Instructions for Authors

Comprehensive guidelines for preparing and submitting energy conservation research manuscripts to the journal.

Energy Conservation publishes several article formats, each with specific requirements tailored to its purpose and expected contribution to sustainability knowledge and engineering practice.

Organize original energy research manuscripts following standard scientific format. Clear structure enhances readability and facilitates peer review of technical engineering research.

• Title page: Concise title (maximum 150 characters), all author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact, word count, and conflict of interest disclosures
• Abstract: Structured format with background, methods, results, and conclusions. Include 4-6 keywords from engineering subject headings for indexing
• Introduction: Background context, research question rationale, and study objectives for energy investigation
• Methods: Detailed methodology enabling replication, including experimental protocols, measurement techniques, statistical approaches, and system specifications
• Results: Objective findings without interpretation, organized logically with supporting tables and figures for technical data
• Discussion: Interpretation of findings, comparison with existing sustainability literature, limitations, and engineering practice implications
• References: Consistent format throughout manuscript with proper citation of energy sources

Proper formatting ensures consistent presentation and efficient processing of energy manuscripts through the production workflow.

Energy Conservation expects manuscripts to meet rigorous technical standards ensuring reproducibility and scientific validity of conservation research findings.

• Use SI units throughout with appropriate precision for engineering measurements
• Report statistical methods, sample sizes, and uncertainty analysis for experimental studies
• Describe simulation parameters, boundary conditions, and validation approaches for modeling studies
• Provide equipment specifications and calibration details for laboratory investigations
• Include lifecycle considerations and sustainability metrics where appropriate for environmental assessments

All energy research must comply with established ethical standards. Authors bear responsibility for ensuring appropriate approvals, industry permissions, and environmental compliance for sustainability research.

• Environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance documentation where required
• Industry partnership disclosures and proprietary technology permissions
• Complete conflict of interest disclosure for all authors and funding sources
• Data availability statements describing access to underlying datasets

Energy Conservation requires adherence to appropriate reporting guidelines based on study design. These standards ensure completeness and transparency in sustainability research reporting.

• CONSORT: Randomized trials evaluating energy interventions and efficiency technologies
• STROBE: Observational studies of consumption patterns and policy impacts
• PRISMA: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of conservation literature
• Technical standards: Engineering methodology reporting appropriate to discipline

All listed authors must meet established authorship criteria for energy publications: substantial contribution to conception, data acquisition, or analysis; drafting or critical revision; final approval; and accountability for the work. Industry contributors and technicians not meeting criteria should be acknowledged.

All energy submissions undergo rigorous peer review by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant expertise in sustainability engineering and conservation science. The review process evaluates scientific validity, methodological rigor, originality, and contribution to energy knowledge. Authors receive detailed feedback with constructive suggestions.

Submit manuscripts through our online ManuscriptZone system. The platform guides authors through required information and document uploads for sustainability submissions.

Energy Conservation aims for prompt publication of accepted sustainability research. Initial editorial decisions are typically provided within four weeks of submission. Accepted manuscripts proceed to production immediately upon final approval and payment. Most articles are published online within two weeks of production completion.

When revision is requested, authors should address all reviewer comments systematically with point-by-point responses. Highlight changes in the revised manuscript to facilitate re-review. Revisions are typically due within 30 days for minor and 60 days for major revisions.

For questions about submission requirements, manuscript preparation, or the review process for energy research, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. Our team responds within one business day to author inquiries and can provide guidance on technical requirements.

All published articles are released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, ensuring maximum accessibility and reuse of energy research. This enables industry practitioners, policymakers, and fellow researchers to share and build upon your sustainability findings with appropriate attribution. Open access publication enhances visibility and citation impact for conservation research.

Energy Conservation provides ongoing support after publication. Published authors can request citation metrics, altmetric data, and usage statistics for their sustainability research. The editorial team assists with corrections, author profile updates, and institutional repository integration. Your energy research remains accessible through permanent digital archiving and DOI registration for long-term discoverability and citation tracking.