Journals in Physical sciences and engineering
Journals in Physical sciences and engineering
Matter & Light
Matter & Light will encompass research that focuses on and exploits the intricate interactions between light and materials across various scales. A focus will be on innovative materials and novel mechanisms that manipulate, transform, or generate light, from infrared to gamma rays.The journal will seek research of new materials, architectures, and methodologies that enhance the ability to control and understand the mechanisms underlying light-matter interactions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:Underlying physics, including photonics, optics, plasmonics, quantum scale emissions, etc.Energy applications, including photovoltaics and solar cells, photoelectronics, etc.Novel chemistries, including photochemistry, aggregate induced emissions (AIE), fluorescent/luminesc... molecules, photocatalysis and related platforms, etc.Emerging materials systems, including photoexcited systems and characterization of optoelectronic properties, and observation/quantifi... of light-matter interactions and phenomenaEngineering and technological solutions, including optical data storage, X-rays, lasers, LEDs, light-responsive sensors, actuators, and smart devicesElectromagnet... metamaterials and related systemsMatter & Light welcomes submissions that not only advance theoretical understanding but also push the boundaries of practical applications. The journal will publish review articles, research papers, as well as short research formats. The target audience will consist of both physical scientists and engineering researchers/applied scientists working on light/matter challenges and related technological solutions.The journal is committed to the high-quality publishing values synonymous with the Cell Press brand and strives to publish exceptional content alongside a fair, rapid, and rigorous peer-review process via a dedicated team of in-house professional editors.- ISSN: 3117-5848
Newton
Newton, a sibling journal to Cell, aims to be the home of highly influential advances in physics that further our understanding of nature and that help bring a positive impact on society through the application of such knowledge. As a monthly journal, Newton publishes research articles, reviews, perspectives, comments, previews and other editorial content of interest to the global physics community. The journal's mission is to be a platform for the dissemination of outstanding, robust research and compelling ideas that span the broad scope of physics, from fundamental to applied areas, and that foster cross-field collaboration. Examples of topical areas of interest include but are not limited to:Condensed matter physicsElectronics, photonics and device physicsQuantum science and technologyAtomic, molecular and optical physicsSoft matter physicsBiophysicsCom... systems and statistical physicsFluid dynamics and physics of climateNewton is committed to serving the needs of physics researchers by upholding values of transparency, integrity and inclusivity of the diverse aspects of physics around the world, throughout its peer review process and editorial operations.- ISSN: 2950-6360
Chem Circularity
Chem Circularity is a Cell Press journal publishing cutting-edge insights and research to advance the pursuit of closed-loop solutions. The journal publishes insights and innovations across disciplines that transform linear processes into sustainable, closed-loop systems with an emphasis on reduction, redesign, reuse, and recycling.Chem Circularity is passionate about highlighting the advances and fostering connections between academic, industrial, and governmental stakeholders while considering the importance of multiple disciplines and sectors to sustainable and circular chemistry and engineering. Researchers and practitioners are actively pursuing circularity in chemistry, engineering, materials science, biotechnology, industrial ecology, environmental science, business, public policy, and beyond. Accordingly, Chem Circularity aims to publish across disciplines to ensure the responsible production and consumption of the chemicals and materials that underpin our world.Chem Circularity publishes high-quality research, reviews, and perspectives, as well as commentaries and other short-format pieces, that consider developments across all stages of a product’s life cycle. The journal encourages the submission of significant advances in sustainable and circular chemistry and engineering (spanning agricultural chemicals, basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals). It also considers content that advances circularity in related sectors, including energy, construction, water, food, healthcare, and transportation, while remaining grounded in circular chemistry, materials, and engineering innovations.Topics that are of particular interest to Chem Circularity include but are not limited to:Circular chemical and materials systemsCircular bioprocessesWaste reduction, management, reuse, and valorizationSafe and sustainable-by-desig... processesRenewable feedstocks and catalysisRecycling and upcycling processesRedesign of chemicals and materials for circularityResource recovery through separation chemistry, biology, and materials scienceCritical mineral supply chains, recovery, and recyclingProcess modeling, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysisValue-chain management and material-flow analysesResource efficiency and system decarbonizationIndus... ecology and symbiosisGovernance, legislation, and policy for circularityCircular economy and societal implicationsChem Circularity is committed to the high-quality publishing values synonymous with the Cell Press brand and strives to publish exceptional content relevant to practitioners of sustainable chemistry, engineering, and biotechnology, and provide a fair, rapid, and rigorous peer-review process via a dedicated team of in-house professional editors.- ISSN: 3051-2948
Cell Biomaterials
Cell Biomaterials, a sibling journal to Cell, Matter, and Chem, targets a diverse audience of researchers in both fundamental and applied sciences within the fields of materials science, bioengineering, and biomedical applications.The journal covers a wide range of biomaterials and bio-related research, ranging from molecular-level to macro-scale investigations, at the intersection of physical, biological, and medical sciences. The scope of the journal includes both experimental and theoretical studies (substantiated by experiments) and welcomes innovative methods of characterization and discovery.A primary focus of the journal is on innovative materials and chemistry that interface with living systems and health, encompassing areas such as drug delivery, diagnostics, therapeutics, and overall medical well-being, as well as bioaugmented systems, bio-inspired platforms, and other bio-integrated science.Examples of topical areas of interest to the journal include but are not limited to:Bioengineered materialsBiofabricat... materialsElectroacti... and conductive biomaterialsMicrorob... and machine-assisted toolsStem cell-based strategiesTheoretica... approachesTherapeuti... deliveryFor novel or functionalized materials, authors are expected to present comprehensive assessments of their biological performance or a conceptual advance interfacing with biological platforms.- ISSN: 3050-5623
Total Chemistry
Total Chemistry offers the opportunity to scientifically valid and technically sound articles in all fundamental and interdisciplinary areas of chemistry. Papers of experimental, theoretical and computational nature in types of full research articles, reviews, and communications are all welcome.- ISSN: 3050-581X
Journal of Fluids and Structures
The Journal of Fluids and Structures publishes original papers on all aspects of the interaction between fluids and solids. Studies of single-physics fluid or solid mechanics problems are welcome too, provided they are motivated by and directly contribute to the understanding of an associated fluid-structure interaction problem.The journal publishes theoretical, computational and experimental studies that provide new insight into the underlying physics and/or present novel methodologies. Studies dealing with specific engineering applications are welcome, provided they address clearly posed questions that are of wider interest, i.e. go beyond mere case studies.Authors must clearly identify the novelty of their work and should provide conclusions that put the specific result obtained in their study into a wider context.Numerical studies must include a clear assessment of associated errors via the provision of suitable mesh/timestep convergence studies; similarly, experimental studies must provide an assessment of experimental uncertainties.The journal has no hard page limits except for JFS Instants (JFSi) but expects authors to provide a brief statement justifying the length of their manuscript if it is close to or exceeds 25 pages (including figures and tables, both embedded in the text, which should be typeset with a reasonable layout, e.g. single-spaced 10 or 12 pt font size and standard font).JFSi papers are maximum 6 pages short, high-impact papers in the field of Fluid-Structure Interactions (FSI) that aim to accelerate dissemination of new and impactful findings in FSI. An example can be found here following the formatting used in the JFSi Latex template.- ISSN: 0889-9746
Marine Geoscience and Energy Resources
Marine Geoscience and Energy Resources is an international journal covering marine geoenergy geology with emphasis on the origin and behaviour of all types of basinal fluids (e.g., hydrocarbons, mineralizing fluids, waters) in the context of basin dynamics, from the pore to the basin scale. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for high-quality research on the geology, geophysics and geochemistry of extant and deep-time marine and coastal basins, from continental shelves to deep-marine basins, and the related role of basinal fluids. Marine geohazards and their mitigation, marine geoenergy management, and associated geological risk studies are also welcome. Hence, the journal aims to advance the environmentally sustainable exploration of natural resources in the marine realm, while de-emphasizing the characterisation of oil and gas fields as the primary aim of research. Science advancement in the form of using geological formations for safe storage of various gases to help achieve net-zero carbon goals is particularly encouraged. The editors seek papers that broadly advance understanding of basins and fluids with general applicability, as well as those promoting environmentally sustainable exploration of natural resources in marine or terrestrial basins. Authors should analyse a region’s geological potential alongside sustainable solutions, considering how to make resource development less impactful and exploring broader implications beyond the specific basin. The editors will not consider papers on the following topics:Local case-studies that are basin or prospect specific, with little applicability outside of the study area they refer to.Coal-related research (even when comprising regional basin studies).Drilling and production engineering. The journal is essential reading for geologists, geophysicists and explorationists in academia, government, and industry working in the following areas: marine geology; basin analysis and evaluation; organic geochemistry; reserve/resource estimation; seismic stratigraphy; thermal models of basic evolution; sedimentary geology; continental margins; geophysical interpretation; structural geology/tectonics.Fo... known as Marine and Petroleum Geology, with a 2024 IF of 3.6, and 2022 CiteScore of 7.7.Scope Topics Geology of sustainable resource exploration and management in sedimentary basinsBasin dynamics and fluid (hydrocarbon, porewaters, cementation, hydrothermal/metals) migrationStructural geology and tectonicsSedimentolo... (sequence) stratigraphy, role of palaeoclimateGeophys... and geochemical modelling, basin modellingMud volcanoes and hydrocarbon seepsSea-level rise and coastal hazards, and submarine geohazardsDelta dynamics and coastal processes (e.g., subsidence, saltwater intrusion)CCS, gas hydrates, basinal geothermal and hydrogen resources Anthropogenic impacts on basin systemsCoupled Ocean-Climate-Tecton... interactionsMarine mineral and critical metal resourcesWe welcome your paper on the above. Please also see:Journal specific information: Writing and formatting- ISSN: 3117-5775
