About the Journal

Journal of Economics, Governance and Sustainable Development (JEGSD)

The Journal of Economics, Governance and Sustainable Development (JEGSD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by KITTS Academic Press, the scholarly publishing and research dissemination arm of Kumasi Institute of Technology and Theological Studies (KITTS), Ghana. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research that advances knowledge at the intersection of economics, governance, and sustainable development.

JEGSD promotes interdisciplinary scholarship addressing contemporary global and regional challenges, including economic resilience, institutional effectiveness, law and regulatory governance, financial accountability, digital transformation, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide, with particular relevance to emerging and developing economies.

Registration and Legal Status

The Journal of Economics, Governance and Sustainable Development (JEGSD) is registered with the National Media Commission (Ghana) under Certificate No. NMC/CI39/26/6011.

The journal has been assigned the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 3134-5409 Online by the Ghana Library Authority / George Padmore Research Library on African Affairs, the National Agency for ISSN issuance in Ghana.

Publication Model

The journal operates a continuous publication model within biannual issues, whereby accepted articles are published online upon completion of the editorial process and assigned to the current issue (January-June and July-December). Each calendar year constitutes one volume.

Peer Review and Editorial Process

JEGSD follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and integrity of all published work. Manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by independent expert review. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, relevance, and methodological rigor.

Open Access Policy

JEGSD is an open-access journal, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published content in support of global knowledge dissemination.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

An Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 80 applies upon acceptance of a manuscript to support editorial processes and online publication.

The APC is waived for all 2026 editions (100% APC waiver for Manuscripts accepted and published in 2026). When this offer expires, reduced rates may be considered for students upon verification of valid status.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote the article as the original publisher.

Indexing, Abstracting & Discovery

Articles published in the Journal of Economics, Governance and Sustainable Development (JEGSD) are accessible through the journal website and discoverable through selected scholarly abstracting, metadata, discovery and indexing platforms.

JEGSD is currently indexed, listed, or discoverable through:

The journal has been assigned the International Standard Serial Number e-ISSN: 3134-5409 by the Ghana Library Authority / George Padmore Research Library on African Affairs, the National Agency responsible for ISSN issuance in Ghana.

JEGSD is registered with Crossref for DOI registration and metadata dissemination. Published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to support persistent linking, citation tracking, metadata discovery, and long-term scholarly identification.

The journal also aims to meet the requirements for inclusion in additional reputable indexing, abstracting, and discovery services, including DOAJ, EBSCOhost, and ProQuest, with long-term objectives of inclusion in Scopus and Web of Science, subject to the eligibility criteria and review processes of those databases.

 Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions are made independently by the editorial board and are based solely on academic merit, relevance, and methodological rigor.

Language

The journal is published in English.

Target Audience

JEGSD serves:

  •       Academics and researchers
  •       Policy makers and government institutions
  •       Development practitioners
  •       Financial and economic analysts
  •       Graduate and postgraduate students

Contact Information

Publisher: KITTS Academic Press

Location: Kumasi Institute of Technology and Theological Studies, Kumasi, Ghana

Website: https://jegsd.org

Email: editor@jegsd.org

Phone: 059 448 9351

WhatsApp Number: 059 448 9351