Aims and Scope
Journal of Service, Innovation and Sustainable Development (JSISD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access academic journal dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of service studies, innovation, and sustainable development. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how service innovation, digital transformation, organizational change, and interdisciplinary management approaches contribute to sustainable economic, social, and environmental progress.
The journal aims to publish high-quality original research, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies that deepen understanding of service systems in a rapidly changing global environment. It is particularly interested in studies that examine how innovation in services, institutions, technologies, and governance mechanisms can enhance sustainability and long-term societal value creation.
JSISD welcomes contributions from a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, including management, economics, public policy, information systems, sustainability studies, logistics, education, tourism, healthcare, and social innovation. Both theoretical and empirical studies are encouraged, especially those that address real-world challenges and offer practical implications for sustainable development.
The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Service innovation and service system design
- Sustainable development strategies and policy innovation
- Digital transformation and smart service ecosystems
- Innovation management and organizational change
- Green innovation, circular economy, and sustainable business models
- Technology adoption, platform economy, and digital governance
- Human capital development, knowledge management, and organizational learning
- Public services, social innovation, and inclusive development
- Sustainable tourism, hospitality, and cultural service development
- Healthcare service innovation and community well-being
- Logistics, supply chain innovation, and sustainable operations
- Entrepreneurship, SMEs, and innovation for sustainability
- Education innovation and capability development for sustainable societies
- Business intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability analytics
- Regional development, institutional transformation, and global sustainability challenges
The journal particularly values manuscripts that demonstrate strong methodological rigor, interdisciplinary relevance, and clear theoretical or practical contributions. Comparative studies, international perspectives, and research addressing emerging economies and developing-country contexts are especially welcome. Types of manuscripts accepted by the journal include original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, methodological papers, and high-quality case studies.
JSISD is committed to promoting scholarly dialogue on how innovation in service and management systems can support a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future.