Flora
Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of PlantsFLORA, the scientific botanical journal with the longest uninterrupted publication sequence (since 1818), considers manuscripts in a range of areas of botany which appeal to a broad international scientific readership. The journal publishes original contributions and review articles on plant structure (morphology and anatomy), plant developmental biology (ontogeny), phytogeography (including phylogeography), plant population genetics, plant functional ecology (including ecophysiology), plant population ecology, biotic interactions between plants and other organisms, plant community ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Suggestions for Special Issues are welcome, as are compilations of manuscripts (both original and review articles) for Special Features on a specific topic. Manuscripts on the following subjects are highly welcome, especially when they integrate between areas or research approaches: comparative and evolutionary aspects of morphology, anatomy and development, ecophysiology of plant species related to their distribution, mechanisms of ecological interactions in plant communities (e.g. plant-plant interactions, plant-soil feedback, and plant-animal interactions), reproductive ecology including plant-pollinator interactions, genetic and spatial structure of plant populations, and functional diversity in plant communities. Manuscripts focused on floristics or vegetation studies will only be considered if they go beyond a purely descriptive approach and have relevance for interpreting plant structure, distribution or ecology. Manuscripts whose content is restricted to taxonomy, phylogeny, nomenclature, or geobotany of local interest, or applied agricultural, horticultural, pharmacological or silvicultural aspects, or experimental studies dealing exclusively with investigations at the cellular or subcellular level will not be considered for publication.Article typesResearch article: Reporting original results of a theoretical, explorative or experimental botanical research. Typically, 6000-8000 words in length, but longer articles are also being considered, when the content justifies the extent. See formatting guidelines for the structure of the article in the manuscript preparation guidelines below.Review article: The review articles providing an up-to-date overview of a research area and/or scientific problem fitting into the scope of the journal. Review article should go further than the simple summary of published literature and should provide an in-depth analysis of the selected topic and should indicate research gaps or further directions of research. Should be drafted up to 8000 words, but longer manuscripts also being considered when the content justifies the extent. Potential authors are invited to submit an outline, abstract and list of authors first before the full submission of the manuscript.Opinion article: short pieces with a word count to 3000 words of the main text, presenting new ideas and insights, commentaries, opinion responses or new analyses to a published paper of the journal. Opinion article submissions will be assessed first by the editors and in case the topic is of broad interest of the journals potential readership will undergo regular review process for the journal. Commentaries are possible to papers published in the last 12 months in the journal and considered when they provide constructive and well-founded critiques or provide useful arguments for further development of a formerly published research idea. Opinion articles can convey new research ideas or hypotheses for discussion, and it is not necessary to support the idea with own-data-driven analyses. Opinion articles can be single-authored or multi-authored but no more than five authors. Potential authors are invited to submit an outline, abstract and list of authors first before the full submission of the manuscript.Editorial article (for editors, editorial board members and guest editors only)Humboldt Review article (by invitation only): The “Humboldt Review” article type was named after the German scientist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), who was the first describer of the phenomenon of climatic zonation of plant communities and the describer of the first plant functional types among other numerous discoveries. The “Humboldt Review” article type has been established in 2025 to honour eminent researchers in any field covered by the journal’s scope. In each year, 1-2 researchers will be selected by the chief editor(s) based on the nominations of the section editors of the journal for being invited to provide an opinion-review or synthesis paper on their field of research. The guidelines for drafting a Humboldt Review are the same as for a review paper with the exception that the review candidate should also provide a bio sketch up to 250 words and a photograph of her- or himself, which is published together with the accepted manuscript. The Humboldt Reviews are also peer-reviewed publications assessed by invited researchers for scientific rigour and quality.Submission of Papers with Graduate or Undergraduate Students as Lead Authors FLORA has initiated a section in its journal dedicated to highlighting exceptional, original research publications that are part of PhD, graduate, or undergraduate student theses and carry the name of the student, preferably as the lead author.Papers in this category will be published under the heading "Highlighted Student Research" and will be marked accordingly in the table of content of the volume in which it is published.The papers must be recommended for this honor by FLORA Handling Editors, following the normal peer review process and additionally taking the following criteria into account:the student contribution to the work is substantialinnovativ... research question or methodologyhigh quality of study / experimental design and dataabove-average quality of data analysis, presentation and discussionwell written textStudents who wish their papers to be considered for the honor have to explain in the cover letter the main reasons why the paper represents an outstanding contribution to the field, referring to the criteria above, and should indicate such a wish by marking the appropriate box as a FLORA Highlighted Student Research paper during the online submission process. The supervisor should confirm in the cover letter that research was generated during a BSc, MSc, or PhD degree.- ISSN: 0367-2530
Journal of Geodynamics
The Journal of Geodynamics is an international and interdisciplinary forum for the publication of research results about the Solid Earth and other planets covering the entire multitude of scientific methods aimed at understanding deep and shallow processes in various tectonic settings and acting at different time- and length-scales. The Journal publishes results based on a multitude of research disciplines, including geophysics, geodesy, geochemistry, geology, and based on field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulations.The Journal invites original research papers, including 'letters', as well as topical reviews with focus on geodynamics, including:Plate tectonic processes: driving mechanisms, paleo-geodynamics, numerical and analogue modeling in various tectonic settings in continents and oceans, including all stages of the Wilson cycle.Mantle geodynamics: mantle convection, hot spots and plumes, mantle transition zone, and secular evolution of the Earth.Lithospheric stress and deformation: geodetic and geologic observations of horizontal and vertical crustal movements; seismic, electrical and magnetic anisotropy; seismicity, tsunami hazards and impacts.Geodynamics of topographic change: role of deep processes on large-scale evolution of surface topography, including isostatic topography, dynamic topography and sea level change; driving forces of geomorphological variation and basin evolution.Earth-syst... behaviors: dynamic interactions among crust, mantle and core based on various observational proxies and numerical simulations that concern the energy and material transport and exchange across depths with implications on the geodynamic evolution and habitability of the planet Earth.Crustal and mantle rheology: laboratory experiments and numerical simulations; physical properties of rocks; rheological effects of volatiles and impurities.Geodynami... of magmatic processes: observations and models of mantle melting, magma transport and emplacement; modelling of volcanic eruption, geodynamic control on evolution of magmatic passive margins, large igneous provinces and dyke swarms.Geodynamics of large ice sheets: ice basal melting, glacial isostasy, ice-seismicity.Geody... control on ore and hydrocarbon mineral deposits.Planetary geodynamics: the physical processes governing the structure, evolution, and dynamics of planets and moons, focusing on silicate mantle convection, ice shell deformation, core behavior, meterorite impact, and surface tectonics.- ISSN: 0264-3707
Fluid Phase Equilibria
Fluid Phase Equilibria publishes high-quality papers dealing with experimental, theoretical, and applied research related to equilibrium and transport properties of fluids, solids, and interfaces. Subjects of interest include physical/phase and chemical equilibria; equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermophysical properties; fundamental thermodynamic relations; and stability. The systems central to the journal include pure substances and mixtures of organic and inorganic materials, including polymers, biochemicals, and surfactants, with sufficient characterization of composition and purity for the results to be reproduced. Naturally occurring systems that cannot be completely characterized will be considered only if they are of high practical interest and the work leads to significant new findings. In all cases, enough detail must be given to permit independent verification, and authors are also expected to provide physical or chemical interpretations of the results.Experimental research can include measurements under all conditions of temperature, pressure, and composition, including critical and supercritical. Measurements are to be associated with systems and conditions of fundamental or applied interest, and may not be only a collection of routine data, such as physical property or solubility measurements at limited pressures and temperatures close to ambient, or surfactant studies focussed strictly on micellisation or micelle structure. Papers reporting common data must be accompanied by new physical insights and/or contemporary or new theory or techniques. All data reports and analyses will be examined by NIST for consistency with the requirements posted at http://trc.nist.gov/... and computational studies can include equations of state; correlations or predictive models; molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations; statistical thermodynamics; quantum chemistry; and other applied mathematical and computational approaches. Research reporting new theories and models are expected to show adequate comparisons of predictive ability and accuracy with both applicable data and contemporary existing models. Contributions on artificial neural networks, machine learning, and similar approaches will only be considered when full details of the methodology are provided and comparisons of accuracy are made with existing physically-based models, or if no thermodynamic models are available. All reported computational studies must be fully reproducible by others. As such all algorithms and methods should be described in sufficient detail, all parameters for models, force fields, and electronic structure methods should be given explicitly in the manuscript or supporting information.The journal publishes full research papers and also short communications to describe emerging ideas for which rapid publication is essential. Critical reviews are encouraged and should be prepared in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief. The journal will not publish articles that have appeared partially, or completely, in other journals, that plagiarize other works, or that are incompletely referenced; verification will be made using the software at http://www.ithentica... The text must be in English and should be clear, in a well-structured style, and be free of grammatical and spelling errors.- ISSN: 0378-3812
