About the Journal
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Mission
The mission of the International Journal of Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Research (IJSMR) is to serve as a platform for disseminating high-quality, interdisciplinary research that addresses global and regional challenges in sustainability. Published by the Sylhet Sustainable Development Research Firm (SSDRF) in Bangladesh, IJSMR is committed to fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policy-makers to advance solutions for sustainable development.
Goals
IJSMR’s goals are to promote scientific production and the dissemination of knowledge across multiple disciplines, with a special focus on sustainability. We aim to publish original, peer-reviewed, and high-impact articles that explore innovative approaches to sustainability, environmental management, and the integration of economic, social, and ecological systems.
Scope
The scope of IJSMR spans a wide array of topics related to sustainability and multidisciplinary research, offering a venue for new theoretical insights, empirical studies, and applied solutions. The journal values:
- Innovative theoretical contributions: IJSMR seeks to enhance the understanding of sustainability by promoting innovative theories, critical approaches, and interdisciplinary frameworks that help bridge gaps in research and practice.
- Empirical and applied research: The journal prioritizes studies that showcase practical applications in fields related to sustainable development. Contributions that employ quantitative and/or qualitative research methods are welcome, with an emphasis on real-world impact.
In addition to traditional research articles, IJSMR offers the following content types:
- Editorials
- Articles
- Perspectives and Essays
- Literature Reviews
- Case Studies
- Policy Analysis
Topic of Interest
IJSMR encourages submissions on a wide range of sustainability-related topics, including but not limited to:
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Challenges
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies
- Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management
- Green Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Social and Economic Impacts of Sustainability Initiatives
- Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency
- Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure
- Governance, Policy, and Sustainability Transitions
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services
- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Challenges
Target Audience
IJSMR caters to researchers, academics, professionals, policy-makers, and students who are interested in multidisciplinary research and sustainable development. The journal aims to contribute to the scientific and practical advancement of sustainable solutions for global, national, and regional challenges.
Submission Policy
IJSMR operates under the Open Journal System (OJS), ensuring an efficient, transparent, and ethical peer-review process. Submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous blind peer review, evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. The journal adheres to the highest ethical standards, with all submissions required to comply with the publication guidelines set by the journal.
Authors are expected to submit original and unpublished works that are not under review elsewhere. The responsibility for the content, ideas, and opinions expressed in the articles lies with the authors. IJSMR and SSDRF are not liable for any views presented in the articles.
IJSMR is an open-access journal, making all content freely accessible to the public in order to promote knowledge sharing and innovation.
Sponsorship and Copyright Notice
IJSMR is proudly published by the Sylhet Sustainable Development Research Firm (SSDRF), Bangladesh. All articles published in IJSMR are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License, ensuring open access and the freedom to share and adapt the work with proper attribution..
