Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- Your submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- Your submission file is in either .doc or .docx format, and all images (photographs, tables, technical drawings, diagrams, etc.) are separate high-quality files (CMYK, 300 dpi; format: TIFF or JPG).
- The text is single-spaced and uses a 10pt Helvetica or Arial font. It employs italics instead of underlining (except with URL addresses). All titles are bold 12pt Uppercase, subtitles regular 12pt Uppercase, and second subtitles 10pt Title Case. All illustrations, figures, and tables are independent files, with names according to the mention indicated in the text.
Project Essays
Project Essays are predominantly visual, akin to visual essays, focusing on architectural projects, urban plans, or endeavours within the broader domain of architecture and urbanism. This could include explorations of studies for films, fieldwork projects, pedagogical methodologies, among other content. Rather than merely serving as illustrations, these essays should primarily consist of a thoughtfully curated collection of drawings, typological diagrams, images, and/or other pertinent visual documents that substantiate the facts and arguments of the project.
Moreover, each essay should incorporate a written component spanning 2000-3000 words (including footnotes and reference list), preferably organised into distinct sections. The textual aspect should not serve as subtitles to the visual elements but should instead underscore arguments with essential content not necessarily depicted in the images. This may include theoretical explorations, key references, and other relevant considerations.
Full Articles
Full articles primarily focus on textual content and showcase original and relevant research in the field of architecture and urbanism. These essays should demonstrate a contemporary methodological approach and a comprehensive understanding of international perspectives. They should explore diverse relationships between architectural projects, drawing, architectural theory, architectural history, art history, science, anthropology, geography, philosophy, visual culture studies, and other related disciplines. The essays should have a word count between 5000-7000 words (including footnotes and reference list) and may include up to ten visual elements such as images, tables, and diagrams.
Review Articles
Clear and critical reviews that offer insightful analysis and fresh perspectives on specific architectural projects, urban plans, buildings, exhibitions, and more. The written component should be between 3000-4000 words (including footnotes and reference list), allowing for an in-depth exploration of the subject matter. Additionally, authors have the opportunity to enhance their reviews with up to ten visual elements, including images, tables, and diagrams, to provide further context and support their arguments.
Interviews
Original interviews play a crucial role in enriching the understanding of the specific theme highlighted in each journal issue. These interviews may be conducted through direct invitations or proposed by authors in response to the Call for Papers. In the latter case, submission through OJS is required. It is essential to emphasise that interviews do not undergo the traditional peer-review process, setting them apart from other submissions. Their inclusion is contingent on their relevance and the valuable insights they provide on the chosen theme. Interviews should be between 3000—4000 words (including footnotes and reference list).
Text Translations
The journal is dedicated to translating essential texts by notable authors that are not currently available in English. Authors are encouraged to propose translations, but it is imperative that they contact the Editorial Board at [email protected] before initiating the submission process. The inclusion of translations is contingent upon their relevance and the valuable insights they offer on the selected theme.
Copyright Notice
Project : Research—O.porto School of Architecture Research Journal acquires non-exclusive publishing rights for accepted papers. This means that we reserve the right to publish and republish the paper, including electronic publication. Authors are encouraged to upload their papers in published form to their institution’s research repository. They also retain the right to republish their papers elsewhere, provided they acknowledge the original publication in Project : Research.
Upon publication, all authors are required to sign an authorship declaration, provide written permission for the use of copyrighted material (including web content), and submit documented evidence for any citations referencing unpublished work (e.g., unpublished interviews).
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