Call for Original Manuscripts for Publication in the Busitema Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
CALL FOR PAPERS
Advancing Research in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
The Busitema Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (BJNRES) invites submissions of original, high-quality manuscripts for publication in its upcoming issues. As a peer-reviewed, open-access journal, BJNRES is dedicated to promoting research that advances sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
In alignment with Busitema University's commitment to sustainability and ecological stewardship, BJNRES provides a platform for research that advances sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection.
The journal focuses on:
- Promoting sustainable use and management of natural resources
- Advancing research in environmental conservation and climate resilience
- Addressing environmental challenges through science, policy, and innovation
AIMS AND SCOPE
BJNRES is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal focused on research in the sustainable use of natural resources and environmental systems. The journal publishes studies on:
- Teaching and learning processes
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Assessment, evaluation, and learning outcomes
- Classroom practice across science and computer science fields
We welcome work that examines how science is taught and learned, how instructional approaches and curricula can be improved, and how educational innovation can strengthen learning outcomes.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
BJNRES welcomes submissions from the following fields, including but not limited to:
- Land resources
- Environmental health and planning
- Natural resource economics
- Environmental management
- Climate change and sustainability
- Biodiversity conservation
- Ecosystem conservation and restoration
- Environment policy and governance
- Environmental assessment and monitoring
- Sustainable natural resource management
TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS
BJNRES publishes high-quality scholarly work in the following formats:
- Original Research Articles – Full-length reports of significant research findings
- Applied Research – Studies in natural resources and environmental sciences
- Case Studies – Examinations of natural resource management, environmental conservation, and sustainability practices
- Review Articles and Systematic Reviews – Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature
- Short Communications and Research Notes – Brief reports of preliminary or timely findings including policy analyses and environmental assessment studies
- Commentaries, Perspectives, and Critical Debates – Thought-provoking discussions on priority and emerging issues in natural resources, environmental management, sustainability, and climate change
TARGET AUDIENCE
The journal serves:
- Researchers and academics
- Environmental scientists
- Natural resource managers
- Conservation practitioners
- Policymakers
- Development practitioners
- Educators
- Community stakeholders
- Students engaged in the sustainable management of natural resources and environmental systems
OPEN ACCESS POLICY
All articles published in BJNRES are open access, meaning they are freely available to read, download, copy, distribute, and reuse—with proper attribution—under the terms of the applicable Creative Commons license. Authors retain copyright while granting the public the right to use their work following the chosen license.
Licensing Options
Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) – Primary License
Under this license, users may:
- Distribute, copy, and share the article in any medium or format
- Create adaptations, including translations and derivative works
- Text/data mine the article for computational analysis
- Use the work commercially, provided proper attribution is given
Conditions: Users must credit the author(s), link to the original publication (via DOI), and indicate if changes were made. Adaptations must not imply endorsement or harm the authors' reputation.
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
For authors who prefer more restrictive terms, BJNRES offers this license, which allows:
- Non-commercial redistribution
- Inclusion in collective works
Restrictions: No commercial use and no derivatives are permitted.
Authors may choose this license if required by their funding agency or institutional policy.
ARTICLE PUBLISHING CHARGE (APC)
Unlike many open-access journals, BJNRES does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs). Publication costs are supported by Busitema University, ensuring that authors can publish their work free of charge while maintaining high editorial and peer-review standards.
This model promotes inclusivity, allowing researchers from all economic backgrounds to contribute to and benefit from open science.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Manuscripts should be submitted in accordance with the journal's formatting and submission requirements. All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure quality, originality, and scholarly contribution.
For detailed author guidelines, submission instructions, and templates, please visit: Author Guidelines and Submission Instructions
Submit your manuscript via the Submission Portal Link
IMPORTANT DATES
Activity
Date
Submission Deadline
Open
Notification of Acceptance
30 days after submission
Publication Date
30 days after review
CONTACT INFORMATION
Editorial Office
Busitema Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (BJNRES)
Busitema University
Email: journal@busitema.ac.ug; busitemajournals@gmail.com
Website: https://jnres.journals.busitema.ac.ug/jnres
By publishing in BJNRES, authors ensure their work reaches a global audience without financial barriers, promoting evidence-based practices in environmental and natural resource management, advancing sustainability and conservation practices, and strengthening knowledge exchange in natural resources and environmental sciences.
Join us in advancing research in natural resources and environmental sciences. Submit your manuscript today!
BJNRES is committed to research that informs environmental and natural resource management.
