Focus and Scope

CSD publishes research in the form of conceptual papers, empirical studies, systematic reviews, bibliometric analyses, and policy-oriented research. The journal prioritizes work that contributes to technological, managerial, and societal transformation for sustainability.

Core Themes

1. Managerial Innovation and Sustainability
   • Strategic approaches for energy transition and circular economy.
   • Models of sustainable technology diffusion.
   • Green supply chain management and eco-innovation.
2. Engineering and Technology for Sustainability
   • Design and optimization of electric vehicles, batteries, and charging infrastructure.
   • Waste treatment technologies for electronic, industrial, and hazardous waste.
   • Engineering solutions for renewable energy integration.
3. Digitalization and Automation
   • Applications of AI and IoT in energy, transport, and manufacturing sectors.
   • Smart technologies for resource efficiency and waste management.
   • Digital transformation for sustainable industrial processes.
4. Policy, Society, and Business Models
   • Regulatory frameworks and governance mechanisms for sustainable innovation.
   • Public policy design to accelerate technology adoption.
   • Social and behavioral perspectives on sustainability transitions.
   • Green finance, investment strategies, and entrepreneurial models for sustainability.
5. Development Studies and Inclusive Growth
   • Socio-economic dimensions of sustainability and energy transition.
   • Adoption pathways of sustainable technologies in developing and emerging contexts.
   • Inclusive green growth strategies for rural and urban development.

Research Methodologies

1. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches.
2. Bibliometric studies and trend analyses in sustainability research.
3. Systematic reviews (PRISMA-compliant).

Key Research Objects

1. Electric vehicles and their ecosystems (infrastructure, batteries, supply chains).
2. Waste management technologies and policies.
3. Energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
4. AI- and IoT-enabled solutions for eco-innovation.
5. Sustainable urban development.
6. Other emerging sustainable technologies.

Disciplines Covered

CSD welcomes contributions from a broad spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to:

1. Management: strategic management, operations, innovation, and sustainability.
2. Engineering: industrial, electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and chemical.
3. Development-oriented research: socio-economic studies, policy and governance, technology adoption pathways, inclusive growth strategies, and community-level sustainability practices.
4. Interdisciplinary fields: circular economy, sustainability policy, and socio-technical systems.

Types of Articles Published

CSD accepts a variety of article types to accommodate different research contributions, including:

1. Current Interest Articles – Highlighting recent advancements and critical discussions.
2. Review Articles – Comprehensive syntheses of recent developments.
3. Original Research Articles – Novel experimental and theoretical findings.
4. Opinion Papers – Scholarly perspectives on scientific challenges and trends.
5. Case Reports – In-depth real-world applications and challenges.
6. Short Communications – Concise reports of preliminary or innovative research.

Objective and Aims

1. Provide a comprehensive platform for the latest research developments.
2. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers.
3. Maintain high publication standards through rigorous peer review.
4. Support open-access dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Communications in Sustainability and Development (CSD) must comply with the journal’s Focus and Scope and Author Guidelines. Submissions must demonstrate scientific merit and originality.

Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission.

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin. Manuscripts must be free from unethical publication practices.

Each manuscript undergoes a single-blind peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Additional reviewers may be involved when necessary.

English Editing during the Production Process

Accepted manuscripts must undergo English proofreading during production. Non-native English authors are required to provide proof of professional language editing.

English Editing Service by the Publisher
https://kipmi.or.id/scientific-product/

Publication Frequency

CSD is published semi-annually, with issues released in June and December. Articles may be published via issue-based or continuous publication models.

Open Access Policy

CSD provides immediate open access to its content, supporting the global exchange of scientific knowledge.