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aec-journals

Matches AEC research topics to journals, conferences, databases, and bibliometric metrics.

19|1|Updated Jun 15, 2026
Search Tags:#systematic review#open access#academic publishing#bibliometrics#journal selection#impact factor#aec research
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Skill: aec-journals
Source: https://github.com/Abhinavbwj/AEC-Scholar/tree/main/aec-scholar/skills/aec-journals
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Abhinavbwj/AEC-Scholar --skill aec-journals-abhinavbwj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Researchers in Architecture, Engineering & Construction often struggle to choose credible publication venues, build defensible database source lists for systematic reviews, and interpret journal metrics correctly across subfields. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Venue Matching: Scope notes for leading AEC journals organized by cluster (construction informatics, management, building performance, structures, sustainability, architecture, safety) so a topic maps to the right outlet. - Source List Building: Comparison of bibliographic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, ASCE Library, OpenAlex, CumInCAD) with rules for systematic review search documentation. - Metrics Interpretation: Guidance on JIF, CiteScore, SJR, quartiles, h-index, and FWCI, including cautions against cross-field comparisons and predatory journals. - Use Case: A PhD student finishing a paper on BIM-based safety monitoring asks where to submit; the Skill recommends Automation in Construction as primary with ITcon and Journal of Building Engineering as alternates, plus APC and open-access considerations. ## Quick Start Ask which journals fit a manuscript on digital twins for construction safety monitoring and request a primary venue plus two alternates.

Frequently Asked Questions about aec-journals

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How do I choose the right journal for a construction research paper?▼

Match your topic, method, and contribution type to journal scope: technical methods fit Automation in Construction or Advanced Engineering Informatics, management studies fit JCEM or Construction Management and Economics, and energy work fits Energy and Buildings. Always verify current scope and metrics on the publisher site.

Which databases should I search for a systematic review in construction?▼

Use at least two major indexed databases, typically Scopus plus Web of Science, and supplement with backward and forward snowballing. Document exact search strings, dates, and result counts per source for reproducibility.

What is the difference between impact factor and CiteScore?▼

Journal Impact Factor is a Clarivate metric using a 2-year citation window, while CiteScore is Scopus's equivalent using a 4-year window. Compare journals using quartiles or field-normalized metrics like FWCI rather than raw values across subfields.

Are there open access journals in construction informatics without APCs?▼

Yes, the Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon) is a diamond open-access venue with no article processing charge, strong for openBIM and interoperability work. Check DOAJ and funder mandates before paying any APC.

How can I avoid predatory journals when submitting AEC research?▼

Check whether the journal is indexed in DOAJ, holds COPE membership, and passes the Think-Check-Submit criteria. Be cautious of unsolicited submission invitations and journals promising unrealistically fast peer review.

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