- Submission Guide
- How to Publish?
Guideliness of Publishing
All manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically by email to: internationaljournal.imsu@gmail.com Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format: .doc or .docx.
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Before You Submit — Checklist Section
- Written in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- Follows APA 7th Edition referencing
- Abstract is not more than 250 words
- Font is Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
Manuscript Submission Deadline:
20 June 2026
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Article Types
- Original Research — 8,000 words max. Should report novel empirical or theoretical research.
- Review Articles — 10,000 words max. Should provide a critical synthesis of existing literature.
- Case Studies — 5,000 words max. Should focus on practical applications and innovative solutions.
- Technical Notes — 3,000 words max. present preliminary findings or methodological advancements.
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Structure of the Manuscript
Title Page: Full title, all author names (full given name and surname), affiliations, ORCID iDs, and corresponding author’s email and postal address.
Abstract: 250 words maximum, summarizing objectives, methods, key results, and significance.
Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords, listed below the abstract.
Main Text: Structured using headings: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion (for research articles).
Acknowledgements: Optional; list funding sources and non-author contributions.
References: APA 7th Edition style. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
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Manuscript Submission Guidelines
All manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically by email to:
internationaljournal.imsu@gmail.com
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format: .doc or .docx.
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Review and Publication Fees
- Reviewer’s fee: ₦10,000. Evidence of payment must accompany every submission.
- Publication fee: ₦20,000, payable after the manuscript has been accepted and before publication.
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Disciplines of Interest
- Architecture
- Building
- Clothing and Textiles Design
- Construction Management/Technology
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Geography
- Industrial Design
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Standards
- Estate Management
- Fashion Design
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Urban and Regional Planning