the work has been carried out.

6. Valid, current and working addresses and emails of the primary author is provided.

7. I/We have followed ethical considerations such as seeking ethical clearance, seeking permission to reproduce, disclosing potential conflict of interest, providing full name(s) of research funder or the grant number, declaring intellectual property rights (e.g. patents, copyrights and royalties from such rights) in preparing the manuscript (attach documents).

8. I/We understand that the manuscript is published both in Print and Online version. In case a print copy is requested, printing and mailing charges will be levied.

9. I/We understand that the journal adheres to double-blind peer review process.

10. I/We understand that the Construction Journal of Bhutan. is registered under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY), which allows authors to retain copyright ownership and allow anyone to use the data, copy and distribute if the authors and source of publication are cited appropriately.

11. The Construction Journal of Bhutan as a publisher is provided the rights to copy, sell, and distribute the published manuscript.

Manuscript Preparation Guideline to the Author

Abstract: The layout for the paper is set to A4 with margins of 2.54 cm on all sides. The title of the paper has to be bold, Garamond 14 font, 1.5 space and centered alignment. The names of the Authors are clearly stated with superscript for details and superscript  “*”  for the corresponding author. Use Italic, bolded and centered Garamond 12 fonts for author names and without bold for the addresses and email of the corresponding author. Include a maximum of six keywords to highlight the paper.

Keywords: CDB Journal, format, template

Received 18 March 2021; accepted 10 May 2021. Available online 18 May 2017

Introduction

This template can be used for developing the manuscript to be submitted. The maximum page is limited to 10 pages for submission. The paper should include a brief profile (max 100 words) about each author along with passport photos (3cmx3cm). The introduction should highlight clearly the description of the paper, aim and objective of
the paper and the novelty of the paper to the research area.

This Journal focuses on broad topics related to the topics such as construction, procurement, design, architecture, engineering, management, manufacturing, business, urban planning, green and clean(sustainable) technology, OHS, Quality, human settlement, human resource, construction projects, contract administration, traditional
architecture, and construction.

The quality of the journal must contain research-based articles, research reports, case studies, review papers(expert) and comparative studies.

Data and Method

All the data acquired has to be sourced if it is not originally produced by the
authors. The method including the software used should also be referenced and cited.
CDB will not be responsible for any uncited data and methods.

Sections and Subsections
All the paragraph starts with indent of one centimeter from the left. A spacing of 1.5 lines is maintained throughout the manuscript unless otherwise mentioned. Each Paragraph has a space of 6 pts each before and after.

All the sections are (eg. Introduction) bolded, Garamond 12 font and subsection are Italic Garamond 12 font without intend.

Subsection 1
Subsection 2 is indicated by numbering in Garamond 12 font 

1) Subsection 2a
This is the first subsection and the indented is 1 cm from the left. There will not further indent while starting a paragraph.
2) Subsection 2b
3) Subsection 2c

All the bulleted has to be indented too

•  Bulleted line one 

                 The bullet is usually used when to use it when you have listed in your
                  manuscript. You can also use numbers for this purpose. The indent
                  required for listing such items will be 1.5 cm. There will not further
                  indent while starting a paragraph.

•  Bulleted line two
•  Bulleted line three

Figures
All figures and tables should be of at least clear while printing (preferably above 150dpi resolution) mentioned in the manuscript as Figure 1 or Table 1, etc. Figures should be placed in the main text near to the first time they are cited.

(a) (b)

Figure 1. This figure has to be clear and should be explained. For multiple items in a figure has to be described as (a) Description of the first item; (b) Description of the second item. Figures are justified Garamond 10 font for multiple lines and centered for single line

Figure 2. This is a single line description

Tables
All the Tables are centered. The minimum font size is 10 Garamond. A scanned or clipped table will not be acceptable. Example as follows:

Table 1. This is a table. Tables should be placed in the main text near to the first time they are cited.

Title 1        Title 2        Title 3
entry 1        data           data
entry 2        data           data 1

1 Tables may have a footer.


Acknowledgment: All the necessary acknowledge can be mentioned here

Funding: All the funding for the study can be mentioned here

Conflict for interest: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.” Otherwise, clearly mention.

Appendix A
         If the Manuscript needs more supporting documents to can be attached here. It will be published after reviewers' comments and advice.

References
All the references should follow APA 7 th edition.