The Sustainable Economy, Energy and Environmental Policy (SEEE) journal is dedicated to advancing a holistic understanding of the complex interactions among economic systems, energy transitions, and environmental governance. SEEE provides an inclusive platform for researchers, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge and insights that support sustainable development and evidence-based decision-making across these critical domains.

 Aim

The primary aim of SEEE is to promote interdisciplinary research and dialogue that advances the following objectives:

Integration of Disciplines: Bridge economics, energy studies, and environmental sciences by fostering research that examines their interdependence and joint impact on sustainable development.

Sustainability and Resilience: Advance innovative pathways for sustainable economic growth, clean energy transitions, circular economies, and ecological preservation.

Policy Relevance: Disseminate research with clear policy implications to support informed, balanced decisions across economic, energy, and environmental spheres.

Global Perspectives: Encourage contributions from diverse regions, recognizing that sustainability challenges are global and require international cooperation.

 Scope

SEEE covers a broad range of topics within the sustainable economy–energy–environment nexus, including but not limited to:

Sustainable and Energy Economics: Energy markets, pricing, efficiency, and the economics of renewable and low-carbon systems.

Environmental and Climate Economics: Policy evaluation, environmental taxation, market-based instruments, and climate mitigation and adaptation.

Sustainable Development Policy: Strategies that align economic growth with environmental protection and social well-being.

Energy Policy and Regulation: National and international policy frameworks and their economic and environmental implications.

Technological Innovation: Economic and environmental impacts of emerging energy and sustainability technologies.

Interdisciplinary Research: Integrated studies addressing complex sustainability challenges.

Case Studies and Best Practices: Real-world applications balancing economic vitality, energy security, and environmental stewardship.

SEEE is committed to rigorous scholarship, meaningful knowledge exchange, and shaping the global agenda for a sustainable economic and environmental future. 

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Hussam Bakoben

Department of Finance and Economics, College of Business, University of Jeddah. Saudi Arabia

Associated Editors

Muqaddas Khalid

Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

 Author Guidelines

1. Aims and Scope

Sustainable Economy, Energy and Environmental Policy publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances knowledge in sustainability, energy economics, environmental policy, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal prioritizes theoretical rigor, empirical robustness, and policy relevance, particularly in the context of sustainable development and global environmental challenges.

2. Language and Academic Quality

Manuscripts must be written in clear, professional English (either American or British, used consistently). Submissions should demonstrate:

Academic rigor

Logical structure

Clarity of argument

Manuscripts with inadequate language quality may be returned prior to peer review.

3. Manuscript Types

The journal accepts:

Original Research Articles

Review Articles (systematic or meta-analysis preferred)

Policy Papers

Short Communications

4. Manuscript Length and Formatting

Recommended length: 3,000–6,000 words (including references)

Maximum length: 25 pages

Line spacing: Double-spaced

Font: Times New Roman (12 pt recommended)

Page size: A4 with standard margins

Authors must ensure conciseness without compromising analytical depth.

5. Title Page (Submitted Separately)

To ensure double-blind peer review, the title page must be submitted separately and include:

Title

Concise and informative

Reflective of the study’s contribution

Avoid abbreviations where possible

Author Information

Full names of all authors

Institutional affiliations

ORCID IDs (strongly recommended) 

Corresponding Author

Provide:

Email address

Full postal address

Contact number

Funding Information

Clearly disclose all funding sources and grant numbers.

6. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

Maximum 150–250 words

Must include:

Purpose

Methodology

Key findings

Policy or theoretical implications

Keywords

Maximum 5–8 keywords

Avoid overly general terms

7. Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should follow a standard scientific structure:

Introduction

Literature Review

Theoretical Framework / Hypotheses

Data and Methodology

Results and Discussion

Conclusion and Policy Implications

Sections must be clearly numbered (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1).

8. Tables, Figures, and Graphical Content

Must be clearly labeled and numbered

Include titles and sources

Should be high resolution

Must remain interpretable in black and white format

Authors are encouraged to include conceptual frameworks, robustness graphs, and model diagrams where relevant.

