Journal of Environmental Information Science (JEIS)

The Journal of Environmental Information Science is an English journal devoted to the publication of original research papers, general reviews, technical reports, etc., covering all aspects of environmental information science.

Now is the paper submission for the Journal, Vol.2025,No.1 will be open as indicated below. For more information, please visit our website. We welcome your submissions.

JEIS, Vol.2025, No.1 Instructions for Authors

1	Contents of Contribution： The Journal publishes the following types of papers: (i) Original article, (ii) Short communication, (iii) Review article, (iv) Technical report.
2	Contribution Requirement： The author listed first is restricted to individual members or supporting members in good standing with this Center.
3	Publication of papers： Accepted papers will be online published in “Journal of Environmental Information Science” , which is scheduled to appear through J-STAGE web site.
4	Pages of Manuscripts： 1) “Original article” “Review article” and “Technical report”: The Manuscript should be less than 12 pages; moreover, the title, author name, abstract, key words, and charts must also be included. 2) “Short communication” : The Manuscript should be less than 6 pages; moreover, the title, author name, abstract, key words, and charts must also be included.
5	Examination method： The submitted manuscript is reviewed along the Editorial Policy.
6	Examination Schedule： Paper submission deadline: March 14, 2025(12:00 midnight in Japan time) Examination result announcement: late June, 2025 ( date undecided ) Revised paper submission deadline: late July, 2025 ( date undecided ) Final examination result announcement: late August, 2025 (date undecided) Online Publication of the journal: late October, 2025 Note: Any submission sent after the deadline will not be received, and any correction of the manuscript after the submission is not permitted.
7	Regulations and Manuscript Format： Instructions for Authors[pdf] Editorial Policy[pdf] Manuscript writing guidelines[pdf] Manuscript format [docx] [pdf] Paper sending form [doc] Submission checklist [doc] Affidavit [doc]
8	Submission of Manuscripts： Submit the files below using the online system 　“ScholarOne Manuscript”　 by the designated deadline. The total size of the submitted files should not exceed 10 MB. The authors name should not be put in the file title. (1) an original manuscript with authors’ names and affiliations, acknowledgements with line numbers and page numbers (in a PDF file format less than 5MB) (2) a copy of an anonymous version of the original manuscript which authors’ names, affiliations and acknowledgement are fully masked with spaces, with line numbers and page numbers (in a PDF file format). (3) Paper submission form (in PDF file format ). (4) A submission checklist (in PDF or jpeg file format) (5) Affidavit (in PDF or jpeg file format) (6) A certificate stating that the document has undergone English proofreading (in PDF or jpeg file format) (7) Additional materials, if relevant to “3. Contribution conditions” of the Editorial Policy (if applicable)
9	Charges to Authors：The following fees will be charged to submitting authors. The secretariat will contact the person in charge of the paper after the submission deadline regarding the method of payment of the paper examination fee. Payment must be made without delay in accordance with the instructions. The paper examination fee will not be refunded if the manuscript is rejected because it does not follow submission guidelines. The publication fee and offprints fee is paid after acceptance and without delay. (1)Paper examination fee：10,000 yen for members. If there are (is a) non-member co-author(s), an additional 3,000 yen per non-member co-author will be charged. (2) Publication fee: 20,000 yen for members If there are (is a) non-member co-author(s), an additional 7,000 yen per non-member co-author will be charged (3) Offprints fee: A minimum of 30 offprints with a cover will be supplied upon request at a charge of 6,000 yen. If more are required, an additional charge of 150 yen per copy will be applied.
10	Payment Method for Paper Examination Fee, etc.： Payment can be made online (credit card, payment at a convenience store payment) or by bank transfer to the bank account below.The details of the payment procedure will be notified to the contact person by the secretariat. 　＜designated Bank Account＞　　Account Name: Center for Environmental Information Science 　　Account Number: 1135239 　　MUFG Bank, Ichigaya Branch
11	Contact for Inquiries： Editorial Office of the Center for Environmental Information Science E-mail Address : memberinfo@ceis.or.jpp

Contents of Contribution：
The Journal publishes the following types of papers: (i) Original article, (ii) Short communication, (iii) Review article, (iv) Technical report.

Contribution Requirement：
The author listed first is restricted to individual members or supporting members in good standing with this Center.

Publication of papers：
Accepted papers will be online published in “Journal of Environmental Information Science” , which is scheduled to appear through J-STAGE web site.

Pages of Manuscripts：
1) “Original article” “Review article” and “Technical report”:
The Manuscript should be less than 12 pages; moreover, the title, author name, abstract, key words, and charts must also be included.
2) “Short communication” :
The Manuscript should be less than 6 pages; moreover, the title, author name, abstract, key words, and charts must also be included.

Examination method：
The submitted manuscript is reviewed along the Editorial Policy.

Examination Schedule：
Paper submission deadline: March 14, 2025(12:00 midnight in Japan time)
Examination result announcement: late June, 2025 ( date undecided )
Revised paper submission deadline: late July, 2025 ( date undecided )
Final examination result announcement: late August, 2025 (date undecided)
Online Publication of the journal: late October, 2025

Note: Any submission sent after the deadline will not be received, and any correction of the manuscript after the submission is not permitted.

Regulations and Manuscript Format：
Instructions for Authors[pdf]
Editorial Policy[pdf]
Manuscript writing guidelines[pdf]
Manuscript format [docx] [pdf]
Paper sending form [doc]
Submission checklist [doc]
Affidavit [doc]

Submission of Manuscripts：
Submit the files below using the online system 　“ScholarOne Manuscript”　 by the designated deadline.
The total size of the submitted files should not exceed 10 MB.
The authors name should not be put in the file title.

(1) an original manuscript with authors’ names and affiliations, acknowledgements with line numbers and page numbers (in a PDF file format less than 5MB)
(2) a copy of an anonymous version of the original manuscript which authors’ names, affiliations and acknowledgement are fully masked with spaces, with line numbers and page numbers (in a PDF file format).
(3) Paper submission form (in PDF file format ).
(4) A submission checklist (in PDF or jpeg file format)
(5) Affidavit (in PDF or jpeg file format)
(6) A certificate stating that the document has undergone English proofreading (in PDF or jpeg file format)
(7) Additional materials, if relevant to “3. Contribution conditions” of the Editorial Policy (if applicable)

Charges to Authors：The following fees will be charged to submitting authors. The secretariat will contact the person in charge of the paper after the submission deadline regarding the method of payment of the paper examination fee. Payment must be made without delay in accordance with the instructions. The paper examination fee will not be refunded if the manuscript is rejected because it does not follow submission guidelines. The publication fee and offprints fee is paid after acceptance and without delay.

(1)Paper examination fee：10,000 yen for members.
If there are (is a) non-member co-author(s), an additional 3,000 yen per non-member co-author will be charged.
(2) Publication fee: 20,000 yen for members
If there are (is a) non-member co-author(s), an additional 7,000 yen per non-member co-author will be charged
(3) Offprints fee: A minimum of 30 offprints with a cover will be supplied upon request at a charge of 6,000 yen.
If more are required, an additional charge of 150 yen per copy will be applied.

Payment Method for Paper Examination Fee, etc.：
Payment can be made online (credit card, payment at a convenience store payment) or by bank transfer to the bank account below.The details of the payment procedure will be notified to the contact person by the secretariat.
　＜designated Bank Account＞
　　Account Name: Center for Environmental Information Science
　　Account Number: 1135239
　　MUFG Bank, Ichigaya Branch

Contact for Inquiries：
Editorial Office of the Center for Environmental Information Science
E-mail Address : memberinfo@ceis.or.jpp