Journal profile · Engineering-Building and Construction
Civil Engineering Dimension
ISSN 1410-9530 · eISSN 1979-570X · Petra Christian University · Indonesia
Civil Engineering Dimension: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 219 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 7.4% (journal website); 21 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Civil Engineering Dimension is published by Petra Christian University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Seismic Performance and Analysis, Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete and Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization, together about 26.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Civil and Structural Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Civil Engineering Dimension (CED), published biannually in March and September by Petra Christian University, is committed to the following objectives: Advancing a comprehensive approach to civil engineering by integrating perspectives from diverse disciplines. Fostering academic collaboration and exchange with institutions worldwide. Encouraging scientists, practicing engineers, and others to engage in research and related endeavours. We invite submissions aligned with these aims and scopes. The editorial board supported by appointed reviewers, evaluates and selects papers for publication. Authors receive feedback and guidance based on reviewers’ comments and suggestions. We also consider papers previously presented at conferences not affiliated with Petra Christian University Publication, though a copyright release may be necessary in such cases. Additionally, papers exploring tutorial or historical aspects within the field are welcomed for review and consideration.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Building and Construction
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 4, United Kingdom 3, Indonesia 3, India 2, Malaysia 2 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Seismic Performance and AnalysisEngineering10.6%
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced ConcreteEngineering9.4%
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil StabilizationEngineering6.6%
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering6.3%
- Structural Load-Bearing AnalysisEngineering5.7%
- Construction Project Management and PerformanceDecision Sciences5.3%
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil MechanicsEngineering4.9%
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsEngineering4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Mechanics | Q3 | 71/99 | — |
| Building and Construction | Q3 | 194/258 | — |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | Q4 | 347/434 | — |
| Mechanics of Materials | Q4 | 333/408 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.52LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 48OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.44OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 305 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 86 |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 150 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 159 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 205 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 146 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 167 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
219 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 24 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 7.4%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 69 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 219 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted1
- reviewAll submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by independent experts. We employ a single-blind review system, in which reviewers are aware of…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing
Authors must disclose any use of generative AI in the writing process when submitting their manuscript. This guideline applies specifically to writing and does not cover the use of AI for data analysis or research insights. Appropriate Use: Generative AI and AI-assisted tools may only be used to improve the readability and language quality of the manuscript. Human Oversight: AI-generated content m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have significantly contributed to the study. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have approved the final manuscript before submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and conflicts of interest
Unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without written consent from the author.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to make such data publicly available if required.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Civil Engineering Dimension (CED) is a peer-reviewed international electronic journal. This document outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher (Petra Christian University). These guidelines adhere to COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. ETHICAL…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and publishing rights and grant the journal right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. This allows others to share the work with acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors may enter into separ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Civil Engineering Dimension (p-ISSN 1410-9530, e-ISSN 1979-570X) follows an Open Access policy, providing unrestricted online access to all published content. Readers can freely view, download, and share articles without any limitations.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
All submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by independent experts. We employ a single-blind review system, in which reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities, but authors do not know the reviewers' identities. Based on the reviewers' feedback, the Editor will decide whether to accept, reject, or request revisions for the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must submit only original work and properly cite any sources or references.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Petra Christian University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 1410-9530
- Electronic ISSN
- 1979-570X
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineering Dimension
How long does peer review take at Civil Engineering Dimension?
The publisher reports about 219 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 7.4%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Civil Engineering Dimension based?
Of the 26 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (4), United Kingdom (3) and Indonesia (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Civil Engineering Dimension?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Civil Engineering Dimension is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Civil Engineering Dimension open access, and what is the APC?
Civil Engineering Dimension is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .