Author Guidelines

Instructions for preparing and submitting manuscripts to Green and Sustainable Environments

Manuscript Types

Research Article

4,000–8,000 words

Original research presenting new findings with clear methodology, results, and discussion.

Review Article

6,000–12,000 words

Comprehensive and critical review of recent developments in a specific topic area. Authors should provide a balanced perspective and identify future research directions.

Short Communication

2,000–3,000 words

Brief reports of significant preliminary findings, novel methods, or important negative results that warrant rapid publication.

Case Report

2,000–4,000 words

Detailed analysis of a specific case or scenario with practical implications for the field.

Letter to the Editor

1,000–1,500 words

Commentary on recently published articles or brief discussion of topics relevant to the journal scope.

Editorial

1,000–2,000 words

Invited contributions by editors or guest authors on topics of current interest. By invitation only.

Manuscript Preparation

Language English (American or British, but consistent throughout)
File Format Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex)
Font Times New Roman, 12pt
Line Spacing Double-spaced throughout
Margins 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
Page Numbers Bottom center, consecutive
Line Numbers Continuous line numbering required
Reference Style APA 7th Edition

Article Structure

Research articles should follow the IMRAD structure. All manuscripts must include the following elements in order:

1
Title — Concise, informative, and no more than 20 words. Avoid abbreviations.
2
Author Information — Full names, affiliations with superscript numbers, corresponding author marked with asterisk (*).
3
Abstract — Structured or unstructured, maximum 300 words. Include objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions.
4
Keywords — 4–8 keywords, separated by semicolons. Avoid terms already in the title.
5
Introduction — Background context, literature review, research gap, and clear statement of objectives.
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Materials and Methods — Sufficient detail for reproducibility. Include reagent sources, equipment models, and statistical methods.
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Results — Present findings clearly using text, figures, and tables. Avoid interpretation.
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Discussion — Interpret results in context of existing literature. Discuss limitations and implications.
9
Conclusions — Brief summary of key findings and their significance. May include future research directions.
10
Acknowledgments — Recognize contributions not meeting authorship criteria, technical assistance, and facility access.
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References — APA 7th edition format. All cited works must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Figures & Tables

Figures

  • Minimum resolution: 300 dpi for photographs, 600 dpi for line art
  • Accepted formats: TIFF, PNG, JPEG, EPS, PDF
  • Submit as separate files, numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.)
  • Provide descriptive captions below each figure
  • Color figures are published free of charge
  • Include a Graphical Abstract (recommended) — a single figure summarizing the main findings

Tables

  • Use Word's table feature (not images of tables)
  • Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Provide a brief title above each table
  • Define abbreviations in footnotes below the table
  • Avoid vertical lines; use horizontal lines sparingly

References

All references should follow APA 7th Edition style. Include DOI where available.

Examples

Journal Article:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2024). Title of the article. Journal Name, 12(3), 45–67. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Book Chapter:

Author, A. A. (2023). Chapter title. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Book title (pp. 100–150). Publisher. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Website:

Organization. (2024, March 15). Page title. https://www.example.com/page

Supplementary Materials

Supplementary materials that support the findings but are not essential for the main narrative may be submitted alongside the manuscript.

  • Accepted formats: PDF, Word, Excel, images, video (MP4)
  • Maximum file size: 50 MB per file
  • Must be referenced in the main text (e.g., "see Supplementary Figure S1")
  • Raw datasets should be deposited in a public repository (e.g., Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad) and referenced via DOI

Ethics & Declarations

All manuscripts must include the following declarations, placed before the References section:

Author Contributions

Use CRediT taxonomy to specify each author's contribution (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing).

Funding

List all funding sources with grant numbers. State "No external funding" if applicable.

Conflicts of Interest

Declare all potential conflicts. State "The authors declare no conflict of interest" if none exist.

Data Availability

State where the data supporting the findings can be accessed or why data cannot be shared.

Ethics Approval

For research involving humans or animals, provide the ethics committee name and approval number.

Informed Consent

Confirm informed consent was obtained from participants (where applicable).

Submission Process

1

Prepare Your Manuscript

Follow the formatting guidelines above. Include all required sections and declarations.

2

Submit Online

Upload your manuscript through our online submission system. Create an account if you don't have one.

3

Editorial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or a handling editor will assess your submission for scope and quality (desk review).

4

Peer Review

Your manuscript will be sent to at least two independent reviewers for single-blind peer review.

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Decision & Revision

You will receive a decision: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject. Revisions must be submitted within 4 weeks.

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Publication

Accepted manuscripts are published online first, then assigned to a volume/issue. Average time to publication: 6–8 weeks.

Peer Review

single-blind Peer Review

Green and Sustainable Environments employs a rigorous single-blind peer review process. Reviewer identities are concealed from authors.

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers selected for their expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers assess manuscripts for originality, scientific rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

2–4 weeks

First Decision

4 weeks

Revision Period

6–8 weeks

Time to Publication

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