About the Journal
Focus & Scope
Journal of Environmental Sustainability, Policy & Systems (JESPS) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes research focused on environmental sustainability and the policy, governance, and systems-based approaches used to address environmental challenges.
The journal covers interdisciplinary studies that examine environmental policy design, implementation, and evaluation; sustainability governance frameworks; climate change mitigation and adaptation policies; environmental economics; and sustainability transitions across social, economic, and institutional systems. JESPS encourages research that integrates environmental science with public policy analysis and systems thinking.
JESPS publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and applied case studies that provide evidence-based insights with practical relevance for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners at local, national, and global levels.
Publication Frequency
JESPS is published quarterly, with one issue every three months.
Open Access Policy
JESPS is an open access journal, providing immediate and unrestricted access to published research to support the global exchange of knowledge. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share.
For detailed information, please visit the Open Access Policy page.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and relevance.
For a detailed description of the review process, please visit the Peer Review Policy page.
Publication Ethics
JESPS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows established ethical guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors.
For full details, please Click Here to view the Publication Ethics policy.
Copyright Notice
Articles published in JESPS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. The journal operates under an open access model where copyright is retained by the authors, allowing them to reuse, distribute, and share their work without restrictions, provided proper attribution is given.
View the Legal Code for more information.
Time Durations
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Editorial Review: 1 Week
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Peer Review: 2–3 Weeks
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Publication Time: 1–2 Weeks
Fee
Details regarding article processing charges (APCs) and any applicable fees are available on the Instructions to Authors page.
Licensing
All publications in JESPS are licensed under Creative Commons, ensuring open and lawful reuse of published content in accordance with the applicable license terms.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered on this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. They will not be shared, sold, or made available to any other party.
Owned & Published By
Meridian Research Press
