About the Journal

The International Journal of Environmental Research and Innovation (IJERI) is a premier, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing solutions for a sustainable planet. We bridge the critical gap between foundational environmental science and transformative, real-world applications. IJERI champions a solutions-oriented agenda, publishing high-impact research that demonstrates clear elements of innovation—defined as novel technologies, groundbreaking methodologies, transformative concepts, and pioneering policies. The journal serves a global community of scientists, engineers, policymakers, and practitioners by providing a prestigious platform for research that addresses sustainability challenges with scientific rigor and creative advancement.

Mission

Our mission is to accelerate the translation of environmental research into practical innovations that address pressing global challenges. We strive to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote the development of sustainable solutions that balance ecological integrity with human well-being.

Vision

To become the leading global forum for environmental innovation, recognized for excellence in publishing transformative research that redefines sustainable practices, enhances resource efficiency, and expands the boundaries of what is possible through technology-enabled environmental solutions.

Aims

• To advance knowledge across all fields of environmental science through the lens of innovation and significant scientific progress
• To provide an international forum for disseminating research that introduces novel, well-validated solutions to environmental challenges
• To foster interdisciplinary collaboration by welcoming contributions that integrate natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities
• To uphold the highest standards of methodological rigor, ensuring that published innovations are both impactful and scientifically sound
• To promote the practical application of research findings in policy, industry, and community practices

Scope

The scope of IJERI is broad and interdisciplinary, centered on the synergy between Environmental Research and Innovation. The journal welcomes submissions that represent a substantive advance beyond the current state of the art, supported by robust evidence.

Core Research Areas Include:

• Technological Innovation: Development of novel technologies for renewable energy, pollution remediation, waste valorization, green chemistry, resource recovery, and sustainable materials
• Methodological Innovation: Creation and application of advanced monitoring tools, AI and machine learning applications, remote sensing technologies, and novel modeling frameworks for environmental assessment
• Ecological and Earth Systems Innovation: Transformative insights into marine science, freshwater systems, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and ecosystem management
• Social, Economic and Policy Innovation: Novel governance models, circular economy frameworks, sustainable finance mechanisms, behavior change strategies, and policy instruments with demonstrated environmental impact
• Conceptual & Theoretical Innovation: Paradigm-shifting hypotheses, new theoretical models, and fundamental discoveries that provide profound new insights into environmental processes

Specific Subfields Covered:

• Clean energy technologies and sustainable energy systems
• Advanced water and wastewater treatment innovations
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies
• Circular economy and sustainable waste management
• Green chemistry and sustainable material science
• Environmental monitoring and sensing technologies
• Ecosystem restoration and conservation innovations
• Sustainable agriculture and food systems
• Urban sustainability and green infrastructure
• Environmental policy and governance innovations

Note on Rigor and Novelty: IJERI is committed to the principle that true innovation must be built on a foundation of scientific rigor. Submissions are evaluated equally on the significance of the advance and the robustness of the methodology.

Manuscript Turn Around Time

• In-House Review: 1-2 days
• External Peer Review: 2 weeks (i.e., initial editorial decision is approximately 2 weeks after submission)
• Revision time: 1-2 weeks
• Formal Publication: within a week after being accepted

Total time from submission to publication is approximately 27-31 days.