About the Journal

The International Journal of Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development (IJGCSD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and community engagement in the areas of global citizenship and sustainable development. The journal provides an international platform for academics, researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to publish high-quality scholarly works addressing sustainability, environmental stewardship, civic participation, social justice, global education, ecological citizenship, and community empowerment.

IJGCSD welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, systematic reviews, case studies, and community-based development research that contribute to theoretical and practical discussions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal particularly emphasizes transformative approaches that promote inclusive, equitable, resilient, and sustainable societies across local, national, and global contexts.

As an open-access journal, all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription fees, supporting the wider dissemination of knowledge and academic collaboration. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. The journal upholds strict publication ethics standards adapted from the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and quality throughout the editorial and peer-review process.

IJGCSD is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers in accordance with international academic publishing standards. The journal also supports long-term digital preservation and accessibility of published content through archiving and indexing systems to ensure the sustainability and availability of scholarly publications for future generations.