Aim and Scope

The Journal of Sustainability and Community Engagement aims to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and practical innovation at the intersection of sustainability and community engagement. The journal seeks to provide a global platform for high-quality research that integrates scientific knowledge, policy analysis, and community-based practices to address complex sustainability challenges at local, national, and international levels. The journal is committed to fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and civil society actors by promoting evidence-based solutions and participatory approaches that contribute to inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development.

 

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case studies in the following areas:

  1. Sustainability Science and Practice
    • Sustainable development goals (SDGs) implementation
    • Environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation/mitigation
    • Circular economy and sustainable resource management
  2. Community Engagement and Development
    • Participatory development and community empowerment
    • Community-based research (CBR) and service-learning
    • Social capital and local knowledge systems
  3. Public Policy and Governance for Sustainability
    • Sustainable public policy design and evaluation
    • Governance, institutions, and stakeholder collaboration
    • Decentralization and community-driven policy initiatives
  4. Social Innovation and Inclusive Development
    • Grassroots innovation and social entrepreneurship
    • Inclusive and equitable development strategies
    • Digital innovation for community empowerment
  5. Environmental Management and Resilience
    • Natural resource management
    • Disaster risk reduction and community resilience
    • Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services
  6. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
    • Sustainability education and curriculum development
    • Community-based education initiatives
    • Capacity building for sustainable practices
  7. Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Approaches
    • Integration of science, technology, and society
    • Collaborative and participatory research methodologies
    • Knowledge co-production between academia and communities
  8. Local and Global Perspectives on Sustainability
    • Comparative studies across regions and cultures
    • Indigenous knowledge and sustainability practices
    • Global-local linkages in sustainability transitions