FAQ

Is there a fee to be paid for publishing the manuscript in the journal?

No - in the journal of "Water Harvesting Research", no fee is charged for the publishing of the manuscript.

What is the publishing model of the journal?

Open access (OA)


Open access is a set of principles and a range of practices through which research outputs are distributed online, free of access charges or other barriers.

Is it possible to send the manuscript by E-mail?

No - sending the manuscript and tracking it is only possible through the journal's website (jwhr.birjand.ac.ir).

How long does the manuscript review process take?

On average, the process of reviewing a manuscript is about 3 months.

What is the journal peer review method?

Single-blind peer review


Single-blind peer review is a conventional method of peer review where the authors do not know who the reviewers are. However, the reviewers know who the authors are.

What topics does the journal publish manuscripts on?

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topic areas:


- Rainwater and floodwater harvesting: Issues and challenges


- Optimum use of water harvested resources


- Socio- economic impacts of water harvesting system


- New reducing evaporation losses methods from water bodies


- Water harvesting and soil moisture conservation


-Wastewater management


- Climate change impacts on water harvesting systems