The Journal of Resource Valorization & Circular Systems (JRVCS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Hala Publishing Group, Doha, Qatar. The journal is dedicated to advancing high-quality research in resource recovery, waste valorization, industrial ecology, sustainable manufacturing, and circular economy systems. It serves as a global platform for disseminating innovative research that supports the transition from traditional linear production models to sustainable, circular systems that maximize resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
JRVCS publishes scientifically rigorous and impactful research spanning the full spectrum of resource valorization, from fundamental discoveries to industrial implementation, policy development, and real-world applications. The journal welcomes Original Research Articles, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Narrative Reviews, Case Reports, Case Series, Short Communications, Editorials, Commentaries, Letters to the Editor, and other scholarly contributions that advance the science and practice of circular resource management.
The journal embraces a multidisciplinary approach by bringing together researchers, engineers, scientists, policymakers, and industry professionals working across materials science, environmental engineering, green chemistry, industrial ecology, systems engineering, environmental biotechnology, sustainable manufacturing, lifecycle assessment, circular business innovation, environmental policy, and digital technologies. Through this interdisciplinary collaboration, JRVCS aims to bridge scientific discovery with practical implementation to accelerate global sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
JRVCS operates a rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure the highest standards of scientific quality, editorial independence, and research integrity. Every submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment followed by independent peer review conducted by experts in the relevant field. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and transparency. Its editorial policies are fully aligned with the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), ensuring responsible research publication, ethical peer review, and academic integrity throughout the publishing process.
As a fully open-access journal, all published articles are freely and permanently accessible worldwide under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license enables readers to access, share, and adapt published work for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution, while allowing authors to retain full copyright of their research.
The journal has been strategically established to achieve international recognition and broad scholarly visibility. JRVCS is actively pursuing inclusion in leading indexing and abstracting databases, including the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), with future applications planned for Scopus, Web of Science, and other internationally recognized indexing services. By adhering to internationally accepted editorial and publishing standards, the journal seeks to become a leading reference in resource valorization, circular systems, and sustainable development research.
Through its commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and global collaboration, the Journal of Resource Valorization & Circular Systems aims to foster transformative research that contributes to sustainable resource management, technological innovation, industrial circularity, and the achievement of global sustainability goals.