Aims & Scope
Journal of Water publishes research on hydrological processes, water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and sustainable water resource management across natural and engineered systems.
Core Research Domains
These domains represent our primary focus areas where we actively seek high-quality original research, systematic reviews, and methodological innovations. Submissions in these areas receive priority editorial consideration.
Hydrological Sciences
- Surface water and groundwater hydrology
- Watershed processes and water cycle dynamics
- Hydrological modeling and simulation
- Precipitation, evapotranspiration, and runoff analysis
- High-latitude and high-altitude hydrology
- Hydrological responses to climate variability
"Integrated modeling of groundwater-surface water interactions in a glacial watershed under changing climate conditions"
Water Quality & Biogeochemistry
- Chemical composition and water quality assessment
- Biogeochemical cycles in aquatic systems
- Nutrient dynamics and eutrophication
- Sediment-water interface processes
- Water-atmosphere interactions
- Contaminant fate and transport
"Phosphorus cycling in lake sediments: Implications for internal loading and water quality management"
Aquatic Ecosystems
- Freshwater and marine ecosystem dynamics
- Limnology of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs
- Coastal and estuarine processes
- Aquatic biodiversity and community ecology
- Ecosystem services from water bodies
- Ecological responses to environmental stressors
"Macroinvertebrate community structure as bioindicators of water quality in urban stream networks"
Water Treatment & Engineering
- Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
- Drinking water treatment technologies
- Water and wastewater residuals management
- Advanced oxidation and membrane processes
- Water distribution system design and optimization
- Sustainable water infrastructure development
"Performance evaluation of hybrid constructed wetlands for agricultural wastewater treatment in temperate climates"
Secondary Focus Areas
Cross-disciplinary research that integrates water science with other domains. These submissions undergo standard peer review and are evaluated for their contribution to water resource understanding.
Water Resource Management
Integrated water resources planning, water allocation strategies, basin-scale management, water conservation, and sustainable development approaches.
Agricultural Water Systems
Irrigation efficiency, agricultural water quality, drainage systems, aquaculture water management, and agricultural pollution control.
Urban Water Systems
Stormwater management, urban runoff quality, green infrastructure, water-sensitive urban design, and municipal water supply systems.
Environmental Restoration
Soil and groundwater remediation, contaminated site cleanup, ecological restoration of water bodies, and rehabilitation strategies.
Water Policy & Economics
Water governance frameworks, economic valuation of water resources, policy analysis, comparative legal aspects, and institutional arrangements.
Mathematical Modeling
Hydrological models, water quality simulation, system analysis techniques, predictive modeling, and decision support systems for water management.
Emerging Research Frontiers
Novel research areas where we encourage innovative submissions. These topics may require additional editorial review to ensure alignment with journal scope and quality standards.
Priority Emerging Topics
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Expedited Review
Regular Review Timeline
Selective Acceptance
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- CONSORT for intervention studies
- STROBE for observational research
- PRISMA for systematic reviews
- ARRIVE for animal research
- CARE for case reports
Data & Reproducibility
- Data availability statements required
- Code and software sharing encouraged
- Raw data deposition in repositories
- Methodological transparency
- Statistical analysis documentation
Ethics & Integrity
- IRB/Ethics approval for human subjects
- Animal welfare compliance (IACUC)
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Informed consent documentation
- Adherence to COPE guidelines
Preprint & Prior Publication
- Preprints on recognized servers accepted
- Conference abstracts permitted
- Thesis chapters considered
- No duplicate publication
- Prior disclosure required
Ready to Submit?
If your research aligns with our scope and meets our quality standards, we invite you to submit your manuscript for peer review.
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