_quarto.yml

project:
  type: book

# This defines the .qmd files that are in your document
book:
  title: "A Template Quarto Repository"
  author:
    - name: Gregory S. Macfarlane
      orcid: 0000-0003-3999-7584
      email: gregmacfarlane@gmail.com
      affiliations:
        - name: Civil and Construction Engineering Department, Brigham Young University
          address: 430 EB
          city: Provo
          state: UT
          postal-code: 84602
    # to add additional authors, simply add another -name: tag 
  date: "1/25/2023"
  chapters:
    - index.qmd
    - 01_introduction.qmd
    - 02_litreview.qmd
    - 03_methods.qmd
    - 04_results.qmd
    - 05_conclusion.qmd
    - references.qmd
  abstract: |
    The abstract is a crucial component of any scientific paper, as it 
    provides a summary of the research and its main findings. This paper 
    provides guidelines for writing an effective scientific abstract. 
    The first step is to identify the key elements of the research, such 
    as the research question, methods, results, and conclusions. Next, 
    the abstract should be written in a clear and concise manner, using 
    simple language and avoiding technical jargon. The abstract should 
    also be structured, with a clear introduction, methods section, results 
    section, and conclusion. Additionally, the abstract should accurately 
    and succinctly convey the main findings of the research, highlighting the 
    significance and implications of the work. By following these 
    guidelines, researchers can ensure that their abstract effectively communicates 
    the key aspects of their research and attracts the attention of potential 
    readers. - Written by ChatGPT

bibliography: references.bib
cite-method: citeproc
csl: apa.csl

format:
  html:
    theme: cosmo
  elsevier-pdf:
    include-in-header: 
      - packages.tex
    journal:
      name: Transportation Research Part A
    keep-tex: true
    top-level-division: section
    toc: false

editor: visual