Author Guidelines

The Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Engineering (JRESE) welcomes research contributions from both national and international authors, subjecting all submissions to a thorough peer review process. Manuscripts are categorized as follows:

  1. Original Research Articles: Manuscripts presenting comprehensive studies with foundational or applied results in renewable energy or sustainable engineering.
  2. Review Articles: Comprehensive and critical analyses of existing literature on specific topics within renewable energy or sustainable engineering. Review articles should provide a balanced summary of current knowledge, identify gaps, and suggest directions for future research. These articles should be thorough, typically not exceeding 20,000 words.
  3. Short Communications: Condensed articles reporting preliminary findings of ongoing research. These should be concise, limited to 5000 words, and adhere to the standard structure of scientific reporting.

Submission Requirements

  • Language: English
  • Originality: Manuscripts submitted must be original works that have not been published or accepted elsewhere.
  • Submission Process: Authors must submit manuscripts through the e-journalPlus/QJES platform.
  • File Requirements: Alongside the manuscript, authors are required to upload the following documents:

Formatting Instructions

  • Length: Manuscripts should not exceed 40 pages, including tables, figures, and appendices.
  • File Format: Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word 2010 or newer versions.
  • Template: Use the Manuscript Template available in Word/PDF formats.

Document Layout and Style:

  • Page Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (216 x 279 mm).
  • Margins: Left and right margins should be 16.7 mm, the bottom margin 15.5 mm, and the top margin 12.6 mm.
  • Font: Times New Roman.
    • Paper Title: 16 pt, bold, with initial capitalization.
    • Authors' Names: 12 pt, italic, bold.
    • Headlines: 9 pt, bold.
    • Subtitles: 8 pt, italic, bold.
    • Body Text: 8 pt with 11.5 pt line spacing.

Content Structure

  • Abstract: A concise summary of no more than 200 words in lowercase. It should succinctly cover the objective, content, results, and conclusions of the research.
  • Keywords: Provide 3-6 keywords related to the manuscript, in lowercase.
  • Nomenclature: Include a list of symbols, alphabetically ordered, following the abstract.
  • Equations: Should be formatted in Math Type, numbered consecutively, and separated by space from the surrounding text.
  • Figures and Tables:
    • Figures: Referred to in the text (e.g., Fig. 1), with titles below in lowercase.
    • Tables: Titles appear above tables in lowercase (e.g., Table 1).
  • References:

    References should follow the IEEE citation style, where sources are numbered consecutively in the order of their first appearance in the text and enclosed in square brackets (e.g., [1,2]). The reference list should be formatted according to IEEE guidelines. The use of reference management software such as Mendeley is recommended to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Example:

[1] B.H. Graimed, Z.H. Jabbar, A.A.G. Al-khayfawee, S.H. Ammar, H. Taofeeq, M. Al-yasiri, The latest trends in NiAl-LDH-based heterojunctions and their photocatalytic capacity for hydrogen evolution under solar light irradiation: Photoreaction mechanism justified by DFT calculations, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy. 87 (2024) 939–965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.096

[2] Z.H. Jabbar, B.H. Graimed, S.H. Ammar, D.A. Sabit, A.A. Najim, A.Y. Radeef, A.G. Taher, The latest progress in the design and application of semiconductor photocatalysis systems for degradation of environmental pollutants in wastewater: Mechanism insight and theoretical calculations, Mater. Sci. Semicond. Process. 173 (2024) 108153. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108153

Download the manuscript template(Word): https://jrese.qu.edu.iq/index.php/JRESE/$$$call$$$/api/file/file-api/download-library-file?libraryFileId=1 

Review Process

  • Initial Evaluation: Manuscripts undergo an initial assessment by editorial staff, followed by a similarity check via Turnitin, where similarity must be below 15%, AI content below 5%, and no flagged issues.
  • Peer Review: The manuscript is assigned to two expert reviewers who evaluate it, providing detailed feedback and suggested revisions.
  • Revisions: Authors must address all reviewer comments and submit a detailed response letter outlining changes. Revised manuscripts should be highlighted and labeled as “Revision Version #1.”

Final Submission and Acceptance

Once the revisions are complete and accepted, an acceptance certificate will be issued to the authors.