GNH Journal of Construction Technology & Management (2021) 02, 23-27

Template for the “GNH Journal of Construction Technology &

Management”

Sangey Pasang 1, Yeshi choden 2, Tandin Norbu 2*

*
Civil Engineering Department, College of Science and Technology, Rinchending: Bhutan,
2
Secretariat, Construction Development Board, Thimphu: Bhutan.
*email: tandinnorbu@cdb.govt.bt.

Abstract: The layout for the paper is set to A4 with margins of 2.54 cm on all sides. The

title of the paper has to be bold, Garamond 14 font, 1.5 space and centered
alignment. The names of the Authors are clearly stated with superscript for details and
superscript “*” for the corresponding author. Use Italic, bolded and centered Garamond 12
fonts for author names and without bold for the addresses and email of the corresponding
author. Include a maximum of six keywords to highlight the paper.

Keywords: CDB Journal, format, template

Received 18 March 2021; accepted 10 May 2021. Available online 18 May 2017

Introduction

This template can be used for developing the manuscript to be submitted. The
maximum page is limited to 10 pages for submission. The paper should include a brief profile
(max 100 words) about each author along with passport photos (3cmx3cm). The introduction
should highlight clearly the description of the paper, aim and objective of the paper and the
novelty of the paper to the research area.

This Journal focuses on broad topics related to the topics such as construction,
procurement, design, architecture, engineering, management, manufacturing, business, urban
planning, green and clean(sustainable) technology, OHS, Quality, human settlement, human
resource, construction projects, contract administration, traditional architecture, and
construction.

The quality of the journal must contain research-based articles, research reports, case
studies, review papers(expert) and comparative studies.

Data and Method

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Title of the paper

All the data acquired has to be sourced if it is not originally produced by the authors.
The method including the software used should also be referenced and cited. CDB will not be
responsible for any uncited data and methods.

Sections and Subsections

All the paragraph starts with indent of one centimeter from the left. A spacing of 1.5
lines is maintained throughout the manuscript unless otherwise mentioned. Each Paragraph
has a space of 6 pts each before and after.

All the sections are (eg. Introduction) bolded, Garamond 12 font and subsection are
Italic Garamond 12 font without intend.

Subsection 1

Subsection 2 is indicated by numbering in Garamond 12 font

1) Subsection 2a
This is the first subsection and the indented is 1 cm from the left. There will not
further indent while starting a paragraph.
2) Subsection 2b
3) Subsection 2c

All the bulleted has to be indented too

● Bulleted line one

The bullet is usually used when to use it when you have listed in your
manuscript. You can also use numbers for this purpose. The indent required
for listing such items will be 1.5 cm. There will not further indent while
starting a paragraph.
● Bulleted line two
● Bulleted line three

Figures

All figures and tables should be of at least clear while printing (preferably above 150dpi
resolution) mentioned in the manuscript as Figure 1 or Table 1, etc. Figures should be placed
in the main text near to the first time they are cited.
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(a) (b)
Figure 1. This figure has to be clear and should be explained. For multiple items in a figure has to be
described as (a) Description of the first item; (b) Description of the second item. Figures are justified
Garamond 10 font for multiple lines and centered for single line

Figure 2. This is a single line description

Tables

All the Tables are centered. The minimum font size is 10 Garamond. A scanned or
clipped table will not be acceptable. Example as follows:

Table 1. This is a table. Tables should be placed in the main text near to the first time they are cited.

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

entry 1 data data
entry 2 data data 1
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Tables may have a footer.

Acknowledgment: All the necessary acknowledge can be mentioned here

Funding: All the funding for the study can be mentioned here

Conflict for interest: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.” Otherwise, clearly
mention.

Appendix A

If the Manuscript needs more supporting documents to can be attached here. It will be published

after reviewers' comments and advice.

References

All the references should follow APA 7th edition. <https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-

citation-guide>