International Journal of Humanities and Sustainable Innovation

International Journal of Humanities and Sustainable Innovation (IJHSI) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of humanities, sustainable development, and innovation studies. The journal provides a professional platform for researchers, academicians, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical advancements, empirical studies, and innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable social, cultural, and technological development at local, national, and global levels.

Open Access Policy
IJHSI is a fully open-access journal, meaning all published content is freely available without any subscription or access charges to readers or their institutions. In accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or authors.

Open Access License
To ensure unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work, all articles published in IJHSI are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
3. Copyright: Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions

Aims and Scope (View Full Page)
IJHSI invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies in humanities, sustainable development, and innovation studies, including but not limited to:

1. Social Sciences & Human Development: Sociology, education, gender studies, community studies, social inclusion, human rights, and societal change.
2. Sustainable Innovation: Environmental sustainability, social innovation, green technology, renewable energy, and sustainable development practices.
3. Sustainable Business & Policy Studies: Sustainable business practices, circular economy, responsible governance, public policy innovations, and development planning.
4. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas: Digital humanities, interdisciplinary sustainability research, technology-driven innovation, and cross-sectoral studies.
5. Urban, Community & Technology Studies: Community development, sustainable urban and rural planning, smart cities, and technology’s social and cultural impact.

Review Process and Publication Ethics – COPE, ICMJE & WAME Compliance
IJHSI strictly follows the ethical standards prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) to ensure honesty, transparency, integrity, and fairness in research and publishing.

1.COPE Ethical Guidelines: Journal follows COPE standards to ensure honesty, transparency, and integrity in research and publishing.

2.ICMJE Author & Publication Standards: IJHSI follows ICMJE recommendations to promote responsible authorship, accurate reporting, and ethical research practices.

3.WAME Ethical Editorial Principles: The journal aligns with WAME guidelines to ensure fairness in editorial decisions, transparency in communication, and excellence in academic publishing standards.

1. Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process
2. Plagiarism Policy: Zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism; manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin/iThenticate
3. Transparency & Responsibility: Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest; clear editorial policies and Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Full Policy: For detailed ethical guidelines, please visit our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement page

Author & Editor Responsibilities

1. Clear authorship criteria and contributor transparency
2. Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
3. Ethical handling of research data, references, and citations
4. Editorial independence, accountability, and fairness

Indexing & Visibility (View Full Page)
IJHSI is committed to enhancing the visibility and academic impact of published research. The journal is currently indexed and tracked in:

1. Google Scholar – Global discoverability and citation tracking
2. Crossref (DOI Registration) – Unique Digital Object Identifier for each published article

Why Choose IJHSI?

1. Creative Commons Licensing – Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0
2. International Editorial Board – Experienced humanities and sustainability experts
3. Rapid & Transparent Review Process
4. Global Readership and Open Accessibility

Submission
You can send your article easily via email at [email protected] or submit online through this link: [Submit Manuscript]