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We are currently seeking Editorial Board Members for “The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal"


We are seeking experienced researchers and scientists to join us as Editorial Board Members for the journal, “The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal".


About the Role:

Actively contribute to the development and growth of the journal by providing valuable scholarly input, including the selection of topics, reviewers, and authors.

Contribute/solicit Special Thematic Issues on a trending topic (one thematic issue every year).

Review articles submitted to the journal (at least thrice a year) in your area of expertise.


Requirements:

Scientist or researcher (PhD) with experience in Construction & Building Technology in clinical, medical, and pharmaceutical research, and related subject areas.

At least 5 years of experience in peer-reviewing, editing, and writing research papers.

Verifiable record of publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in WOS Core Collection and/or Scopus.

Ability to communicate clearly and timely with stakeholders in the English language.


Benefits:

Save APCs on publishing your research

As an Editorial Board Member, you will be entitled to publish your papers and thematic issues, free of cost.


Keep tabs on the latest research

Editorial Board Members will be able to access and review new research/review papers as they are submitted to the journal, allowing them to keep abreast of the latest trends in Construction & Building Technology in clinical, medical, and pharmaceutical research, and related subject areas.


Network with a community of scholars

You will be able to connect with professionals, scholars, and experts on our editorial board, opening new opportunities to collaborate on novel research projects and broaden your perspective in the field.


About the Journal:

The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal is an open-access journal that publishes original research articles, review/mini-review articles, short articles (letters), and guest-edited single-topic issues on all areas of construction and building technology. It also includes articles on topics related to building and structural engineering as well as to building materials (mechanical and physical characteristics). The journal is essential reading for researchers, engineers, and academic and industry professionals. The journal encourages submissions related to the following fields of construction and building technology:


  • Additives
  • Cement, concrete reinforcement, bricks, and mortars
  • Ceramics
  • Corrosion technology
  • Glass fibres
  • Modeling of mechanical properties of structural materials
  • New works and repair /maintenance of all civil engineering structures
  • Polymers
  • Soft computing techniques in structural engineering and materials
  • Steel
  • Structural design, diagnostics, and health monitoring
  • Timber
  • Other related areas

The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, being a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on important developments and research in the field. Emphasis is placed on publishing quality papers, making them freely available to researchers worldwide.


The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering all aspects of construction & building technology published continuously by Bentham Open.

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