Publication Frequency
Bi-monthly (since 2024)
Journal Articles
Search
Search scope
Journal Center
Asia Pacific Academy of Science Pte. Ltd. (APACSCI) specializes in international journal publishing. APACSCI adopts the open access publishing model and provides an important communication bridge for academic groups whose interest fields include engineering, technology, medicine, computer, mathematics, agriculture and forestry, and environment.
Volume Arrangement
2026
2025
Featured Articles
Coordinated actions to protect biodiversity, incorporate renewable energy, and implement climate action are needed for sustainable development to be achieved in the context of global challenges like climate change, ecosystem destruction, and resource depletion. Climate action seeks to reduce the negative impact and strengthen the adaptive capacity of natural and human society. Climate action includes both adaptation and mitigation strategies. The transition to renewable power sources is of utmost importance to climate action because it helps to slow environmental degradation, curtail fossil fuel dependence, and significantly diminish greenhouse gas emissions. The adoption of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, is more environmentally friendly than conventional energy sources, but it may also pose potential risks towards biodiversity, so measures should be taken in planning to avoid negative environmental impacts. It is crucial to protect biodiversity around the world because it plays an important role in the delivery of ecosystem services such as soil fertility, pollination, water purification, and the sequestration of carbon that are vital to people’s existence. In addition, strong ecosystems reduce the severity of climate change impacts, such as storms, droughts, and flooding. However, there may be trade-offs when striving for the increase of renewable energy and biodiversity conservation. Renewable energy development should always be complemented with biodiversity protection. This approach preserves the environmentally delicate ecosystems that are crucial to achieving climate action targets. The combination of climate action, renewable energy, and the need for biodiversity makes it possible to reap many benefits. These include stronger ecosystems and better human health, as well as economic growth and job creation. One example of such a nature-based solution is agrovoltaics, which combines solar energy production and farming. Restoring ecosystems, like forests or wetlands, can also greatly enhance carbon sequestration, reduce global warming, and protect endangered wildlife. This strategy aligns with international initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), specifically SDGs 7, 13, and 15. It serves as a building block towards a more sustainable future. Despite the clear possibilities of synergy, there are still barriers that must be tackled. Policy fragmentation, resource competition, and lack of inter-sector cooperation are some of the challenges that inhibit effective integration. Therefore, equitable governance and the adoption of nature-based techniques are essential.
| Issue | Title | |
| Vol 3, No 6 (2025) | Research on China’s population aging and financial sustainability: A systematic literature review | Abstract PDF |
| Lei Zhang, Roslan Ja’afar, Mohd Hafizuddin Syah Bangaan Abdullah | ||
| Vol 3, No 6 (2025) | Evaluating sustainable energy alternatives for Haryana’s energy transition through an integrated decision-making approach | Abstract PDF |
| Shalini Yadav, Vinod Bhatia, Chirag Dhankhar, Kamal Kumar | ||
| Vol 4, No 2 (2026) | Public awareness of cork in construction: From a building material to ecosystem stewardship | Abstract PDF |
| Ana Catarina Sequeira, Iryna Skulska, Maria Conceição Colaço, Luísa Lourenço, João Athayde, Vanda Acácio | ||
| Vol 4, No 2 (2026) | The role of human factors/ergonomics in the design and management of manufacturing human robot collaborative workstations adopting the industry 5.0 approach | Abstract PDF |
| Luis Jesús Córdova-Aguirre | ||
| Vol 4, No 2 (2026) | Meritocratic governance in higher education institutions: A prerequisite for sustainable development? | Abstract PDF |
| Malik Sallam | ||
| Vol 4, No 2 (2026) | ESG and firm performance in China: Direct effects and the moderating effect of internal control quality in capital-intensive sectors | Abstract PDF |
| Shaoyu Han, Yengwai Lau, Saidatunur Fauzi Saidin | ||
| Vol 4, No 2 (2026) | Strategic ecosystem modeling of the E-sports Industry for sustainable social development in Thailand | Abstract PDF |
| Porntiva Niparin, Anamai Damnet | ||
| Vol 4, No 1 (2026) | Bridging global trends and national realities: The 4r‑model for Ukrainian higher education sustainable development | Abstract PDF |
