Submission Guidelines

1. Scope of the Journal

The journal focuses on research and practices related to green development and rural governance, including rural revitalization, ecological management, digital villages, carbon neutrality, and policy analysis. Original theoretical and empirical studies are welcomed.

2. Types of Manuscripts

Original Research Articles: Original empirical studies or theoretical contributions
Review Articles & Theoretical Advances: Literature reviews and theoretical developments
Policy Insights & Case Studies: Local governance practices and policy evaluations
Green Technologies & Digital Applications: Technological innovations and digital governance tools
Governance Methods & Toolkits: Methods, participatory tools, simulations, or system modeling
Young Scholars Forum: Short papers or research notes by early-career researchers
Global Comparative Studies: Cross-country comparisons and global perspectives
Book Reviews: Critical reviews of recent academic books relevant to rural governance or green development
Special Issues & Thematic Topics: Themed collections and editor-invited contributions

3. General Requirements

Language: Manuscripts may be in Chinese or English. Submissions must include both English and Chinese titles and abstracts.
Length: Research articles should be between 6,000 and 9,000 words. Shorter papers (e.g., research notes) may be 3,000 to 5,000 words.
Abstract and Keywords: Both Chinese and English abstracts (~200 words each) and 3–6 keywords are required.
Format: Use author-date citation style (APA). Figures and tables must be clear, numbered, and embedded in-text with captions.

4. Submission Requirements

Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere. Remove identifying information from the manuscript for double-blind peer review. Include a cover letter detailing the manuscript type, contribution, relevance to the journal, and any ethical declarations. Supplementary files (data, figures, appendices) may be uploaded separately.

5. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. After an initial check by the section editor, manuscripts are reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers. Decisions include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Feedback is typically returned within 4–8 weeks.

6. Copyright and Open Access

Accepted authors sign a copyright agreement. The journal operates under an open-access model. Articles are published under a CC BY 4.0 license. Authors retain copyright while granting first publication rights to the journal.

7. Ethical and Editorial Standards

Plagiarism, duplication, and unethical research are not tolerated. Authors are encouraged to share data and code. Revisions for language clarity may be requested.

Text Similarity and Plagiarism Check:

All submissions are screened using tools like iThenticate or Turnitin. Overall similarity should not exceed 15–20%, with no more than 5% from a single source. Properly cited content is excluded. Authors must avoid self-plagiarism and cite previous work appropriately. Excessive overlap may lead to revision or rejection.