Publication Ethics Statement
1. Authorship and Use of AI Tools
Authorship
To qualify as an author on a manuscript submitted to Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics, individuals must meet the criteria outlined by McNutt et al., (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., Feburary 2018; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1715374115), licensed under CC BY 4.0; which include substantial contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis or interpretation, software creation, or drafting and revising the work. Each author must have approved the submitted version and agreed to take personal accountability for their contributions as well as the integrity of the entire work.
The corresponding author (CA) holds specific responsibilities, including but is not limited to:
- Ensuring preservation of original data, materials, and code in accordance with best practices for reanalysis
- Verifying accuracy in the representation of data and materials
- Facilitating data and material sharing compliance within the author group and ensuring adherence to publication best practices
Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics strictly prohibits ghost, guest, or honorary authorship. “Ghost authorship” refers to an individual who has made substantial, author-level contributions to a manuscript but is not listed as an author. Conversely, “guest” or “honorary” authorship describes individuals included as authors despite not meeting the established authorship criteria. Contributors who do not qualify for authorship should be acknowledged in the manuscript’s acknowledgment section, with a brief description of their specific contributions.
Manuscripts must clearly specify each author's individual contributions. All listed authors receive system-generated confirmation of submission and must approve the authorship before further process. Unauthorized changes to authorship post-submission require unanimous consent and must be justified by significant new contributions.
After acceptance, the corresponding author is responsible for the accuracy of all publication details, including the names of co-authors, addresses and affiliations and serves as the primary contact for inquiries related to the published paper after publication. They are responsible for keeping all co-authors informed of any issues concerning the paper and ensuring that these matters are addressed promptly. If any author becomes aware of errors or concerns regarding the published material, it is their duty to notify the journal’s editorial office immediately.
Use of AI Tools
Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics follow COPE's guidelines and policies (COPE Policy on AI tools) regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool in manuscript preparation and review.
For Authors
Guidelines for Scientific Writing: When using generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation, these tools are permitted solely to enhance readability and language clarity. Such technologies must be carefully monitored by authors, who bear full responsibility for reviewing, editing, and validating the accuracy of AI-generated content, as AI outputs may sometimes be authoritative in appearance but potentially inaccurate or biased. Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, must not be listed as authors or co-authors, nor cited as authors. Authors using AI tools must disclose their use clearly within the manuscript and include a relevant statement. However, the use of AI for copy-editing purposes does not require disclosure.
Guidelines for Figures, Images, and Artwork: The generation or modification of figures, images, and artwork using AI tools raises significant legal and ethical considerations. Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics strictly complies with copyright laws and publishing ethics. Due to unresolved legal issues concerning AI-generated visuals, the journal does not permit the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images or figures in submitted manuscripts, including any form of enhancement, modification, or removal of details. The creation of artwork, such as graphical abstracts, using AI tools is also prohibited.
The sole exception Is when AI tools are Integral to research methodology for example, AI-assisted imaging used to generate research data. In these cases, authors must provide a clear description of the AI tools employed, including the name, version, and manufacturer, within the methods section. Authors are expected to comply with the software’s usage policies and provide appropriate attribution. Editorial requests for original or pre-AI-processed images may be made to ensure integrity during review.
For Reviewers
Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and must not submit manuscript text or peer review content to generative AI tools, as this risks breach of confidentiality and data privacy, and may produce inaccurate or biased information. Reviewers are fully accountable for the content of their reports.
2. Research and Publication Misconduct
Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of research and publication misconduct. All allegations of misconduct should be reported to the journal’s editorial office for thorough and impartial investigation. In handling such cases, Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics adheres to the Committee on Publishing Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Determinations of misconduct are made by a dedicated, journal-appointed professional investigation team. Depending on the outcome, the journal may issue a correction (erratum) or retract the article. Investigations may also involve notifying the authors’ affiliated institutions, funding bodies, and affected parties as appropriate.
