Author Guidelines
1. Scope and Aims of the Journal
JEERESD is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of
high-quality research in the fields of:
- Environmental education
- Environmental sciences and management
- Sustainable development
- Climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystems
- One Health and environmental health
- Environmental policy, governance, and ethics
- Socio-economic dimensions of sustainability
- Interdisciplinary and applied environmental research
The journal places particular emphasis on Africa-focused studies, while welcoming contributions
from all regions of the world.
2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
JEERESD accepts the following manuscript categories:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Short Communications
- Case Studies
- Policy and Practice Papers
All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
3. Language
- Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English.
- Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language
editing prior to submission.
4. Manuscript Preparation
4.1 General Formatting
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
- Pages must be numbered consecutively
4.2 Structure of the Manuscript
Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (if applicable)
- Funding Statement
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- References
4.3 Title Page
The title page must include:
- Concise and informative article title
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations (department, institution, city, country)
- Corresponding author’s e-mail address
4.4 Abstract and Keywords
- • Abstract length: 150–250 words
- The abstract should briefly state:
o Background
o Objectives
o Methods
o Key results
o Main conclusions - Provide 3–6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
5. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
- Tables and figures must be clearly numbered and cited in the text.
- Each table and figure should have a descriptive caption.
- Figures must be of high resolution.
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any copyrighted material.
6. Referencing Style
- JEERESD uses the APA referencing style.
- References must be accurate and complete.
- DOI numbers should be included where available.
7. Ethical Standards
7.1 Research Ethics
- Studies involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards and include
appropriate approval statements. - Authors must ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.
7.2 Plagiarism Policy
- All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism.
- Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected outright.
8. Peer-Review Process
- JEERESD operates a double-blind peer-review system.
- Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
- Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance.
9. Copyright and Licensing
- Copyright remains with the author(s).
- Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing
unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided proper attribution is given.
10. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
- JEERESD is an open-access journal.
- APCs are charged only after acceptance (100USD).
- Fees cover editorial processing, peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, online
hosting, and long-term archiving. - Fee waivers or reductions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors
from low-income countries or without funding.
11. Submission Process
- • Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the journal’s submission system or by e-mail to the Editorial Office.
- All submissions must include a cover letter confirming originality and compliance with
journal policies.
12. Contact Information
For submissions and publication inquiries, contact:
