Determine if your environmental research paper should be published in an academic or scientific journal. Also decide if you prefer a peer-reviewed environmental journal.
Review journals in your particular branch of environmental research. Find journals that publish articles similar to your paper.
Determine if the journals retain copyright of articles they publish or if you can retain the copyright. Agree to publish your article in only one journal if the copyright will be transferred.
Browse the websites of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for calls for environmental research papers.
Check with the environmental academic office of your university or other universities in your area for journals or conferences soliciting articles. Repeat your searches at least once a week.
Review the qualifications for research papers and if the journal accepts unsolicited manuscripts. Determine which publications have requirements that are met by your paper, and decide if you can or will adapt your paper to meet specific requirements, such as word count and number of references.
Submit your abstract, entire paper or partial paper to publications seeking papers on the topic discussed in your work. Follow the journal's protocol for submission guidelines for how much of the article to submit for review, whether to use email or U.S. mail and whether to attach a cover letter or letter of reference.