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Author Guidelines

We warmly invite authors to submit their work to the Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment (JAAIBE). Submissions are first reviewed by an editor to ensure they align with the journal’s aims and scope. Manuscripts that are a good fit will then undergo peer review to evaluate their quality and contribution to the field.

Before submitting, please ensure that you have permission to include any third-party material, such as images, documents, or datasets. All listed authors must consent to be identified as contributors, and, where relevant, research should have approval from an appropriate ethics committee in line with local regulations.

Editors may desk-reject submissions that do not meet the journal’s minimum quality standards. To give your work the best chance of success, please ensure that:

  • Your study design and research argument are clearly structured and articulated.
  • The title is concise, and the abstract is self-contained and informative.

Once you are confident your submission meets these standards, please follow the checklist below to prepare your manuscript for submission. We look forward to receiving your contribution!

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions should meet the following requirements before submission:

  • This manuscript complies with the guidelines outlined on Prepare Your Manuscript.
  • The work has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • All references are accurate and complete.
  • All tables and figures are clearly numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained for any photos, datasets, or other third-party material included in the submission.
  • The manuscript file is fully anonymized for double-blind peer review and contains no author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or identifying information (including file metadata).

Research Articles

Research Articles report original and substantial research contributions on the development, application, and evaluation of artificial intelligence methods in the built environment. Submissions should present clear research questions, methodological rigor, and evidence-based findings relevant to architecture, construction, urban systems, or infrastructure, i.e. built environment. 

Technical Notes

Technical Notes are concise contributions that focus on specific methods, tools, workflows, datasets, or early-stage results related to AI applications in the built environment. Emphasis is placed on practical insight, technical clarity, and reproducibility rather than comprehensive evaluation.

Case Studies

Case Studies document real-world applications of artificial intelligence in the built environment, including design, construction, operation, and urban management. Submissions may report successful deployments as well as challenges, limitations, and lessons learned from practice. 

Perspectives

Perspectives provide critical, reflective, or forward-looking viewpoints on the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the built environment. Contributions may address ethical, societal, policy, educational, or industry-related implications and are expected to stimulate discussion rather than present original empirical research.

Reviews and Surveys

Reviews & Surveys synthesize and critically assess existing literature on topics related to AI in the built environment. Submissions should provide structured overviews, identify trends and gaps, and offer guidance for future research and practice.

Copyright Notice

© The authors.
Authors retain full copyright over their work.

Upon acceptance for publication in the Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article, and to make it available in all current and future media formats.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation of the work in any medium, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source of publication.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is their original creation and does not infringe any existing copyright or intellectual property rights;
  • All necessary permissions have been obtained for any copyrighted materials (such as figures, images, or data) included in the submission;
  • The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under review elsewhere, unless otherwise clearly stated and agreed upon with the journal

This copyright and licensing arrangement ensures that authors maintain ownership of their work while supporting broad dissemination and reuse under open access principles.

Privacy Statement

The Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment (JAAIBE) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal information collected by the journal is used exclusively for editorial, scholarly, and administrative purposes and is handled in accordance with recognized academic publishing standards and data protection principles.

Information We Collect

The journal collects personal data necessary for managing the submission, peer review, and publication workflow. This includes names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID identifiers, and other information voluntarily provided during submission or account creation. Additional data such as reviewer comments, editorial assessments, and submission metadata are also stored as part of the editorial record.

How We Use Personal Data

Personal information is used solely for purposes related to the operation of the journal, including:

  • communicating with authors throughout the submission and review process;
  • selecting and contacting suitable peer reviewers;
  • managing editorial decisions and publication workflows;
  • maintaining accurate scholarly records.

Personal data is never sold, shared, or used for commercial purposes unrelated to the journal's activities.

Access to Personal Data

Access to personal information is restricted to the journal’s editorial team and authorized administrative staff. Reviewers may receive anonymized manuscripts and necessary metadata to conduct peer reviews, but they do not have access to authors’ private information beyond what is essential for the review process. Reviewer identities remain confidential unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

Data Retention and Security

The journal retains submission records, editorial correspondence, and publication data as part of its long-term scholarly archive. User account information is retained as long as the account remains active. Appropriate administrative and technical measures are taken to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

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User Rights

Users may request access to, correction of, or removal of their personal data at any time, subject to the journal’s need to maintain accurate scholarly records. Questions or requests regarding personal information can be directed to the journal’s editorial office.

By using the journal’s submission system or website, users consent to the terms of this Privacy Statement.