Submissions to the Journal of Environmental Research and Industrial Safety (JENVINS) should adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the clarity, consistency, and quality of the materials published. All manuscripts must clearly demonstrate relevance to environmental science, industrial safety, or related engineering disciplines (see Aims and Scope). Special emphasis is placed on research novelty, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical significance for improving environmental sustainability and workplace safety. Manuscripts that are purely theoretical, lacking clear practical applications, or failing to present significant scientific advancements and interdisciplinary perspectives may be considered as a priority.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The JENVINS accepts various types of manuscripts reflecting a broad range of scientific research and applied developments, including:
- Original Research Articles: Detailed reports of completed, original research that contribute to new knowledge to the field. Comprehensive overviews of recent developments on a specific topic.
- Reviews: Reviews should provide critical evaluation of the literature and ideally identify future directions.
- Brief Reports: Short reports of novel research findings that are of high interest to the readership.
- Technical Notes: Descriptions of new techniques, procedures, or tools relevant to environmental science, industrial safety, and related engineering disciplines.
Manuscript Submission Checklist
Prior to submission to JENVINS, please ensure that the following requirements have been met:
- Journal Scope Alignment. Consult the Aims and Scope of the journal to confirm the suitability of your manuscript's subject matter and its alignment with the journal's editorial focus.
- Manuscript Preparation. Prepare your manuscript using the provided Microsoft Word template to ensure correct formatting (see template).
- Compliance with Policies and Standards. Verify that all pertinent issues have been appropriately addressed, including:
— Publication and research ethics (see Ethics Statement)
— Copyright and permissions
— Authorship criteria and contributions
— Technical specifications for figures, data, and reference formatting. - Author Approval. Secure confirmation that all co-authors have reviewed the final version of the manuscript, approved its content, and consented to its submission. This confirmation must be clearly stated in the manuscript. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors are aware of and comply with these requirements. All authors should be familiar with the complete Instructions for Authors.
- Author Biography. Authors are required to provide complete author information during submission. This includes full name, academic degree, professional title, institutional affiliation (specifying department, faculty, or laboratory, where applicable), ORCID ID, and a valid e-mail address. Such information is essential for ensuring transparency, proper attribution, and accurate indexing of author profiles. Authors are also encouraged to include a brief biographical note and to link their information to their SciProfiles page.
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts submitted to JENVINS should be written in clear, concise English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to consider professional editing before submission to improve readability. Authors are also encouraged to use the Microsoft Word template provided by JENVINS to prepare their manuscript. Supplementary files may be submitted in any format, although common, non-proprietary formats are preferred. All manuscripts must contain the required sections (order from beginning): Article Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Funding, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Author Contributions, Conflict of Interest, References.
Manuscript Structure Guidelines
For Original Research Article:
Manuscripts submitted to JENVINS must contain the following elements:
- Front Matter: Title, Author List, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Funding, Acknowledgements.
- Main Body: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions.
- Back Matter: Supplementary Materials, Data Availability Statement, Author Contributions, Conflicts of Interest, References.
For Reviews:
Manuscripts submitted to JENVINS must contain the following elements:
- Front Matter: Title, Author List, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Funding, Acknowledgements.
- Main Body: A logical review of the literature, which may be divided into sections and subsections.
- Back Matter: Data Availability Statement, Author Contributions, Conflicts of Interest, References.
Additional Notes:
- The provided journal template is to be used for the front and back matter of review articles. The internal structure of the review's main body may deviate from the standard research article format.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses must adhere to the standard research article structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) and must conform to the PRISMA guidelines.
For Brief Reports:
These are concise reports of novel, high-impact findings. They should follow the same structure as Original Research Articles (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion) but are typically shorter in length. Brief Reports are written more concisely (usually limited to 1,500–3,000 words), contain only key information, and do not go into details. This format is intended for publishing preliminary results, new ideas, narrow topics, or small additions to already known research.
For Technical Notes:
These articles describe new methodologies, techniques, procedures, or tools in environmental science, industrial safety, and related engineering fields. While the structure may be more flexible, it is recommended to include:
- Front Matter: Title, Author List, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords.
- Main Body: A description of the technical innovation, its development, and validation, often including applications and comparative advantages.
- Back Matter: Supplementary Materials (if applicable), Acknowledgments, Author Contributions, Conflicts of Interest, References.
Front Matter
The following elements are mandatory for all manuscript types submitted to JENVINS:
- Title: The title must be concise, specific, and clearly reflect the manuscript's content. It should include main keywords which give precise information about the content, indicate the nature of the study (e.g., human trial, systematic review, meta-analysis). Use abbreviated, rather than full, names for genes or proteins. Please do not include abbreviated titles or running heads in your submission. Such elements are not used in the final publication and will be removed by editors during processing.
- Author List and Affiliations:
- Provide the full first and last names of all authors (in such order), with middle-name initials if applicable.
- Affiliations should provide complete institutional details, including the department, organization, city, postal code, state or province (if applicable), and country (see template).
- Designate at least one corresponding author. His email is mandatory. The corporate email for corresponding author is preferable. Note that the email addresses of all authors will be published. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining consent from all co-authors for this disclosure. Any author who does not wish to have their email address published must have this indicated by the corresponding author during the proofreading stage.
