About the Journal

The Japan Society of Civil Engineers produces the Journal of JSCE to provide access to rigorously refereed innovative research and practical papers across the fields of civil engineering.

The Society has been publishing domestic journals since 1944. Papers published in the journals mainly uses the Japanese language for the main body, but all papers include their English titles and abstracts. To increase the international appeal of the journals, the Society decided to launch the International Journal (Journal of JSCE), the first of which was published in 2013 as an online Journal.

Theoretical and practical contributions to the fields of civil engineering are all welcome.

About the Journal
Publisher: Japan Society of Civil Engineers
Yotsuya 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 160-0004
ONLINE ISSN: 2187-5103
Frequency: Continuous Article Publication (CAP) model, where accepted articles are published on a continuous basis.

Journal of JSCE Editorial Office
Journal of JSCE Editorial Office
E-mail: jjsce@jsce-ml.jp

Advertisement Policy
The Journal of JSCE does not accept advertising from construction companies, building materials manufacturers, or any other commercial entities to avoid potential conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making and to avoid advertisements by companies with potentially competing interests appearing alongside articles published in the journal.

Revenue Sources
Journal of JSCE receives revenue from the following sources to cover the costs of journal production, web hosting, CMS, database, online repository, peer review, editing and online publication
Annual budget from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

Archiving Policy
All manuscripts published in the Journal are archived in PORTICO.

Secondary Publication

Submitted by Journal of JSCE... on Sun, 2026-11-01 11:00

Secondary Publication　（November 1, 2026: Partially revised） 

JJSCE may accept secondary publications only if they meet the criteria described below:

  • The authors have received approval from the editors of both journals (the editor concerned with secondary publication must have access to the primary version). The authors must submit permissions letters when submitting the manuscript
  • The priority of the primary publication is respected by a publication interval negotiated by both editors with the authors.
  • The paper for secondary publication is intended for a different group of readers; an abbreviated version could be sufficient.
  • The secondary version faithfully reflects the authors, data, and interpretations of the primary version.
  • The secondary version informs readers, peers, and documenting agencies that the paper has been published in whole or in part elsewhere—for example, with a note that might read, "This article is based on a study first reported in the [journal title, with full reference]"—and the secondary version cites the primary reference.
  • The title of the secondary publication should indicate that it is a secondary publication (complete or abridged republication or translation) of a primary publication.
  • The secondary version should provide legitimate and useful information to the readership.
  • Copies of the primary version should be included with the submission.

Guidelines for Authors（November 1, 2026: Partially revised） 

Renewal of the Journal of JSCE Author Guidelines and Website (Effective January 2026)

Submitted by Journal of JSCE... on Fri, 2025-12-26 18:30

In accordance with international journal standards, the journal website and submission guidelines will be renewed effective January 1, 2026.
From that date onward, please refer to the links below for the most up-to-date information regarding the journal and its policies.

■Journal Website:
https://committees.jsce.or.jp/jjsce_en/

■Submission Guidelines:
https://committees.jsce.or.jp/jjsce_en/node/11

In addition, we would like to inform you that, effective January 1, 2026, the contact information for the Editorial Office of the Journal of JSCE (English-language journal) will be changed.
For all inquiries related to the Journal of JSCE, please contact the Editorial Office at the address below:

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Journal of JSCE Editorial Office
Email: jjsce@jsce-ml.jp
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Please note that new manuscript submissions to the Journal of JSCE will be temporarily suspended from Saturday, December 27, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026, due to system updates.
Submission of manuscripts will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in accordance with the new submission guidelines. 

■Online Submission（Editorial Manager）：https://www.editorialmanager.com/jsce-journal/default.aspx

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and understanding.

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