Aim & Scope
The Journal of Earth Science Innovations and Environmental Biotechnology is dedicated to publishing high-quality research that addresses environmental challenges through the integration of earth sciences and biotechnological approaches. The journal aims to support the development and application of scientific methods that improve environmental health, natural resource management, and ecological sustainability. It provides a forum for research that not only advances understanding of earth systems but also applies biological and engineering strategies to mitigate environmental degradation.
The journal encourages contributions from across the geosciences, environmental biotechnology, and allied disciplines that address practical problems such as soil contamination, water pollution, climate-induced changes, and ecosystem restoration. It promotes research that blends theoretical insight with experimental innovation and that bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries to inform applied solutions.
By fostering collaboration between geologists, environmental engineers, microbiologists, biotechnologists, chemists, and ecologists, the journal seeks to contribute to a knowledge base that supports both scientific progress and environmental responsibility.
Scope
The journal accepts submissions that explore the physical, chemical, and biological processes influencing the environment, particularly those that inform sustainable interventions. It prioritises research that links natural systems with applied technology, whether through laboratory investigation, field deployment, or system modelling.
1. Soil Science and Bioremediation
The journal welcomes research on soil degradation, nutrient cycling, and biological restoration. Topics include:
- Bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils
- Application of microbial consortia for heavy metal removal
- Phytoremediation strategies using native or engineered plants
- Soil organic matter enhancement through composting and biochar
- Microbial transformation of persistent organic pollutants
- Impact of soil amendments on microbial community structure
Studies may be experimental, modelling-based, or designed around specific field applications.
2. Water Resources and Environmental Biotechnology
Research that addresses the biological treatment and monitoring of water systems is within the journal’s scope. Relevant areas include:
- Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment
- Biological nutrient removal in aquatic environments
- Biosensors for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Microbial ecology of riverine or estuarine systems
- Groundwater remediation through microbial stimulation
- Biofilms in engineered and natural aquatic settings
Manuscripts should detail analytical protocols, treatment efficiencies, and environmental impact assessments.
3. Atmospheric Science and Climate Interactions
Submissions may address interactions between biological activity and atmospheric systems, including:
- Biogenic volatile organic compounds and their climatic effects
- Biosphere–atmosphere exchange of carbon and nitrogen
- Algal or microbial contributions to greenhouse gas fluxes
- Biological aerosols and climate feedback processes
- Geophysical modelling of climate–soil–plant feedbacks
- Integration of climate observations with ecological response data
Authors are encouraged to include both mechanistic analysis and implications for climate resilience.
4. Geochemistry and Biogeochemical Processes
The journal supports research on biogeochemical cycling and mineral–microbe interactions. Topics include:
- Iron and sulfur cycling in wetlands and sediments
- Microbial mediation of carbonate precipitation
- Weathering processes influenced by biological activity
- Redox gradients and microbial community shifts
- Biogeochemical controls on nutrient mobility and uptake
- Soil pore structure and geochemical influence on microbial function
Submissions should present clear evidence of coupled biological and geophysical phenomena.
5. Waste Management and Environmental Engineering
Research focused on waste conversion, treatment systems, and bioprocess optimisation falls within scope. Examples include:
- Anaerobic digestion of organic waste
- Microbial fuel cells and energy recovery systems
- Bioslurry treatment of industrial effluents
- Enzyme-based degradation of synthetic compounds
- Integration of biotechnology into landfill management
- Sludge stabilisation through microbial consortia
Studies should demonstrate relevance to environmental impact reduction and resource recovery.
6. Earth System Monitoring and Remote Assessment
The journal encourages the use of advanced sensing and modelling technologies for monitoring environmental change. Topics include:
- Remote sensing of soil moisture and land degradation
- Use of spectral imaging for vegetation and soil analysis
- GIS-based modelling of environmental risk zones
- Microbial biodiversity mapping using metagenomics and geostatistics
- Satellite-supported tracking of remediation sites
- Coupled modelling of geophysical and biological indicators
Submissions should describe the integration of data sources and validation procedures.
7. Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation Biology
Authors may submit research that uses biotechnology and geoscience tools to support ecological rehabilitation. Topics include:
- Restoration of post-mining landscapes
- Reforestation supported by microbial inoculation
- Assessment of functional soil recovery in degraded areas
- Habitat reconstruction with hydrological and soil stability data
- Ecological engineering in wetland or riparian zones
- Use of microbial ecology in conservation planning
Manuscripts should emphasise replicability, ecological function, and long-term outcomes.
8. Innovation, Sustainability, and Socio-environmental Impact
The journal also welcomes conceptual and applied work that explores broader impacts of biotechnological or geoscientific intervention. Topics include:
- Sustainable development metrics in remediation projects
- Local community engagement in environmental biotechnology
- Policy and regulation in biological hazard containment
- Lifecycle analysis of environmental biotechnology tools
- Cross-disciplinary frameworks for environmental decision-making
- Education and public communication in soil and water remediation
Submissions in this category may include reflections on project design, implementation barriers, and institutional learning.
The Journal of Earth Science Innovations and Environmental Biotechnology supports submissions from researchers worldwide, with particular interest in studies conducted in data-scarce or ecologically threatened regions. Manuscripts that introduce new techniques or that explore underreported conditions are strongly encouraged.
All submissions must be original and written. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts conform to ethical research standards and reporting conventions. All references cited in the text must be listed at the end of the manuscript. The journal accepts citations in APA style. Authors must ensure accuracy and consistency in referencing.
Through the publication of interdisciplinary, methodologically diverse, and environmentally grounded work, the Journal of Earth Science Innovations and Environmental Biotechnology aims to contribute to global sustainability efforts and to strengthen the scientific foundations of ecological restoration and environmental engineering.
