Author Guidelines

The International Journal for Research in Climatic Change & Earth Science (IJRCCES) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of climate science, earth system studies, and environmental research. The journal aims to promote innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific developments that address global climate challenges, environmental sustainability, and earth system processes.

Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines outlined below to facilitate an efficient peer review and publication process.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts the following types of scholarly submissions:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

  • Case Studies

All submissions must demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

Manuscript Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s official submission system or designated editorial email.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The submitted work is original and has not been previously published.

  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

  • All listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.

  • All authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

Paper Format Template

Authors are advised to follow the structure below when preparing their manuscript:

Title of the Paper (Bold, 14 pt)
Author(s) Name(s) with Affiliation(s)
Abstract (150–250 words)
Keywords (4–6 keywords)
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements (if applicable)
References (APA Format)

Formatting Requirements

To maintain consistency and professional presentation, manuscripts must follow the formatting standards below:

  • Font: Times New Roman

  • Font Size: 12 pt (Title: 14 pt, Bold)

  • Line Spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Alignment: Justified

  • Page Numbers: Bottom center or bottom right

Tables and figures must be clearly numbered and cited in the text. Captions should be concise, descriptive, and scientifically informative.

Ethical Standards

The International Journal for Research in Climatic Change & Earth Science (IJRCCES), published by Green Publications Services Private Limited, adheres to internationally recognized ethical publishing standards and follows the principles and best practice guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors must:

  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources of information.

  • Avoid plagiarism, duplicate submissions, and research misconduct.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Provide accurate data and transparent research methodology.

  • Obtain necessary ethical approvals where applicable.

All submissions undergo similarity screening using plagiarism detection tools prior to peer review to ensure academic integrity and originality.

Open Access and Licensing

The journal operates under a fully open access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

Authors retain the copyright of their work, and all accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

To support editorial processing, peer review management, and digital publication services, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable only after a manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.