Ultrasonics
Ultrasonics is the only internationally established journal which covers the entire spectrum of ultrasound research, technology, and applications. It contains a variety of sections to keep its readers abreast of the state of the art in both fundamental investigations and real-world development related to ultrasonics. The journal actively encourages submissions in emerging and interdisciplinary fields such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, industry 4.0, and data-driven ultrasonics, reflecting the growing importance of these approaches. Ultrasonics publishes papers of exceptional quality and relevance to both academia and industry. Manuscripts in which ultrasonics is the core and not simply an incidental tool or secondary issue are welcomed.In addition to high-quality, original research papers with scientific merit and novelty, as well as review articles, Ultrasonics also regularly features short communications, and special issues dedicated to specific topical subjects, including cutting-edge topics like wearable ultrasonics, ultrasonic metamaterials, and biomedical innovations.The scope of Ultrasonics broadly encompasses:Physics of Ultrasound– Acousto-optics; Ultrasonic visualization and imaging; Acousto-electric devices; SAW; Acoustic microscopy; Acoustic emission (ultrasonic domain); Physical aspects of ultrasonic wave propagation; Laser ultrasonics; Physical acoustics (solids, liquids, and gases); Ultrasound scattering; Modeling of ultrasound waves; Air-coupled ultrasonics; Phononic crystals; Ultrasound in acoustic metamaterials and granular materials; Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy; Terahertz acoustics; Guided waves in surfaces and films; Ultrasound in composites; Acoustofluidics; Ultrasonic flow imaging; Acoustic levitation and particle manipulation; Inverse problems in ultrasonics.Biomedic... Ultrasound– Ultrasonic bio-effects; Ultrasonic characterization of biological media (bone, tissue, cartilage, etc.); Biomedical ultrasound imaging and signal processing; Vascular ultrasound; Ultrasound propagation in biological materials; Elastography; Biomedical ultrasonic instrumentation; Diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical ultrasound; HIFU; Ultrasonic contrast agents; Ultrasonic-guided drug delivery; Acoustofluidics-driv... bioparticle manipulation; Ultrasonic surgical devices; Sonoporation and sonodynamics; Wearable ultrasound devices for healthcare; Minimally invasive ultrasound therapies; Non-linear ultrasonics in biomedical applications.Ultraso... NDT/SHM and Material Characterization– Ultrasonic NDT/NDE; Ultrasonics-based SHM and damage detection; Material characterization using ultrasound; Ultrasound phased arrays; Ultrasonic fatigue; Ultrasound in civil, aerospace, and geological materials.Ultrasound in Industry and High-power Ultrasonics– Industrial applications of ultrasonics; Ultrasonics in Industry 4.0, automation, and robotics; Processes utilizing high power ultrasonics such as welding, wire drawing, filtering, drilling, cutting, cleaning, emulsification, atomization; Process monitoring using ultrasound; Heat generation using ultrasound; Accelerated material characterization by ultrasonic fatigue testing; Ultrasonics in additive manufacturing; Ultrasonic machining and manufacturing.Non-li... Ultrasonics– Non-linear ultrasound; Non-linear elastic waves in solids; Harmonic imaging; Acoustic nonlinearity; Sonoluminescence; Ultrasound cavitation and bubble dynamics; Ultrasonically produced streaming and radiation pressure..Ultrasonic Devices, Transducers, and Systems– Ultrasound sensors, transducers, and sensor networks; Ultrasound calibration; Instruments, devices, and systems for ultrasound research and applications; Ultrasonic motors and actuators; Ultrasonics in control applications; Robotics and automated ultrasonic systems; Ultrasonic-driven smart materials and structures.Underwate... Acoustics and Ultrasonics– Reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, scattering, and reverberation of waves underwater; radiation from vibrating underwater objects; Underwater ultrasound sensing; Underwater ultrasound-related applications in marine engineering.Keywords... Physical ultrasound; ultrasonic wave propagation; biomedical ultrasound; therapeutic ultrasound; ultrasound NDT/SHM; material characterization using ultrasound; ultrasound devices, transducers, and systems; industrial applications of ultrasound; non-linear ultrasonics; bubble dynamics; laser ultrasonics; ultrasound in acoustic metamaterials; acoustofluidics; wearable ultrasound for healthcare; underwater acoustics and ultrasonics; AI-driven ultrasonics research; ultrasound imaging of biological materials; phononic crystals.- ISSN: 0041-624X
Composite Structures
The past few decades have seen outstanding advances in the use of composite materials in structural applications. There can be little doubt that, within engineering circles, composites have revolutionised traditional design concepts and made possible an unparalleled range of new and exciting possibilities as viable materials for construction. Composite Structures, an International Journal, disseminates knowledge between users, manufacturers, designers and researchers involved in structures or structural components manufactured using composite materials.The journal publishes papers which contribute to knowledge in the use of composite materials in engineering structures. Papers deal with design, research and development studies, experimental investigations, theoretical analysis and fabrication techniques relevant to the application of composites in load-bearing components for assemblies, ranging from individual components such as plates and shells to complete composite structures.- ISSN: 0263-8223
International Journal of Mass Spectrometry
International Journal of Mass Spectrometry (IJMS) publishes papers that advance the field of mass spectrometry by exploring fundamental aspects of ion processes using both the experimental and theoretical approaches, developing new instrumentation and experimental strategies for chemical analysis using mass spectrometry, developing new computational strategies for data interpretation and integration, reporting new applications of mass spectrometry and hyphenated techniques in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, geology, and physics. IJMS publishes full-length articles, short communications, reviews, and feature articles including young scientist features. Papers, in which standard mass spectrometry techniques are used for analysis will not be considered.- ISSN: 1387-3806
Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Taking the format of four issues per year, the journal aims to discuss new developments in the field at a level suitable for the general nuclear and particle physicist and, in greater technical depth, to explore the most important advances in these areas. Most of the articles will be in one of the fields of nuclear physics, hadron physics, heavy ion physics, particle physics, as well as astrophysics and cosmology. A particular effort is made to treat topics of an interface type for which both particle and nuclear physics are important. Related topics such as detector physics, accelerator physics or the application of nuclear physics in the medical and archaeological fields will also be treated from time to time.If this journal is a good fit for your review article, you can find out more via the Guide for Authors and submit using the LaTeX template. For further information or help, please visit the journal article support center.- ISSN: 0146-6410
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
The International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer (ICHMT) serves as a worldwide forum promoting the rapid dissemination of transformative, high-impact research in all areas of heat and mass transfer and related processes, technologies, and systems. The ICHMT is read by research workers, engineers, and scientists throughout the world.Three types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the Journal. These include Communications, Comments on papers published by the ICHMT, and Reviews on important technological topics.- ISSN: 0735-1933
Solid State Sciences
Solid State Sciences is the journal for researchers from the broad solid state chemistry and physics community. It publishes key articles on all aspects of solid state synthesis, structure-property relationships, theory and functionalities, in relation with experiments.Key topics for stand-alone papers and special issues:Novel ways of synthesis, inorganic functional materials, including porous and glassy materials, hybrid organic-inorganic compounds and nanomaterialsPhysica... properties, emphasizing but not limited to the electrical, magnetical and optical featuresMaterials related to information technology and energy and environmental sciencesThe journal publishes feature articles from experts in the field upon invitation.Solid State Sciences - your gateway to energy-related materials.- ISSN: 1293-2558
Algal Research
Biomass, Biofuels and BioproductsAlgal Research is an international phycology journal covering all areas of emerging technologies in algae biology, biomass production, cultivation, harvesting, extraction, bioproducts, biorefinery, engineering, and econometrics. Algae is defined to include cyanobacteria, microalgae, macroalgae, and protists and symbionts of interest in biotechnology. The journal publishes original research and reviews for the following scope: algal biology, including but not exclusive to: phylogeny, biodiversity, molecular traits, metabolic regulation, and genetic engineering, algal cultivation, e.g. phototrophic systems, heterotrophic systems, and mixotrophic systems, algal harvesting and extraction systems, biotechnology to convert algal biomass and components into biofuels and bioproducts, e.g., nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, plastics, etc. algal products and their economic assessment.Papers in the latter topics should include characterization and analysis in support of such processes and technologies, for example: approaches to biorefinery and biomass characterization, sustainability assessments and analyses, such as techno-economic, life cycle, and resource assessments of systems and processes using algae as a main source of biomass.The journal will not consider manuscripts where the core concept is the experimental design (RSM, CCD or other) in the optimization of a process, or the biological activity of algae extracts without full characterization and identification of the compounds responsible for the bioactivity.Review articles, book reviews and commentaries should only be submitted after consultation with the editors.- ISSN: 2211-9264
Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy
The Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy presents experimental and theoretical articles on all subjects relevant to molecular spectroscopy and its modern applications. An international medium for the publication of some of the most significant research in the field, the Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy is an invaluable resource for astrophysicists, chemists, physicists, engineers, and others involved in molecular spectroscopy research and practice.Feature Articles: It is planned to have several peer reviewed Feature articles in the Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy each year. These articles will overview areas of particular significance in molecular spectroscopy. They may review and consolidate an area of theoretical development or a collection of experimental data, in each case offering some new insights. The articles may also summarize the present status of a rapidly developing and/or evolving field. All the articles should serve as introductions to areas of spectroscopy other than one's specialty and should be particularly valuable to students entering the field.Feature articles will be solicited by invitation of the Editor . However, the Editor invites suggestions, with a reasonable level of detail, about topics that could be of interest. Self suggestions by potential authors are particularly encouraged.- ISSN: 0022-2852
