About the Journal

• The journal welcomes original contributions from researchers, academics, policymakers, government agencies, consultants, industry professionals, and postgraduate researchers worldwide.

• Our mission is to promote interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary issues in sustainability, environmental governance, ESG, climate resilience, water resources, and natural resource management while encouraging collaboration between academia, government, industry, and civil society.

• JSEG publishes original research articles, review papers, policy papers, case studies, technical notes, short communications, and book reviews.

Aims & Scope

The journal welcomes manuscripts in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

✓ Sustainability and Sustainable Development

✓ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

✓ Environmental Governance

✓ Environmental Law and Policy

✓ Water Resources Management

✓ Water Governance and Regulation

✓ Water Supply and Sanitation

✓ Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

✓ Natural Resources Management

✓ Circular Economy

✓ Renewable Energy and Energy Transition

✓ Corporate Sustainability

✓ Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience

✓ Sustainable Cities and Urban Development

✓ Environmental Planning and Resource Management

Launching Soon

The inaugural issue of the Blue Nexus Journal of Sustainability & Environmental Governance (JSEG) is currently in preparation. We are now accepting manuscript submissions for Volume 1, Issue 1. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished work that advances knowledge, informs policy, and promotes practical solutions in sustainability and environmental governance.

Publication Frequency

• Biannual (Two Issues Per Year)

Publication Model

• Open Access

Language

• English

Article Processing Charge (APC)

• Currently waived for inaugural issues.

Why Publish with JSEG?

✓ International peer-reviewed journal

✓ Open-access publication

✓ Double-blind peer review

✓ Multidisciplinary scope

✓ Policy and practice-oriented research

✓ Fast and transparent editorial process

✓ Global readership

✓ Professional editorial support

✓ No publication fee during inaugural issues

Types of Manuscripts

JSEG accepts the following manuscript categories:

• Original Research Articles

• Review Articles

• Policy Papers

• Case Studies

• Technical Notes

• Short Communications

• Book Reviews

• Commentary and Perspectives

Editorial and Peer Review Process

Every manuscript undergoes a rigorous editorial process to ensure quality, originality, and academic integrity.

Initial Editorial Screening

All submissions are assessed for relevance, originality, formatting, and compliance with the journal's scope.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts under a double-blind peer-review process.

Revision

Authors are invited to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers' comments before final evaluation.

Acceptance and Publication

Accepted articles are professionally copyedited, assigned a DOI (planned), and published online as open-access articles.

Publication Ethics

JSEG is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are:

• Original and unpublished

• Not under consideration elsewhere

• Free from plagiarism

• Ethically conducted where applicable

• Properly referenced and acknowledged

The journal follows internationally accepted principles of ethical publishing and responsible research.