The International Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (IJREE) is a publication of the National Centre for Energy and Environment. The Journal contains scientific research into all aspects of Renewable Energy resources, their interaction with the environment and relationship with man.
This journal is multidisciplinary in approach and interdisciplinary in scope promoting findings in a wide range of subject areas: Renewable Energy Technology, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Biomass Feedstock and Conversion, Environmental Forensics, Environmental Law and Policy, Environmental Management, Human Health and Lifecycle Assessment, Biological Modelling, Environmental Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change and Carbon Capture Technology.
In view of the multidisciplinary nature of the journal, the Editorial Board and Editorial Advisory Committee are made up of a broad spectrum of internationally recognized scientist, academicians and policy makers who will encourage publications that display only the highest standards of international scholarship.
Publishing a paper in IJREE requires Paper Processing Charges that cover dispatch and editorial expenses, and will be paid by the submitting author upon acceptance of the Paper for publication.
For ALL authors – All accepted manuscript will attract a publication fee of N40, 000. This covers Paper Processing Charges of N5, 000 and publication fee of N35,000
N.B: Submission of manuscript: All manuscripts are to be submitted through ijree@ncee.org.ng
These should describe original, novel and carefully confirmed findings, and experimental procedures should be given in sufficient detail for others to verify the work. The length of a full paper should be the minimum required to describe and interpret the work clearly.
A short research communication should present a concise study, or timely and novel research findings that might be less substantial than a research paper. The manuscript length is limited to 2,500 words (excluding references and abstract). It should have a set of keywords and an abstract (under 200 words, unreferenced), containing background of the work, the results and their implications. Results and Discussion section should be combined and followed by conclusion. Materials and Methods will remain as a separate section. The number of references is limited to 40 and there should be not more than 4 figures and/or table combined.
Brief description of new or modification of existing technique which mark major advances and are of practical value.
Brief or mini-reviews should be authoritative and of broad interest. Submission of mini-reviews and perspectives covering topics of current interest are welcome and encourage. Mini-reviews should be concise and no longer than 4-6 printed pages.
This is to discuss controversial and/or inter disciplinary topics, viewpoints and commentaries, brief description of novel finding that might not be suitable for a regular research paper or short research communication, and any other issues that might be of interest to our readers. It is limited to a maximum of 800 words (two print pages maximum). Letter can have one figure/table and maximum of 10 references.
FORMAT OF MANUSCRIPT
All portions of the manuscript must be typed double-spaced and all numbered starting from the title page. English is the preferred language all through contribution. Writing in French (with abstract in English) will be considered.
TITLE
This should be specific and precise. It should not be more than 2 to 3 lines long, and should describe the contents of the author’s full name and affiliations, then name of the corresponding author along with phone number, fax and Email information. Present addresses of authors should appear as footnote.
ABSTRACT
The abstract should be self-contained and citation free and should not exceed 150 words.
INTRODUCTION
This section should be succinct, with no subheadings. It should provide a clear statement of the problem, the relevant literature on the subject, and the proposed approach or solution. It should be understandable to colleagues from a broad range of scientific disciplines.
MATERIALS AND METHOD
Scientific details must be provided to allow for replication of results. Appropriate chemical names should be given and strains of organisms should be specified. Suppliers of materials need only be mentioned if this may affect the results. Use System International (SI) units and symbols. However, only truly new procedures should be described in detail; previously published procedures should be cited, and important modifications of published procedures should be mentioned briefly.
RESULT
This section should describe concisely the rationale of the investigation and its outcomes. Data should not be repeated in both a table and a figure. Tables and figures should be selected to illustrate specific points. Do not tabulate or illustrate points that can be adequately and concisely described in the next. Result should be explained, but largely without referring to the literature.
TABLES AND FIGURES
Tables and figures should be numbered (1,2,3 etc) as they appear in the text. Figures should preferably be the size intended for publication and should not exceed 9-12cm. Tables, figures and photographs should be carefully marked on the reverse side with the number, first author’s name and orientation (top). Legends should be typed double-spaced separately from figures. Photographs must be originals of high quality. Photocopies are not accepted.