Plagiarism
Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and copyright infringement. The journal utilizes iThenticate and other advanced artificial intelligence tools to detect plagiarism by comparing submitted manuscripts against a comprehensive database of published works and online content, including text, tables, figures, and illustrations. Authors must properly cite and credit all sources and avoid excessive reuse of material, including their own previously published work. When significant similarity to existing sources is detected (excluding preprints), the editorial team evaluates the overlap and may contact authors for clarification or request revisions to address potential copyright issues. Authors are expected to comply with any instructions related to iThenticate reports to facilitate the review process. Manuscripts exhibiting substantial verbatim matches indicative of plagiarism will be rejected without delay. We encourage readers, reviewers, and editorial staff to report any suspected plagiarism or copyright violations to the journal’s editorial office or Trends Academic at info@jspae.com for appropriate action.
Duplicate and Redundant Publication Policy
Duplicate or redundant publication occurs when an author publishes the same work, or substantial portions thereof, more than once without appropriate cross-referencing or justification. This applies regardless of the language of publication. Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics does not consider manuscripts or parts of manuscripts that have been published or are under review elsewhere, in any language. Online dissemination or presentation in conference proceedings may be viewed as prior publication, potentially affecting the originality of the submission. Submissions previously posted on recognized, non-profit preprint servers such as ArXiv, AgriRxiv, and bioRxiv are acceptable. For questions regarding this policy or permissible pre-publication postings, please contact the journal’s editorial office. We encourage readers, reviewers, and editors to report suspected cases of duplicate or redundant publication by contacting the journal’s editorial office or the Trends Academic editorial office at info@jspae.com.
3. Post-Publication Corrections
Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics adheres to COPE guidelines for post-publication corrections (COPE for post-publication corrections). Any ethical concerns should be promptly reported to the editorial office and may include:
- Scientific misconduct
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Errors in published articles
- Technical issues affecting published content
Corrections: Authors or readers who identify errors in published articles should contact the editorial office immediately. Upon notification, the journal will issue a correction notice and update the published article accordingly. The author requesting the correction is responsible for writing the correction notice, which should clearly describe the error, the corrected information, what the correct information is, and which version of the original article has been corrected. It is recommended that the notice includes all pertinent journal and article details, along with the corrected content.
Following submission of a correction request, Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics will:
- Update all versions of the article, including those in abstracting and indexing services (while updates on third-party platforms cannot be guaranteed)
- Amend relevant data to the published article on Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics platform
- Publish a formal correction notice documenting the changes
Retractions: An article will be retracted if errors or misconduct are discovered by the authors or through investigations that significantly alter the study’s conclusions. Violations of publication or research ethics may also lead to retraction. The original article will be clearly marked as retracted, but a watermarked PDF version labeled “Retracted Article” will remain accessible to readers. The retraction statement is linked bi-directionally to the original published paper, and each statement provides a detailed explanation of the reasons for the retraction.
4. Conflict of Interest
At Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics, authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial competing interests to ensure transparency for our readers and the wider public. It is essential that the research data presented in the manuscript is clear, objective, and free from influence by funding bodies, suppliers of reagents, or product providers. Any potential conflicts of interest involving authors, editors, or reviewers that could introduce bias in the data or analytical methods must be openly declared. This allows our readers to fairly assess the credibility and impartiality of the work published in the journal. Editors may consider retracting a paper if authors fail to disclose relevant conflicts of interest. When determining whether retraction is warranted, we adhere to the COPE Retraction Guidelines. Retraction is generally unnecessary if authors disclose conflicts after publication and the editor judges that these conflicts did not affect the article’s interpretations, recommendations, or conclusions.
Examples of financial competing interests include, but are not limited to:
- Financial gain or loss related to the publication, such as the holding stocks or shares in an organization or receiving research support (consultation fees, salary or other forms of remuneration), either now or in the future.
- Patents or patent applications (granted or pending) held by the author or their institution that may be influenced by the publication. Authors must disclose details including the patent applicant, inventor names, application number, status, and specific aspects of the manuscript involved in the patent application.
