Submission of Articles

Submission Guidelines: Journal of the Built Environment of the Global South (JBEGS)

The Journal of the Built Environment of the Global South (JBEGS) welcomes original research articles for peer-reviewed publication. Submitted manuscripts should present innovative, critical, and contextually grounded contributions related to architecture, urbanism, heritage, and spatial practices within Global South contexts.

Manuscript Length and Format

• Articles should be 4,500–6,000 words in length. In exceptional cases, manuscripts of up to 7,000 words may be considered.

• All submissions must be prepared in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with standard margins and double spacing.

• Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. PDF files will not be accepted.
  
  

Title Page and Anonymity

To ensure blind peer review:

• The title page must include the manuscript title, author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact details.

• The main manuscript file must not contain any identifying information.

• One corresponding author should be clearly indicated on the title page.
  
  

Abstract

• Each submission must include an abstract of up to 100 words, clearly outlining the research scope, methodology, and contribution.
  
  

Peer Review Process

• Receipt of submissions will be formally acknowledged.

• Authors will be informed of the review timeline, editorial decisions, and any required revisions following peer review.

• Final publication scheduling will be communicated after acceptance.
  
  

Illustrations and Figures

• All images, drawings, and figures must be properly captioned and fully referenced.

• Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions prior to submission.

• As JBEGS also produces a print edition, contributors are advised to include only essential illustrations necessary to support the argument.

• Images should be supplied in high resolution and positioned clearly within the manuscript file.
  
  

Referencing Style

JBEGS follows the Harvard referencing system.

• In-text citations should include the author’s surname and publication year (e.g., Thompson, 2001).

• All references must be listed alphabetically at the end of the manuscript.
  
  

Examples:

• Thompson, G.T. (2001) ‘A Paper in a Journal’, Journal Name, 20, pp. 122–124.

• Thompson, G.T. (2001) Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher.
  
  

Notes

• Authors must use endnotes only. Footnotes are not permitted.