All submissions to the Journal of Sustainability (JoS) must meet the following requirements:
1. Compliance with JoS Policies
Submissions must adhere to the journal’s core editorial policies, including (but not limited to):
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Authorship: Proper attribution of all contributors.
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Confidentiality: Respect for the privacy of peer review and proprietary data.
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Conflicts of Interest: Disclosure of any financial, personal, or professional affiliations that could be perceived as influencing the manuscript.
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Use of AI: Responsible and transparent use of AI tools, with appropriate disclosure where applicable.
2. Originality and Exclusivity
- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another journal.
3. Content Accuracy and Presentation
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All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
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All tables and figures are properly numbered and labelled.
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Permission has been obtained for all photos, datasets, and other supplementary materials included in the submission.
4. Author Responsibility
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The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and have given informed consent for submission.
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Any Competing Interests are clearly disclosed in the manuscript and/or during the submission process.
5. Alignment with Author Guidelines
- The manuscript complies with all requirements outlined in the official Author Guide, including formatting, structure, and ethical considerations.
