AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Scope and Relevance

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that the research makes a clear scholarly contribution to at least one of the five interconnected areas of JLCTS.

Manuscripts should demonstrate:

• A clear research problem or question;
• A sound theoretical or conceptual foundation;
• Appropriate methodology;
• Valid and transparent analysis;
• A meaningful contribution to the relevant field;
• Appropriate engagement with recent scholarly literature; and
• Clear implications for low-carbon technology, sustainable development, energy systems, policy, industry, or society, where applicable.

Scope Check

Manuscripts that do not demonstrate a meaningful connection to the scope of JLCTS may be rejected during initial editorial screening.