DISSCUSSION
This should not simply recapitulate the results. It should relate to previous work and interpret them. Combined results and discussion sections are encouraged when appropriate.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This optional part should include a statement thanking those who assisted substantially with work relevant to the study. Grant support is included in this section.
REFERENCES
References to work “in press” must be accompanied by a copy of acceptance letter from the Journal. References should not be given to personal communication, unpublished data, Manuscripts in preparation, letter, Company Publications, Patent pending and URLs for websites. Abstracts of papers presented at meetings are not permissible. These references should appear as parenthetical expressions in the text.
Example
Ezemonye (2005), Ugbomoiko et al. (2012)
Ezemonye, L.I.N (2005). Polychlorinated biphenyls (PBCs) levels and distribution in Ethiope and Benin Rivers of the Niger-Delta surface water and sediments: International Journal of Environmental Studies 65:491-504
Ezemonye, L.I.N and Ilechie I., (2006). Ecological effect of pesticide contamination on amphibian tadpole (Ptychnadena bibroni) of the Niger-Delta of Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology, 28 (64)91-100
Ezemonye L.I.N, Ogeleka D.F. and Okiemen F.E. (2009). Lethal toxicity of industrial detergent on bottom devilling sentinels. International Journal of Sediment Research 24:478-482
SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
All articles should be submitted online as a file attachment to ijree@ncee.org.ng. The papers should be typewritten in Times New Roman with font size 12, double spacing on A4 size Microsoft Word document. Maximum paper length is 18 pages.
COPYRIGHT
Submission of a paper for publication implies the transfer of the copyright from the author (s) to the publisher upon acceptance; and any accepted paper becomes the permanent property of the International Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (IJREE) and may not be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the Editorial board. The copyright Agreement form can be downloaded below.
University of Benin, Benin City
Director General/Chief Executive Officer
University of Hull, UK
University of Benin, Benin City.
School of Contemporary Sciences Dundee, UK.
Lancaster University, UK.
National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Abuja.
Nuclear, Safety, Physical Security and Safeguards, Abuja.
University of Benin, Benin City.
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aleiro.
University of Benin, Benin City.
The Federal University, Lafia.
University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
University of Benin, Benin City.
University of Reading, UK.
University of Benin, Benin City.
Alcontrol Laboratories, Rotherham, UK
Lancaster University, UK.
University of Hull, Hull, UK.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
National Centre for Hydro Power Research and Development, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
National Centre for Energy Research and Development, Nsukka,
Sokoto Energy Research Centre, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto.
University of Benin, Benin City.
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.
Other publications of the Centre include the following:
JATROPHA CULTIVATION, PROCESSING AND BIOFUEL PRODUCTION (A JATROPHA MANUAL )

The book, A JATROPHA MANUAL, presents in a very concise readable and understandable form the historical origin, morphological description, geographical distribution, botanical classification and the local names of the various species of Jatropha plant to enable their easy identification of use in biofuel production. It also describe the ecology, life history and cultivation of Jatropha plants from the early stages of soil requirements, planting, plant development, flowering and fruiting, plants propagation, plantation and nutrient management, seed yield, pest and disease control and prevention, to later stages of harvesting and storage. The manual most importantly presents the processes of oil extraction and bio diesel production from the Jatropha plant as well as the processes of cleaning the extracted vegetable oil.
(ISBN: 978-978-911-973-2)
WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS (2009)

Proceedings from the Workshops, Sensitization and Awareness Forum(SAF) on Renewable Initiatives and Environment Protection in Edo State, 25TH AUGUST, 2009 and Annual Public Lecture Forum organized by Global Educational Initiative For Nigeria (GEIFON) and National Centre for Energy and Environment (NCEE), University of Benin, December, 2009.
The workshops provided the opportunity for experts and policy makers to discuss the strategic role of renewable energy and environmental protection in the mitigation of climate change, for the overall infrastructural, social and economic development of the Nigerian economy. The book features Keynote Addresses , Scientific Presentations and Communiques from both Workshops.
(ISBN: 978-978-914-753-4)