Author Guidelines
The Journal of Earth Science Innovations and Environmental Biotechnology invites submissions that present original research, applied studies, technical advancements, and conceptual work in the fields of earth sciences and environmental biotechnology. Manuscripts should be well-structured, scientifically sound, and aligned with the journal’s aim of addressing environmental problems through interdisciplinary approaches.
All submissions must be in English and submitted electronically through the journal’s official platform. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s ethical or formatting requirements may be returned to authors before being considered for peer review.
Article Types
Original Research Articles: Empirical studies reporting novel findings in areas such as bioremediation, hydrogeology, environmental monitoring, or biotechnology-based treatment systems.
Review Articles: Comprehensive, critical assessments of existing literature covering a specific topic within the journal’s scope, with clear identification of knowledge gaps and future directions.
Case Studies: Context-specific reports describing the implementation of technologies or environmental management practices, including field-based findings and lessons learned.
Technical Notes: Short papers introducing innovative methods, equipment, or laboratory techniques relevant to geoscience or environmental biotechnology.
Perspective or Commentary: Scholarly reflections on emerging issues, policy developments, or conceptual advances relevant to the journal’s fields.
Letters to the Editor: Concise contributions engaging with recently published articles or raising brief points of academic interest.
Formatting and Style
Submissions must be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman 12-point font, double spacing, and standard 2.5 cm margins. All pages must be numbered consecutively.
Title Page
The title page must include:
- Full manuscript title
- Full names and institutional affiliations of all authors
- Email address of the corresponding author
- Funding disclosures
- Conflict of interest statements
- Ethical approval or fieldwork permissions (if applicable)
Abstract
Each submission must be accompanied by an abstract of 250 to 300 words. The abstract should summarise the study’s background, objectives, key methods, major results, and conclusions. It should be written clearly and concisely for a multidisciplinary readership.
Keywords
Authors should include four to six keywords that reflect the central themes and methodologies of the paper. Keywords assist with indexing and article discovery.
Manuscript Structure
For most research papers, the following structure is recommended:
Introduction: Present the context of the study, its relevance, and the research objectives. Authors should outline the environmental or scientific problem addressed and cite key literature.
Materials and Methods: Describe the experimental design, field protocols, laboratory techniques, analytical tools, or modelling approaches used. Methods should be detailed enough to support reproducibility.
Results: Report the findings of the study using appropriate tables, figures, or charts. Results should be clearly described without interpretation.
Discussion: Interpret the significance of the findings in relation to existing research. Discuss practical implications, limitations, and opportunities for further investigation.
Conclusion: Summarise the key contributions of the study and its relevance to environmental management or scientific advancement.
Other article types may follow different structures, provided that the logic and academic clarity are maintained.
Tables and Figures
All tables and figures must be cited in the main text and numbered in sequence. Tables should include clear titles and descriptive headings. Figures must be submitted in high-resolution format (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF) with appropriate captions. Authors must ensure that figures are legible and that units and scales are clearly indicated.
Supplementary materials may be submitted as separate files and should be referenced in the main manuscript where appropriate.
References
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.
Ethical and Environmental Compliance
Research involving environmental sampling, microbial testing, or in situ field experiments must comply with applicable regulations. Authors must confirm that all necessary permits or approvals were obtained for fieldwork, biological testing, or data collection.
Studies involving protected ecosystems, indigenous territories, or hazardous materials must include appropriate ethical and safety statements. Where applicable, authors should describe the involvement of local communities or stakeholders in project planning and data collection.
Conflict of Interest
All authors are required to disclose any financial, institutional, or professional affiliations that may be perceived as influencing the content of the manuscript. Conflict of interest statements must be included on the title page and disclosed in the manuscript when relevant.
Funding Acknowledgement
All sources of financial or institutional support must be acknowledged in a separate section. This includes research grants, institutional fellowships, or support from commercial or governmental agencies. If no funding was received, authors should state this explicitly.
Data and Resource Availability
Authors are encouraged to provide access to data sets, soil or water sampling records, genetic sequences, GIS files, or software used in their study. Public repositories may be used for data sharing, and access links should be indicated.
Submission Requirements
A complete submission includes:
- Main manuscript
- Title page with required information
- Tables and figures (if not embedded)
- Supplementary materials (if applicable)
- A cover letter summarising the manuscript’s relevance, originality, and adherence to journal scope
By submitting, authors confirm that the manuscript is original, not under review elsewhere, and that all authors have approved its content.
Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo double-blind peer review. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in relevant scientific domains. Submissions are evaluated for scientific quality, methodological soundness, environmental relevance, and alignment with the journal’s thematic focus. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editorial feedback.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
An Article Processing Charge will be levied upon acceptance of the manuscript. Specific information will be provided to the corresponding author after the editorial decision.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work upon publication. Articles are published under an open-access licence and may be distributed or archived freely with appropriate citation.
Editorial Support
For questions related to submission, formatting, scope, or ethics, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office. Support is available throughout the submission and peer review process.