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Original Research, New Developments and Case Studies in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering for Mining and Civil ApplicationsThis journal is concerned with original research, new developments, site measurements and case studies in rock mechanics and rock engineering. It provides an international forum for the publication of high quality papers on the subject of rock mechanics and the application of rock mechanics principles and techniques to mining and civil engineering projects built on or in rock masses. These projects include slopes, open-pit mines, quarries, shafts, tunnels, caverns, underground mines, metro systems, dams and hydro-electric stations, geothermal energy, petroleum engineering, and radioactive waste disposal. Papers are welcomed on all relevant topics and especially on theoretical developments, analytical methods, numerical methods, rock testing, site investigation, and case studies.- ISSN: 1365-1609
Extreme Mechanics Letters
Extreme Mechanics Letters (EML) enables rapid communication of research that highlights the role of mechanics in multi-disciplinary areas across materials science, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering. Emphasis is on the impact, depth and originality of new concepts, methods and observations at the forefront of applied sciences.EML publishes letter-sized articles, as well as invited reviews and articles on topics of special interest. The goal is to have the papers published online within 6-8 weeks upon submission.EML covers experimental, theoretical, and computational mechanics of processes at all size and time scales. Of particular interest is the progress in mechanics that advances the fields of vital importance to the society, including, but not limited to, health science, energy systems, the environment, food and water, climate, and security.Among the topical areas of interest are:• Materials of extreme properties, such as exceptional hardness or softness • Materials under extreme conditions, such as high temperature and high loading rate • Stretchable, wearable, or implantable electronics for entertainment or healthcare • Soft robots in manufacturing, surgery and assisted living • Robots that crawl, run, swim or fly • Biomimetics that perceive, act, learn and remember • Active materials in response to mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal stimuli • Instability and large deformation in nature and engineering systems • Force-induced configurational changes of proteins leading to cascades in cellular responses • Deformation, transport and fracture in high-efficiency batteries • Interfacial phenomena in interactions between fluids and solids, deformation and failure of materials, and processes of living cells • Self-assembly of materials and devices • Thin-membrane origami and kirigami • Mechanics of 3D printing • Materials and structures of hierarchical architectures • Hybrid systems of air, liquids, and solids • Earthquakes and hydraulic fracture • Foldable, lightweight structures for space exploration- ISSN: 2352-4316
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
The International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow publishes high impact research exploring the underlying physics or fundamental mechanisms governing fluid dynamic processes or/and heat transfer processes. The Journal seeks to publish novel contributions presenting original experimental or simulation results, developments in modelling or data-driven methods with an emphasis on describing novel insights into phenomena or unique features in fluid flow or/and heat transfer. Thematically related papers contributing to advances to engineering design and applications are welcome. The Journal encourages high-quality original contributions to transdisciplinary applications, including low-carbon/green power conversion system; thermo-acoustic interactions; micro/nano-scale thermos-fluidics; biological and environmental flows; flow-induced vibrations; and thermal and/or flow control.- ISSN: 0142-727X
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology is devoted to the publication of original papers and reviews, both submitted and invited, in two subject areas: I) the application of biochemistry to problems relating to systematic biology of organisms (biochemical systematics); II) the role of biochemistry in interactions between organisms or between an organism and its environment (biochemical ecology).In the Biochemical Systematics subject area, comparative studies of the distribution of (secondary) metabolites within a wider taxon (e.g., genus or family) are welcome. Comparative studies, encompassing multiple accessions of each of the taxa within their distribution are particularly encouraged. Welcome are also studies combining classical chemophenetic studies (such as comparative HPLC-MS or GC-MS investigations) with (macro-) molecular phylogenetic studies. Studies that involve the comparative use of compounds to help differentiate among species such as adulterants or substitutes that illustrate the applied use of chemophenetics are welcome. In contrast, studies solely employing macromolecular phylogenetic techniques (gene sequences, RAPD studies etc.) will be considered out of scope. Discouraged are manuscripts that report known or new compounds from a single source taxon without addressing a systematic hypothesis. Also considered out of scope are studies using outdated and hard to reproduce macromolecular techniques such as RAPDs in combination with standard chemophenetic techniques such as GC-FID and GC-MS.In the Biochemical Ecology subject area, studies addressing the role compounds play in the ecology of the organisms producing them are invited. Moreover, manuscripts that address hypothesis associated with the influence of factors such as altitude, geography, and seasonal variation on the expression of primary and secondary metabolites are encouraged. Research papers should generally represent a complete investigation and not preliminary data. Preliminary reports will only be considered where findings are of sufficient interest to justify rapid publication. New Source Reports will only be considered in cases where a significant chemophenetic or ecological finding is reported. New Source Reports have to be written in a standard format (Example).- ISSN: 0305-1978
Progress in Planning
Progress in Planning is a multidisciplinary journal of research monographs with a global readership. It offers an outlet for extended papers in the field of planning. Each issue comprises a single monograph of between 20,000 and 35,000 words. The journal website also offers the opportunity to upload additional material including videos and graphical illustrations. We welcome papers on any aspect of spatial and environmental planning that make a contribution to planning scholarship. The journal is fully peer reviewed. We aim to keep the time between submission and publication as short as possible given the requirements of rigorous peer review.- ISSN: 0305-9006
Radiation Physics and Chemistry
The Journal for Radiation Physics, Radiation Chemistry and Radiation Processing A multidisciplinary journal linking science and industryRadiation Physics and Chemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that provides a medium for publication of substantial and original papers, reviews, and short communications which focus on research and developments involving ionizing radiation in radiation physics, radiation chemistry and radiation processing.Radiation Physics and Chemistry aims to publish articles with significance to an international audience, containing substantial novelty and contributions to science. We expect that articles present new insight or hypothesis testing, that they focus on radiation effects or applications of ionizing radiation, provide uncertainties and statistical analysis where relevant, and present their findings in context with discussion of past and recent literature. The editors reserve the right to reject, with or without external review, articles which do not meet these criteria. This could include articles which are very similar to previous publications, except that target substrates, materials, analyzed sites or experimental methods have been changed.A fuller though not exhaustive list of topics that are considered for publication include:Radiation PhysicsFundamental processes in radiation physics Interaction mechanisms for example scattering and absorption of photon and particle radiations Attenuation coefficients X-ray fluorescence Cherenkov effect Polarization Effects of periodic structures (Bragg diffraction, channelling, parametric x-radiation, etc)Mathematical methods in radiation physics, reference dataRadiation sources and detectors Accelerator and radionuclide spectra and other properties Radiation fields from point and extended sources Detector response functions Basic physics of Dosimetry Radiation transport Buildup factorsRadiation ChemistryIonizing radiation induced ionic and radical reactions Kinetics and mechanism of radiolysis reactions Pulse radiolysis technique and measurements Nanoparticle production by ionizing radiation Radiation induced chain reactions, polymerization Irradiation effects on polymers Dose and dose rate effects LET effects on chemical reactions Pollutant removal by ionizing radiation Computational models on radiation chemical reactionsPapers on photochemistry, microwave chemistry and thermochemistry are believed to belong to the scope of RPC only if they have strong relevance to radiation chemistry. EPR papers will only be considered for publication when the method is used for clarifying radiation chemical processes, e.g. by determining the nature of the transient intermediates. Radiochemistry papers such as tracer technique, radon or other radionuclide measurements, isotopic constitutions fall outside the scope of the journal.Radiation ProcessingRadiation Sterilization Microbiology Toxicology Biocompatibility ValidationFood irradiation Microbiological quality Chemical effects Nutrition Detection induced radioactivityPolymer... Synthesis Polymerization Curing Grafting Crosslinking Degradation CompositesEnvironmen... Effluent gas Waste water Water purification Toxin reduction Sludge Recycling of wastesRadiation effects Semiconductors Gemstones Crystals CeramicsDosimetry and process control Dosimeter systems Analytical instrumentation Environmental influence Measurement uncertaintyRadiation sources and facilities for radiation processing Electron Accelerators Gamma and x-ray facilities Safety issues Transport of radioisotopes- ISSN: 0969-806X
Micro and Nanostructures
Formerly known as Superlattices and Microstructures.Micr... and Nanostructures is a journal disseminating the science and technology of micro-structures and nano-structures in materials and their devices, including individual and collective use of semiconductors, metals and insulators for the exploitation of their unique properties. The journal hosts papers dealing with fundamental and applied experimental research as well as theoretical studies. Fields of interest, including emerging ones, cover: • Novel micro and nanostructures • Nanomaterials (nanowires, nanodots, 2D materials ) and devices • Synthetic heterostructures • Plasmonics • Micro and nano-defects in materials (semiconductor, metal and insulators) • Surfaces and interfaces of thin filmsIn addition to Research Papers, the journal aims at publishing Topical Reviews providing insights into rapidly evolving or more mature fields. Written by leading researchers in their respective fields, those articles are commissioned by the Editorial Board.- ISSN: 2773-0123
International Journal of Thermal Sciences
