Journal of Water

About Journal of Water

An international open-access platform advancing hydrological science, aquatic ecosystem research, and sustainable water resource management through rigorous peer review and global collaboration.

Advancing Water Science for a Sustainable Future

The Journal of Water (JW) (ISSN 2769-2264) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research across all dimensions of water science. From hydrological processes and marine ecosystems to biogeochemical cycles and water resource management, JW serves as a critical nexus for scientists, engineers, policymakers, and environmental professionals worldwide.

Water sustains life, drives ecosystems, and shapes civilizations. As global pressures from climate change, population growth, and pollution intensify, understanding water systems becomes increasingly urgent. JW provides a trusted platform for disseminating innovative research, proven methodologies, and evidence-based strategies that address the multifaceted challenges of water availability, quality, and sustainability.

Our commitment to rigorous peer review, transparent publishing, and barrier-free access ensures that groundbreaking discoveries reach stakeholders who need them most - from laboratory researchers exploring molecular-level biogeochemistry to field practitioners implementing watershed restoration projects.

4-6 Weeks Average Review Timeline
100% Open Access Articles
Global Interdisciplinary Reach
Expert Editorial Board Review
Mission and Editorial Philosophy

JW's mission is to accelerate the dissemination of high-quality water science research that informs policy, guides practice, and inspires innovation. We champion interdisciplinary collaboration, recognizing that water challenges cannot be solved through siloed approaches. By bridging hydrology, marine science, environmental chemistry, ecology, and engineering, JW fosters holistic understanding of water systems.

Our editorial philosophy prioritizes scientific rigor, methodological transparency, and practical relevance. Every manuscript undergoes thorough peer review by subject experts who evaluate experimental design, data quality, analytical methods, and reproducibility. We maintain strict ethical standards aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, ensuring integrity in authorship, data reporting, and conflict of interest disclosure.

As an open-access journal, JW operates under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, enabling unrestricted use, distribution, and adaptation of published work with proper attribution. This commitment to open science maximizes research impact and democratizes access to critical water knowledge.

Why Water Science Matters: Freshwater scarcity affects over 2 billion people globally. Marine ecosystems face unprecedented stress from acidification and warming. Groundwater depletion threatens agricultural sustainability. JW publishes research that addresses these existential challenges through evidence-based solutions.
Research Scope and Coverage

JW welcomes original research, comprehensive reviews, short communications, case studies, and technical notes covering the full spectrum of water science. Our scope encompasses physical, chemical, biological, and social dimensions of water systems across spatial scales from molecular to global.

Hydrological Processes

Precipitation, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, infiltration, groundwater recharge, water cycle dynamics, watershed hydrology, and climate-water interactions.

Aquatic Ecosystems

Freshwater and marine biodiversity, ecosystem services, habitat restoration, wetland ecology, river basin management, and coastal zone processes.

Water Quality and Monitoring

Chemical, physical, and biological water quality assessment, pollution source identification, contaminant transport, analytical methods, and sensor technologies.

Biogeochemical Cycles

Nutrient cycling, carbon dynamics, sediment transport, geochemical processes, isotope hydrology, and aquatic geochemistry.

Water Treatment and Technology

Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, drinking water purification, advanced oxidation processes, membrane technologies, and resource recovery.

Water Resource Management

Integrated water resources management (IWRM), sustainable water allocation, drought planning, flood management, and policy frameworks.

Marine Science

Oceanography, coastal processes, marine pollution, ocean acidification, sea level dynamics, and marine biogeochemistry.

Climate and Water

Climate change impacts on water resources, hydrological modeling, extreme events, adaptation strategies, and climate-hydrology feedbacks.

