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Journal of Environmental Information Science

EDITORIAL POLICYThe Journal of Environmental Information Science ispublished in English by the Center for Environmental
Information Science to promote international research inenvironmental information science. The Journal
publishes original research papers, general reviews, andtechnical reports that cover all aspects of environmental
information science. Papers to be published in theJournal must contain original research results withscientific value for environmental information science.
Manuscripts are judged on the basis of theircontributions.

that is being contributed. A final decision will be made bythe editorial committee as to whether or not thesubmitted copy deserves to be treated as unpublished.
(1) Part of an academic dissertation(2) The article was presented in other societies,
symposiums, research presentation meetings, andinternational conferences; further, it is not underreview.
(3) The article was published as a technical bulletin,
research report of a university, and research instituteor research organization.
(4) The article is suitable as an occasional contribution;
the author(s) has copyright in a country, local
government, industry, or result report of anorganization’s sponsored research.

* * *1. Contribution Requirement
The author listed first is restricted to individual
members or supporting members in good standing withthis Center.
・Supporting members are limited to two submissions ayear per one unit.

Moreover, the submission of a duplicate article toEnvironmental Information Science, Papers on
Environmental Information Science，or the publication ofother societies is forbidden.

2. Contents of Contribution
The Journal publishes the following types of papers:(i) Original article:
This is an article that describes the original findings andsummarizes a theoretical or empirical research on
environmental information science. Its purpose, method,results, and conclusions are explicit, of academic value,and whose application value is high.
(ii) Short communication:
These are short reports that describe original findings
and summarize theoretical or empirical research on
environmental information science. Their purpose,method and results are explicit, of academic value, andwhose application value is high.
(iii) Review article:
This entails a summary of literature on environmental
information science. The premise of the discussion, logicalexpansion, and conclusion are explicit, of academic value,and whose application value is high. A review article
should demonstrate a high level of originality.
(iv) Technical report:
This is a report on academic research and investigation,planning and design, and technology development that isoriginal and offers the possibility of future development.

4. Publication of papers
Accepted papers will be published online and madeopen to the public through the J-STAGE website.
5. Manuscripts(1) MANUSCRIPT WRITING GUIDELINES
Manuscripts should be written in English based on theCenter’s MANUSCRIPT WRITING GUIDELINES
and manuscript format. The manuscripts that do notfollow the stipulated guidelines will not be accepted.
(2) Manuscript Lengtha. “Original article” “Review article” and “Technicalreport”
The Manuscript should be less than 12 pages;
moreover, the title, author name, abstract, keywords, and charts must also be included.
b. “Short communication”
The Manuscript should be less than 6 pages;
moreover, the title, author name, abstract, keywords, and charts must also be included.
(3) Language
Manuscripts should be submitted in English.
(4) Submission checklist
Please complete the checklist to correctly submit
manuscripts for publication in the Journal. The“submission checklist” can be downloaded from theCenter’s Homepage. Manuscripts will not beassessed if the checklist is incomplete.
(5) Affidavit
At the time of submission of a paper, submit anaffidavit that the manuscript strictly adheres to "3.
Contribution Conditions"..

3. Contribution Conditions
Contribution is restricted to an unpublished article,
regardless of language. However, the papers enumerated
below, at the time of re-summarizing content andcomposition for contribution, are treated as unpublished.
In these cases, the copy of the paper relevant to theabove is attached and contributed; further, the relevanceis referred to in the main text or notes of the manuscript1(6) Submission of Manuscripts
・Submit the files below using the online system“ScholarOne Manuscript”by the designateddeadline.
・ The total size of the submitted files should notexceed 10 MB.
・The authors name should not be put in the file title.
(i) an original manuscript with authors’ names andaffiliations, acknowledgements with line numbers
and page numbers (in PDF format).
(ii) a copy of an anonymous version of the original
manuscript which authors’ names, affiliations andacknowledgement are fully masked with spaces,with line numbers and page numbers (in PDFformat).
(iii) Paper submission form(in PDF or jpeg format).
(iv) A submission checklist (in PDF or jpeg format).
(v ) Affidavit (in PDF or jpeg format)(vi) A certificate stating that the document has
undergone English proofreading (in PDF or jpeg
format).
(vii) Additional materials, if relevant to “3.
Contribution conditions” of the Editorial Policy (ifapplicable)

8. After AcceptanceIn case of acceptance, please submit a final
manuscript as a Word file (doc format), and send thepublication fee to the designated bank account without
delay.
9. Charges to Authors
The following fees will be charged to submitting
authors. The secretariat will contact the person in
charge of the paper after the submission deadline
regarding the method of payment of the paper
examination fee. Payment must be made without
delay in accordance with the instructions. The paper
examination fee will not be refunded if the manuscript
is rejected because it does not follow submission
guidelines. The publication fee and offprints fee ispaid after acceptance and without delay.1) Paper
examination fee：10,000 yen for members.
If there are (is a) non-member co-author(s), anadditional 3,000 yen per non-member co-author will
be charged.
2) Publication fee: 20,000 yen for members
If there are (is a) non-member co-author(s), anadditional 7,000 yen per non-member co-author will
be charged.
3) Offprints fee: A minimum of 30 offprints with acover will be supplied upon request at a charge of
6,000 yen. If more are required, an additional chargeof 150 yen per copy will be applied.

6. Examination Method
The submitted manuscript is reviewed by the following
method.
(1) Reviewing members’ selection
The Editorial Committee assigns one specialized
editorial committee member to one contributed article
for ensuring that each submission is correctlyappraised.
Moreover, in principle, other than the editorialcommittee, those who have knowledge and experience inthe research and business of environmental information
science select two to three reviewing members who areexperienced in the field of study related to the article
being reviewed.
(2) Report of reviewing results
A reviewing member reviews a paper based on thecontents shown in the “Journal of EnvironmentalInformation
Sciencepeerreviewguideline”;
subsequently, the findings are provided in apredetermined style and submitted to the editorialcommittee.
Based on the report, the member specializing in articles
attaches the suggestions for manuscript revision orrejection and reports to the editorial committee.
(3) Adoption or rejection of a manuscript
The editorial committee examines and determines
adoption or rejection based on the report of thespecializing members who reviewed the article.

10. Payment Method for Paper Examination Fee, etc.
Payment can be made online (credit card, payment
at a convenience store payment) or by banktransfer to the bank account below. The details ofthe payment procedure will be notified to thecontact person by the secretariat.
<Designated Bank Account>
Account Name: Center for Environmental
Information ScienceAccount Number: 1135239
Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ, Ichigaya Branch
11. CopyrightThe copyright of articles published in the Journal
belongs to the Center for Environmental Information
Science.
12. Contact for Inquiries
Editorial Office of the Center for Environmental
Information Science,
3-2-7, Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074,
Japan
URL http://www.ceis.or.jp
Email memberinfo@ceis.or.jp

7. The Result Announcement
Examination results will be announced by email. In
case a revision is requested, the revised manuscript
should be submitted by the designated deadline. It willthen be re-examined by the editorial committee.

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