Guide for Authors

Tethys Environmental Science welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in environmental science and related disciplines. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow the instructions below to ensure an efficient review and publication process.

Submission of a manuscript implies that the work has not been previously published and is not under consideration by any other journal.

Contents

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
2. Language and Style
3. Submission Process
4. Peer Review Procedure
5. Manuscript Structure
6. Abstract and Keywords
7. Formatting Requirements
8. References and Citations
9. Originality and Plagiarism Screening
10. Authorship Criteria
11. Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure
12. Ethical Requirements
13. Data Availability and Transparency
14. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
15. Copyright and Licensing
16. Article Processing Charges
17. Post-Publication Corrections
18. Complaints and Appeals
19. Archiving and Indexing
20. Final Submission Declaration

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Case Studies
• Technical and Methodological Papers

All submissions must demonstrate scientific originality, clarity, and relevance to the scope of the journal.

2. Language and Style

Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly advised to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.

The writing style should be concise, formal, and objective. Excessive jargon and unnecessary complexity should be avoided.

3. Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system.

• Full names and institutional affiliations of all authors
• Corresponding author contact information
• A brief cover letter describing the significance of the study
• Declarations of conflict of interest
• Funding information (if applicable)
• Ethical approval statements (if required)
• AI usage disclosure (if applicable)

4. Peer Review Procedure

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess suitability for the journal’s scope and basic quality requirements.

Eligible manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts under a single-blind peer review model. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

5. Manuscript Structure

• Title page
• Abstract
• Keywords (3–6)
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgements (optional)
• Funding Statement (if applicable)
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Ethical Approval Statement (if applicable)
• References

6. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must summarize objectives, methodology, main findings, and conclusions.

Authors should provide 3–6 keywords.

7. Formatting Requirements

• DOCX format preferred
• Double-spaced text with numbered pages
• Figures and tables cited in text with captions
• SI units must be used

8. References and Citations

All references must be accurate and complete and follow internationally accepted scientific citation standards.

9. Originality and Plagiarism Screening

All submissions are screened using similarity detection software. Duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

10. Authorship Criteria

Authorship is limited to individuals who made significant intellectual contributions.

• Approve the final manuscript
• Accept responsibility for the content
• Agree on authorship order

11. Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and all funding sources.

12. Ethical Requirements

Studies involving humans or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and include approval details.

13. Data Availability and Transparency

Authors are encouraged to make data publicly available or accessible upon reasonable request.

14. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

AI tools may only be used for language editing or organization and must be disclosed.

15. Copyright and Licensing

Articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license. Please visit for more details at the relevant page of Copyright and Licensing

16. Article Processing Charges

The journal does not charge any submission or publication fees.

17. Post-Publication Corrections

Errors identified after publication must be reported promptly.

18. Complaints and Appeals

Appeals and complaints will be reviewed transparently by the editorial leadership.

19. Archiving and Indexing

Articles are preserved in digital repositories for long-term access. Please visit for more details at the relevant page of Policies

20. Final Submission Declaration

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm originality, ethical compliance, and adherence to this guide.