Founded as Revue Générale de Thermique in 1962The International Journal of Thermal Sciences is devoted to the publication of original research papers concerned with fundamental studies on the physics of processes involving heat transfer and their coupling with mass transfer and/or fluid flow. The journal especially welcomes papers aiming at a better understanding of the coupling of local mechanisms and their interactions in larger scale systems.Papers submitted for publication may contain either experimental results, numerical simulations or discussions of models, and must present a significant scientific contribution.The fundamental subjects considered within the scope of the journal are:• Heat and relevant mass transfer at all scales (nano, micro and macro) and in all types of materials (heterogeneous, composites, biological,...) and fluid flow • Forced, natural or mixed convection in reactive or non-reactive media • Single or multi-phase fluid flow with or without phase change • Near-and far-field radiative heat transfer • Combined modes of heat transfer in complex systems (for example, plasmas, biological or geological systems,?) • Multiscale modelling.Manuscript... dedicated to stability analysis studies, or with developed codes, can be considered if their focus is on the physics of heat and mass transfer processes. Experimental validation for the actual problem or a related case is strongly encouraged. They are, however, outside the scope of our journal, if such papers are centered on mathematical developments.In all cases, the paper must present a physical discussion of the mathematical model and a clear justification of the underlying assumptions.Papers dedicated to applications in different fields of engineering or natural sciences may be considered provided that they analyze the coupling of heat transfer modes with other mechanisms and their influence on the system's behavior.The International Journal of Thermal Sciences will not accept papers with the following characteristics:• Studies which belong to already established specialized journals, such as computational techniques, combustion, thermodynamic cycles,? • Papers with purely descriptive or empirical content, • Mere applications of classical equations to complex fluids (e.g. colloidal suspensions) or to the complex combination of basic mechanisms (divided media, external forces,?) • Numerical simulations without a thorough validation of the code and convergence study, • Numerical results using commercial CFD codes, unless new insights into the physics of the process are presented. Even in such cases, experimental validation is mandatory for the actual problem. • Experimental reports without uncertainty analysis or presenting results without error margins, • Experimental or numerical studies which do not provide a physical interpretation of the observed behavior, • Studies presenting the global performance of industrial systems, • Papers on the characterization of materials, • Statistical techniques describing the process as a black box.Articles can be submitted in English or French. Before submitting a Review Article, the main author should contact one of the Editors-in-Chief.- ISSN: 1290-0729
Reactive and Functional Polymers
An International Journal devoted to their Science and TechnologyReactive & Functional Polymers provides a forum to disseminate original ideas, concepts and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups, which impart specific chemical reactivity or physical, chemical, structural, biological, and pharmacological functionality. The scope covers organic polymers, acting for instance as reagents, catalysts, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating or antimicrobial agents, drug carriers, sensors, membranes, and hydrogels. This also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers and high-performance thermosetting polymers, natural or degradable polymers, conducting polymers, and porous polymers.Original research articles must contain thorough molecular and material characterization data on synthesis of the above polymers in combination with their applications. Applications include but are not limited to catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations and recovery, electronics and information storage, energy conversion, encapsulation, or adhesion.Full-length papers, perspectives and review articles will be considered. We welcome cutting-edge, original research within our scope. Modelling and simulation work will be considered only when linked to new or previously published experimental results. Lack of originality and novelty, insufficient molecular characterisation, or poor comparison with the current state of the art are reasons for rejection.- ISSN: 1381-5148
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Official Journal of the International Association for Hydrogen EnergyThe International Journal of Hydrogen Energy aims to provide a central vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of new ideas, technology developments and research results in the field of Hydrogen Energy between scientists and engineers throughout the world. The emphasis is placed on original research, both analytical and experimental, covering all aspects of Hydrogen Energy, including production, storage, transmission, utilization, enabling technologies, environmental impact, economic and international aspects of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers such as NH3, CH4, alcohols, etc.The utilization includes thermochemical (combustion), photochemical, electrochemical (fuel cells) and nuclear conversion of hydrogen, hydrogen isotopes and/or hydrogen carriers to thermal, mechanical and electrical energies, and their applications in transportation (including aerospace), industrial, commercial and residential sectors.When outstanding new advances are made, or when new areas have been developed to a definitive stage, special review articles will be considered. Shorter communications are also welcome.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)- ISSN: 0360-3199
Travel Behaviour and Society
Travel Behaviour and Society is an interdisciplinary journal publishing high-quality original papers which report leading edge research in theories, methodologies and applications concerning transportation issues and challenges which involve the social and spatial dimensions. In particular, it provides a discussion forum for major research in travel behaviour, transportation infrastructure, transportation and environmental issues, mobility and social sustainability, transportation geographic information systems (TGIS), transportation and quality of life, transportation data collection and analysis, etc.Under the broad theme of transportation issues and challenges which involve social and spatial dimensions, the following areas are targeted for papers to be published in the journal:Transportati... geographic information systems (TGIS)Transportation data collection, surveys and global positioning systems (GPS)Activity-based approach to travel behaviour analysis and modellingTransportat... infrastructureTransi... developmentTransport... and quality of lifeTransportation and climate changeTransportation and low carbon lifestyleTransportat... and social sustainabilityInterf... of transportation and telecommunicationsAn official journal of the Hong Kong Society for Transportation StudiesPlease do not contact the Editors directly about your manuscript as they handle a large number of submissions and unfortunately cannot answer such requests. Please read the Guide for Authors carefully (eg, about changes to authorship) and use the Track your submission option for status-check purpose. For other inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]... Please be assured that the support team will alert the concerned Editors accordingly and the Editors will take further actions, as appropriate.- ISSN: 2214-367X
Marine Geology
Marine Geology is the journal on marine geological processes in the broadest sense. It seeks papers that are comprehensive, interdisciplinary and synthetic that will be lasting contributions to the field. Papers must demonstrate new findings and their context and significance discussed in terms of the international literature.Marine Geology accepts papers on subjects as diverse as seafloor hydrothermal systems, beach dynamics, early diagenesis, microbiological studies in sediments, palaeoclimate studies and geophysical studies of the seabed. Papers that address emerging new fields, for example the influence of anthropogenic processes on coastal and marine geology are particularly welcomed.The papers should be concerned with the coastal and marine realm in the broad sense and should deal with rocks, sediments, landforms (sedimentology, geomorphology, geoarchaeology, geochemistry), the physical and chemical and biological processes affecting them, and the characteristics and evolution of the processes/mechanisms as revealed by sedimentary archives.Papers should address scientific hypotheses: data compilations, including 'big data' and datasets of global significance, and papers that deal with marine management and risk assessment, sustainability issues, and hydrocarbon reservoir characterisation may be submitted to the journal on the condition that they demonstrate a close and clear relationship between these issues and coastal/marine geological processes and deposits. Papers on laboratory or modelling studies must demonstrate direct relevance to marine processes or deposits. Papers dealing with coastal deposits now on land may be accepted on condition that these deposits show continuity with, and their interpretation is relevant to, coastal and marine processes. Papers dealing with continental deposits that do not correspond to these criteria and must be submitted to other journals. The primary criteria for acceptance of papers include that the science is of high quality, novel, significant, and of broad international interest.- ISSN: 0025-3227
Journal of the Energy Institute
The Journal of the Energy Institute provides peer-reviewed coverage of original high-quality research on energy, engineering and technology.The coverage is broad, and the main areas of interest include:• Combustion engineering and associated technologies; power generation; engines and propulsion; emissions and environmental pollution control; clean coal technologies; carbon abatement technologies; • Emissions and environmental pollution control; • Alternative energy sources; biomass utilisation and biomass conversion technologies; energy from waste, incineration; • Energy conversion, energy recovery; fuel cells; • Energy storage; • Clean energy technologies; pyrolysis/gasificati... future fuels; hydrogen.The journal's coverage reflects changes in energy technology that result from the transition to more efficient energy production and end use together with reduced carbon emissions.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)- ISSN: 1743-9671
Solid State Communications
Solid State Communications also welcomes full length original research articlesSolid State Communications publishes short communications and original research articles on significant developments in condensed matter science and materials physics, that emphasis original experimental and theoretical research on the physical and chemical properties of not only solids but also other condensed systems.The submission of manuscripts reporting research on the basic physics of materials and devices, as well as of state-of-the-art microstructures and nanostructures, is encouraged.A coherent quantitative treatment emphasizing new physics is expected rather than a simple accumulation of experimental and/or theoretical data.Consistent with these aims, the short communications should be kept concise and short, not longer than six printed pages. The number of figures and tables should also be kept to a minimum. Original research articles have no length restrictions.(Visit the Guide for Authors for more detailed information.)The Fast-Track section of Solid State Communications is the venue for very rapid publication of short communications on significant developments in condensed matter science and materials physics. The goal is to offer the broad condensed matter community quick and immediate access to publish recently completed papers in research areas that are rapidly evolving and in which there are developments with great potential impact.Keywords: condensed matter physics, materials physics, materials chemistry, materials science, electronic properties and devices, magnetism, superconductivity, microstructures, nanostructures- ISSN: 0038-1098
Journal of Controlled Release