9. Referencing Style

The journal follows the APA (latest edition) referencing style.

Requirements:

All in-text citations must appear in the reference list

DOIs should be included where available

References must be accurate and complete 

10. Data Availability and Transparency (Scopus/WoS Requirement)

Authors must include a Data Availability Statement, specifying:

• Whether data are publicly available
• Repository links (if applicable)
• Conditions for access

Example:

“The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”

11. Methodological Rigor and Reproducibility

Submissions must demonstrate:

• Clear description of models and estimation techniques
• Justification of econometric methods
• Robustness checks and diagnostic testing

For empirical studies, authors are strongly encouraged to include:

• Endogeneity checks
• Stability tests
• Sensitivity analysis

12. Ethical Standards and Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Authors must ensure:

• The work is original and not under review elsewhere
• No plagiarism or data fabrication
• Proper citation of all sources

13. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

14. Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be based on:

• Substantial contribution to research design, analysis, or writing
• Approval of the final manuscript

15. Peer Review Process

The journal employs a double-blind peer review system, where:

• Authors and reviewers remain anonymous
• Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, rigor, and relevance

16. Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors must ensure:

·       Manuscript is original and not submitted elsewhere

·       Title page is separate (for blind review)

·       Manuscript follows formatting guidelines

·       References are complete and in APA style

·       Data availability statement is included

·       All authors have approved the manuscript

17. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors may be required to:

• Transfer copyright or
• Publish under an open-access license (if applicable)

18. Final Note

The journal prioritizes contributions that:

• Address real-world sustainability challenges
• Employ advanced econometric or analytical methods
• Provide clear policy implications

Submissions lacking methodological rigor or theoretical contribution may be rejected at the initial screening stage.

19. Forms

 Ethical Standards and Publication Ethics Form

Open Access

Sustainable Economy, Energy and Environmental Policy (SEEEP) is an international Diamond Open Access journal published by Expository Publisher. All articles are published with immediate and permanent free access for readers worldwide.

Readers may read, download, copy, print, distribute, search, link to, and share the full text of published articles without subscription or registration, provided that the original work is properly cited and used in accordance with the applicable license.

The journal is committed to promoting the unrestricted dissemination of high-quality scholarly research and ensuring that published knowledge is freely accessible to researchers, policymakers, practitioners, educators, and the general public.

For more details, visit UNESCO.

License & Copyright

All articles published in Sustainable Economy, Energy and Environmental Policy (SEEEP) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license:

• Authors retain full copyright of their published work.
• Authors grant Expository Publisher the non-exclusive right to publish, archive, distribute, and preserve the article.
• Anyone may copy, reproduce, redistribute, adapt, translate, or build upon the published work, including for commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), the journal, and the publisher, together with a link to the license.

The full license is available at:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any third-party copyrighted material included in their manuscripts.

Diamond Open Access Policy

Sustainable Economy, Energy and Environmental Policy (SEEEP) follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model, ensuring that neither authors nor readers are charged for access to scholarly content.

The journal does not charge:

• Submission fees
• Article Processing Charges (APCs)
• Peer-review fees
• Publication fees
• Page charges
• Colour figure charges
• Supplementary material charges

All editorial and publishing services—including manuscript handling, peer review, copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, online publication, and long-term digital preservation are provided free of charge.

The operational costs of the journal are supported by Expository Publisher and its publishing partners, enabling the journal to maintain free access for both authors and readers.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting Expository Publisher a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, archive, index, and preserve the article.

All published articles remain permanently available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring maximum visibility, accessibility, and reuse of scholarly research.

Long-Term Digital Preservation

To ensure the permanent accessibility and integrity of published research, all articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and are preserved through the journal's digital archiving and preservation systems in accordance with internationally recognized publishing practices.

Open Research Statement

Sustainable Economy, Energy and Environmental Policy (SEEEP) supports the principles of open and transparent research. Authors are encouraged, where appropriate and ethically permissible, to make research data, software, code, supplementary materials, and methodological information available to facilitate reproducibility and further scientific advancement.

The journal is currently free to the authors, and all Article Processing Charges (APCs) are waived until 31 December 2026.