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The Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in all fields of environmental science and natural resource management. The journal serves as a platform for environmental scientists, ecologists, conservation biologists, climate researchers, sustainability experts, and policy professionals working across diverse domains of environmental and earth sciences.
It welcomes original research, review articles, and analytical studies that enhance our understanding of environmental processes, ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, pollution control, and resource conservation, while also addressing issues related to climate change, sustainability, and environmental policy.
In a time when the planet faces unprecedented challenges due to climate change, pollution, deforestation, and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, the Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources aims to publish research that contributes to scientific progress and supports informed environmental management and conservation practices worldwide.
Scope of the Journal
The Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources covers a broad spectrum of subjects within environmental and natural sciences, including but not limited to:
- Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Studies
- Climate Change and Atmospheric Sciences
- Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation Biology
- Soil, Water, and Air Quality Assessment
- Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies
- Waste Management and Circular Economy
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Remediation
- Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Development
- Forest, Marine, and Freshwater Ecosystems
- Environmental Health and Risk Assessment
- Geosciences and Environmental Modeling
- Agricultural and Soil Sciences
- Environmental Policy and Governance
The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches that connect environmental science with fields such as climatology, ecology, agriculture, public health, and sustainable technology.
Aims and Objectives
The journal’s central objective is to facilitate the dissemination of high-quality, ethically conducted research in environmental science and natural resource studies. It seeks to:
- Promote the understanding of environmental systems and sustainability.
- Encourage innovative research addressing climate and ecological challenges.
- Support studies that improve conservation, pollution management, and sustainable use of natural resources.
- Provide a global open-access platform for researchers to share scientific discoveries.
By ensuring rigorous peer review and ethical publishing standards, the Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources strives to uphold the integrity of scholarly communication and contribute to the global dialogue on environmental protection and sustainable resource management.
Publication Model and Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to the Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified experts. Each article is evaluated for originality, scientific soundness, clarity, and relevance. Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards, especially when field experiments, data collection, or environmental sampling are involved.
The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and supports transparency, accountability, and reproducibility in research.
Article Categories
The journal welcomes the following article types:
- Original Research Articles – Reports presenting new data or insights in environmental science and natural resources.
- Review Articles – Comprehensive analyses of current developments and future perspectives.
- Short Communications – Brief reports of innovative findings or preliminary data.
- Case Studies – Practical reports relevant to environmental management, restoration, or conservation.
- Technical Notes – Descriptions of new methodologies, tools, or analytical techniques.
Frequency and Accessibility
The Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources follows a continuous publication model, releasing accepted articles online immediately after acceptance and final formatting.
All published content is freely available under open access, ensuring that research is accessible to scientists, educators, policymakers, and the wider community worldwide.
Indexing and Archiving
The publisher is actively pursuing inclusion in major abstracting and indexing services to enhance discoverability and citation visibility. All articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and are archived for permanent access and preservation.
Why Publish with Us?
Publishing with the Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources offers:
- Fast, transparent, and rigorous peer review
- Open-access visibility for global readership
- Ethical publishing policies aligned with COPE
- Interdisciplinary coverage of all branches of environmental and natural sciences
- Active editorial support and guidance throughout publication
Researchers, environmentalists, conservationists, and sustainability experts are invited to submit their manuscripts and join our global community of contributors working to advance the understanding and preservation of the natural environment.
Aim & Scope
The Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access platform for the publication of research and review articles covering all areas of environmental science, ecology, and natural resource management. The journal’s primary aim is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers dedicated to the study, protection, and sustainable management of the environment and natural ecosystems in all their diversity.
Purpose of the Journal
The journal seeks to promote scientific understanding of the environment — from biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem dynamics to conservation and sustainability — while encouraging research that has direct implications for environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and responsible resource utilization.
It provides a space for the dissemination of studies that address key global challenges such as pollution control, climate change, habitat degradation, biodiversity loss, renewable energy transition, and sustainable development policies.
Scope of the Journal
Research areas covered by the journal include (but are not limited to):
- Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Studies – Air, water, and soil contamination, remediation technologies, and environmental toxicology.
- Climate Change and Atmospheric Sciences – Climate modeling, greenhouse gas emissions, and global change impacts.
- Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation – Population ecology, habitat restoration, and species conservation strategies.
- Natural Resource Management – Sustainable use of forests, water, minerals, and agricultural resources.
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy – Solar, wind, bioenergy, and clean technology development.
- Environmental Health and Risk Assessment – Human and ecological exposure studies, health impacts, and safety standards.
- Geosciences and Earth Systems – Land use, soil sciences, hydrology, and environmental geology.
- Waste Management and Circular Economy – Recycling, resource recovery, and sustainable waste technologies.
- Environmental Policy and Governance – Sustainability policies, environmental economics, and legal frameworks.
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems – Soil fertility, agroecology, and resource-efficient farming practices.