| Halyna Matviienko, Roman Oleksenko, Oksana Marchenko, Anatolii Postol, Karina Oleksenko, Rostyslav Kostyk, Olga Pyurko, Tеtіana Khrystova, Liudmyla Arabadzhy-Tipenko, Vladyslav Pyurko, Maryna Salnikova, Maksym Bielchev, Alena Dyadenchuk, Yuliia Chebakova | ||
| Vol 4, No 1 (2026) | A CBT-informed self-care curriculum for sustainable teacher education: Effects on pre-service early childhood teachers’ self-care, perceived health, self-efficacy, and goal commitment | Abstract PDF |
| Yan-Fang Zhou, Jun Chen, Sishi Shan, Linshan Chai, Tao Yang, Yuan Liang | ||
| Vol 4, No 1 (2026) | From tools to boundary conditions: AI maturity as an accelerator of digital-nomad-oriented management practices | Abstract PDF |
| Wei Su, Irena Kokina, Weibo Zhou | ||
| Vol 4, No 1 (2026) | Beyond criminalization: Public policy innovations in sex work governance and the reform readiness index | Abstract PDF |
| Puthisat Namdech, Kittisak Wongmahesak, Pyali Chatterjee | ||
| Vol 4, No 1 (2026) | Adaptive governance for mangrove resilience: Systematically reviewing policy pathways and livelihood linkages in global research (1989–2025) | Abstract PDF |
| Fang Zhang, Nor Diana Mohd Idris, Saiful Arif Abdullah | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Strategic management of renewable energy transition in Pakistan: International partnerships and policy implementation under SDGs 7 & 13 | Abstract PDF |
| Muhammad Bahar Khan, Syed Afzal Moshadi Shah, Imran Naseem, Noureen Fatima, Abdullah Hamoud Ali Seraj, Khalid Zaman | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | The moral compass of the consumer: How social performance forges sustainable loyalty in the green building sector | Abstract PDF |
| Suphin Mechuchep, Anamai Damnet | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Climate change-induced food system synergy discrepancies impacting the sustainability of youth agripreneurship | Abstract PDF |
| Dakalo Phaswana, Mpho Tshikororo | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Influence of green environmental management practices and supply chain integration on technological innovation performance: A conceptual review using PRISMA model | Abstract PDF |
| Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Salman Salem Shinwary, Wahiduzzaman Khan, Mohammad Nurul Alam, Fariza Hashim, Mohamedelhassan. O. A. Babiker, Abu Ishaque Hossain, Abdul Rahman bin S. Senathirajah | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Low-carbon tourism resilience and destination loyalty: The roles of failure factors, communication quality, and tourist satisfaction | Abstract PDF |
| Warach Madhyamapurush | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Advancing quality education through educational tools in business education: A bibliometric analysis in support of SDG 4 | Abstract PDF |
| Joseline Santos, Wendy Cortez, Mark Caleb Lorenzo, Walton Wider | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Feasibility of using reverse osmosis brines for crop cultivation of Salicornia bigelovii under arid conditions | Abstract PDF |
| Arlett Leticia Ibarra-Villarreal, Marco Antonio Gutiérrez-Coronado, Rosario Montoya-Pizeno, Edgar Omar Rueda-Puente, Omar Cuevas-Salazar, Germán Eduardo Dévora-Isiordia | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Historical evolution and financial challenges of circular economy and closed-loop systems | Abstract PDF |
| Constantinos Challoumis, Nikolaos Eriotis, Dimitrios Vasiliou | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Negotiating justice beyond the state: Institutional effectiveness of the Tongtong system in sustainable community governance in the Philippines | Abstract PDF |
| Carolyn Busongan Gano | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Reframing poverty measurement in Latin America: methodological architecture, regional patterns, and analytical implications of the Latin America multidimensional poverty index | Abstract PDF |
| Castro-Valencia Alberto-Merced, Soto-Pérez Manuel | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men and transgender women in South Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis, with implications for long-acting PrEP scale-up | Abstract PDF |
| Ikekhwa Albert Ikhile, Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Artificial intelligence in financial systems: Opportunities and risks for promoting sustainable social development | Abstract PDF |
| Ruoyi Ma, Diara Jadi | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | The impact of brand authenticity of local mascots on purchase intention: A case study of Jinju City’s Hamo character | Abstract PDF |
| Minsu Kim, Sangpil Yoon | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Fire safety design of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems: A holistic and integrated approach according to the Italian fire safety guidelines | Abstract PDF |
