Section Policy

Section Policy

To ensure the quality and integrity of the journal, submissions are categorized into the following sections, each with specific criteria and scope:

1. Original Research Articles

  • Purpose: Present novel findings based on empirical research, theoretical advancements, or practical applications related to climate crisis and environmental disasters.
  • Length: Typically 5,000–8,000 words, excluding references and appendices.
  • Peer Review: Subject to rigorous double-blind peer review.
  • Key Elements: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

2. Review Articles

  • Purpose: Provide a comprehensive synthesis of existing literature, identify gaps, and propose future research directions in relevant fields.
  • Length: Typically 6,000–10,000 words.
  • Peer Review: Subject to editorial and peer review.
  • Key Elements: Abstract, Introduction, Thematic Organization of Content, Critical Analysis, and Conclusion.

3. Case Studies

  • Purpose: Document detailed analyses of specific instances of climate impacts, disaster responses, or community adaptations to provide lessons or insights.
  • Length: Typically 3,000–6,000 words.
  • Peer Review: Subject to double-blind peer review.
  • Key Elements: Abstract, Background, Description of the Case, Analysis, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations.

4. Policy and Practice Papers

  • Purpose: Discuss policy developments, implementation challenges, and real-world practices related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and disaster management.
  • Length: Typically 4,000–7,000 words.
  • Peer Review: Subject to editorial review and external expert feedback.
  • Key Elements: Abstract, Introduction, Policy/Practice Context, Analysis, and Recommendations.

5. Commentaries and Critical Essays

  • Purpose: Offer concise and thought-provoking insights, critiques, or discussions on current issues or emerging trends in the climate and environmental fields.
  • Length: Typically 2,000–3,500 words.
  • Peer Review: Editorial review only.
  • Key Elements: Clear argument or perspective, supported by references where appropriate.

6. Methodological Papers

  • Purpose: Present innovative methodologies, tools, or frameworks for studying or addressing issues related to the journal’s scope.
  • Length: Typically 4,000–6,000 words.
  • Peer Review: Subject to double-blind peer review.
  • Key Elements: Abstract, Introduction, Detailed Methodology, Applications, and Evaluation.

7. Book Reviews

  • Purpose: Critique and summarize recently published books relevant to climate crisis and environmental disaster themes.
  • Length: Typically 1,000–2,000 words.
  • Peer Review: Editorial review only.
  • Key Elements: Summary of the book, Critical Assessment, and Relevance to the Journal’s Scope.

8. Special Issues

  • Purpose: Curated collections of articles focused on a specific theme or emerging topic, edited by guest editors with expertise in the area.
  • Length: Varies based on the number of contributions.
  • Review Process: Articles undergo the same peer review process as regular submissions.
  • Key Elements: Guest Editorial, Thematic Articles, and Summary Insights.

General Submission Guidelines:

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All submissions should adhere to the journal’s formatting and citation guidelines, available on the journal’s website.
  • Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Supplementary data, multimedia, or appendices are encouraged where relevant.

The editorial board reserves the right to reject submissions that do not align with the journal’s scope, fail to meet quality standards, or violate ethical guidelines.