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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

In an era defined by globalization, technological advancement, and economic complexities, the pursuit of sustainable and equitable economic development is more critical than ever. That is why the United Nations established its Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Work on this SDG focuses on labor markets, entrepreneurship, and economic policies in pursuit of a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable global economy.

This hub is a clearinghouse for research on UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, published across Springer Nature. It features selected research from Springer Nature's journals, special issues, and cross-jouSN SDG logo © Springer Nature 2019rnal article collections, as well as selected books and book chapters. The curated research covers topics including sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and more.

Browse and publish in new Multi-Journal Collections

Submissions are now open for three Collections dedicated to exploring the challenges and opportunities represented by the themes of SDG 8.   Participating in each Collection are several journals from which authors may choose to submit (one journal per article); submissions will be considered by the respective Editor-in-Chief, following the standard reviewing procedure for the journal.  The Collections are open-ended with no immediate deadlines for submission; articles will be published online upon acceptance, assigned to the first available issue in their target journal, and curated into virtual Collections, into which articles will be added from all of the participating journals.  

Springer Nature's SDG OA Book Collection

Why publish SDG research as an open access (OA) book? 

Because OA’s enhanced and equitable visibility means that research can reach the broader audience, and findings can be translated into actionable strategy. Explore OA books that support sustainable development and learn more about publishing your book OA - including funding options.

Your work here: Information for Authors

Contact a publishing editor © Mitarart, iStockphotoGetting started publishing your SDG 8 work at Springer Nature is easy. Springer Nature aspires to lead in publishing SDG research, and especially in open access (OA) SDG research.

You can add impact and power to your SDG-related research when you publish it at Springer Nature, and alongside leading research (like the examples above). Research published OA at Springer Nature gets more exposure. For example, research published in fully OA Springer Nature journals are downloaded over 7,000 times on average (up to 5x more than competitors) and cited 7.39 times on average.

Publishing with Springer Nature gives you:

  • A range of journals, from Nature, Springer, and BMC, both hybrid and OA. The journals with SDG content curated above are a small selection of journals you can publish in. Clicking through on them will give you the information — including journal metrics, submission guidelines and more — that you need to plan your next submission.
  • The world’s leading scholarly book program, including the option to publish your book OA. ᐅSDG 8 OA Books
  • Support in finding funding for OA. Many funders and institutions now cover open access (OA) journal article publishing costs for affiliated researchers, as part of an OA agreement with Springer Nature. Find out more about OA agreements and whether you may be entitled to publish OA journal articles with your fees covered. The OA funding support service can help you find and access other OA publishing funds — for journal articles and books — to which you may be entitled.  ᐅOA Agreements  ᐅFunding Support Service  ᐅThe impact of OA
  • Support in writing and publishing your work — both free, including tutorials and paid research solutions services, including editing, translation, and more.  ᐅAuthor Services  ᐅResearch Solutions
  • An easy way to get started on a book. Even if it is only a germ of an idea, by filling in this form, you will be put in touch with an editor who can help you grow it into a fully formed book.  ᐅSubmit your book idea

News & Insights

News, insights and advice from the Springer Nature team, and personal stories from the research community. A selection of posts from The Source - A blog providing insight and discussion on publishing in the academic world, and Springboard - Springer Nature's blog on all things open research.

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