| Piergiacomo Cancelliere, Diego Ferrazza | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Academic formal qualification criteria for parliamentary candidacy in Oman: Constitutional basis, comparative perspectives, and reform directions for knowledge-based governance | Abstract PDF |
| Mohammed Al Alrawahi, Wan Zulkifli Bin Wan Hassan, Nazri Bin Muslim, Anwar Fakhri Bin Omar | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Fostering sustainable education through decent work: The JD-R model, innovative behavior, and performance of higher education lecturers in Vietnam | Abstract PDF |
| Thi Lien Nguyen, Huy Hoang Doan, Thi Thu Ha Bui, Thi Tuoi Hoa, Quang Huy Lai | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Factors influencing mental health integration into primary health care in low- and middle-income countries: A qualitative synthesis | Abstract PDF |
| Ebenezer Owiredu Nkansah, Daniel Boateng, Ruth Owusu-Antwi, Peter Agyei-Baffour, Edward Tieru Dassah | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Equity-focused inclusion strategies for ageing and vulnerable populations: The role of social work in advancing regional development priorities in Romania | Abstract PDF |
| Sorina Corman | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | How forest bathing cultivates low-carbon tourism behavior through affective and cognitive pathways | Abstract PDF PDF |
| Warach Madhyamapurush | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | From labor-market skill demand to entrepreneurship readiness: A preliminary sustainable entrepreneurship education framework for higher vocational education in Yunnan province | Abstract PDF |
| Lu Guo, Panjanat Vorawattanachai | ||
| Vol 4, No 3 (2026) | Investigating the reasons for urban citizens’ intention to return to their village | Abstract PDF |
| Ismet Boz, Pomi Shahbaz, Aydin Basarir, Osman Kilic, shamsheer ul haq, Mohsin Riaz | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Aggrandizing the ramification of online education: In the milieu of COVID-19 pandemic-a way forward | Abstract PDF |
| Shumaila Naz, Shashank Rathore, Zaman Javed, Abdul Ghaffar, Shabnam Khan, Ambreen Jabeen Shah | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Unlocking the black box of digital-nomad management: How DRISA is linked to engagement and perceived performance | Abstract PDF |
| Wei Su, Irena Kokina, Tao Pu, Weibo Zhou | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Cultural heritage, contemporary art, and sustainable social development in restaurant spaces: A comparative study of Kunming and Bangkok | Abstract PDF |
| Liang Du, Thongchue Khiatthong | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Cross-border educational mobility and selective inclusion: GED as an alternative higher education pathway for Myanmar migrant youth in Thailand | Abstract PDF |
| Haiying Yang | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Social sustainability and labor risk governance in Türkiye’s construction sector: Evidence from social security data and prevention through design implications (2014–2024) | Abstract PDF |
| Hasan Özcan, Ayşegül Durukan | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Bibliographic management and sustainable research training in higher education: Evidence from library science students | Abstract PDF |
| Daniela Lorena Loor Lara, María Gabriela Salas Espinales, Lila María Saltos Catagua, Kasandra Vanessa Saldarriaga Villamil, Mónica María Arteaga Linzán | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Development of a sustainability index for determining sustainable building construction practices in developing countries: A case study of Uganda | Abstract PDF |
| Annette Kabiriisi Bazairwe, Sibilike Khamala Makhanu, Micah Mukungu Mukolwe, Chrispinus Mukoche Wamalwa | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Communication process and tourism branding through the tourist destination policy under the green tourism promotion strategy in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic situation | Abstract PDF |
| Teerati Banterng, Apichaya Tipmonthien, Vinijphat Kanyapon | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Systemic resistance to change: Implications for sustainable social development in Malawian public enterprises | Abstract PDF |
| Samuel Kaleke, Jeremy Mitonga-Monga | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Digital patenting, R&D dynamics, and the economic foundations of sustainable development: Evidence from Chinese listed firms | Abstract PDF |
| Zhenheng Huang, Yujie Zeng, Wei Su, Weibo Zhou | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Building sustainable workplaces: The role of organizational climate and recognition on employee task performance in Vietnamese SMEs | Abstract PDF |
