Journal Statement
Scope of the Journal
Journal of Ecology and Environmental Management (JEEM) is an open access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality academic works in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, marine and coastal systems, conservation, sustainable resource use, and environmental policy. JEEM provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, policy analysts, and decision-makers to share scientific findings and management approaches that support sustainable environmental governance.
JEEM welcomes manuscripts that offer original scientific contributions, applied research findings, conceptual development, policy analysis, and practical solutions related to environmental challenges. The journal emphasizes research that connects ecological understanding with management action, particularly in contexts where environmental sustainability, biodiversity protection, fisheries governance, climate adaptation, and community resilience are closely linked.
Accepted Manuscripts
Types of Articles
JEEM accepts several types of scholarly contributions. Submissions should demonstrate originality, methodological clarity, relevance to the journal scope, and contribution to the advancement of ecology and environmental management.
Original Research Article
Full-length papers presenting original research findings, data analysis, field studies, modeling, experiments, or policy-relevant evidence.
Review Article
Critical synthesis of current knowledge, research gaps, theoretical development, or future directions in ecology and environmental management.
Case Study
Applied studies focusing on specific locations, ecosystems, communities, policies, projects, or management interventions.
Short Communication
Concise scientific reports presenting preliminary findings, emerging issues, new methods, or urgent environmental observations.
Policy Brief
Evidence-based policy analysis or recommendations related to ecological sustainability, fisheries management, conservation, or environmental governance.
Technical Note
Notes on methods, tools, datasets, monitoring approaches, assessment frameworks, or practical innovations relevant to environmental management.
Research Coverage
Main Focus Areas
JEEM covers a broad range of topics within ecology and environmental management. The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary works that combine natural science, management science, policy analysis, technological innovation, and community-based approaches.
Ecology and Ecosystem Studies
Ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, ecological interactions, habitat quality, ecosystem services, ecological restoration, and environmental change affecting terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems.
Environmental Management and Governance
Environmental planning, institutional governance, environmental standards, management systems, environmental monitoring, regulatory frameworks, policy implementation, and sustainability assessment.
Marine, Coastal, and Fisheries Sustainability
Marine ecosystems, coastal resilience, fisheries management, stock assessment, catch quota policy, fishing practices, marine conservation, blue economy, and sustainable use of aquatic resources.
Pollution Control and Environmental Quality
Pollution sources, pollutant transport, water quality, air quality, soil contamination, hazardous waste, marine debris, environmental monitoring, mitigation technologies, and pollution control strategies.
Climate Change and Environmental Resilience
Climate adaptation, mitigation, vulnerability assessment, disaster risk reduction, coastal adaptation, community resilience, environmental risk, and nature-based solutions.
Conservation, Genetics, and Aquatic Forensics
Conservation biology, protected species management, elasmobranchii, aquatic biodiversity, genetic tools, species identification, trade traceability, and forensic approaches to support conservation policy.
Topics of Interest
Specific Topics Welcomed by JEEM
Manuscripts may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
Readers and Contributors
Target Audience
JEEM is intended for researchers, lecturers, graduate students, policy analysts, environmental managers, fisheries experts, conservation practitioners, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, professional societies, and private sector actors working on ecological and environmental issues.
The journal aims to support the dissemination of evidence that can improve environmental performance, strengthen monitoring systems, guide pollution control and mitigation, support sustainable fisheries and marine resource management, and contribute to better policy design in environmental and ecological governance.
Academic Community
Researchers, lecturers, students, and scientific institutions.
Policy and Government
Public agencies, policy analysts, planners, and regulators.
Environmental Practitioners
Environmental managers, consultants, NGOs, and conservation actors.
Marine and Fisheries Sector
Fisheries scientists, coastal managers, and blue economy stakeholders.
Journal Principles
Core Values
JEEM upholds the following values in its editorial and publication process:
Scientific Integrity
Ensuring honesty, transparency, and responsibility in scholarly publication.
Quality
Prioritizing methodological soundness, clarity, and contribution to knowledge.
Originality
Encouraging new findings, fresh perspectives, and innovative approaches.
Clarity
Promoting clear communication of scientific evidence and policy relevance.
Innovation
Supporting new methods, tools, and interdisciplinary solutions.
Knowledge Dissemination
Making research useful for science, policy, management, and society.
Editorial Expertise
Alignment with JEEM Editorial Board
The focus and scope of JEEM are designed to reflect the expertise of its editorial board and the needs of contemporary environmental scholarship. With editorial expertise in fisheries stock assessment, sustainable fisheries management, blue economy policy, aquatic genetics, shark and ray conservation, and environmental governance, JEEM encourages manuscripts that are scientifically rigorous and relevant to real-world environmental decision-making.
JEEM especially welcomes studies that bridge ecological science with policy and management, including research on coastal and marine ecosystems, aquatic biodiversity, fisheries sustainability, environmental monitoring, conservation technologies, and community-oriented environmental solutions.