Special Issue on Development Studies and Sustainability

Development is accompanied by economic growth that focuses on major structural changes; without economic growth, development is impossible. Development is not only an economic growth, but also a long-term and continuous improvement process in many aspects and fields. Sustainable development is a development theory and strategy based on protecting natural resources and the environment, stimulating economic development, and improving the quality of human life. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Development Studies and Sustainability.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Development Studies and Sustainability. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Economic development and circular economy
• Sustainable development and environment
• Social sustainability and social development
• Peace and conflict studies
• Community development
• International development
• Green development
• Gender and development
• International relations development
• Human security studies

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Development Studies and Sustainability” should be selected during your submission.

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