Sustainable Campus Development Today

 

Sustainable Campus Development Today (SCDT, E-ISSN: 3120-3825) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to exploring the evolving role of higher education institutions in fostering innovative learning environments, pedagogical advancements, and institutional transformation, with particular attention to how these intersect with sustainability principles,  and is published online semiannual by Cultech Publishing Sdn. Bhd.

The scope includes, but not limited to:

1. Teaching & Learning Innovation in Sustainable Education

• Digital transformation supporting sustainable education (virtual labs reducing resource use, AI for personalized eco-literacy)
• Curriculum design embedding sustainability across disciplines (from STEM to humanities)
• Experiential learning through sustainability-focused projects (campus green initiatives as living labs)
• Assessment methods for sustainability competencies and learning outcomes

2. Institutional Development & Governance for Sustainable Campuses

• Campus planning balancing educational needs with low-carbon infrastructure (energy-smart buildings as teaching tools)
• University leadership models that align institutional strategy with SDGs
• Student services promoting sustainable lifestyles (green housing, low-impact dining options)
• Internationalization strategies with carbon-conscious global partnerships

3. Universities as Drivers of Sustainable Societies

• Employability through green skills development for the circular economy
• Equity initiatives addressing environmental justice in education access
• Policy leadership in advocating for education's role in sustainable development

4. Sustainability as a Catalyst for Educational Innovation

• Pedagogical research on effective sustainability education methods
• Administrative innovations reducing institutional environmental footprints
• Student activism as a driver of curricular and operational change
• Technology-enhanced learning solutions that minimize ecological impacts

Open Access: This journal operates under a "gold" Open Access model, providing free access to all readers.  The Article Processing Charges (APC) for all article types (research, review, case reports) is $0, and the content will be published under a CC BY 4.0. To encourage submissions and support the research community, SCDT currently levies no APC (0 APC). For specific APC policies, please refer to the Open Access section.

Processing Cycle: The manuscript processing cycle is approximately 12 weeks from submission to acceptance.

Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in SCDT, in appreciation of the work done.

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General Information

E-ISSN: 3120-3825

1st Year Published: 2025

Frequency: Semiannual

Issues Per Year: 2

Country / Region: Malaysia

Primary Language: English

Publisher Information: Cultech Publishing Sdn. Bhd.