Objectives of the Journal:
The Water and Wastewater Journal publishes original research achievements in topics related to water and wastewater through peer-reviewed scientific articles. This journal serves as a medium for exchanging novel research findings and ideas with the aim of expanding and enhancing knowledge and technology in water and wastewater management, as well as analyzing and providing innovative responses to the challenges of sustainable urban water management.
The emphasis of the Water and Wastewater Journal is on integrated water management in urban environments within the framework of integrated water resources management at the watershed level. Therefore, in addition to common urban water and wastewater issues arising from the interaction of physical, human, and natural systems in urban areas, it also pays attention to the interaction of these urban systems with systems outside the urban environment at the watershed level.
Areas of Focus for the Journal:
Specifically, the research areas of interest for the journal include, but are not limited to, the following:
Management of urban and rural water supply (conventional and unconventional sources)
Urban water demand management (non-revenue water, water-saving methods, water recycling, etc.)
Urban hydrology (urban runoff and floods, eco-hydrology, etc.)
Processes (physical, chemical, and biological), technologies, and strategies for drinking/consumable water treatment and the treatment of urban, rural, and industrial wastewater
Application of modern technologies such as biotechnology and nanotechnology in the water and wastewater industry
Management of urban water distribution and collection of urban runoff and wastewater
Mathematical modeling (simulation and optimization) of water and wastewater processes and systems
Public health issues related to water and wastewater
Reuse of wastewater (environmental effects, health risks, etc.)
Management of sludge from water and wastewater treatment (transportation and storage, treatment, disposal, and reuse)
Operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities
Urban water and wastewater information management (data collection, monitoring, data analysis, publication)
Standards, regulations, strategies, and policies related to water and wastewater management
Water-sensitive planning and design, including the analysis of urban water cycle interactions with urban planning and land use
Comprehensive methods for solving issues and challenges related to sustainable urban water management and water pollution control
Cultural aspects of integrated water management (educational activities including personal and public education, the role of the public in water conservation and quality protection, water and ethics, water and religion)
Water Governance (legislation, organizational form and responsibilities, public participation, funding, public-private partnerships, water pricing, social justice, conflict resolution, and other social, economic, and political issues related to water and wastewater management)
Impact of climate change on urban water management.
Resilience in water and wastewater systems.
The editorial board of the journal is responsible for its policy. The responsibility for reviewing submitted articles lies with the editor-in-chief, specialized editors, and the editorial board.
Open Access
The Water and Wastewater Journal adheres to an open access policy, with no restrictions on access to all published and accepted articles.
Journal Review Process
The review process in the Water and Wastewater Journal is based on peer review, and it employs a double-blind review method.
Review, Acceptance, and Processing Fees
The author of the article pays (Article Processing Charges) 8,500,000 IRR in two stages for participating in the review costs and the acceptance and processing fee for research articles, while the fee for technical notes is 450,000 IRR.