Current / Manuscript preparation guideline to the author
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 an 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 have to be indented too
- Bulleted line one
The bullet is usually used when you have lists 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 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 the first time they are cited.
(a) (b)
Figure 1. This figure has to be clear and should be explained. 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 1
1 Table may have a footer.
Acknowledgment: All the necessary acknowledgements can be mentioned here.
Funding: All sources of 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 it can be attached here. It will be published after reviewers' comments and advice.
References
All the references should follow APA 7th Edition.