Societies and Sustainability (SAS) is designed as an open scholarly resource for readers seeking reliable, peer-reviewed research across the fields of social sciences, sustainability studies, governance, public policy, economics, education, healthcare, digital transformation, cultural studies, urban development, and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal provides access to scholarly articles that contribute to a deeper understanding of social systems, institutional processes, human behaviour, public welfare, sustainable development, and the major transformations shaping contemporary societies.

Readers are encouraged to use SAS not only as a source of individual articles, but also as a regularly updated academic platform for following current developments in the social sciences and sustainability-related research. The journal aims to support researchers, educators, students, professionals, policy-oriented experts, institutional readers, and decision-makers by providing accessible scholarly content, clear article metadata, stable publication records, and long-term visibility of published research.

To stay informed about newly published content, readers may register for the journal’s notification service. Registered readers can receive the Table of Contents by email whenever a new issue is published, as well as selected announcements regarding special issues, thematic collections, editorial updates, calls for papers, and other important journal developments. This service allows readers to follow new research as soon as it becomes available and to remain connected with the academic dialogue supported by the journal.

Registration is simple and can be completed through the Register link on the journal’s homepage. Once registered, readers may manage their profile, select notification preferences where available, and receive updates directly to their email address. This helps ensure that relevant research reaches interested audiences in a timely and efficient manner.

SAS is committed to modern standards of scholarly communication. Published articles are presented with clear bibliographic information, author details, abstracts, keywords, publication dates, issue information, and persistent identifiers where applicable. These elements support discoverability, citation, academic transparency, and responsible reuse of research outputs. Readers are encouraged to use the official citation information provided with each article when referencing published work.

As an open access journal, SAS supports the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge. Readers may access published content without subscription barriers, subject to the journal’s copyright and licensing policies. The journal promotes responsible scholarly use of published materials, including proper citation, respect for author rights, and adherence to the applicable license terms.

Reader engagement is an important part of the journal’s academic ecosystem. By following the journal, reading published work, sharing relevant articles within academic and professional networks, and citing research where appropriate, readers help strengthen the visibility and impact of the scholarly contributions published in SAS. Increased readership also supports the journal’s mission to serve as a meaningful platform for high-quality research on societies, sustainability, governance, public welfare, and contemporary social transformation.

The privacy of registered users is respected and protected. Personal information, including names and email addresses, is used only for journal-related purposes such as notifications, editorial communication, and user account management. Further details are provided in the journal’s Privacy Statement.

SAS values its readers as an essential part of the international scholarly community. Whether you are a researcher following developments in your field, a student seeking reliable academic sources, a professional applying social science knowledge in practice, a policymaker exploring evidence-based perspectives, or an institutional reader supporting research visibility, your engagement contributes to the continued development of the journal as a trusted open access platform for social sciences and sustainability studies.

For questions regarding registration, access to published content, notifications, or general use of the journal platform, readers are welcome to contact the editorial office.