Editorial Policies

Editorial policies are subjected to protect and strengthen the journals’ integrity and quality
aiming reader’s interest. AKSU Annals of Sustainable Development provides complete
editorial freedom to the Editors-in-Chief with authority to determine journal’s content and
does not interfere with any sort of evaluation process of manuscripts.  

All the articles are produced with respect to the scope of the journal based on relevancy,
integrity, scientific strength, potential interest, completeness, clarity and ethics. Decisions
on manuscripts are not affected by the author’s origin, nationality, ethnicity, race, religion
or political beliefs. No government policies or agencies away from the journal will
determine the decision. Decisions taken are strictly based on the articles validity and
importance to the scientific readers.

All submitted manuscripts are subjected to initial appraisal by the Editor. If found suitable
for further consideration and publication, are subject to peer review by independent,
competent, experts and anonymous referees. Receipt of the manuscript will be
acknowledged by email. Every effort will be made to complete the review process within
shortest possible time. Papers should be submitted electronically by visiting the journal
website.

For details:
Editor-in-Chief:
Professor Innocent V. O. Modo
AKSU Annals of Sustainable Development
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Faculty of Social Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, 300001, Nigeria
E-mail: editor.aksuasd@gmail.com
Website: https://www.aksuasd.org