Ethical Policy

This policy outlines the requirements for ethical conduct and reporting for all submissions to the Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (JESE). As a journal dedicated to the advancement of research in environmental science and engineering, JESE is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity, with a focus on environmental responsibility, public health, and the ethical deployment of technology.

1. Ethical Conduct for Studies Involving Human Subjects, Animals, and the Environment

JESE requires that all research involving human participants (e.g., in public health studies, social impact assessments), animals, or field studies must have been conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible institutional or national research committee.

1.1. Human Subjects and Public Health Research

•       Mandatory Approval: Authors must confirm that all procedures were approved by the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee. The manuscript must include a statement identifying the approving body and the relevant approval number.

•       Informed Consent: Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all human participants.

1.2. Animal and Ecological Research

•       Mandatory Approval: All animal experiments must comply with institutional, national, or international guidelines for the care and use of animals.

•       Permits and Environmental Impact: Authors conducting research in the natural environment must confirm that all necessary permits and permissions were obtained from the relevant authorities. Research must be conducted in a manner that minimizes negative environmental impact.

1.3. Ethical Engineering and Technology

•       Impact Assessment: Research on new engineering solutions (e.g., pollution control, waste management) must include a discussion of the potential environmental and social consequences, ensuring the solutions are sustainable and do not create new ethical or environmental problems.

2. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Registration (PRISMA)

For systematic reviews and meta-analyses, JESE strongly encourages authors to register their protocol in a publicly accessible registry (e.g., PROSPERO) prior to commencing the review. Furthermore, authors must adhere to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement to ensure comprehensive and transparent reporting of their methodology and findings. Adherence to PRISMA, including the use of the PRISMA checklist and flow diagram, is a mandatory requirement for submission.

3. Conflict of Interest and Funding

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or other relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence their work. All sources of funding for the research must be explicitly stated in the manuscript.