Submissions

Author Guidelines

All manuscripts submitted to DIMENSI: Journal of Architecture and Built Environment are processed through the journal’s regular editorial and peer-review procedures. The journal does not provide fast-track or expedited review and does not guarantee publication in a specific issue.

Articles must be submitted through online submission system available on the journal website at  http://dimensi.petra.ac.id. Authors are urged to download and use the journal template, available at (http://dimensi.petra.ac.id). 

1. Full Article Manuscript
   The complete manuscript must be prepared using the official journal template and submitted in an editable format, such as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). The file should be named using the format “DIM.” followed by the first name of the primary author and the first word of the title (e.g., DIM-Hadi-Comparison). To ensure compatibility with our typesetting process, manuscripts must be submitted in editable format, such as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), rather than PDF. Manuscripts should not exceed 7,000 words or 15 pages, including abstract, main text, figures, tables, and references.

2. Anonymous Article Manuscript
   An anonymous version of the manuscript must also be submitted for the double-blind peer-review process. This file must not contain the authors’ names, affiliations, correspondence details, acknowledgements, or other information that may identify the authors. The file should be named using the format “DIM-Anonymous” followed by the first word of the title (e.g., DIM-Anonymous-Comparison).

3. Similarity and AI Detection Reports
   Authors must submit the latest plagiarism/similarity check report (Turnitin) and AI-generated content detection report for the submitted manuscript. The reports should correspond to the same version of the manuscript submitted for review.

   The files should be named using the following formats:

   • Similarity report: DIM-Turnitin-[FirstName]-[FirstWordOfTitle] (e.g., DIM-Similarity-Hadi-Comparison)

   • AI detection report: DIM-AI-[FirstName]-[FirstWordOfTitle] (e.g., DIM-AI-Hadi-Comparison)

All submitted files must be consistent with one another and must follow the journal’s latest template and submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or rejected before entering the editorial and peer-review process.

Language
The journal accepts only manuscripts written in clear and professional English. Authors are encouraged to ensure their submissions are well-structured, concise, and grammatically accurate. To enhance readability and scientific clarity, authors who require assistance with language quality, grammar, or spelling may consider using a professional English editing service.

Style
Manuscripts should be structured as follows: Title, Authors and Affiliations, Abstract and Keywords, Main Text, Acknowledgments (if applicable), Declarations, References, and Appendices (if applicable).

Title
The title should clearly reflect the content of the manuscript and should not exceed 12 words.

Authors and Affiliations
The full names of all authors should be provided without academic titles. Affiliations should include the department (if applicable), institution, city, and country. Authors with different affiliations should be clearly identified using superscript numbers. One author must be designated as the corresponding author and provide a valid email address. Authors are also encouraged to include their ORCID iD to facilitate accurate attribution and indexing of their scholarly work.

Abstract
The abstract should be approximately 150 words and provide a concise summary of the research, including the background, research objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. The abstract should be understandable as a standalone text and should generally avoid references. Abbreviations should be defined upon first use. Authors should also provide three to five keywords that reflect the main themes of the manuscript.

Main Text
The main text should be organized into the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. Additional sections may be included where appropriate. Clear and consistent headings and subheadings should be used throughout the manuscript.

Units
The use of SI units is mandatory throughout the manuscript. If alternative units are necessary, their SI equivalents must be provided in parentheses. While there are no strict rules for notation or abbreviations, each manuscript should clearly define all symbols and units to ensure clarity and self-containment. Proper definitions enhance readability and ensure precise communication of scientific information.

Figures and Tables
All visual elements, including photographs, charts, illustrations, and diagrams, should be labelled as Figures and integrated within the text. Figures and tables must be numbered separately and consecutively using Arabic numerals. All figures and tables must be cited in the text before they appear. Consistency in lettering, line styles, and symbols should be maintained, and unnecessary details should be removed to enhance clarity. Figures should be of high quality and remain legible when reduced to 50% of their original size. Each figure and table must include a concise and self-explanatory caption.
Figure captions should be placed below the figure, while table titles should be placed above the table. When a figure is reproduced or adapted from another source, the source must be acknowledged in the caption. For example: Figure 1. Title of Figure. Source: Ahmad (2024).
Tables should be numbered consecutively and should not duplicate information already have presented in the text. SI units should be used where applicable.

Acknowledgments
Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research through technical assistance, data collection, administrative support, or access to facilities but do not qualify for authorship. Funding information should be reported separately in the Funding Statement. This section is optional.

Declaration
Declaration of Artificial Intelligence Use
The proportion of AI-generated content in a manuscript should not exceed 25%. Authors must disclose any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies during manuscript preparation. Such tools may only be used to improve language quality, readability, and writing style. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work, and all AI-generated content must be carefully reviewed and edited. AI tools and AI-assisted technologies must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

Author Contributions
Authors must provide an Author Contributions statement using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) framework, available at https://casrai.org/credit/. Each author's specific contributions should be clearly identified. Possible contribution roles include, but are not limited to, Conceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing, Supervision, Project Administration, and Funding Acquisition.

Funding Statement
Authors must disclose all sources of financial support received for the conduct of the research and/or the preparation of the manuscript. Funding information should include the name of the funding organization and, where applicable, the grant or project number.

Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research, analysis, or interpretation of the results. All potential conflicts of interest should be declared at the time of submission.

References
References should be prepared in accordance with the APA (7th Edition) citation style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software, such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote, to ensure consistency and accuracy in citations and references.

All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all references listed in the reference list must be cited in the text. Authors should ensure that all bibliographic information is complete and accurate, including author names, publication year, title, source, volume, issue, and page numbers. Whenever available, DOIs or URLs should be provided to improve accessibility and facilitate verification of sources.
Authors should include at least 25 references, of which at least 80% must be primary sources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings. To ensure the relevance and timeliness of the manuscript, at least 80% of the references should have been published within the last 10 years.
Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent and relevant scholarly literature, and encouraged to consider relevant articles previously published in DIMENSI: Journal of Architecture and Built Environment when preparing their manuscripts. Such articles should be cited only when they are directly relevant to the topic, theoretical framework, methodology, or findings of the manuscript. Authors should not include citations solely for the purpose of increasing the citation count of the journal or individual articles.

Examples
Book:
Stein, B., Reynolds, J. S., Grondzik, W. T., & Kwok, A. G. (2006). Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings (10th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Journal Article:
Spence, R. J. S., Kelman, I., Baxter, P. J., Zuccaro, G., & Petrazzuoli, S. (2005). Residential building and occupant vulnerability to tephra fall. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 5(1), 477-494.

Conference Paper:
Wang, G., & Zhu, Y. X. (2007). How to develop district cooling in China with success. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (pp. 765-771). Sendai, Japan.