Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Articles
Journal of Transportation and Infrastructure considers and publishes the following types of articles:
Empirical Articles – Structured according to the IMRAD format, these papers present original research findings based on quantitative or qualitative data, including traffic measurements, transport surveys, infrastructure performance data, simulation results, experimental studies, or geospatial datasets. Submissions should provide rigorous analysis of empirical evidence and discuss its implications for transportation systems, infrastructure planning, engineering practice, and policy-making.
Theoretical Articles – These works focus on conceptual, methodological, and analytical aspects of transportation and infrastructure studies. They may develop new models, frameworks, or theories related to transport systems, mobility behavior, infrastructure resilience, sustainability, or technological innovation, as well as critically assess existing approaches.
Review Articles – Comprehensive and systematic reviews of specific topics in transportation and infrastructure research. Such papers synthesize existing literature, identify research gaps, evaluate methodological trends, and outline future research directions in areas such as transport engineering, urban mobility, logistics, intelligent transport systems, and sustainable infrastructure.
Case Studies – In-depth analyses of real-world transportation projects, infrastructure systems, policies, or technologies. These studies examine planning processes, design solutions, implementation challenges, performance outcomes, and lessons learned, providing practical insights applicable to similar contexts.
Structural Elements of Articles
| Section | Empirical | Theoretical | Review | Case Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article Title | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Author Information | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Abstract | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Keywords | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Introduction | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Literature Review | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Materials and Methods | Required | Required | Not Applicable | Required |
| Results & Discussion | Required | Required | Organized by thematic sections | Required |
| Conclusions | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| References | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
Language: English
File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)
Page Orientation: Portrait
Page Size: A4
Length:
• Empirical, theoretical, and review articles: ≥ 4000 words
• Case studies: ≥ 2500 words
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.0
Margins: 2 cm on all sides
Alignment: Justified
Content Guidelines
Article Title
• Maximum 12 words, centered, in bold uppercase letters.
• Presented in English (and optionally in the author’s native language).
Author Information
• Full names, institutional affiliations, official addresses, email contacts, academic degrees, positions, and ORCID IDs.
Abstract
• 200–300 words, structured and informative.
• Should summarize the objectives, methodology, data, main findings, and practical or scientific significance of the study.
• No abbreviations or citations.
Keywords
• 5–7 relevant terms reflecting the article’s content.
• Avoid repeating words from the title.
Introduction
• Describe the background, context, and importance of the transportation or infrastructure problem.
• Reference 7–10 recent sources (last 3–5 years).
• Clearly state the research objectives, novelty, and contribution.
Literature Review (Optional)
• Summarize existing studies, models, and approaches relevant to the topic.
• Identify research gaps or unresolved challenges.
Materials and Methods
• Describe data sources, experimental setups, models, simulations, or analytical methods.
• Provide sufficient detail to allow replication.
Results & Discussion
• Present results using tables, figures, graphs, or structured analysis.
• Discuss implications for transportation systems, infrastructure performance, or policy.
Conclusions
• Summarize key findings.
• Relate conclusions to research objectives.
• Suggest directions for future research or practical implementation.
Acknowledgements
• Acknowledge contributions from individuals or organizations.
• If none, state: “None.”
Funding
• Identify funding sources.
• If none, state: “This research received no funding.”
Conflicts of Interest
• Declare any potential conflicts.
• If none, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
References
• In-text citations: (Smith, 2023).
• Reference list: APA 6th Edition (2010), alphabetical order.
• English-language sources or translated equivalents only.
Tables, Figures, Graphs, and Formulas
• Number sequentially and cite in the text.
• Provide clear captions and notes.
• Use SI units and standard engineering notation.
• Tables and figures must be centered, with text wrapping disabled.
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