The Journal of Controlled Release (JCR) is the Official Journal of the Controlled Release Society, and of the Japan Society of Drug Delivery System.It publishes high-quality research articles in the broad field of delivery science and technology. This includes drug delivery systems and all aspects of formulations, such as physicochemical and biological properties of drugs, design and characterization of dosage forms, release mechanisms, in vivo testing, and formulation research and development in the disciplines of pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural, environmental, cosmetic, and food industries.Manuscrip... that advance fundamental understanding of principles and/or demonstrate advantages of novel technologies in safety and efficacy over current clinical standards will be given priority.- ISSN: 0168-3659
Speech Communication
A publication of the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and of the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA)Speech Communication is a publication of the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP), which can be located at http://www.eurasip.o... and the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA), which can be located at http://www.isca-spee... Communication is an interdisciplinary journal whose primary objective is to fulfil the need for the rapid dissemination and thorough discussion of basic and applied research results. In order to establish frameworks to inter-relate results from the various areas of the field, emphasis will be placed on viewpoints and topics of a transdisciplinary nature. The editorial policy and the technical content of the Journal are the responsibility of the Editors and the Institutional Representatives. The Institutional Representatives assist the Editors in the definition and the control of editorial policy as well as in maintaining connections with scientific associations, international congresses and regional events. The Editorial Board contributes towards the gathering of material for publication and assists the Editors in the editorial process.Editorial Policy: The journal's primary objectives are: • to present a forum for the advancement of human and human-machine speech communication science; • to stimulate cross-fertilization between different fields of this domain; • to contribute towards the rapid and wide diffusion of scientifically sound contributions in this domain.Subject Coverage: Subject areas covered in this journal include: • Basics of oral communication and dialogue: modelling of production and perception processes; phonetics and phonology; syntax; semantics and pragmatics of speech communication; cognitive aspects. • Models and tools for language learning: functional organisation and developmental models of human language capabilities; acquisition and rehabilitation of spoken language; speech & hearing defects and aids. • Speech signal processing: analysis, coding, transmission, enhancement, robustness to noise. • Models for automatic speech communication: speech recognition; language identification; speaker recognition; speech synthesis; oral dialogue. • Development and evaluation tools: monolingual and multilingual databases; assessment methodologies; specialised hardware and software packages; field experiments; market development. • Multimodal human computer interface: using speech I/O in combination with other modalities, e.g., gesture and handwriting. • Forensic speech science: forensic voice comparison; forensic analysis of disputed utterances; speaker identification by earwitnesses.- ISSN: 0167-6393
International Journal of Coal Geology
The International Journal of Coal Geology deals with fundamental and applied aspects of the geology, petrology, geochemistry and mineralogy of coal, coal-bearing strata, oil/gas source rocks, organic matter-rich shales, and geologically relevant carbonaceous materials, including biochar, biocarbon, and biomass-derived carbon materials. The journal aims to advance the environmentally sustainable exploration, characterization, and utilization of these resources, as well as the advancement of geologically related engineering and technology for effective resource management towards net-zero carbon goals.The scope of the journal encompasses basic research, computational and laboratory studies, technology development, and field studies in:Geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and petrology of coal and related carbonaceous materialsformation of coal, coal seams, and coal-bearing sedimentary basins, including studies of coal-forming processes, environments, and geodynamic settingsmetamorphism of coal and dispersed organic matter in source rocksmagmatic and hydrothermal processes influencing coal, organic-rich sedimentary successions and associated ore depositsother geologic aspects of coal measures, oil- and gas-source rocks, organic-rich sedimentary successions and associated ore depositspetrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and petrophysics of coal, coal seams, coal combustion and gasification products, organic matter-rich shales, and other related carbonaceous materials.Exploratio... and development of coal, associated carbonaceous resources, and unconventional resourcesformation, transport, sequestration, and storage of carbon related to coal geology; energy gases in coals and shales including coalbed methane and abandoned mine methane; geological aspects of carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCUS); and hydrogen where closely related to the journal core scopeunconventional petroleum systems, mainly focusing on studies of shale gas and oil shales, as well as closely related subsurface geoenergy systemsgeology, exploration, and resource evaluation of critical minerals and critical materials in coal, coal-bearing sequences, organic-rich deposits, acid-mine drainage, coal combustion and gasification products, mine wastes and waters, and other fossil fuel materials; modes of occurrence, enrichment, environmental behavior, and recovery of critical minerals and critical materials from coal-based resources and associated carbonaceous resources.Environmen... aspects of exploration and utilization of coal, associated carbonaceous materials, and unconventional resourcesgeologicall... related impacts of coal mining, acid-mine drainage, mine wastes, and exploitation of unconventional geoenergy resourcescoal combustion and non-combustion uses related to geology and constituents of coal, coal-derived materials and productsgeological and geochemical aspects of engineering and technology for carbon emission reduction, capture, storage, and utilization, and broader decarbonization pathways within the journal’s core scopegeological and environmental aspects of coal fires, underground coal gasification, and their environmental remediation.Applicat... of computational and digital methods for geology and engineering of coal, unconventional critical minerals, carbonaceous materials, and related energy resource managementapplicatio... of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) including, but not limited to, machine learning, automated reasoning and inference, case-based reasoning, computer vision, knowledge representation, remote sensing, spatial statistics and uncertainty evaluation, digital geology, and data integration for the topics covered within the scope of the journaldevelopment and application of analytical methods for geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology and pore systems of coal, carbonaceous materials, and unconventional critical minerals, and related energy systemsapplication of numerical modeling methods, preferably validated by experimental or field data, in support of technology development and environmental management of resources covered by the journal.Types of contributions published include research papers describing original theoretical (with potential for application) and applied research, proceedings of symposia, invited review papers on a particular topic, short contributions, surveys, book reviews, letters to the editor, and obituaries. Research papers that combine theory and experiments and/or field studies are especially welcome. Review papers are considered by invitation only; if the authors are not invited but would like to contribute a review paper, please write to the editors first for advice. Note that topics including coal mining technology and engineering, mining safety, rock mechanics, and chemical engineering are not within the journal scope unless they are closely related to coal geology.The journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Priority is given to studies that advance the geological understanding, environmentally sustainable exploration, efficient utilization, and responsible management of coal, related carbonaceous materials, unconventional geoenergy resources, and coal-associated critical minerals and materials. Contributions in these areas should remain firmly within the journal’s core scope and should not be interpreted as extending the journal to general engineering, industrial, or policy studies without a clear coal-geological or geoscientific focus.- ISSN: 0166-5162
International Journal of Plasticity
The purpose of the journal is to report original research on all aspects of plastic deformation, damage and fracture behaviour of isotropic as well as anisotropic solids, including the thermodynamics of plasticity and fracture, continuum theory, and macroscopic as well as microscopic phenomena.The topics of interest include plastic behaviour of single crystals and polycrystalline metals, ceramics, rocks and soils, composites, nanocrystalline and microelectronics materials, shape memory alloys, ferroelectric ceramics, thin films and polymers, as well as plasticity aspects of failure and fracture mechanics. Significant experimental, numerical or theoretical contributions advancing the understanding of plastic behaviour of solids are of special interest, together with studies relating macroscopic to the microscopic behaviour of solids. Papers on modeling of finite nonlinear elastic deformation, with similarities to modeling of plastic deformation, are also welcome.The Journal will contain research papers, review articles, research notes, letters to the editor, and academic advertisements (books, journals, conferences, and symposia). Strain-rate dependent and strain-rate independent constitutive models to predict observed phemonena during quasi-static, dynamic or cyclic thermo-mechanical loading, behaviour of granular or porous solids under high confining pressures and at high temperatures, multiscale modeling of various deformation mechanisms (dislocation, twinning, and phase transformation), and models with capability for predicting the behaviour of composite materials based onknown plastic behaviour of matrix and fibers in such materials, are some examples of the main themes of this journal. Revealing applications of the new models of plasticity, including modelling of the observed phenomena in metal forming processes are also of interest.- ISSN: 0749-6419
Materials Today Nano
Materials Today Nano is a multidisciplinary journal welcoming submissions spanning nanoscience and nanotechnology.From the design and assembly of nanostructured materials, functionalization and properties to the imaging of nanomaterials, the journal aims to capture the latest advances and breakthroughs in nanoscience. The journal seeks to serve as platform for discussions around newest concepts in nanoscience and the development of existing techniques to be applied beyond their traditional applications.Part of the Materials Today Family of journals, Materials Today Nano offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. The editors welcome comprehensive articles, short communications and reviews on topics including but not limited to:Nanoscale synthesis and assemblyNanoscale characterizationNano... fabricationNanoelect... and molecular electronicsNanomedic... Materials Today Family of journals provides authors and readers with comprehensive coverage of all materials science disciplines – from incremental results to ground-breaking discoveries. Our journals offer multi- and inter-disciplinary platforms for collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas to drive the field forward.If you have high-quality research that has the potential to make a real impact, advancing scientific knowledge and fuelling innovation, we’d like to hear from you.Find out more- ISSN: 2588-8420