Why Publish with Journal of Water

JW offers researchers a comprehensive publishing partnership built on speed, transparency, and global visibility. Our streamlined editorial workflow minimizes time from submission to publication while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

  • Rapid Peer Review: Average review timelines of 4-6 weeks ensure timely dissemination of your research findings.
  • Global Visibility: Open access ensures unrestricted readership, maximizing citation potential and research impact across disciplines and borders.
  • Expert Editorial Board: International board members bring specialized expertise in hydrology, marine science, environmental chemistry, and water management.
  • Comprehensive Quality Assurance: Plagiarism screening, methodological review, statistical validation, and ethics compliance checks protect research integrity.
  • Author Support: Responsive editorial assistance throughout submission, review, revision, and production phases.
  • Flexible Article Types: Research articles, reviews, short communications, case studies, technical notes, and conference proceedings welcomed.
  • Interdisciplinary Platform: Bridge traditional disciplinary boundaries to address complex water challenges holistically.
  • Policy Impact: Research reaches decision-makers in government, NGOs, and international organizations shaping water policy.
Editorial Commitment: JW operates with full transparency. Our editorial policies clearly define peer review processes, authorship criteria, conflict of interest guidelines, and publication ethics standards.
Editorial Leadership

JW's editorial board comprises distinguished researchers from leading institutions worldwide, ensuring diverse perspectives and specialized expertise across water science disciplines. Our board members guide manuscript evaluation, maintain publication standards, and champion innovative research directions.

Bo Li - Guizhou University
Yongyong Zhang - Wuhan University
Xiang Zhang - Wuhan University
Durand Geraldine - London South Bank University
Mohammad Javad Amiri - Fasa University
Sylvester Izah - Bayelsa Medical University
Venkatramanan Senapathi - Pukyong National University
Gholam Hossein Safari - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Vijayalakshmi Velusamy - Metropolitan University
Yukinori Sato - Hirosaki University
Ruth Pereira - University of Porto
Hongyu Liu - Henan University of Science and Technology
Liqiu Wang - The University of Hong Kong
Xinhua Wang - Jiangnan University
Fatih Deniz - Harran University
Zairov Rustem - A.E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry
Wei Zhang - Sichuan University
Submission and Review Process

JW maintains a streamlined submission workflow designed for researcher convenience. Authors submit manuscripts through the Online Manuscript Submission System or via email to [email protected]. Live support is available through the "Chat with Us" button on the journal website.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Manuscripts should follow this structure for optimal clarity and consistency:

  • Title (concise and descriptive)
  • Authors, Affiliations, and Email Addresses
  • Abstract (200-300 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, conclusions)
  • Introduction (context, research gap, objectives)
  • Materials and Methods (detailed methodology enabling reproducibility)
  • Results and Discussion (data presentation, interpretation, comparison with literature)
  • Conclusions (key findings, implications, future directions)
  • Acknowledgments (optional)
  • References (formatted according to journal style)

Detailed formatting requirements, citation style, figure specifications, and supplementary material guidelines are available in the Instructions for Authors.

Ethical Requirements: All research involving human participants or animal subjects must include institutional ethics approval documentation. Field studies must document necessary permits. Authors must declare conflicts of interest and funding sources transparently.
Article Processing Charges

JW operates on an Article Processing Charge (APC) model to sustain open-access publishing infrastructure. APCs support peer review management, professional copyediting, production quality assurance, digital hosting, DOI registration, and perpetual free access for readers worldwide.

APC rates, payment options, and waiver policies are detailed on the APC Information Page. Financial hardship should never prevent publication of quality research - contact the editorial office to discuss waiver eligibility.

Author Testimonials

Researchers consistently praise JW's professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency. Our commitment to supporting authors throughout the publication journey creates positive experiences that encourage repeat submissions.

"I cannot say enough about how good my experience working with OAP was. Submission is easy, and responses from the editorial staff respond promptly and professionally. The entire process from submission to PDF was completed in weeks rather than months."

Phillip Brumm
University of Wisconsin-Madison

"My experience was very positive working with OAP. My manuscript review was very thorough and I appreciated the attention to detail. I would recommend submitting a manuscript."

Patricia Doyle-Baker
University of Calgary

Contribute to Global Water Solutions

Join the international community of water scientists advancing hydrological understanding, protecting aquatic ecosystems, and developing sustainable management strategies. Submit your research to Journal of Water today.

Contact Journal of Water: For inquiries regarding manuscript status, scope alignment, editorial policies, or technical support, email [email protected]. Our editorial team responds to all queries promptly and professionally.