About the International Journal of Hydrocarbons

A premier peer-reviewed platform advancing hydrocarbon science through rigorous research in exploration, production, processing, and sustainable utilization — connecting petroleum engineers, geochemists, reservoir specialists, and energy policy researchers worldwide.

The hydrocarbon industry faces unprecedented technical, environmental, and economic challenges. From enhanced recovery techniques and unconventional resource development to carbon capture integration and sustainable production practices, the field demands rigorous scientific inquiry paired with rapid knowledge dissemination. IJH addresses these needs through a streamlined editorial process that respects researchers' time while maintaining uncompromising quality standards.

Our editorial board comprises internationally recognized experts in petroleum geology, reservoir simulation, production engineering, geochemistry, and energy economics. This multidisciplinary expertise ensures that manuscripts receive informed, constructive feedback that strengthens both technical content and practical applicability. Whether your research explores molecular-level hydrocarbon chemistry, field-scale reservoir characterization, or policy dimensions of energy transitions, IJH provides a scholarly home that values depth, innovation, and real-world impact.

Authors benefit from IJH's commitment to visibility and accessibility. Published articles are indexed across major academic databases, ensuring broad reach within the petroleum engineering community, geoscience networks, and energy policy circles. Our open access model removes barriers to knowledge transfer, enabling researchers in emerging economies and established institutions alike to access and build upon the latest hydrocarbon science.

IJH publishes research spanning the entire hydrocarbon value chain — from subsurface characterization and extraction technologies to processing innovations and utilization strategies. Our scope encompasses both conventional and unconventional resources, with particular interest in work that advances fundamental understanding or demonstrates practical applications in real-world settings.

IJH maintains rigorous editorial standards through a comprehensive peer review process designed to ensure scientific accuracy, methodological soundness, and practical relevance. Every manuscript undergoes initial screening by the editorial team to assess scope alignment and technical completeness before advancing to external review.

The editorial board comprises leading experts from academia, research institutions, and industry who bring diverse perspectives to manuscript evaluation. Board members guide editorial policy, contribute to special issues, and ensure that IJH remains responsive to emerging trends and critical challenges in hydrocarbon science. Authors can be confident that their work will be reviewed by recognized authorities who understand both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of petroleum engineering and geoscience.

• Expert Evaluation: Manuscripts are assessed by reviewers with demonstrated expertise in the specific research area, ensuring informed and constructive feedback.
• Methodological Scrutiny: Reviewers examine experimental design, analytical methods, data interpretation, and statistical approaches to verify scientific rigor.
• Originality Assessment: Each submission is evaluated for novelty, contribution to existing knowledge, and potential impact on hydrocarbon science and technology.
• Practical Relevance: Reviewers consider the applicability of findings to real-world petroleum operations, exploration strategies, or policy development.
• Constructive Feedback: The review process aims to strengthen manuscripts through detailed, actionable recommendations that improve clarity, completeness, and impact.

IJH welcomes submissions of original research, comprehensive review articles, and case studies that advance understanding in any area within our scope. Authors should carefully review our instructions for authors to ensure manuscripts meet formatting requirements, ethical standards, and documentation expectations before submission.

Manuscripts can be submitted through the online submission system or by contacting the editorial office at [email protected]. The submission portal guides authors through the process, ensuring all required materials are provided. Authors should include a cover letter summarizing the manuscript's significance, novelty, and relevance to IJH's scope, along with suggestions for potential reviewers when appropriate.

Research papers should present original findings with clear methodology, comprehensive results, and thorough discussion of implications. Review articles should provide critical synthesis of current knowledge, identify research gaps, and offer perspectives on future directions. Case studies should document real-world applications with sufficient detail to enable replication or adaptation by other researchers and practitioners.

All submissions should include structured abstracts, relevant keywords, properly formatted references, and high-quality figures and tables. Authors are encouraged to provide supplementary materials such as datasets, computational codes, or extended methodological details to enhance reproducibility and enable deeper engagement with the research.

Publishing in IJH offers numerous advantages that extend beyond traditional academic dissemination. Our commitment to open access ensures maximum visibility for your research, while our editorial support helps authors present their work in the most compelling and accessible format.

• Comprehensive Scope: IJH covers all areas of hydrocarbon science and technology, from fundamental chemistry to applied engineering, providing a unified platform for multidisciplinary research.
• Rapid Dissemination: Streamlined editorial workflows and efficient production processes ensure that accepted manuscripts are published quickly, accelerating knowledge transfer to the research community.
• Global Audience: Published articles reach a diverse international readership including academic researchers, industry professionals, government agencies, and policy makers invested in hydrocarbon science.
• Enhanced Visibility: Open access publication removes subscription barriers, maximizing citation potential and enabling broader impact across disciplines and geographic regions.
• Professional Recognition: Publication in IJH demonstrates research quality and peer validation, supporting career advancement, grant applications, and professional credibility.
• Networking Opportunities: Authors join a community of hydrocarbon researchers, facilitating collaborations, knowledge exchange, and professional connections across the global energy sector.

IJH regularly publishes special issues focusing on emerging topics, technological innovations, or regional challenges in hydrocarbon science. These curated collections bring together leading researchers to address specific themes in depth, providing comprehensive resources for scholars and practitioners seeking concentrated expertise on particular subjects.

Researchers interested in proposing or contributing to special issues should contact the editorial office with topic suggestions, potential guest editors, and preliminary contributor lists. Special issues offer opportunities to showcase coordinated research efforts, highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, and establish thought leadership in specialized areas of hydrocarbon science.

IJH adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to conduct themselves in accordance with internationally recognized principles of research integrity, including honesty, objectivity, transparency, and respect for intellectual property.

IJH employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions and maintains policies for addressing suspected misconduct, including data fabrication, image manipulation, duplicate publication, and authorship disputes. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record through transparent investigation procedures and appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

IJH operates as an open access journal, making all published content freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. This model accelerates knowledge dissemination, increases research impact, and supports equitable access to scientific information regardless of institutional resources or geographic location.

Authors retain copyright to their work while granting IJH publication rights. Published articles are distributed under Creative Commons licenses that permit reuse with proper attribution, enabling integration into teaching materials, policy documents, and derivative research while protecting authors' intellectual contributions.