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Word Processing Format
Use only Microsoft Word for preparing text and tables. Figures may be
generated using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and CAD softwares.
Text
The text should be written double-spaced, single-column, and fully justified
throughout the manuscript. All text must fit inside the text area of 133
mm width and 215 mm height. Margins should be 25.4mm on the top , bottom,
left, and right. The manuscript should not contain any headers or footers
Length
The maximum number of words or word-equivalents is 2,000
for papers, 2,000 for discussions.
The editor may waive these restrictions to encourage papers on topics
that cannot be treated within these limitations. Text should be written
double-spaced in a single column using 10-point font size and Times New
Roman font typeface. Tables and figures should be counted by the space
it takes.
Units of Measurement
Author(s) is (are) encouraged to use the International System of Units
(SI unit). Other units may be given in parenthesis.
Manuscript Structure
The following suggestions apply to individual sections of a typical manuscript
in the preferred order of their presentation.
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Title : 50 characters maximum including spaces between
words |
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Authors' names and affiliation : List the authors'
names by the first name, middle name, and last name. The affiliations
of the authors should include the institution and department
names in full including the complete address of the city, state/province,
Postal code, and country. |
| 3. |
Abstract : 150 Words Maximum, on the first (cover)
page of the manuscript. Abstract is a concise statement of the
principal findings and conclusions. |
| 4. |
Keywords : 9 Keywords Maximum, Keywords are used for
indexing and other information-retrieval purposes. |
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Body of main text :
Although the exact sequence may vary and not all sections
listed below need to be included in the body of main text,
the main text sections of typical manuscript may include:
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Introduction |
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Literature Review/Research Background/Research Significance
(this provides the background work information and/or
identifies the significance and potential impact of the
reported work.) |
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Experimental investigation or procedure (this may include
laboratory and/or field investigations) |
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Analytical investigation or procedure (this may include
model development and/or verification of existing procedures) |
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Comparison of predictions and experimental results |
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Discussion of results |
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Summary and conclusions |
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| 6. |
Acknowledgements : The authors may want to acknowledge
the support or assistance of individuals/organizations, who
significantly contributed to the completion of the paper. |
| 7. |
References : List author's (or editor's) last name,
first name, and middle initial; title of the paper (or book),
name of the publication or periodical (italicized); name of
the publisher; city and country of publication (in case of book);
volume number; issue number; and year of publication; and inclusive
page numbers. References should be numbered sequentially, i.e.
1, 2, 3… Reference information should be thorough and accurate.
Check for spelling errors, date of publication, spelling of
the names of the cited authors, etc. No reference should be
made to the work in progress, i.e. those papers submitted for
publication and are being reviewed. Samples of properly formatted
references are found at the Appendix A of this guideline. |
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Appendices : Appendices should be referenced in the
body of the main text to provide data of secondary importance
or data supporting the authors' assertions. Please observe the
limit on the length of the entire manuscript. |
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Specific instructions on tables/figures, equations, and gender-specific
words
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Figures : Number all figures in the order that they appear
in the text and place them at the end of the free-format manuscript.
All sub-figure parts should be labeled (a), (b), etc. |
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Tables : Number all tables in the order that they appear
in text and place them at the end of the free-format manuscript preceding
the figures. Please follow the format for the table in the "Manuscript
Sample." Units of measurement should be given in square brackets
below or behind the unit indication, e.g. Temperature [oC]. |
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Equations : Equations are numbered sequentially and should
take up individual lines. Every symbol must be defined. Letters and
numerals must be distinguished clearly. To make your equations more
compact, you may use the solidus("?") or slash ("/")
for single-level expressions, e.g. 1/(a+b), that can fit in a single
line, but not for stacked equations within the text. Additionally,
it is preferable to use the built-in equation edit feature of popular
softwares. |
Address for correspondence and inquirie
All correspondence and inquiry should be directed to:
Korea Concrete Institute, IJCSM,
Attn: Ji-Hyun Mo, Suite 1009, New Bldg.,
The Korea Science and Technology Center
635-4 Yeoksam-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-704, Korea
Phone: +82-2-568-5985~7
Fax: +82-2-568-1918
E-mail: mjh@kci.or.kr
Web: http://www.kci.or.kr
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