Sustainability Science
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Sustainable Development Through Cutting-Edge Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal focuses on research that integrates knowledge from various disciplines, including environmental science, sociology, economics, and public policy, to address complex sustainability issues. - Stakeholder Engagement:
A core aim is to promote collaboration between researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities, ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in sustainability solutions. - Systems Thinking:
The journal emphasizes a systems approach, encouraging research that examines the interconnections and interactions within social-ecological systems. - Transformative Change:
Research published in the journal aims to identify pathways for transformative change towards more sustainable practices and policies across different sectors. - Social Justice and Equity:
A consistent focus on the social dimensions of sustainability, the journal explores themes of equity, justice, and inclusivity in sustainability transitions. - Empirical Studies and Case Analyses:
The journal values empirical research and case studies that provide real-world insights into sustainability practices and challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Transdisciplinary Approaches:
There is a growing emphasis on transdisciplinary research that combines academic knowledge with practical insights from communities and stakeholders, leading to more effective sustainability solutions. - Climate Justice and Equity:
Research exploring the intersection of climate change, social justice, and equity is on the rise, reflecting an increasing recognition of the need for inclusive approaches to sustainability. - Behavioral Insights and Social Change:
Emerging themes focus on understanding human behavior and its role in sustainability transitions, emphasizing the importance of social dynamics in driving change. - Nature-Based Solutions:
There is a notable trend towards exploring nature-based solutions for addressing sustainability challenges, including climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. - Systems Resilience and Adaptation:
Research centered on resilience and adaptation strategies within social-ecological systems is gaining attention, highlighting the need for flexibility and responsiveness in sustainability efforts. - Digital Innovations and Sustainability:
The integration of digital technologies and data analytics in sustainability research is emerging as a significant theme, offering new tools and methodologies for addressing complex problems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Management:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional environmental management approaches, as the journal shifts towards more integrated and systemic perspectives. - Purely Theoretical Frameworks:
Research that relies heavily on theoretical frameworks without empirical validation is becoming less common, as the journal increasingly values empirical evidence and case studies. - Sector-Specific Studies:
There is a waning interest in studies that focus narrowly on specific sectors (e.g., agriculture, forestry) without considering their interconnections with other sectors and systems. - Single-Dimensional Assessments:
Research that offers single-dimensional assessments of sustainability issues, such as solely environmental or economic analyses, is less favored compared to multi-dimensional approaches. - Focus on Local Contexts Only:
Papers that discuss sustainability challenges in isolation from global contexts or broader systems are becoming less prevalent, as there is a push for more holistic views.
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