For Authors

Journal of Structures under Extreme Loads (JSEL) welcomes high-quality submissions that advance the understanding of structures subjected to extreme loading conditions. The journal publishes original research, review articles, and technical contributions that address critical challenges in the design, analysis, and resilience of structures.

Scope of the Journal

JSEL focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Earthquake and seismic engineering
• Blast and impact loading
• Fire and thermal effects on structures
• Progressive collapse and structural robustness
• Extreme wind and environmental loads
• Protective structures and infrastructure resilience
• Advanced materials under extreme conditions
• Computational and experimental methods

Submissions should demonstrate scientific rigor, originality, and relevance to real-world engineering challenges.

Types of Submissions

Authors may submit the following manuscript types:

• Research Articles – Full-length papers presenting original findings
• Review Articles – Comprehensive overviews of emerging or established topics
• Technical Notes – Short contributions focusing on specific methods, cases, or innovations
• Case Studies – Practical applications and lessons learned from real-world events

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. The process includes:

1. Initial submission and editorial screening
2. Assignment to an Associate or Section Editor
3. Double-blind peer review by independent experts
4. Editorial decision and author revisions (if required)
5. Final acceptance and production

Authors are encouraged to ensure that submissions are complete, clearly written, and formatted according to the journal guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Before submission, authors should ensure:

• The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
• All authors have approved the submission
• The work complies with ethical standards and reporting guidelines
• References are accurate and properly formatted
• Figures and tables are of high quality

Detailed formatting instructions and templates are available to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts.

Peer Review Policy

JSEL follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process, meaning that the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process. Reviewers are selected based on expertise and are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to high standards of publication ethics, including:

• Prevention of plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest
• Transparency in authorship and contributions

Any ethical concerns will be handled in accordance with established academic publishing guidelines.

Open Access and Visibility

JSEL is committed to maximizing the visibility and accessibility of published research. Articles are published with rich metadata, DOI assignment, and are prepared for indexing in relevant databases and repositories.

Special Issues

JSEL regularly publishes special issues on emerging topics in extreme loading and structural resilience. Authors are invited to contribute to ongoing calls or propose new thematic issues in collaboration with the Editorial Board.