Submissions

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Articles

Environmental Science Journal considers and publishes the following types of articles:

Empirical Articles – Structured according to the IMRAD format, these articles present original research findings from primary sources such as laboratory experiments, field studies, environmental monitoring data, climate models, ecological surveys, or statistical databases. Submissions must include an original interpretation of the analyzed data and demonstrate practical significance for environmental science.

Theoretical Articles – These articles focus on conceptual or methodological advancements in environmental research. They may propose new theoretical frameworks, models, or hypotheses, critically evaluate existing approaches, compare different methodologies, or suggest innovative solutions to global environmental challenges.

Review Articles – Comprehensive syntheses of current research in a particular area of environmental science. They identify knowledge gaps, evaluate recent developments, and outline directions for future research, providing a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners.

Case Studies – Detailed analyses of specific environmental events, phenomena, or management strategies. These articles evaluate context, causes, consequences, and solutions, providing insights into real-world applications and environmental problem-solving.

Structural Elements of Articles

Section Empirical Theoretical Review Case Study
Article Title Required Required Required Required
Author Information Required Required Required Required
Abstract Required Required Required Required
Keywords Required Required Required Required
Introduction Required Required Required Required
Literature Review Optional Optional Optional Optional
Materials and Methods Required Required Not Applicable Required
Results & Discussion Required Required Organized by thematic sections Required
Conclusions Required Required Required Required
Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest Required Required Required Required
References Required Required Required Required

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

  • Language: English

  • File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)

  • Page Orientation: Portrait

  • Page Size: A4

  • Length: Empirical, theoretical, and review articles: ≥ 4000 words; Case studies: ≥ 2500 words

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line Spacing: 1.0

  • Margins: 2 cm on all sides

  • Alignment: Justified

Content Guidelines

Article Title

  • Maximum 12 words, centered, in bold uppercase letters.

  • Presented in English (and optionally in the author’s native language).

Author Information

  • Include full names, institutional affiliations, official addresses, email contacts, academic degrees, positions, and ORCID IDs.

  • Centered and listed in both English and the original language if applicable.

Abstract

  • 200–300 words, structured, informative, and without abbreviations or citations.

  • Should summarize: relevance, objectives, methodology, main findings, and practical significance.

  • Professional English translation required.

Keywords

  • 5–7 relevant words or phrases, avoiding general terms and repeating the title.

Introduction

  • Overview of the current global status of the environmental topic.

  • Reference 7–10 recent studies from the last 3–5 years.

  • State relevance, objectives, research tasks, and novelty.

  • Use parentheses for references (max 3 sources per citation).

Literature Review (Optional)

  • Present previous research findings and cite all sources from the reference list.

Materials and Methods

  • Describe research stages, methodology, tools, sampling strategies, experimental design, and data analysis.

  • Should allow replication by other researchers.

  • Mandatory for empirical and case study articles.

Results & Discussion

  • Present findings with tables, figures, and statistical analyses.

  • Avoid evaluative statements and duplicating table/figure data in text.

  • Discuss findings in the context of other international research.

  • Results should be robust, methodologically sound, novel, and practically relevant.

Conclusions

  • Summarize findings concisely.

  • Align with objectives and title.

  • Do not duplicate the abstract verbatim.

  • Indicate directions for future research.

Acknowledgements

  • Credit individuals or organizations for technical assistance, ideas, or funding.

  • If none, state: “None.”

Funding

  • List all sources of financial support.

  • If none, state: “This research received no funding.”

Conflicts of Interest

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect objectivity.

  • If none, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

References

  • Cite in-text using parentheses (e.g., (Smith, 2023)).

  • Match author names and publication years with the reference list.

  • Max 2 works per author and 2 articles per journal.

  • References in English, alphabetically ordered, formatted according to APA 6th Edition (2010).

Tables, Figures, Graphs, and Formulas

  • Number and cite in text. Notes under the table/figure.

  • All abbreviations explained at first mention.

  • Formulas created in Equation Editor; variables italicized.

  • Figures centered; text wrapping not allowed.

  • Use SI units with spaces between numbers, symbols, and units.

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