Author Guidelines

The Journal of Circular Economy Innovations author guidelines emphasize clarity, relevance, and adherence to formatting rules for all submissions. Here are key points from the official guidance:

Manuscript Length and Types

  • Research articles are encouraged to be between 3,500 and 6,000 words, though longer papers are welcomed for more complex topics.

  • Reviews typically range from 4,500 to 6,000 words; perspectives should be concise, about 800 to 1,000 words.

  • Submissions should clearly define the problem, methods, findings, and practical implications for circular economy innovations.

Formatting and Submission

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Clear structure is required: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion/conclusion, references, and any necessary appendices.

  • Citations and references should follow the journal’s preferred style.

  • Authors must submit through the online system and comply with the provided templates.

Ethics and Permissions

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources is mandatory.

  • Ethical compliance for studies involving humans or animals must be documented if relevant.

Editorial and Peer Review

  • Submissions are subject to editorial screening and peer review, emphasizing constructive and timely feedback.

  • Final acceptance is contingent upon addressing reviewer and editor comments and complying with the journal’s standards.

Contact

Authors with questions can reach out to the editorial team for guidance at the contact address listed on the journal’s website.

Full details and downloadable templates are available in the Author Information Package on the journal’s website.

Article Metadata Section:

  1. Author Information:

    • Full name, affiliation, ORCID, corresponding author email.

  2. Abstract:

    • 150-250 words summarizing the study (no references).

  3. Keywords:

    • 3-6 specific keywords relevant to the article.

  4. DOI:

    • Each article must have a DOI assigned.

  5. References:

    • Follow a standardized citation style (APA 7th edition).

  6. Data Availability Statement:

    • Indicate if research data is publicly available.

  7. Funding Information:

    • Disclose any funding received for the research.