Aims & Scope

Aims:

The Journal of Circular Economy (JCE) is a gold open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research and practical solutions within the framework of the circular economy. JCE aspires to be a leading platform for disseminating innovative studies, transformative technologies, and cross-sectoral approaches that foster resource efficiency, waste reduction, and regenerative systems. The journal aims to bridge the divide between scientific inquiry, policy-making, and industrial application, thereby driving systemic change toward sustainable production and consumption. JCE promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as environmental science, engineering, economics, design, and policy, all in support of a resilient, inclusive, and low-carbon future. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope:

The Journal of Circular Economy (JCE) encompasses a broad range of topics crucial for the transition from linear to circular systems. Its scope includes, but is not limited to:

Biological Cycles and Regenerative Systems:

  • Composting, anaerobic digestion, and nutrient cycling
  • Regenerative agriculture and soil health enhancement
  • Biodegradable materials and sustainable biomass use
  • Design of biological products for safe return to the environment

Technical Cycles and Resource Optimization:

  • Extend product life by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and remanufacturing.
  • Materials recovery, closed-loop recycling, and reverse logistics
  • Durable product design for multiple lifecycles
  • Industrial symbiosis and resource-sharing networks

Circular Design and Innovation:

  • Eco-design principles for products, systems, and services
  • System-level design for circularity
  • Innovations in circular product development and material flows

Resource Recovery and Waste Valorisation:

  • Technologies and methods for recovering materials from waste streams
  • Bio-based and industrial symbiosis approaches
  • Upcycling and the transformation of waste into value-added products

Circular Business Models and Strategies:

  • Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) and sharing economy models
  • Business model innovation for closed-loop systems
  • Lifecycle thinking in strategic decision-making

Economic Evaluation and Decision Support

  • Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) of circular technologies and systems
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for policy and implementation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for long-term economic assessment of circular alternatives
  • Investment planning and risk assessment for circular ventures

Policy, Governance, and Regulation:

  • Circular economy policies at local, national, and global levels
  • Regulatory frameworks enabling circular practices
  • Multi-stakeholder collaboration and public-private partnerships

Measurement and Assessment:

  • Metrics and indicators for circularity and sustainability
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Material Flow Analysis (MFA)
  • Social, environmental, and economic impact assessment

Circular Economy in Practice:

  • Case studies from industry, cities, and communities
  • Circular economy applications in agriculture, manufacturing, and construction
  • Implementation challenges and lessons learned

Digitalisation and Industry:

  • Role of digital technologies (IoT, AI, blockchain) in enabling circular systems
  • Smart logistics, tracking, and data-driven circular value chains
  • Automation and cyber-physical systems for resource efficiency

Education and Social Innovation:

  • Circular economy education, curriculum development, and training
  • Behavioural change and community-led initiatives
  • Equity, inclusion, and transitions in circular systems.

JCE welcomes original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and case studies from a diverse range of disciplines. Contributions that integrate scientific, technological, economic, and societal insights to support the transition to a circular economy are highly encouraged.

Methodological Innovation:

The journal prioritizes methodologically rigorous research employing novel observational strategies (e.g., multi-messenger astronomy), advanced computational methods (e.g., AI-driven simulations), or interdisciplinary approaches that address foundational challenges in astrophysics.

Editorial Standards:

Our mission is to support high-quality research with global relevance. Manuscripts must be conceptually robust, methodologically sound, and impactful for both theoretical understanding and practical applications in astrophysics.

By fostering a platform for bold scientific inquiry and collaboration across disciplines, Astrophysical Frontiers aspires to shape future research directions and contribute to humanity’s quest to understand the cosmos.