Aim
The aim of IIS Journal is to publish high-quality, original, and interdisciplinary research that advances scientific knowledge and practical solutions for sustainable development. The journal promotes evidence-based scholarship that addresses environmental, social, economic, technological, and institutional challenges while supporting informed policy, innovation, education, and professional practice.
IIS Journal encourages research that not only advances theoretical understanding but also demonstrates practical relevance, methodological rigor, and measurable contributions toward sustainable development at local, regional, national, and global scales.
Scope
The journal welcomes original research and scholarly contributions across a broad range of sustainability-related disciplines. Recognizing that sustainability challenges are interconnected, IIS Journal encourages interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research that integrates knowledge from multiple fields.
Research areas include, but are not limited to:
The Editorial Board periodically reviews the journal’s research areas to reflect emerging fields and evolving sustainability challenges.
Types of Articles
IIS Journal considers a variety of scholarly contributions, including:
Additional article types may be introduced as the journal develops.
Interdisciplinary Research
Many sustainability challenges cannot be addressed within a single academic discipline. IIS Journal actively encourages interdisciplinary research that combines knowledge, methods, and perspectives from different fields to generate innovative and practical solutions.
Studies integrating natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, economics, public policy, health sciences, information technology, management, and education are particularly encouraged where they contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.
International Perspective
IIS Journal welcomes submissions from researchers and institutions worldwide.
The journal encourages comparative studies, international collaborations, regional case studies with broader implications, and research addressing global sustainability challenges while recognizing local and cultural contexts.
Scientific merit, originality, and relevance remain the primary criteria for editorial evaluation regardless of the author’s geographic location or institutional affiliation.
What We Do Not Publish
The journal generally does not consider:
Submissions that fail to meet the journal’s editorial or ethical standards may be declined without external peer review.
Research Quality
IIS Journal values research that demonstrates:
The journal encourages authors to present both the strengths and limitations of their work honestly and transparently.
Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is interpreted broadly to include environmental protection, social responsibility, economic resilience, technological innovation, institutional effectiveness, and long-term societal wellbeing.
The journal welcomes research that supports one or more dimensions of sustainable development while recognizing the interconnected nature of these challenges.