About the Journal

Technology choices, measured against sustainability.

Sustainable Technology, Science and Digital Policy Studies (STSDPS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal on sustainable technology, applied science and the policies that govern digital transition.

It publishes interdisciplinary research that assesses environmental, social and economic consequences of technological change.

Monthly
Publication Frequency
Open Access
CC BY 4.0 License
< 35 Days
Time to First Decision
Double-Blind
Peer Review Process
Focus and Scope

STSDPS covers green technology, energy transition, circular economy, environmental science, digital governance, data policy and sustainability assessment.

1. Sustainable Technology
  • Renewable Energy: solar, wind and storage
  • Circular Economy: reuse and material loops
  • Clean Processes: emissions and efficiency
  • Green Materials: bio-based and recyclable
  • Water & Waste: treatment and recovery
2. Applied Science
  • Environmental Monitoring: sensors and modelling
  • Climate Science: scenarios and impacts
  • Life Cycle Assessment: footprints and trade-offs
  • Biodiversity: ecosystem measurement
  • Toxicology: exposure and risk
3. Digital Policy
  • Data Governance: rights and sharing
  • Platform Regulation: competition and content
  • AI Policy: risk and accountability
  • Digital Inclusion: access and skills
  • Cybersecurity Policy: resilience and standards
4. Transition & Governance
  • Just Transition: equity and livelihoods
  • Carbon Markets: pricing and integrity
  • Public Procurement: green criteria
  • Standards: certification and audit
  • Evaluation: policy impact and learning
Why Publish with STSDPS?
01
Rigorous Peer Review Double-blind assessment by subject specialists.
02
Prompt Decisions Clear timelines from submission to first decision.
03
Global Discoverability Open access with index registration.
04
Permanent Archiving Complete article-level preservation.
Editorial Policies & Ethics
  • Open Access: STSDPS publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • Publication Ethics: We strictly adhere to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines regarding plagiarism, patient consent, and data integrity.
  • APC & Withdrawal Policy: Editorial, administrative, and review resources are committed immediately upon manuscript processing. As such, Article Processing Charges (APCs) are strictly non-refundable once the editorial workflow or peer-review process has commenced, should the author(s) request withdrawal due to personal, institutional, or other non-publisher-related reasons.
  • Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted via our Online Submission System. Please review the Author Guidelines before submission.
Indexing & Archiving

Indexed and abstracted in the major international databases for the field. Full indexing records are maintained on the journal publication page.

Contact Editorial Office

Editorial Office, Sustainable Technology, Science and Digital Policy Studies
SOAP Publishing
service@soapubs.com