Journal of Catalysis
The Journal of Catalysis publishes original, rigorous, and scholarly contributions in the fields of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis including thermal, electro-, and photocatalysis for impactful chemistries. We prioritize studies that advance knowledge of catalytic science including the connections between catalytic function and fundamental properties of the reacting molecules, the catalytic materials, and the reaction environment. Such contributions present fundamental and conceptual insights obtained from original data derived from:Kinetic evaluation, microkinetic analysis, and mechanistic studiesComputational assessments of reactive species and complexes Spectroscopic characterization of reactive species and operating catalystsWe also value framework-oriented discussions of catalytic concepts and perspectives informed by examination of existing literature, which are published in the form of pedagogical reviews and perspectives.We aim for Journal of Catalysis to publish evidential articles of enduring value that advance fundamental and transferable knowledge in catalysis and reaction engineering.- ISSN: 0021-9517
Geotextiles and Geomembranes
An official Journal of the International Geosynthetics SocietyGeotextiles are permeable fabrics which, when used in association with soil, have the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect or drain. As the use of geotextile fabrics has expanded there has been the introduction of geotextile composites and the development of products such as geogrids and meshes. Overall these materials are referred to as geotextiles and related products. All have a wide range of applications and are currently used to advantage in many civil engineering applications including roads, airfields, railroads, embankments, retaining structures, reservoirs, canals, dams, bank protection and coastal engineering.Geomembr... are impermeable membranes used widely as cut-offs and liners. Until recent years, geomembranes were used mostly as canal and pond liners; however, one of the largest current applications is to the containment of hazardous or municipal wastes and their leachates. In many of these applications geomembranes are employed with geotextile or mesh underliners which reinforce or protect the more flexible geomembrane whilst also acting as an escape route for gases and leachates generated in certain wastes.The range of products and their applications has expanded rapidly over the last decade with geotextiles and geomembranes being specified world wide. This rapid growth is paralleled by a virtual explosion of technology. Current reference books and even manufacturers' sponsored publications tend to date very quickly and the need for a vehicle to bring together and discuss the growing body of technology now available has become evident.Geotextiles and Geomembranes fills this need and provides a forum for the dissemination of information amongst research workers, designers, users and manufacturers. By providing a growing fund of information the journal increases general awareness, prompts further research and assists in the establishment of international codes and regulations.Types of Contribution: Refereed technical papers covering research, design, construction, applications and case studies; technical notes, professional practice papers, book reviews, reports of conferences and meetings, and letters to the Editor. All technical papers are open to written discussion. No limit to length is set and short notes are acceptable. Review articles may also be published at intervals, but the subject and contents of these should be discussed first with the Editor.- ISSN: 0266-1144
Energy Storage Materials
Energy Storage Materials is an international multidisciplinary journal for communicating scientific and technological advances in the field of materials and their devices for advanced energy storage and relevant energy conversion (such as in metal-O2 battery). It publishes comprehensive research articles including full papers and short communications, as well as topical feature articles/reviews by leading experts in the field.Energy Storage Materials reports significant new findings related to synthesis, fabrication, structure, properties, performance, and technological application, in addition to the strategies and policies of energy storage materials and their devices for sustainable energy and development. Papers which have high scientific and technological merit, impart important new knowledge and are of high interest to the international community will be published.- ISSN: 2405-8297
Soil & Tillage Research
Soil and Tillage Research is an ISTRO-affiliated journal that examines the physical, chemical and biological changes in the soil caused by tillage and field traffic. Manuscripts on all aspects of soil science, physics, technology, mechanization and applied engineering for a sustainable balance among productivity, environmental quality and profitability are considered. The following are examples of suitable topics within the scope of the journal of Soil and Tillage Research:The agricultural and biosystems engineering associated with tillage (including no-tillage, reduced-tillage and direct drilling), irrigation and drainage, crops and crop rotations, fertilization, rehabilitation of mine spoils and processes used to modify soils.Soil change effects on establishment and yield of crops, growth of plants and roots, structure and erosion of soil, cycling of carbon and nutrients, greenhouse gas emissions, leaching, runoff and other processes that affect environmental quality.Characteriza... or modeling of tillage and field traffic responses, soil, climate, or topographic effects, soil deformation processes, tillage tools, traction devices, energy requirements, economics, surface and subsurface water quality effects, tillage effects on weed, pest and disease control, and their interactions.- ISSN: 0167-1987
Chemical Physics Letters
Frontier research in molecular sciences, materials and biological systemsChemical Physics Letters publishes brief reports on molecules, interfaces, condensed phases, nanomaterials and nanostructures, polymers, biomolecular systems, and energy conversion and storage.Criteria for publication are quality, urgency and impact. Further, experimental results reported in the journal have direct relevance for theory, and theoretical developments or non-routine computations relate directly to experiment. Manuscripts must satisfy these criteria and should not be minor extensions of previous work.- ISSN: 0009-2614
Materials Today Chemistry
Materials Today Chemistry is a multi-disciplinary journal focused on all aspects of materials chemistry.Materials chemistry is one of the fastest developing areas of science, covering the application of chemistry-based techniques to the study of materials; including materials synthesis and behavior, and the relationships between material structure and properties at the atomic and molecular scale. Materials Today Chemistry provides a high impact forum for the discussion of research that is helping advance the field through new discoveries and new techniques.Part of the Materials Today Family of journals offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. The editors welcome comprehensive articles, short communications and reviews on topics including but not limited to:SynthesisNanomate... materialsPolymersSup... materialsSelf-healin... materialsOrganic electronicsNanomedic... engineeringHydrogels... deliverySensors and biosensorsSurface chemistryCatalysisPh... generation and storageFuel cellsCrystallography... materialsQuantum materialsOptical materialsThe Materials Today Family of journals provides authors and readers with comprehensive coverage of all materials science disciplines – from incremental results to ground-breaking discoveries. Our journals offer multi- and inter-disciplinary platforms for collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas to drive the field forward.If you have high-quality research that has the potential to make a real impact, advancing scientific knowledge and fuelling innovation, we’d like to hear from you.Find out more- ISSN: 2468-5194
BioSystems
BioSystems encourages theoretical, computational, and experimental articles that link biology, evolutionary concepts, and the information sciences. The journal is dedicated to publishing research on self-organizing information systems—with the goal of obtaining a better understanding of the origins of biochemical, genetic, epigenetic, physiological, cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural, and biological organization and evolution.The scope of the journal encompasses the fundamental nature of biological information and (self)-organization. This includes quantum phenomena in information transfer, natural computing, biological coding systems, biological complexity, theoretical biology, artificial life, computational modeling of complex biological systems, evolutionary models of computation, application of biological principles to the design of novel computing systems, and the use of biomolecular materials to synthesize artificial systems that capture essential principles of natural biological information processing.The journal does not publish purely medical, computational, or ecological research, unless it is clearly linked to the basic and conceptual aspects of biological organization.The editors encourage articles that deal, in particular, with the following topics:Biological computationMolecular recognitionPhysical foundations of biologyQuantum phenomena in biological systemsCellular controlNeuromolecula... computingBiological coding systemsMolecular computing processesSelf-organi... and self-replicating systemsOrigin of the genetic codeOrigins and evolution of genomesStochastic evolutionary algorithmsOrigins and evolution of mind and languageEcological evolutionary developmental biologyReticulate evolution (symbiosis, symbiogenesis, lateral gene transfer)Simulation of genetic and ecological systemsApplications (neural nets, machine learning, robotics)History and philosophy of scienceIn addition, the editors encourage the following types of papers for submission: Papers that extract novel biological insights from multidimensional data, using AI-driven language modelsBiological hypothesis papers producing new insights based on a body of pre-existing empirical researchPerspectives papers intended to stimulate scientific discussions and provide guidelines for future directions- ISSN: 0303-2647
Gondwana Research
Gondwana Research (GR) is the Official Journal of the International Association for Gondwana Research (IAGR) that aims to promote high quality research publications on all topics related to solid Earth, particularly with reference to the origin and evolution of continents, continental assemblies and their environment and resources. GR is an “all earth science” journal with no restrictions on geological time, terrane or theme and covers a wide spectrum of topics in geosciences such as geology, geomorphology, palaeontology, structure, petrology, geochemistry, stable isotopes, geochronology, economic geology, exploration geology, geophysics, atmosphere and climate, hydrosphere, artificial intelligence, natural hazards, geo-engineering, and health hazards of environmental nano and micro particles, among other topics. The journal provides an appropriate forum to integrate studies from different disciplines and different terrains as well as in addressing important themes under Sustainable Development Goals in a geoscience perspective. In addition to regular articles and thematic issues, the journal invites high profile state-of-the-art reviews on thrust area topics for its column, 'GR FOCUS'. Focus articles include short biographies and photographs of the authors. Short articles (within ten printed pages) for rapid publication reporting important discoveries or innovative models of global interest will be considered under the category ‘GR LETTERS’.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals.- ISSN: 1342-937X
Chemical Engineering Research and Design
