Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- All URL addresses in the text (e.g., http://pkp.sfu.ca) are activated and ready to click.
- The text is double-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- Include numbered and titled figures and tables in the main text.
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All journal submissions use APA 7th edition referencing. Authors must guarantee:
1) in-text citations for direct quotes should include author’s last name, publication year, and page number(s) (e.g., Smith, 2020, p. 45); 2) for short quotations (40 words or less), use double quotation marks. For longer quotations (40+ words), format them as block quotes, indented without quotation marks, and include the page number; 3) the reference list at the end of the manuscript is alphabetized by author surname and formatted in APA style. Complete bibliographic details should include author, publication year, title, and source. - The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
- The text, if submitted to a peer-reviewed section (e.g., Articles), has had the authors' names removed. If an author is cited, "Author" and year are used in the bibliography and footnotes, instead of author's name, paper title, etc. The author's name has also been removed from the document's Properties, which in Microsoft Word is found in the File menu.
- Author Warranty and Representation: I, the author, represent and warrant that the material I am submitting for publication (the Work): a) does not contain any libelous or unlawful statements; b) does not infringe on any copyright, privacy rights or any other proprietary rights; c) has not been previously published elsewhere in its entirety. In the event, the Work contains material that has been previously published, such excerpted material has been attributed to the proper author(s) and identifies where it has been previously published; and d) is my sole, original work, or in the case the Work is prepared jointly by more than one author, I warrant that I have been authorized by all co-authors to submit the Work on their behalf.
- Responsibility for Claims: I agree to protect and not hold the journal publishers, its employees, contractors, and agents responsible for any losses, damages, expenses, claims, or legal actions (including legal fees) that arise from any violation of the warranties mentioned above.
- Distribution and Copyright: By submitting the Work, I agree that the right to reproduce and distribute the Work has been given to the journal and its publishers and that they may authorize third parties to republish, index or share the Work in alternate formats. Author permission will be obtained for any publication outside of Future Earth: A Student Journal on Sustainability and Environment. However, I understand that I as author will retain copyright of the Work and may reuse and redistribute the Work, as long as I credit the journal.
- Machine Learning and AI Use Disclosure: Authors must disclose any use of AI or ML tools in manuscript preparation, such as writing assistance, data analysis, or figure generation. This statement should describe AI or ML tool usage, including the tool name, version, and tasks. Authors are accountable for submission accuracy, integrity, and originality, regardless of AI involvement. The author(s) should check all AI-generated content for ethical compliance with the journal. Submissions may be rejected if AI or ML tools are not disclosed.
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Copyright Notice: Authors grant the journal first publication rights and retain copyright. All articles will be published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA) License, which allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator and the Future Earth journal. If others remix, adapt, or build upon the material, they must license the modified material under identical terms.
Authors can enter non-exclusive distribution agreements (e.g., institutional repositories) with initial publication.
Book Reviews
A book review provides readers with an informed and critical evaluation of a published book. Book reviews should be between 1000 and 1500 words, excluding references.
Case Studies
Case studies should describe a specific sustainability scenario, problem, or issue, and provide analysis and recommendations based on relevant theories or frameworks. The case should be presented in a clear and concise manner, with appropriate data and visual aids for support. Discussions should provide insights into the implications of the case study and offer recommendations for future action. Case studies should be between 1,000 and 3,000 words in length, excluding references and appendices.
Commentaries and Opinions
Commentaries, viewpoints, or opinion pieces should be brief and provide a unique and well-supported perspective on a current issue or trend in the field. The commentary should be clear, concise, and engaging, with a compelling argument and evidence to support the author’s position. Discussions should provide insights into the implications of the issue or trend and offer recommendations for future action. Commentaries, viewpoints, or opinion pieces should be between 500 and 1,000 words, excluding references and appendices.
Research Articles
Research articles should present original research that contributes to the knowledge and understanding of sustainability and other relevant fields of study. The research should be supported by a literature review. The methodology should include data collection and analysis methods. Results should be presented in a clear and concise manner, with appropriate visual aids such as tables and graphs. The discussion section should interpret the results and provide important insights and policy implications. Research articles should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words, excluding references and appendices.
Review Articles
Review articles should provide a critical and comprehensive analysis of the existing literature on a specific topic or issue in the field. The review should be well-organized, with clear sections and subheadings that guide the reader through the analysis. Discussions should provide insights into the current state of the literature, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and offer recommendations for future research. Review articles should be between 3,000 and 6,000 words in length, excluding references and appendices.
Copyright Notice
Authors grant the journal first publication rights and retain copyright. The work is simultaneously licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License which allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator and the Future Earth journal. If others remix, adapt, or build upon the material, they must license the modified material under identical terms.
Authors can enter non-exclusive distribution agreements (e.g., institutional repositories) with initial publication. In fact, authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
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