- Clarification of any funding agency’s role in conducting the research or preparing the manuscript.
Non-financial competing interests include, but are not limited to:
- Uncompensated personal or professional relationships with governmental or non-governmental organizations.
- Unpaid roles such as expert witness or consultant for any organization.
To maintain the integrity of our publications, Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics requires every manuscript to include a full list of authors and their affiliations, funding sources, and a transparent statement detailing any potential conflicts of interest that could bias the content.
5. Data Sharing and Material Availability
Following publication, all materials and data necessary to understand, evaluate, and reproduce the findings in the manuscript such as gene and genome sequences, computer code, and related resources must be accessible to any reader of Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics. Authors are obligated to fulfill all reasonable requests for data or materials. Imposing unjustified restrictions on data or material availability may result in the manuscript being rejected prior to publication or retracted after publication.
Public Data Repositories
Before publication, authors must deposit large datasets in recognized national or community-approved repositories. The manuscript must include the corresponding accession number or a direct, accessible web link to the data. Authors can use the DataCite Repository Finder to select an appropriate repository. Posting data solely on personal or institutional websites is discouraged, as these may not guarantee long-term accessibility.
Materials Transfer Agreements
If any data, materials, or code are obtained through external sources or subject to Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) that restrict reader access, authors must disclose this in the authorship and conflict of interest declaration. Such MTAs should also be acknowledged in the manuscript’s acknowledgments section. Additionally, any patents granted or pending related to the work must be declared at the time of submission.
Unpublished Data and Personal Communications
Unpublished data and personal communications should not be relied upon to support the primary claims of the manuscript. While their citation in the text is allowed, they should not appear in the reference list. Citations of works in press or preprints are permissible.
Advertising policy
Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics does not endorse any product or service marked as an advertisement or promoted by a sponsor in publications.
Editorial content is not compromised by commercial or financial interests or by any specific arrangements with advertising clients or sponsors.
The editorial board of the journal does not accept for consideration and does not print advertising articles.
Authors of the scientific articles cannot link to ads using keywords.
Please send any complaints about advertising to info@jspae.com
Complaint Policy
Complaint Procedure for the Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics (JEEE)
This procedure applies to complaints about the policies, procedures, or actions of the JEEE editorial staff. We welcome complaints as they provide an opportunity and a spur for improvement, and we aim to respond quickly, courteously, and constructively. Please write your complaint with the journal title, vol. no., issue no., paper ID, paper title, and page no.
Criteria for a Complaint
Our definition of a complaint is as follows:
The complainant defines their expression of unhappiness as a complaint.
We infer that the complainant is not simply disagreeing with a decision we have made or something we have published (which happens every day) but thinks that there has been a failure of the process – for example, a long delay or a rude response – or a severe misjudgment.
The complaint must be about something that is within the responsibility of the JEEE in terms of content or process.
Complaint Types
The Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics is aware of the following types of complaints:
- Authorship complaints
2. Multiple, duplicate, concurrent publication/Simultaneous submission
3. Undisclosed conflicts of interest
4. Reviewer bias or competitive harmful acts by reviewers
Policy for Handling Complaints
If the JEEE receives a complaint that any contribution to the Journal violates intellectual property rights or contains material inaccuracies or otherwise unlawful materials, the investigation may include a request that the parties involved substantiate their claims. The Journal will make a good faith determination whether to remove the allegedly wrongful material. All investigations and decisions will be documented by the Journal.
We strive to ensure that the Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics is of the highest quality and is free from errors. However, we accept that occasionally mistakes might happen.
Editorial Complaints Policy
The Managing Editor and staff of the Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics will make every effort to address issues promptly and appropriately, offering a right of reply where necessary. We will investigate complaints in a blame-free manner, seeking ways to improve systems to prevent mistakes from occurring.
How to Make a Complaint
Complaints about editorial content should be made as soon as possible after publication, preferably in writing by email to info@Jspae.com or by clicking here and filling out the online form.