Sustainable Social Research

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable social research is a research approach that seeks to address social problems and promote sustainable development in an equitable and responsible manner. It is based on the idea that research should contribute to the improvement of social and environmental conditions, taking into account social justice, equity, and the conservation of natural resources. Sustainable social research involves the application of rigorous research methods to understand and address social challenges such as poverty, inequality, access to education and health, climate change, and environmental degradation. Some of the key principles of sustainable social research include: 1. participation and collaboration, 2. ethics and accountability, 3. multidisciplinary approaches, 4. practical application, 5. impact evaluation.

In social research, bibliometric studies are based on the analysis of bibliographic references contained in scientific papers. Bibliometric indicators are used to measure aspects such as the productivity of researchers, the visibility and impact of scientific journals, and collaboration between researchers, among other aspects.

Sustainable social research can be carried out by academics, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, and other actors involved in sustainable development. Its main objective is to generate knowledge and actions that contribute to building more equitable, just, and sustainable societies in the long term.

This Special Issue is framed around social research and sustainable approaches to research. Researchers can make scientific contributions on topics such as bibliometric analysis, social intervention, public ethics, and sustainable educational models. This will contribute to a deeper understanding of the multiple dimensions of the problems and issues mentioned.

Prof. Dr. Michele Biasutti
Prof. Dr. Alfonso Chaves-Monter
Guest Editors

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• sustainability
• bibliometric analysis
• applied social research
• applied social intervention
• social impact
• ethics