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Guide for Authors

JEWC provides the following instructions for manuscript preparation and submission. Authors must ensure that all submissions are original, scientifically rigorous, and aligned with the journal’s scope in environmental science, wildlife conservation, biodiversity management, ecosystem restoration, natural resource stewardship, environmental governance, and related interdisciplinary environmental and conservation studies.

Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements or fall outside the journal’s scope may be returned to authors prior to peer review.


Article Types and Length

The journal publishes the following article types:

  • Original Research Articles: up to 5,000 words
  • Review Articles: up to 7,000 words
  • Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses: up to 8,000 words
  • Short Communications: up to 2,500 words
  • Technical Notes / Methods Papers: up to 4,000 words
  • Case Studies: up to 4,000 words
  • Perspectives: up to 3,000 words
  • Comments: up to 1,500 words
  • Editorials (invited): up to 1,500 words

Word limits include text, references, tables, figures, and acknowledgments.


Manuscript Structure

Original Research Articles

Must be structured as follows:

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments (optional)
  • Funding Statement
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Data Availability Statement
  • References
  • Tables and Figures

Each section must be clearly separated. Results must present data only, while Discussion must interpret findings.


Review Articles

Must include:

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Thematic Sections
  • Discussion / Synthesis
  • Conclusions and Future Directions

Reviews must provide critical analysis, identify research gaps, and propose future directions.


Short Communications

Should be concise reports of:

  • New research findings of immediate relevance to environmental and conservation science
  • Preliminary results with clear implications for wildlife conservation, biodiversity management, or environmental protection
  • Innovative approaches, emerging trends, or novel observations in environmental science, conservation practice, and natural resource management

Structure:

  • Abstract
  • Main Text (no mandatory subheadings)
  • Conclusion


Technical Notes

Must describe new methods, tools, or analytical approaches.

Structure:

  • Abstract
  • Introduction (brief)
  • Methodology / Protocol
  • Applications
  • Conclusion


Case Studies

Must present real-world applications of ecological or climate-related interventions, emphasizing system responses, outcomes, and practical lessons.

Structure:

  • Abstract
  • Background
  • Case Description
  • Outcomes
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion


Perspectives and Commentaries

Must present scholarly opinion or emerging concepts.

Structure:

  • Abstract (optional)
  • Main Text
  • Conclusion


Abstract and Keywords

  • Maximum abstract length: 200 words
  • Must include: background, objective, methods, results, and conclusion
  • No citations allowed in abstract
  • Provide at least 5 keywords


Manuscript Formatting

  • File format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: Double
  • Margins: 2.5 cm
  • Continuous line numbering required
  • Left-aligned text
  • Maximum three heading levels
  • Scientific names must be italicized.


Figures and Tables

  • Figures must be submitted in high resolution (JPG, TIFF, PDF, or vector formats)
  • Tables must be editable (Word format)
  • Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially
  • Titles must be self-explanatory
  • Avoid duplication of data between text and tables


References (APA Style)

The journal uses the APA referencing style.

  • In-text citation: (Author, Year)
  • Reference list must be alphabetical
  • Only cited references should be included

Examples:

  • Journal Article
  • Book
  • Report


Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear English (British or American, consistently).

Authors whose first language is not English are strongly advised to use professional language editing.


Ethical Compliance (Author Responsibility)

Authors must ensure:

  • Ethical approval for human or animal studies, where applicable
  • Proper consent for human-related research
  • Compliance with institutional and national guidelines
  • Originality and absence of misconduct


Data Availability

A Data Availability Statement is required for all research articles.

  • Data should be deposited in public repositories where possible
  • DOI or access link must be provided
  • If data cannot be shared, justification must be stated


Submission Requirements

Submission implies that:

  • The manuscript is original
  • It is not under review elsewhere
  • All authors approve submission
  • All ethical and funding disclosures are included

Manuscripts must be submitted in:

  • Word file
  • Matching PDF file


Proofs and Publication

After acceptance:

  • Manuscripts are copyedited and typeset
  • Authors receive proofs for correction
  • Final articles are published online as Early View with DOI
  • Articles become fully citable upon publication


Pre-Submission Inquiries

Authors may contact the editorial office before submission to confirm the suitability of manuscripts within the journal's scope.


Article Types

Original Research Articles present novel empirical, experimental, observational, theoretical, or applied findings in environmental science, wildlife research, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and natural resource stewardship. These articles constitute the core content of the journal and contribute new knowledge to addressing contemporary environmental and conservation challenges.

Submissions must demonstrate:

  • Clear research objectives and well-defined research questions or hypotheses
  • Robust, transparent, and reproducible research design and methodology
  • Rigorous data collection, analysis, and interpretation procedures
  • Scientifically sound and evidence-based presentation of findings
  • Original contributions to environmental science, wildlife conservation, biodiversity management, or ecosystem restoration
  • Conclusions that are supported by the results and have practical, scientific, or policy relevance
  • Compliance with applicable ethical, legal, and environmental standards

Research may be based on field investigations, laboratory studies, experimental approaches, environmental assessments, conservation interventions, policy analyses, monitoring programs, or interdisciplinary studies relevant to environmental protection and conservation practice.

Required structure:
Abstract – Introduction – Materials and Methods – Results – Discussion – Conclusion

Each section must be clearly separated. Results must present data only, while Discussion must interpret findings.


