Information For Authors

Insights Sustainable Engineering Practices Journal (ISEP) provides authors with an excellent platform to share their research on sustainable engineering and contribute to the global discourse on environmental responsibility. As an author, you will benefit from our open-access model, ensuring that your work reaches a global audience without access barriers, and the rigorous peer review process that maintains high academic standards.

Key Information for Authors:

1. Open Access Publishing:

   • ISEP is an open-access journal, meaning that all articles are freely available to anyone, anywhere. By publishing with ISEP, your work will be accessible to a wide global audience, ensuring maximum visibility and impact for your research.

2. Types of Articles Accepted:

   • Original Research: Full-length articles presenting new findings and contributions to the field of sustainable engineering.
   • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews that analyze and synthesize existing research in sustainable engineering, providing valuable insights into emerging trends and technologies.
   • Case Studies: Real-world applications of sustainable engineering practices in various sectors, highlighting practical solutions and challenges.
   • Short Communications/Letters: Brief reports that share novel ideas, preliminary results, or recent developments in the field of sustainable engineering.

3. Submission Process:

   • Submissions should be made through the ISEP online submission system, which is user-friendly and streamlined to ensure a smooth process.
   • Authors must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines and ensure that their manuscript is prepared in accordance with the submission instructions available on the journal’s website.
   • Each submission will undergo an initial screening for relevance and quality before being sent out for peer review.

4. Peer Review Process:

   • ISEP uses a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both the identities of the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential. This system promotes impartial and objective evaluations based on the manuscript’s scientific quality.
   • The peer review process typically takes 3-4 weeks, and authors will receive detailed feedback from reviewers to help improve the quality of their manuscript.

5. Ethical Standards:

   • Authors are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards in research, including proper citation of sources and avoidance of plagiarism. All manuscripts must contain accurate data, and authors should disclose any conflicts of interest.
   • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines, and authors must include appropriate approvals and informed consent statements where applicable.

6. Article Processing Charges (APC):

   • As an open-access journal, ISEP charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of publishing, including peer review, editorial, and production costs.
   • The APC will be communicated to authors prior to submission, and waivers or discounts may be available depending on circumstances (e.g., funding status, financial constraints).

7. Copyright and Licensing:

   • Authors retain copyright over their work. By submitting to ISEP, authors grant the journal a license to publish the article under a Creative Commons license (CC BY), allowing others to share, adapt, and reuse the work as long as proper attribution is given.
   • This open licensing promotes wider dissemination and use of your work while retaining your intellectual property rights.

8. Timeliness:

   • The editorial team at ISEP strives to ensure that all manuscripts are reviewed and published in a timely manner. Authors can expect initial feedback on their submission within 4-6 weeks of submission. The revised manuscripts are generally published in the next issue once accepted.

9. Promotion of Your Work:

   • ISEP encourages authors to actively promote their work through social media, academic platforms (such as ResearchGate or Academia.edu), and personal or institutional websites to maximize visibility and engagement.
   • As an open-access publication, your article will be freely accessible to the academic community and the public, helping to enhance citations and readership.

10. Support for Authors:

    • The editorial team is available to assist authors throughout the submission, peer review, and publication process. If you have any questions or need guidance, please feel free to contact the team for assistance.

By publishing with Insights Sustainable Engineering Practices Journal, you have the opportunity to contribute to a field that is vital for creating a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future. Your research will be part of a global effort to share knowledge, develop innovative solutions, and drive change in sustainable engineering practices.