About the Journal
Journal of Sustainability and Societal Development (JSSD) is a peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research on sustainability, social development, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal publishes high-quality original research articles, reviews, and methodological studies addressing environmental sustainability, social development, economic development, climate change, sustainable communities, governance, and related areas. JSSD aims to promote innovative research and evidence-based solutions that contribute to sustainable development, social well-being, and resilient societies globally.
Journal of Sustainability and Societal Development (JSSD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by PAF Publishers. The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research that advances knowledge and understanding of sustainability, societal development, and related interdisciplinary fields. It serves as an international platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, development professionals, and practitioners to share innovative research, emerging perspectives, and practical approaches to addressing contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges.
The journal promotes the dissemination of rigorous and impactful research that supports sustainable development, social well-being, inclusive growth, environmental responsibility, and the development of resilient societies.
Focus and Scope
The Journal of Sustainability and Societal Development (JSSD) publishes high-quality original research and scholarly contributions addressing the interconnected environmental, social, economic, and institutional dimensions of sustainable development. The journal welcomes research across areas including sustainable development, environmental management, climate change, social development, community development, poverty and inequality, sustainable cities and communities, governance, public policy, economic development, and social innovation.
JSSD also welcomes interdisciplinary research examining the relationship between society, the environment, technology, institutions, and economic systems. Areas of interest include sustainable agriculture and food systems, renewable energy, natural resource management, circular economy, sustainable business practices, responsible consumption and production, environmental justice, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
The journal encourages research that introduces innovative approaches, provides evidence-based solutions, or contributes to a deeper understanding of contemporary sustainability and societal challenges. Particular emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary studies that connect research with practical strategies for achieving inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies.
Publication Frequency
JSSD follows a quarterly (continuous) publication model. The journal operates on a dynamic publishing system that combines the advantages of scheduled issues with continuous publication. Articles are published online immediately after successfully completing the peer-review process, receiving acceptance, and undergoing thorough proofreading and copyediting. This ensures the timely dissemination of quality research while maintaining structured periodic issues.
Why Quarterly (Continuous) Publishing?
This model enables the rapid sharing of valuable research findings while reducing delays in the communication of new knowledge. At the same time, it preserves the benefits of periodic issues, which organize and showcase significant contributions and provide readers with a structured overview of developments and trends in sustainability and societal development.
Contribution Types
The journal accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:
- Original research articles
- Review articles
- Case studies
- Theoretical and conceptual papers
- Technical reports
Open Access Policy
JSSD is a fully open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to researchers, academics, policymakers, development professionals, and the public worldwide. This model supports broad knowledge dissemination and removes financial or institutional access barriers.
Copyright Notice
All articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright of their work while granting permission for others to share, reuse, and adapt the content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source.
Archiving
To guarantee long-term preservation and accessibility, the journal’s content is archived through the PKP Preservation Network (PN), LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS systems. Additionally, all published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure permanent discoverability and citation reliability.
Advertisement Policy
The journal does not host advertisements on its website, ensuring that its platform remains focused solely on academic excellence, research integrity, and scholarly communication.