Review Articles provide a critical synthesis of existing or emerging research.

They must:

  • Identify knowledge gaps
  • Evaluate existing literature
  • Synthesize scientific evidence
  • Propose future research directions

Types include:

  • Systematic Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Thematic Reviews
  • Conceptual Reviews


Short Communications present concise reports of important findings requiring rapid dissemination, including:

  • Preliminary research findings in environmental and conservation science
  • Novel observations on wildlife, biodiversity, ecosystems, or natural resources
  • New conservation, environmental management, or policy insights
  • Unexpected ecological, environmental, or human–wildlife interactions
  • Emerging environmental, conservation, or biodiversity trends

Technical Notes present innovative methods, tools, technologies, protocols, or analytical approaches relevant to environmental research, wildlife conservation, biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem management, and natural resource stewardship. These contributions should offer practical, reproducible, and scientifically valuable advances that support environmental assessment, conservation practice, and sustainable resource management.

Topics may include:

  • Biodiversity assessment and environmental monitoring techniques
  • Wildlife survey, tracking, and population monitoring methods
  • Ecological sampling protocols and field methodologies
  • Conservation technologies, including camera traps, drones, acoustic sensors, and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications
  • Environmental impact assessment and ecological risk assessment tools
  • Restoration and habitat rehabilitation methodologies
  • Environmental data management and decision-support systems
  • Statistical and analytical methods for environmental and conservation research
  • Computational tools and workflows for ecological and conservation studies
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in environmental monitoring and conservation management
  • Conservation planning and protected area management tools
  • Natural resource assessment and environmental management frameworks

Technical Notes should clearly describe the innovation, its application, validation, limitations, and its potential value to researchers, practitioners, environmental managers, and conservation professionals.



Case Studies present real-world applications of environmental management, wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration, and natural resource governance. These articles emphasize practical outcomes, management interventions, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and lessons learned from addressing environmental and conservation challenges across diverse ecological and geographical contexts.

Case studies may focus on:

  • Wildlife conservation and species recovery initiatives
  • Protected area management and conservation planning
  • Habitat restoration and ecological rehabilitation projects
  • Community-based conservation and participatory resource management
  • Human–wildlife conflict mitigation strategies
  • Environmental pollution management and remediation efforts
  • Sustainable natural resource management practices
  • Conservation policy implementation and environmental governance
  • Biodiversity monitoring and conservation interventions
  • Environmental education, awareness, and outreach programs

Submissions should clearly describe the problem addressed, intervention or management approach implemented, outcomes achieved, challenges encountered, lessons learned, and implications for environmental management, conservation practice, or policy development.



These articles provide expert opinion on:

  • Emerging environmental and conservation issues
  • Policy and management debates
  • Future research directions
  • Conceptual and methodological developments

Data Papers describe well-documented datasets deposited in public repositories.
They must include:
    • Dataset description 
    • Methodology 
    • Validation details 
    • Repository link

APC & Fees

JEWC is an open access journal. All accepted articles are published immediately and made freely available worldwide. An Article Processing Charge (APC) supports editorial and production services, ensuring open access publishing.


APC Amount

The standard Article Processing Charge is: USD 1,000 per accepted article

This fee applies to all article types, including:

  • Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Technical Notes
  • Case Studies
  • Perspectives and Commentaries
  • Data Papers

No additional charges apply for figures, supplementary materials, or page length within journal limits.

  • Invoices are issued automatically after acceptance through the submission system.
  • Payments are processed via secure institutional channels.
  • Taxes (if applicable) are determined by author jurisdiction.


What the APC Covers

The APC supports:

  • Editorial and peer review management
  • Manuscript processing and coordination
  • Copyediting and typesetting
  • DOI registration
  • Online publication and hosting
  • Archiving and preservation services
  • Open access distribution


Waiver Policy

Waivers or discounts may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries
  • Students with first authorship
  • Researchers without institutional funding
  • Exceptional cases approved by the Editor-in-Chief

Types of waivers:

  • Partial Waiver (up to 50%): limited annually and granted based on financial need, institutional assessment, and eligibility criteria, particularly for authors from low- and middle-income countries.
  • Editorial Waiver: reserved for invited manuscripts, special issues, or strategically important contributions at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Quota Control (internal policy): waivers are limited to a fixed percentage of annual accepted articles per journal.

Please submit waiver requests at the time of manuscript submission with justification.


Payment Terms

  • APC is payable only after manuscript acceptance
  • No submission or review fees are charged
  • An invoice is issued after acceptance
  • Payment is required within 7–14 days

Failure to complete payment may delay publication.


Refund Policy

Refunds are limited and subject to conditions.

Eligible cases:

  • Duplicate payments
  • Publisher administrative errors
  • Withdrawal before production begins

Non-refundable cases:

  • Rejection after peer review
  • Withdrawal after acceptance
  • Author errors in submission

Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of payment. Processing time is 14–21 business days. Transaction fees may be deducted.


Currency and Payment Methods

All APC payments are made in: United States Dollars (USD)

Alternative currencies may be accepted upon request and converted at current exchange rates.

Accepted payment methods include:

  • Bank transfer (SWIFT)
  • Institutional payment
  • Approved online payment systems


Open Access Policy

All articles are published under an open access model and are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).


Manuscript Templates

Example template - springer Latex Example template - springer Word