- Changes to author names or affiliations are generally not permitted after acceptance.
- Authors who contributed equally should be indicated with a superscript symbol (†) next to their names. A statement confirming equal contribution should be included in the Author Contributions section ("These authors contributed equally to this work.").
- Generative AI tools (e.g., LLMs) do not meet the criteria for authorship and cannot be listed as an author.
- Abstract: The abstract must not exceed 250 words and should be a single, continuous paragraph. It must follow a structured format without headings, encompassing the following elements:
- Introduction: Contextualize the research question and state the study's purpose.
- Materials and Methods: Briefly describe the key methodologies, including any preregistration numbers or details on animal models used.
- Results: Summarize the primary findings.
- Conclusion: State the main conclusions or interpretations. The abstract must objectively reflect the article's content and must not contain unsubstantiated claims or exaggerated conclusions.
- Keywords: Provide five to seven relevant keywords after the abstract; each should be specific to your article, recognized and searchable within your field, and contain no more than three words (excluding articles and prepositions).
- Acknowledgments: Acknowledge any non-author contributions, such as technical assistance, material donations, or administrative support. If generative AI tools were used (beyond grammar/spelling checks), disclose the tool’s name, version, purpose of use, and confirm author responsibility for the final content.
- Funding: Disclose all funding sources that supported the research and publication. Include grant numbers and funder names. If no external funding was received, state: “This research received no external funding.” Accurate funder details are critical for compliance and future funding eligibility.
Structure of a Research Manuscript
- Introduction: This section should accomplish the following:
- Context and Significance: Briefly present the research within a broad context, justifying its relevance and importance.
- Literature Review: Familiarize the reader with the current state of the field by citing key publications. Existing controversies and alternative hypotheses should be indicated where appropriate.
- Aim and Objectives: Clearly state the purpose of the work, the hypotheses being tested, and the main takeaways. The text should be understandable to scientists outside the immediate field.
- Materials and Methods: The description must be sufficiently detailed to ensure the reproducibility of the results.
- Level of Detail: New methodologies and protocols require detailed description, whereas standard methods can be briefly summarized with a citation.
- Software: Specify the name and version of any software used, and provide information on the availability of the source code.
- Preregistration: Include study preregistration codes, if applicable.
- Use of GenAI: If generative AI was used to generate or edit text, data, or graphics, or to assist in study design, analysis, or data interpretation, this must be disclosed in this section.
- Results: For manuscripts submitted to JENVINS, present a clear and concise description of the experimental data obtained, their interpretation, and the conclusions that can be drawn from them. The presentation should remain objective and factual.
- Discussion: This section must contain:
- Interpretation: Interpret the results in relation to the initial hypotheses and data from previous studies.
- Context and Limitations: Discuss the significance of the findings in the broadest possible context and highlight the limitations of the work.
- Note: The Results and Discussion sections may be combined.
- Conclusions: The conclusion should be precise and succinct, avoiding repetition of content already presented in the main text. Summary of Key Results – a concise overview of the principal findings reported in the article.
- Interpretation of the Results – a discussion of the significance of the findings and their contribution to the field.
- Practical or Theoretical Implications – an analysis of how the results may be applied in practice or how they enhance scientific understanding.
- Study Limitations – identification of factors that could have affected the results or constrained their interpretation.
- Suggestions for Further Research – highlighting unresolved questions or proposing directions for future studies.
- Patents: An optional section for providing information on any patents resulting from the work described in the manuscript.
Back Matter
- Supplementary Materials: Provide a list and brief description of any supplementary materials (e.g., figures, tables, videos, datasets) published online alongside the manuscript. Label each element clearly (e.g., Figure S1: Title, Table S1: Title).
- Data Availability Statement: Specify where the data supporting the results can be accessed (e.g., public repository name, link, and accession number). If no new data were generated, state: “No new data were created or analyzed in this study. Data sharing is not applicable to this article.”
- Author Contributions: State the individual contributions of each author using the CRediT taxonomy. Example: “Conceptualization, A.A.; Methodology, B.B.; Formal Analysis, C.C.; Writing – original draft, A.A. and B.B.” Authorship is limited to those who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work. All authors must approve the final version and agree to be accountable for their contributions.
- Conflicts of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research. If none exist, state: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.” Disclose any role funders played in the research process.
- References: Number references in the order they appear in the text. Use bibliography software to ensure accuracy. Include citations for datasets, code, and other research materials where applicable. Follow journal guidelines for formatting references to external data sources.
Key General Rules:- Authors: List up to 6 authors; for 7 or more, list the first 6 followed by et al.
- DOI: Always present as a full URL (https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx).
- Access Date: For online sources, the cited date (YYYY MMM DD) is mandatory.
- Reference Accuracy: Verify all references against the original source or an authoritative database. Ensure that the description fully matches the metadata provided by the journal or database, including authors, article title, journal name, and publication details.
- Journal description: must be according to Vancouver (LC) style.
Figures and Tables
Each figure and table should be included in the text after the paragraph of its first citation. Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a descriptive caption. Ensure that all figures and tables are cited in the text.
Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted online through the manuscript submission and peer-review system. Please follow the link to submit your manuscript.