Journal of Cleaner Production
Scope & Guideline
Catalyzing Change for a Cleaner, Greener Planet
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Production and Consumption:
The journal emphasizes research on sustainable production methods and consumption patterns, advocating for practices that minimize waste and resource use while maximizing efficiency. - Environmental Management and Policy:
It explores the intersection of environmental management practices and policy frameworks, addressing how regulations and incentives can drive cleaner production and sustainability. - Innovative Technologies for Environmental Impact Reduction:
Research on innovative technologies that enhance sustainability and reduce environmental footprints, such as renewable energy technologies, waste-to-energy processes, and advanced recycling methods. - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Sustainability Metrics:
The journal publishes studies that utilize LCA and other sustainability assessment tools to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, processes, and systems. - Circular Economy and Resource Recovery:
A significant focus on circular economy practices, including resource recovery, waste minimization, and the development of sustainable materials and products. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Challenges:
Encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates social, economic, and environmental dimensions to address complex sustainability challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Technologies and Sustainability:
The integration of digital technologies, such as AI and data analytics, into sustainability practices is gaining momentum, highlighting the role of technology in enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impacts. - Climate Change Mitigation Strategies:
A significant increase in research addressing specific strategies for climate change mitigation, including carbon accounting, renewable energy transitions, and adaptation measures. - Circular Economy Innovations:
Innovations in circular economy practices are on the rise, focusing on resource recovery, waste minimization, and sustainable product design. - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems:
Emerging research areas include sustainable agricultural practices, food waste reduction, and the environmental impacts of food production systems. - Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainability:
There is a growing emphasis on stakeholder engagement and social dimensions of sustainability, exploring how public perception and behavior influence environmental practices. - Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Development:
Research is increasingly focusing on the role of policy frameworks and government interventions in promoting sustainable practices across various sectors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Waste Management Practices:
Research focused solely on traditional waste management practices is declining as the journal shifts towards circular economy frameworks and innovative resource recovery methods. - Single-Use Technologies:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications centered on single-use technologies, as the emphasis on sustainability pushes for more reusable and recyclable solutions. - Conventional Energy Systems:
Research on conventional energy systems, particularly fossil fuels, is waning as the journal emphasizes renewable energy and sustainable alternatives. - Non-Integrated Approaches to Sustainability:
Studies that do not consider integrated approaches to sustainability, such as the water-energy-food nexus, are becoming less frequent, reflecting a shift towards more holistic frameworks. - Sector-Specific Studies without Broader Context:
Research that focuses narrowly on specific sectors without considering broader environmental or social implications is declining, as interdisciplinary studies gain traction.
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