The journal encourages submissions that integrate multiple scientific disciplines to address complex environmental, ecological, and sustainability challenges.
Types of Studies Considered
The journal accepts:
- Empirical and experimental studies
- Field-based ecological research
- Laboratory and analytical investigations
- Review and meta-analytic articles
- Case studies, pilot projects, and applied reports
- Technical reports introducing innovative field methods or analytical tools
Ethical Standards and Review Process
All research involving environmental data, fieldwork, or biological sampling must comply with international ethical and regulatory standards for environmental and ecological research. Authors must include a statement confirming that necessary permissions, approvals, and ethical considerations were obtained for field studies or environmental impact assessments.
The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring impartial evaluation of all submissions. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts for originality, scientific validity, and significance.
The editorial board upholds the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and ensures that all published content meets the highest level of academic and ethical integrity.
Target Audience
The Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources caters to:
- Environmental scientists and ecologists
- Climate researchers and sustainability experts
- Policy professionals and environmental managers
- Conservationists and biodiversity specialists
- Academicians, educators, and environmental engineers
By bringing together research from across disciplines, the journal aims to support the global scientific community in understanding, conserving, and sustainably managing the planet’s natural resources and ecosystems.
Author Guidelines
The manuscript must be written in English and adhere to the following guidelines:
Title
The title must be concise, informative, and written in italics or underlined, with scientific or environmental terms also in italics or underlined.
Authors
The authors' names must be typed in capital letters, without degrees or titles.
Address
Below the authors' names, the address of the institution where the work was conducted must be provided. The current correspondence address should be indicated by an asterisk as a footnote.
Abstract
The abstract should be divided into three parts: Background, Methods, and Results. It should briefly introduce the topic, state the scope of the study, present significant data, and highlight major findings and conclusions. The abstract should not exceed 150–200 words and should use standard environmental or scientific terminology without abbreviations or citations.
Keywords
After the abstract, up to eight keywords that provide indexing references should be listed in alphabetical order.
Introduction
The introduction should be brief and relevant to the paper's theme. Excessive review or unnecessary detail of earlier work should be avoided.
Materials and Methods
This section should provide detailed information on the methodology used, including experimental design, sampling techniques, analytical methods, study location, and year of the research. Standard or previously published environmental methods should be cited appropriately.
For studies involving field experiments, environmental sampling, or biodiversity assessment, authors must include a statement confirming that all procedures complied with institutional, national, or international ethical and regulatory standards (if applicable).
Results and Discussion
This section should combine the results and discussion to avoid repetition. The results should not be duplicated in both tables and figures. The discussion should highlight the significance of the observations and their relevance within the broader context of environmental science and natural resource management.
Conclusion and Acknowledgement
The conclusion should summarize the main findings and implications. The acknowledgement should mention the contributors, funding agencies, or institutions that supported the research.
Tables and Figures
Table numbers should be followed by the title of the table. Line drawings or photographs should include a figure number and description. The corresponding numbers of tables, figures, etc., should be referenced in the text. Tables and figures should be below 1 MB in size and submitted in high-resolution format.
References
The author-date format should be used for citations and references. References should be listed alphabetically, including the author’s surname, initials, year of publication (in brackets), title of the article, and full journal name (in italics), followed by volume number (in bold) and page range in normal type.
Page/Line Number
Authors should mention the page and line numbers in the manuscript to facilitate the review process. Text alignment, line spacing, word count, figures, and tables should comply with the journal’s format. A sample paper is provided for reference.
Manuscript Types Accepted
The Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources publishes the following types of papers:
Full-Length Articles - Not exceeding 3,000 words (excluding tables and figures).
Short Theoretical or Empirical Articles - Not exceeding 2,000 words.
Review Articles - Comprehensive papers up to 6,000 words.
All submissions must align with the journal’s scope, emphasizing environmental science, ecology, climate change, natural resource management, and related disciplines.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
The article processing charge (APC) for this journal is USD 819, which covers the costs of peer review, DOI registration, open-access hosting, and long-term archiving.
Peer Review and Editorial Process
All papers are peer-reviewed under a double-blind process. Authors are responsible for the statements made in their articles. The corresponding author must certify that the article or its data has not been and will not be submitted elsewhere.
If a manuscript is returned for revision, it should be resubmitted within 20–25 days of receipt. All correspondence must include the assigned article number.
Submission Procedure
Submissions may be made through the Online Submission Platform or via email.
When submitting by email, please specify the type of submission in the subject line, for example:
Research Article Submission (Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources)
Review Article Submission (Annals of Environmental Science and Natural Resources)
All submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt and processed promptly.
Ethical Policy for Environmental Research
Authors must ensure that all environmental or field research complies with recognised ethical standards, such as those of national wildlife, forestry, or conservation authorities. Field studies must include appropriate permits, comply with environmental protection regulations, and avoid ecological harm.
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