The Story Behind My First Journal Publication: Rejections, Responsibility, and One Final Try
Manuscript title: “Effect of Lateral Load on High-Rise RC Building for Different Bracing and Bracing Location Using BNBC 2020” , published in the J…
The Story Behind My First Journal Publication: Rejections, Responsibility, and One Final Try
Manuscript title: “Effect of Lateral Load on High-Rise RC Building for Different Bracing and Bracing Location Using BNBC 2020” , published in the Journal of Building Construction , Volume 08, Issue 02, Year 2026. ResearchGate DOI Every publication has a story behind it. It is not only about a research paper; it is also about patience, rejection, pressure, self-doubt, and the courage to start again. My thesis journey was also like that. After graduation, my thesis mates gradually moved into different professional paths, but I remained in the Civil Engineering field. Deep inside, I always had one wish: one day, our thesis paper would be published. At one point, I requested publication support from my supervisor, but it was not possible at that time. Then I remembered the Bengali proverb: “আপন হাত জগন্নাথ,” meaning, sometimes you have to take responsibility for your own dream. So, I decided to handle everything by myself and started the publication journey. First, I ...