| Tanin Tirasawasdichai, Anupong Thuengnaitham, Jarita Hinthao | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Beyond free tuition: Financial challenges, perceived academic impact, and coping mechanisms among college students in a Philippine State University | Abstract PDF |
| Dalifer A Gano | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Inclusive governance and sustainable development challenges in solar radiation management | Abstract PDF |
| Yvette Ramos, Luísa Schmidt, Filipe Duarte Santos | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | A real-time traffic data analytics framework for intelligent mobility management during the Hajj season | Abstract PDF |
| Idrees Alsolbi | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Livelihood assets of a faith-based community development project in the Philippines | Abstract PDF |
| Jaysi Corpuz, Rowena Baconguis, Maria Cristina Desepida, Anna Martha Monsanto, Glenda Peña, Calyd Cerio, Pia Rhoda Lucero, Ande Luna, Gerry Castillo, Madelyn Gumarac | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Digital media technology in higher education for SDG 4: Advancing sustainable learning environments | Abstract PDF |
| Hui Li, Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin, Faridah Mydin Kutty | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Digital geopolitics and AI stack competition for SDG 9: A strategic quantification perspective | Abstract PDF |
| Xiyu Lu | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Digital inclusion and sustainable language preservation: Examining Wikipedia as a tool for social equity through Setswana and Hà Nhì language communities | Abstract PDF |
| Shahid Minhas, Abiodun Salawu, Thu Vo Anh | ||
| Vol 4, No 4 (2026) | Multi-level governance and implementation challenges in localising sustainable development goals: Evidence from Botswana | Abstract PDF |
| Malebogo Bakwena, Lesego Sekwati, Mavis Kolobe | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | A comprehensive guide to the TOPSIS method for multi-criteria decision making | Abstract PDF |
| Mitra Madanchian, Hamed Taherdoost | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Analyzing the factors affecting the use behavior of the SIRADI system through behavioral intention as the mediating variable using the UTAUT 2 model | Abstract PDF |
| Muhammad Noor Rifqi Hidayat, Lyna Latifah, Tusyanah Tusyanah | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | Attaining the sustainable development goals using blockchain-based cybersecurity | Abstract PDF |
| Emmanuel Okewu, Pius Onobhayedo, Desmond Moru | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | Digital literacies as policy catalysts of social innovation and socio-economic transformation: Interpretive analysis from Singapore and the UAE | Abstract PDF |
| Ravi S. Sharma, Intan Azura Mokhtar, Dhanjoo N. Ghista, Amril Nazir, Sana Z. Khan | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Economic analysis of biogas production from pineapple waste as alternative source of energy in a pineapple processing plant, case of Del Monte Kenya Limited | Abstract PDF |
| Edwin Ochieng Otieno, Robert Kiplimo, Urbanus N. Mutwiwa | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Economic complexity of regions and its interrelation with indicators of socio-economic development | Abstract PDF |
| Mikhail Yu. Afanasiev, Aleksei A. Gusev | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | English language teaching and specific learning disorders: A case study | Abstract PDF |
| Maria Cristina Nisco, Francesco Tafuri, Emma Saraiello, Mattia Caterina Maietta | ||
| Vol 2, No 1 (2024) | Exploring the effect of pre-service teachers’ digital competence on paperless behavior | Abstract PDF |
| Tusyanah Tusyanah, Nina Oktarina, Aulia Prima Kharismaputra, Edy Suryanto, Dwi Putra Andika | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Forecasting the number of road accidents in Poland depending on weather conditions and COVID‐19 | Abstract PDF |
| Piotr Gorzelanczyk | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | Functional, antioxidant and organoleptic study of sauces prepared with Spondias dulcis forst (amra): An underutilized fruit | Abstract PDF |
| Muhammad Qasim, Abeera Moin, Anila Kausar | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Gamification as a means to improve teaching/learning process | Abstract PDF |
| Fabio Scamardella, Emma Saraiello, Francesco Tafuri | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | Geotechnical solutions for urban centers: Bridging engineering innovations with socio-economic development | Abstract PDF |
