International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research for Lasting Impact in Sustainability
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Innovation Practices:
Explores how innovative practices can lead to sustainable outcomes in industries, including technology, manufacturing, and agriculture. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability:
Encourages research that combines insights from various fields such as economics, environmental science, and social sciences to address sustainability challenges. - Impact of Digital Transformation:
Analyzes the role of digital technologies in promoting sustainable practices and enhancing operational efficiency in enterprises. - Policy and Governance for Sustainability:
Investigates the influence of policy frameworks and governance structures on achieving sustainable development goals at local, national, and global levels. - Sustainability in Emerging Economies:
Focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable practices in developing countries, emphasizing innovative solutions and local contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Green Technologies:
There is a surge in research on how digital technologies, including blockchain and AI, can enhance sustainability practices across various sectors. - Circular Economy Principles:
A growing emphasis on circular economy models, highlighting the importance of resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable supply chain management. - Sustainable Consumer Behavior:
Increased attention is being paid to understanding consumer motivations and behaviors related to sustainability, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Interplay Between Innovation and Sustainability:
Emerging studies are exploring the dynamic relationship between innovation processes and sustainable development, focusing on how innovative practices can drive sustainability. - Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
Research is trending towards developing resilience strategies that help businesses and communities adapt to environmental changes and socio-economic disruptions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Growth Models:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused solely on traditional economic growth, as the journal shifts towards more integrated approaches that consider environmental and social impacts. - Focus on Isolated Sustainability Initiatives:
Previous emphasis on isolated sustainability practices is diminishing in favor of comprehensive frameworks that incorporate multiple stakeholders and systems thinking. - Sector-Specific Sustainability Studies:
Research that focuses narrowly on specific sectors without considering cross-sectoral impacts is waning, as there is a growing recognition of the interconnectedness of various industries. - Purely Descriptive Studies:
The trend is moving away from purely descriptive studies towards more empirical and analytical research that offers actionable insights and solutions. - Short-Term Sustainability Solutions:
An observed decline in studies proposing short-term sustainability solutions, with a shift towards long-term strategies that emphasize resilience and lasting impact.
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