World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

ISSN: 2042-5945

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About the journal

World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development (WJSTSD) is published in partnership with the World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD). WASD is a unique global forum that brings together people from across the world to discuss key issues relating to science and technology management that impact the world sustainable development. The aims of WASD are to promote the exchange of knowledge, experience, information and ideas among academicians, scholars, professionals, policy & decision makers, industry, executives, students… etc to improve the mutual understanding of the roles of science and technology in achieving sustainable development all over the world.

Objectives

WJSTSD is a forum for academics, practitioners and policymakers from around the world to exchange concepts, research, and best practices about science and technology and to provoke forward thinking on the development of a more coherent approach to solving global problems related to sustainable development (SD). The journal aims to integrate the study of these disciplines to achieve SD and help to stimulate debate with a view to defining common, effective responses to tomorrow’s challenges.

Publishes

Original and applied research that critically examines the inter-relationship between the natural, the governmental, the economic and the social dimensions of our world and how science and technology can contribute to solutions
Fundamental and applied research on all aspects of SD
General and technical reviews of topical and/or controversial subjects which inform and stimulate debate
Conceptual papers or case studies which highlight the role of STI in achieving SD
Literature review or viewpoint on a particular topic or trend
WJSTSD encourages Guest Editors to submit proposals for Special Issues addressing particular (specific) issue(s) fitting with the broad theme of the journal or resulting from relevant conferences. Special issues focusing on a particular country or region would also be welcome.
Book reviews and/or evaluation of other literature and multimedia information packages

Scope and coverage

WJSTSD considers a broad range of topics, and papers can address subjects theoretically or empirically through either a descriptive or critical approach. Suitable topics include but are not limited to:

Science, technology and innovation (STI)
Role of STI in achieving SD
SD policies and strategies and the government involvement in SD practices and regulations
Research and development
ICTs and SD
Education and SD
Engineering, industry and sustainable manufacturing systems
Food security policies and sustainable food production systems
Future trends in STI
The impact of travel, transportation and tourism on sustainability
UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Water, energy and climate change
Impact of innovation and knowledge upon the productivity increase/enhancement
Knowledge-based economy and SD
The role of the informal sector in sustainable economic growth
Impacts and challenges of AIDS, malaria and other chronic problems on SD

WJSTSD is abstracted and indexed by:

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