Mission and Scope of the Journal
The mission of the Journal is to pursue the statutory objectives of the Polish Association of Sanitary Engineers and Technicians (PZITS) by creating a platform for the dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge in the field of environmental engineering.
The Journal contributes to the development of both science and engineering practice, in particular by:
- protecting human health and the natural environment,
- enhancing the professional and ethical standards of the engineering community,
- promoting modern technologies and the principles of sustainable development,
- integrating scientific, technical, and professional communities,
- supporting innovation and implementation activities in environmental engineering,
- providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge between academia, industry, and public administration.
The objective of the Journal is to strengthen its position as a leading, opinion-forming, and interdisciplinary publication in the field of sanitary engineering. It aims not only to provide reliable industry information but also to actively shape the discourse on the future of this interdisciplinary domain. The Journal aspires to become an indispensable resource for professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in Poland by delivering knowledge, inspiration, and tools necessary for development and informed decision-making.
The Journal also seeks to expand international cooperation and participate in the global exchange of knowledge through indexing in scientific databases, presence in professional communities, and the promotion of Polish technical achievements.
The long-term goal is to reinforce the role of the Journal as an element of the system for science dissemination and for building the prestige of engineering professions in the areas of environment, energy, and infrastructure.
Core Values
The Journal’s activities are based on values consistent with the tradition and mission of PZITS:
- scientific and professional integrity – verification of facts, transparency of the editorial process, intellectual honesty,
- social responsibility of engineering – publication of content supporting the protection of health and the environment,
- innovation and development – promotion of new technologies and engineering methods,
- community integration – cooperation between academia, practice, and administration,
- sustainable development – support for environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solutions.
Scope of Topics
The Journal presents content covering broadly understood environmental engineering, including in particular:
- building physics and the impact of structures and materials on energy balance,
- issues related to indoor environmental quality,
- ventilation, air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems, as well as district heating networks,
- solutions for the distribution of air and thermal energy carriers (heating and cooling),
- fire safety in the context of technical installations,
- issues related to energy efficiency, energy recovery, heat transmission, and the use of renewable energy sources,
- analyses of energy demand in existing and newly designed buildings,
- design and operational solutions for low-energy, intelligent, and sustainable buildings,
- integration of building services systems with architecture and lighting,
- reviews of materials and technologies affecting the energy consumption of buildings.
The scope of articles includes both research topics and practical approaches to design, construction, and operation.
Types of Publications
The Journal publishes the following types of articles:
- original research papers and review articles,
- technical reports and case studies concerning practical solutions in the industry,
- industry and technology-oriented materials of informational value for practitioners,
- short scientific or technical communications consistent with the Journal’s profile,
- technical and promotional articles.
Articles may be submitted in either Polish or English. For articles in Polish, the title, abstract, and captions for figures and tables must also be provided in both Polish and English.
All articles are subject to peer review or editorial evaluation in accordance with the Journal’s procedures.
The Editorial Board may introduce special issues, thematic supplements, or additional volumes. In such cases, the rules for publication are defined separately by the Editor-in-Chief and PZITS.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject submissions that do not align with the Journal’s profile, fail to meet formal or substantive requirements, or violate publication ethics.
Publication Details
The Journal is published on a monthly basis. It holds the following standardized identifiers: ISSN: 0137-3676 and e-ISSN: 2449-9900
Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) in the format: 10.65545/COW.year.issue.article_number