| Ali Akbar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | Field hockey as a means to improve personal, social and learning skills | Abstract PDF |
| Francesco Tafuri, Emma Saraiello, Fabio Scamardella | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | Inclusive governance-driven upgrading path for old industrial parks | Abstract PDF |
| Senqiang Wang | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | Legal framework for sustainable development and current global challenges | Abstract PDF |
| Dmitry N. Ershov | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | Mapping the gender transformations for sustainable energy sector organizations in Ghana | Abstract PDF |
| Rufai Haruna Kilu | ||
| Vol 2, No 3 (2024) | Microplastics and cosmetics: Problems and solutions | Abstract PDF |
| Pierfrancesco Morganti, Maria-Beatrice Coltelli, Gianluca Morganti | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Migration of highly skilled workers: Modelling the relationships with business sustainability | Abstract PDF |
| Оlena Oliinyk | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Public perception of flood risks in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A case study | Abstract PDF |
| Dg Khairunisa Ahmad Sapawi, Jia Ming Chew, Dayang Nur Shahidah, Mohd Nordin Abdul Rahman, Iliyana Zulkifli, Tze Yik Austin Hew, Mohamad Saupi Ismail, Sarini Ahmad Wakid, Wan Mohd Syazwan, Hideo Okamura, Yoshifumi Horie, Meng Chuan Ong, Ahmad Dwi Setyawan, Krishnan Kumar, Wan Hee Cheng, Chee Kong Yap | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Perception of water pollution among Malaysian university students: A case study | Abstract PDF |
| Tze Yik Austin Hew, Chee Kong Yap, Muhammad Ezzafel Shafu Azhar, Maisarah Defififaldi, Jia Ming Chew, Dg Khairunisa Ahmad Sapawi, Mohd Nordin Abdul Rahman, Mohamad Saupi Ismail, Sarini Ahmad Wakid, Wan Mohd Syazwan, Hideo Okamura, Yoshifumi Horie, Meng Chuan Ong, Ahmad Dwi Setyawan, Krishnan Kumar, Wan Hee Cheng | ||
| Vol 1, No 2 (2023) | Sustainable nutrition | Abstract PDF |
| Hatice Peker, Ahmet Murat Günal | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | Technology to support sustainable education in physical education | Abstract PDF |
| Francesco Tafuri, Emma Saraiello, Mattia Caterina Maietta | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | The analysis of lean and agile supply chain strategy on environmental performance with mediating of supply chain responsiveness: Evidence from manufacturing industries in Malaysia | Abstract PDF |
| Istimaroh Istimaroh, Idham Cholid, Bambang Setiaji, Noor Aslinda Abu Seman | ||
| Vol 1, No 3 (2023) | The ethical coping and solution of stressful situations of social workers: Case of the Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family in Slovakia | Abstract PDF |
| Radoslav Jankal, Miriam Jankalová, Ivana Gabrišová | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | Unlocking community value: Building sustainable societies through engagement and well-being | Abstract PDF |
| Chris D. Beaumont, Darrell Berry, John Ricketts | ||
| Vol 1, No 1 (2023) | Varshita Venkatesh Written-Word Workshop: A ‘no-income-to-entrepreneur’ sustainable social-entrepreneurship philanthropic construct | Abstract PDF |
| G. Venkatesh | ||
| 101 - 178 of 178 Items | << < 1 2 | |
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Kittisak Wongmahesak
North Bangkok University (Thailand)
Indexing & Archiving
News & Announcements
2025-11-10
SSD Has Been Accepted for Inclusion in Scopus!
We are delighted to share the excellent news that our journal Sustainable Social Development has officially been accepted for inclusion in Scopus! This milestone follows the positive evaluation result we received from Scopus on 27 October 2025.
2025-05-19
Cancellation of Forum on Sustainable Social Development & Computing and Artificial Intelligence
It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the Forum on Sustainable Social Development & Computing and Artificial Intelligence, originally scheduled for June 15, 2025.
2024-04-13
New Editorial Board Member: Dr. Jiabo Yin
We are pleased to invite Dr. Jiabo Yin to join the Editorial Board of the journal Sustainable Social Development (eISSN: 2972-4880). This is the second year that Sustainable Social Development has been published. We are confident that the contribution of Dr. Jiabo Yin to the journal will bring new vigor to the study of sustainable development in earth science-related fields.
2024-03-05
Volume 2 Issue 1, 2024 is live
The full issue of Volume 2, Issue 1, 2024 is now available online at here! We are pleased to invite our editorial board member Prof. Francesca Latino to write an editorial on this issue. We sincerely welcome researchers working on sustainable development research to read this issue and draw inspiration from its findings.