About the Journal

About the Journal

Journal for the Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (JASDG)

The Journal for the Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (JASDG) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based practices that contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and development partners to disseminate high-quality research and innovative solutions addressing global and local sustainability challenges.

JASDG is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting research that supports sustainable, inclusive, resilient, and equitable development across communities, nations, and regions.

Focus and Scope

JASDG welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, short communications, policy analyses, and innovative practices from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Sustainable Development Studies

  • Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Education and Learning Innovation

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Environmental Sciences

  • Agriculture and Food Security

  • Health Sciences and Public Health

  • Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Public Administration and Governance

  • Information Technology and Digital Transformation

  • Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Innovation and Technology Transfer

  • Community Development and Extension

  • Circular Economy and Green Technologies

The journal particularly encourages research demonstrating direct or indirect contributions to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Open Access Policy

JASDG provides immediate open access to all published content based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and accelerates sustainable development.

All articles published in JASDG are freely accessible online without subscription fees or access restrictions.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to JASDG undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and scholarly integrity.

Submissions are evaluated based on:

  • Originality

  • Relevance to the journal's scope

  • Methodological rigor

  • Scholarly contribution

  • Ethical compliance

  • Clarity and quality of presentation

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

JASDG adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows internationally accepted best practices in scholarly publishing.

Authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial staff are expected to uphold principles of:

  • Academic integrity

  • Transparency

  • Confidentiality

  • Objectivity

  • Responsible authorship

  • Avoidance of plagiarism and research misconduct

The journal reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action regarding allegations of unethical behavior.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting JASDG the right of first publication.

Published articles are distributed under the:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Archiving Policy

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly content, JASDG supports digital archiving and preservation practices.

The journal intends to participate in recognized preservation systems, including:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

  • CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

where applicable and available.

Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

JASDG is published by:

NEUST Press
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST)
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

The journal operates independently of commercial interests. Any sponsorships, grants, or institutional support received shall be transparently disclosed.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered on this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party except as required for journal operations and scholarly publishing services.

Publication Frequency

JASDG is published quarterly, with four issues released annually.

Language

The official language of publication is English.

Journal History

Established in 2026, the Journal for the Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals was founded to provide a global platform for multidisciplinary research supporting sustainable development and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The journal seeks to bridge research, policy, and practice by publishing impactful scholarship that promotes sustainable solutions for current and future generations.

Disclaimer

The opinions and views expressed in articles published in JASDG are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors, editorial board, publisher, or affiliated institutions.

Responsibility for the content of published articles rests solely with the authors.

Contact Information

Editorial Office
Journal for the Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (JASDG)
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST)
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Email: chiefeditor@jasdg.com
Website: jasdg.com