Urbanization, Sustainability and Society is delighted to announce that is has officially published its first article!
The article "Towards Comprehensive Urban Sustainability: Navigating Predominant Urban Challenges and Assessing their Severity Differential in Bangladeshi City Corporations" by Dr Md. Shamim Hossen was recently published in Urbanization, Sustainability & Society. This marks the first article to be published in Emerald's new fully Open Access journal. Please read the interview below to find out more about the author's research and experience publishing with the journal.
- Please provide a short sentence summary about your research (written as plainly as possible for a non-academic audience).
- Our research sought to comprehend and prioritize urban challenges in Bangladeshi city corporations, focusing on addressing them effectively.
- Why does this research matters, and what is the impact this research could have (thinking about the sustainable development goals for example)?
- This research is vital as it addresses the urgent need to tackle urban challenges threatening sustainability in Bangladesh. By providing valuable insights and guidance to city authorities, this research can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11, which aims to make cities sustainable, comprehensive, resilient, and safe.
- What attracted you to submit to Urbanization, Sustainability & Society?
- We were attracted to submit our research to Urbanization, Sustainability & Society because of its focus on publishing research aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 11. Additionally, the journal's partnership with Emerald Publishing, known for its high-quality publications, further motivated us to choose this platform.
- Please describe your experience with the peer review process.
- Our experience with the peer review process at this journal was positive. The rigorous double-blind review process ensured the quality and integrity of our research, ultimately leading to valuable feedback and improvements before publication.
If you are interested in submitting your work to the journal, please visit the journal's ScholarOne webpage.