About the Journal

International • Multidisciplinary • Peer-Reviewed • Open Access

About the Journal

International Journal of Global Goals and Sustainable Development

IJGGSD

ISSN: 3155-7716 (Online)

Journal Overview

The International Journal of Global Goals and Sustainable Development (IJGGSD) is an international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, and open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based solutions that contribute to sustainable development and global progress. Published under the responsibility of Martin Ceazar M. Hermocilla and hosted online by GRASP ePress, the journal provides an inclusive academic platform for researchers, educators, professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate original scholarly contributions addressing contemporary global and local challenges.

IJGGSD promotes interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges theoretical knowledge, empirical research, policy development, and practical applications. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that advance sustainable societies, responsible innovation, inclusive growth, institutional development, community resilience, environmental stewardship, and long-term societal well-being.

Journal Information

Aims and Objectives

IJGGSD aims to facilitate the international exchange of scholarly knowledge that supports the achievement of sustainable development priorities, strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, and informs evidence-based decisions across academic, institutional, industrial, and community settings.

The journal seeks to:

• Promote original, methodologically sound, and ethically responsible multidisciplinary research.
• Advance scholarship relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Encourage innovative approaches to social, economic, environmental, and technological challenges.
• Strengthen research collaboration and knowledge exchange among institutions and international stakeholders.
• Support research-informed policy development, institutional improvement, and sustainable community practices.
• Provide open access to scholarly findings for wider academic and societal benefit.

Focus and Scope

IJGGSD welcomes high-quality original research and scholarly contributions from a broad range of disciplines, particularly studies demonstrating relevance to sustainable development, global goals, societal advancement, and responsible innovation.

Submissions must demonstrate a clear scholarly contribution, appropriate research methodology, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals

IJGGSD recognizes the interconnected nature of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encourages scholarship that contributes to their advancement. The journal welcomes research addressing poverty reduction, quality education, health and well-being, gender equality, decent work, innovation, sustainable cities, climate action, responsible consumption, strong institutions, partnerships, and other dimensions of sustainable development.

Authors are encouraged to identify the relevant SDG or SDGs associated with their research and explain how their findings may contribute to sustainable practices, institutional improvement, policymaking, or broader societal development. All SDGs are considered equally within the journal's multidisciplinary scope.

Publication Frequency

IJGGSD follows a Continuous Annual Publication model. Accepted manuscripts are published online throughout the calendar year following successful completion of peer review, editorial evaluation, and production. Articles are organized within an annual volume, allowing timely dissemination of scholarly research without waiting for fixed quarterly or periodic issue releases.

Peer Review and Publication Ethics

IJGGSD is committed to scholarly quality, research integrity, editorial accountability, and ethical publication practices. Manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer-review evaluation to assess originality, methodological appropriateness, scholarly contribution, clarity, and alignment with the journal's scope.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold principles of academic honesty, confidentiality, transparency, objectivity, and responsible research conduct. The journal discourages plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and other forms of publication misconduct. Editorial decisions shall be guided by scholarly merit and established ethical standards.

Open Access Policy

IJGGSD provides open access to its published scholarly content, enabling readers worldwide to access research articles online without subscription barriers. This approach supports greater knowledge dissemination, academic collaboration, research visibility, and the public benefit of scholarly communication. Copyright ownership, licensing permissions, and conditions for reuse are governed by the journal's separately published copyright and licensing policies.

Privacy and Confidentiality

IJGGSD recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and maintaining confidentiality throughout the editorial and publication process. Personal information provided by authors, reviewers, editors, and registered users is intended for legitimate journal management, editorial correspondence, peer review, and publication-related activities, subject to the journal's Privacy Statement and applicable data protection requirements.

Publisher and Journal Hosting Information

Publisher: Martin Ceazar M. Hermocilla

Publisher's Address: Pauna St., Del Remedio, Cardona, Rizal, Philippines

Journal Hosting Platform: GRASP ePress

Hosting Arrangement: GRASP ePress provides the online journal hosting platform for IJGGSD. The designation of GRASP ePress as journal host does not identify it as the publisher of the journal.

Editorial Email: ijggsd.editor@graspepress.com

Journal Website: https://graspepress.com/ijggsd

Advancing Global Goals Through Research and Innovation

Promoting multidisciplinary scholarship for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies.

The Editorial Board of IJGGSD brings together academic and professional expertise from different disciplines and institutions to support scholarly quality, responsible research publication, and international knowledge exchange.

Editorial Leadership

Dr. Khalid ul Islam Rather

Affiliation: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
Position / Academic Rank: Scientist-I
Email: khalidstat34@gmail.com

Abdolghader Baverdi

Affiliation: Ghanoon Yar Legal and Academic Research Institute, Iran
Position / Academic Rank: Researcher & Public Administration Specialist
Email: qader.bawerdi@yahoo.com

Khujakulov Sunnatullo

Affiliation: University of Economics and Pedagogy (UEP), Uzbekistan
Position / Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Email: s.a.xojaqulov@ipu-edu.uz

Dr. Jonel C. Garma

Affiliation: DepEd Talisay City
Position / Academic Rank: Teacher VI
Email: jonel.garma@deped.gov.ph

Arman Jay C. Velasquez, MALTFIL

Affiliation: Davao Doctors College, Inc.
Position / Academic Rank: Instructor III – Level Supervisor
Email: armanjayvelasquez@davaodoctors.edu.ph

Martin Ceazar M. Hermocilla

Research and Planning Officer – Saviour School of Antipolo Inc.
Research Coordinator and School Consultant – Holy Trinity School of Science and Technology Inc.
External Publication Partner – Tomas Claudio Colleges
Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) and Municipality Researcher – Local Government Unit of Cardona, Rizal