About the Journal
The Applied Journal of Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (AJWEFE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to disseminating applied research and integrated approaches at the interface of water, energy, food systems, and ecosystems. AJWEFE supports knowledge exchange among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners by highlighting solutions to global sustainability challenges through the WEF-E nexus lens.

Aim & Scope:

AJWEFE aims to promote the development and implementation of practical, cross-disciplinary, and policy-relevant research that addresses the interconnections among water, energy, food, and ecosystem systems. The journal encourages submissions that contribute to sustainable resource management, climate change adaptation, circular economy, and systems thinking in both local and global contexts.

Research Areas:

• AJWEFE welcomes submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
• Integrated Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEF-E) nexus studies
• Sustainable agriculture and food systems
• Renewable energy and resource-efficient technologies
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
• Circular economy and resource recovery
• Environmental impact assessments
• Systems modeling and decision support tools
• Policy, governance, and stakeholder engagement in resource management
• Nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration
• Case studies and best practices in applied sustainability

Frequency of Publication:

AJWEFE is published quarterly, with four issues released per year. Articles are published online on a rolling basis to ensure timely dissemination of research.

Article Processing Charge (APC):

To support open-access publishing and maintain high editorial standards, AJWEFE applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $50 USD per accepted manuscript. Fee waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries or under specific funding conditions.

Additional Features:

• Open Access: All articles are freely available to readers worldwide, increasing visibility and impact.
• Rapid Peer Review: Streamlined editorial process ensures timely decision-making and publication.
• Special Issues: Thematic issues on emerging topics curated by guest editors.
• Multimedia Support: Option to include video abstracts, datasets, and interactive content.
• Cross-Sector Impact: Focus on translating research into actionable insights for policymakers, NGOs, and industries.