About the Journal
Sustainability, Trade and Digital Finance (STDF) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal publishing rigorous empirical, theoretical, methodological, and review research at the intersection of sustainability, trade, finance, and digital financial innovation. The journal advances research on emerging issues in sustainable development, responsible investment, ESG, international trade, financial markets, FinTech, digital finance, governance, and value creation, with emphasis on theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous contributions of academic, policy, and practical relevance.
Sustainability, Trade and Digital Finance (STDF) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal publishing rigorous empirical, theoretical, methodological and review research at the intersection of sustainability, international trade, finance and digital financial innovation.
STDF provides a platform for researchers, academics, practitioners and policymakers to examine emerging issues in sustainable development, responsible business, trade and investment, financial markets, digital finance, corporate governance, ESG practices, innovation and value creation.
The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, methodological contributions, and research notes that offer clear theoretical, empirical or practical contributions to knowledge.
STDF is committed to:
Rigorous Peer Review • Research Integrity • Open Access • Methodological Excellence • Policy and Practical Relevance
Our Focus
Sustainability
Environmental, social and governance practices, sustainable development, climate finance, responsible investment, corporate sustainability and value creation.
Trade
International trade, supply chains, trade policy, global value chains, trade finance, regional integration and sustainable commerce.
Digital Finance
FinTech, digital banking, financial innovation, digital payments, blockchain, AI in finance, financial inclusion and emerging financial technologies.
Value Creation
Corporate performance, investment efficiency, governance, business strategy, financial decision-making and sustainable competitive advantage.
Advancing Knowledge. Promoting Sustainability. Enabling Inclusive Prosperity.
