About the Journal

About the Journal

Hensard Journal of the Environment (HJE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Hensard University, Nigeria. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality, interdisciplinary research addressing critical environmental issues in Africa and globally. It aims to foster scholarly exchange in environmental science, policy, sustainability, and technology-driven solutions to ecological challenges.

Focus and Scope

HJE welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, case studies, and technical reports in the following areas:

  • Environmental Management and Policy
  • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation
  • Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology
  • Water Resources and Hydrology
  • Soil Science and Land Use
  • Waste Management and Pollution Control
  • Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Environment
  • Environmental Health and Toxicology
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry

The journal particularly encourages submissions that highlight innovative methodologies, regional case studies, or applied solutions for sustainable development.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in HJE are freely accessible online without any subscription or access fees. This journal follows the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative, supporting the unrestricted dissemination of knowledge to the widest possible audience.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant HJE the right of first publication. All articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original work is properly cited.

Sponsorship Disclosure

HJE is published under the auspices of Hensard University, Nigeria, and receives infrastructural support from the Center for Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development. The journal does not accept any form of advertising or sponsorship that may influence editorial decision-making.

Archiving Policy

HJE participates in digital preservation initiatives to ensure long-term accessibility of published content.

  • LOCKSS: Our content is stored and distributed among participating libraries via the LOCKSS system.
  • CLOCKSS: Content is also preserved through the CLOCKSS archive for enduring access.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of HJE and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Editorial and Review Policy

HJE follows a double-blind peer-review process. Submissions are initially screened by editors and then reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field. Authors will receive decisions within 4–6 weeks of submission.