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International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Development & Sustainability
Who We Are
IJESDS is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Nigeria. Launched as an interdisciplinary scholarly publication, the journal serves as a premier platform for rigorous research, innovative practice, and critical discourse on both the built and natural environment.
IJESDS is an initiative of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Imo State University, a faculty committed to advancing knowledge across a broad spectrum of environmental and design disciplines. The journal brings together academics, early-career researchers, and industry professionals to contribute to a growing body of knowledge that shapes how we understand, design, and manage our environments.
IJESDS Mission
Our Mission
To foster a vibrant academic community by publishing high-quality, original research that advances understanding of environmental sciences, sustainable development, and the built environment — bridging the gap between theory, practice, and policy.
Our Vision
To become a leading international reference journal in environmental sciences and sustainability, recognized globally for its interdisciplinary scope, academic rigour, and real-world relevance.
- Editorial Team
Meet The People Behind Every Reviews
Prof Patricia N. Duru
Editor in Chief
Dr Chika C. Sam-Otuonye
Editorial Manager
Dr F. C. Emetumah
Editorial manager
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 (IJESDS) welcomes enquiries from authors, reviewers, and readers. Whether you are submitting a manuscript, tracking a review, or seeking guidance on payments and publication, our editorial team at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri, is ready to assist you.