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                    About the Journal
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                    Journal for the Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (JASDG)
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                    JASDG is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal
                    dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based solutions
                    that support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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                    The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers,
                    academics, practitioners, policymakers, and development partners to
                    disseminate high-quality research and innovative practices that address
                    global and local sustainability challenges. JASDG welcomes original
                    research articles, review papers, case studies, and policy analyses from
                    diverse fields including business, education, engineering, technology,
                    agriculture, environmental sciences, health sciences, social sciences,
                    and public administration.
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                        ✓ International Peer-Reviewed Journal
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                        ✓ Open Access Publication
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                        ✓ Multidisciplinary Scope
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                        ✓ SDG-Focused Research Platform
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