About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Research and Reviews in Sustainability is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing research and innovation in sustainable practices, technologies, and policies. The journal addresses critical global challenges such as urbanisation, resource depletion, climate change, and socio-economic disparities, aiming to promote holistic and practical solutions for transitioning to a low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable future.

The journal provides a platform for high-quality reviews, original research, and case studies across diverse fields, including but not limited to:

  • Low/Zero Carbon Buildings
  • Smart/Future Cities
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Innovative Materials
  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Assessment
  • AI in Sustainability
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Climate Change Adaptation

Research and Reviews in Sustainability bridges the gap between scientific research and practical applications, fostering dialogue among academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to support the development of resilient and inclusive societies. Contributions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are particularly encouraged, ensuring a global perspective on sustainable development.

Publication Frequency

AIFSC is published online as a continuous volume throughout the year. Articles are made available as soon as they are accepted and typeset, ensuring rapid dissemination of research findings.

Special collections or thematic issues may be published periodically, curated by guest editors, to highlight emerging topics in AI and sustainable urban systems.

Open Access Policy

AIFSC operates under a Diamond Open Access model for WSSET members. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant third parties the right to use, reproduce, and distribute under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

AIFSC supports open data practices. Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets and supplementary materials in recognised repositories (see datacite.org or the Open Access Directory for recommended repositories).

Indexing, Archiving and Dissemination

The publisher, Caravel Press, is committed to ensuring the visibility and long-term preservation of AIFSC content.

The journal will actively pursue inclusion in leading indexing and abstracting databases such as Google Scholar, Dimensions, EBSCO, CNKI, and OpenAIRE to maximise discoverability and impact.

Caravel Press supports transparent and responsible research assessment in line with the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and provides a range of journal-level and article-level metrics to ensure balanced evaluation of research contributions.

Indexing and Discoverability

The journal's publisher focuses on making content discoverable and accessible through indexing services.

The journal is indexed by the following services:

Additionally, the journal is registered with JISC Open Policy Finder and all article metadata and references are deposited with Crossref.

As the journal grows, additional indexes will be added. If the journal is not indexed by your preferred service, please contact us.

Advertisement policy

AIFSC does not normally host advertisements. On occasion, the editorial board may approve notices relevant to the journal’s scope - such as upcoming conferences, symposia, or calls for papers. All advertisements are non-commercial and clearly labeled as such.

Journal Ownership

Ownership of the Research and Reviews in Sustainability (RRS) journal title and all associated intellectual property is held by Caravel Press. Caravel Press provides the publishing infrastructure, editorial support, and dissemination platform to ensure the journal’s accessibility and integrity.