Publication of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical EngineeringChERD aims to be the principal international journal for publication of high quality, original papers in chemical engineering.Papers showing how research results can be used in chemical engineering design, and accounts of experimental or theoretical research work bringing new perspectives to established principles, highlighting unsolved problems or indicating directions for future research, are particularly welcome. Contributions that deal with new developments in plant or processes and that can be given quantitative expression are encouraged. The journal is especially interested in papers that extend the boundaries of traditional chemical engineering.The journal publishes regular special issues focusing on specific topics, and issues dedicated to selected papers from major conferences.Core topic areas:Distillation and absorption• Sustainable process design, operation and intensification• Process modelling, simulation and optimization• Process equipment characterization, design and selection• Hydrodynamics, heat and mass transfer in separation equipment• Physical properties and thermodynamic models/methodsFluid flow• Fluid flow and mixing in process equipment• Laminar to turbulent flow• Reactive flow• Multiphase flow• Flow of Non-Newtonian fluids• Flow in porous media• Interfacial flows, coating & wetting phenomena• Microfluidics• Computational fluid dynamics• Flow visualization and advanced experimental flow measurementHeat and mass transfer• Mechanisms of heat and mass transfer • Multicomponent mass transfer • Simulation of heat and mass transfer processes • Simultaneous heat and mass transferMaterials processing and product development• Fundamental properties of interest to processing of materials • Injection moulding of materials • In-line measurement and control of material processes • Morphological development processes • Pre-processing, shaping, multi-layering and finishing of final product form • Product design based on chemical engineering tools • Structure-function relationships in products and relevant systems • Tailoring chemical products and materials for end-use applicationsParticle technology• Formation and synthesis of particulates• Crystallisation and precipitation• Product formulation and rheology• Mechanics of particulate solids• Particle-fluid and particle-particle interactions• Physics-based and data-driven modelling of particle systems• Measurement and characterisation of particulate systems• Comminution, attrition, agglomeration and coating• Processing, handling and storage of particulate solids and dispersions• Mixing and separation of particulate systems• Fluidisation and multiphase flow• Dust formation and control• Design and control of systems, processes and equipment operating with particulates• Applications of particulates in processes and materialsPharmaceuti... engineering• Advanced (Bio)pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Modelling, quality-by-design, digitalization, digital twins, process analytical technologies, smart manufacturing, new unit operations, continuous manufacturing, modular and decentralized production, etc.• Design, characterisation and modelling of drug delivery systems• Formulation, modified release, etc.• Data Science for Pharmaceutical Engineering• Supply chain, personalized medicine, reaction condition prediction, solid-state form prediction, in-silico prediction of pharmacokinetics, etc.Process systems engineering• Process design and integration• Process modelling, simulation and optimization• Process dynamics, control and monitoring• Information modelling and analysis• Machine Learning in Process Design and Operations• Techno-economic analysis• Production planning/scheduling and supply chain• Domain application (bioprocesses, energy and environmental systems engineering)Reaction engineering• Catalysis engineering • Process intensification • Reaction kinetics • Reactive flows • Reactor development, modelling and scale-upSeparation processes• Adsorption Science and Technology• Molecular Separations: membranes, chromatography• Phase Separations: clarification, flocculation, coagulation, centrifugation, cyclone separation, etc.• Reactive Separations: hybrid and integrated separation techniques• Other Separations: extraction, leaching, novel separation processes, etc.• Intensification and Integration of Separation Processes: process optimization, machine learning and AI, Industry 4.0, and digitalization, etc.For more information on the IChemE journals published in partnership with Elsevier and to find out about some of the top research published in the journals, please see this page: https://www.elsevier...- ISSN: 0263-8762
Acta Oecologica
Acta Oecologica is venue for the publication of original research articles in ecology. We encourage studies in all areas of ecology, including ecosystem ecology, community ecology, population ecology, conservation ecology and evolutionary ecology. There is no bias with respect to taxon, biome or geographic area. Both theoretical and empirical papers are welcome, but combinations are particularly sought. Priority is given to papers based on explicitly stated hypotheses. Acta Oecologica also accepts review papers.The forum section is reserved for short papers with critical discussion of current issues in ecology, as well as comments and viewpoints on previously published papers. Acta Oecologica does not publish book reviews, but comments on new books are welcome in the forum section.- ISSN: 1146-609X
International Journal of Forecasting
Official Publication of the International Institute of ForecastersThe International Journal of Forecasting is the leading journal in its field. It is the official publication of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) and shares its aims and scope. More information about the IIF may be found at https://www.forecast... International Journal of Forecasting publishes high quality refereed papers covering all aspects of forecasting. Its objective (and that of the IIF) is to unify the field, and to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making forecasting useful and relevant for decision and policy makers. The journal places strong emphasis on empirical studies, evaluation activities, implementation research and ways of improving the practice of forecasting. It is open to many points of view and encourages debate to find solutions for problems facing the field.Topics covered in the International Journal of Forecasting:• Economic and econometric forecasting • Marketing forecasting • New products forecasting • Financial forecasting • Production forecasting • Technological forecasting • Forecasting applications in business, government, and the military • Demographic forecasting • Energy forecasting • Climate forecasting • Crime forecasting • Seasonal adjustments and forecasting • Time series forecasting • Legal and political aspects of forecasting • Implementation of forecasting • Judgmental/psycholog... aspects of forecasting • Impact of forecast uncertainty on decision making • Organizational aspects of forecasting • Sport forecasting • Machine Learning forecasting • Forecasting methodology • Election forecasting • Big data forecasting Features of the IJF include research papers, research notes, discussion articles, book reviews, editorials and letters.Data and computer programs associated with articles published in the International Journal of Forecasting are provided as online supplements on ScienceDirect.Object... To ensure fairness and objectivity, double-blind reviewing will be used.Replication studies The IJF encourages replication studies, especially of highly cited papers. See Encouraging replication and reproducible research (an editorial published in 2010) for further information. A replication study that confirms that a published paper can be successfully replicated would normally be quite short (about a page is often sufficient to describe what calculations and comparisons have been done). Where a previously published paper has not been successfully replicated, more details are required to explain how the results differ from those previously published.- ISSN: 0169-2070
Engineering Failure Analysis
Published in Affiliation with the European Structural Integrity SocietyThe Engineering Failure Analysis journal provides an essential reference for analysing and preventing engineering failures, emphasising the investigation of the failure mechanisms, identifying the failure's root causes, and proposing preventive actions to avoid failures.The journal covers the following topics: • Comprehensive critical reviews on failure mechanisms such as corrosion, environmentally assisted cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, creep, fatigue, wear, and structural collapse under extreme operation conditions and long-term actions.• Microscopic investigation of failure mechanisms in structural, functional and novel materials, additive manufacturing, electronic and biomaterials. • Failure analysis of engineering components, structures or systems based on material characterisation coupled with computational methods, including bench tests, numerical simulations, artificial intelligence, digital twins and virtual reality modelling. • Case studies detailing failures in major industrial sectors, including renewable energy, emerging fuels, power generation, oil and gas, transportation (aerospace, automotive, railway), mechatronics, biomedical, printed circuits and microelectronics, metallurgy, mining, civil constructions, and manufacturing. • Investigation of public technical safety aspects involved in failure analysis and prevention, including examining regulatory agencies, legal considerations, codes and standards, environmental policies, public safety, ethical issues, and insurance. • Role of engineering failure analysis in the design, materials, fabrication, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, transportation, storage, life prediction, failure prevention, risk assessment, reliability analysis, forensic engineering, sustainability, service environment, process optimisation, structural integrity, safety evaluation and quality assurance.Finally, a novelty statement must be included in the cover letter, clearly addressing the following four questions:How does your submission fit the journal's scope? Failure Analysis papers ideally focus on identifying and investigating failure mechanisms, determining the root cause of failures, and proposing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.Why should your research be considered for publication in our journal?What is the novelty of your submission in relation to the international literature on failure analysis?How does your submission relate to other papers published in Engineering Failure Analysis in the last five years?- ISSN: 1350-6307
Energy Policy
The International Journal of the Political, Economic, Planning, Environmental and Social Aspects of EnergyEnergy Policy is an international peer-reviewed journal addressing the policy implications of energy supply and use from their economic, social, planning and environmental aspects. Papers may cover global, regional, national, or even local topics that are of wider policy significance, and of interest to international agencies, governments, public and private sector entities, local communities and non-governmental organisations. Within this broad spectrum, topics of particular interest include energy and environmental regulation, energy supply security, the quality and efficiency of energy services, the effectiveness of market-based approaches and/or governmental interventions, technological innovation and diffusion, and voluntary initiatives where the broader policy implications can be recognised. Policy prescriptions are required to be supported by rigorous analysis and balanced appraisal.Given the aims and scope of Energy Policy, all submitted papers should explicitly address policy issues involving energy supply or use.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy).Special issue proposals Prospective guest editor(s) should submit written proposals that incorporate the rationale for the special issue topic, positions it in the literature, and include some illustrative topics and proposed contributors. Guest Editors should complete and submit this Special Issue Proposal template to be considered for publication in the Journal.- ISSN: 0301-4215
