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1. Submission Overview
2. Submission Preparation
3. Research and Publication Ethics
4. Authorship
5. Reviewers Suggestions and Exclusions
6. Editors and Journal Staff as Authors
7. Policy of the Use of AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Scientific Writing
8. Conflict of Interests
9. Editorial Process
10. Contact Us

1.  Submission Overview

Before you decide to publish with Green Technology & Innovation (GT&I), please read the following items carefully and ensure that you are familiar with the Editorial Policies and the requirements listed below.

1.1 Topic Suitability

The topic of the manuscript must fit the scope of the journal. Please refer to Aims and Scope for more information.

1.2 Open Access and Copyright

The journal adopts a Gold Open Access publishing model and distributes content under the Attribution Noncommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Copyright is retained by authors. Please ensure you are well aware of these policies.

1.3 Publication Fees

The publication fee for each submission is 800 USD. There are no additional charges based on colour, length, figures, or other elements. AccScience Publishing (ASP) provides expense deduction for authors as appropriate. For more details, please refer to ASP Article Processing Charges.

1.4 Language Editing

All submissions must be presented clearly and cohesively in good English. Authors whose first language is not English are advised to have their manuscripts edited by a native English speaker before submission to ensure high-quality expression. A well-organised manuscript in good English will facilitate a smoother peer review and editorial handling process.

1.5 Work Funded by National Agencies

If an accepted manuscript was funded by national agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the authors should inform the Editors of the funding number. The Editors are able to deposit the paper to the relevant submission systems on behalf of the authors.

2.  Submission Preparation

2.1 Cover Letter

A cover letter is required with each manuscript submission. It should be concise and explain the study's significance, how it fits within the journal’s scope, and its appeal to readers.

Example Structure for a Cover Letter:

• First Paragraph: Include the title and type of manuscript (e.g., Original Research Article, Review, etc.), a brief background of the study, and the main research question.
• Second Paragraph: Summarise the methods, main findings, and their significance.
• Third Paragraph: Explain why the manuscript fits the Aims and Scope of the journal, and its relevance to the readers.
• Fourth Paragraph: Confirm that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and that all authors approve of the submission. Mention if the manuscript contributes to a Special Issue or if it was presented at a conference.

2.2 Types of Publications

The journal publishes various types of articles, including Original Research, Reviews, Perspective Articles, and Editorials. For more details on each type, please refer to the following table.

2.3 Manuscript Structure

In addition to referring to the Instructions for Authors set out in the following, we also recommend using our templates to prepare the submission files.

Templates:

- Title page & back matter template   Download

- Article template for Original Research Article   Download

3.  Research and Publication Ethics

Please refer to ASP Research and Publication Ethics for detailed guidelines.

4.  Authorship

Authorship credit in GT&I should be based on substantial contributions to the work, including conception, design, data analysis, drafting, and critical revisions. All those who meet these criteria should be identified as authors, with their roles detailed in the Author Contributions section of their manuscripts. Those who do not meet the criteria should be acknowledged rather than listed as authors.

5.  Reviewers Suggestions and Exclusions

Authors are encouraged to suggest three potential reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript. Reviewers should be from different institutions than the authors and should not have collaborated with any co-authors within the last three years. Authors may also exclude up to three potential reviewers and provide reasons for exclusion.

6.  Editors and Journal Staff as Authors

Editorial independence is essential. Editors or staff submitting their own research will be subject to the same double-blind peer-review process, handled by independent members of the Editorial Board.

7.  Policy of the Use of AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Scientific Writing

Generative AI and AI-assisted tools may be used for improving readability and language but should not replace key researcher contributions such as data analysis or scientific conclusions. Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in their manuscripts, and AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

8.  Conflict of Interests

Authors must declare any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest. If no conflicts exist, state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." In cases involving confidentiality agreements, authors should note this limitation in their statement.

9.  Editorial Process

Please refer to ASP Editorial Process for details on manuscript review and handling.

10.  Contact Us

Green Technology & Innovation Office
gtioffice@accscience.sg

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