AIMS, FOCUS AND SCOPE

AIMS OF JGMDS: 
Journal of Gender and Millennium Development Studies (JGMDS) aims to disseminate high-quality research findings, support evidence-based theory and practice, and provide an academic platform for exploring, sharing, and discussing critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, innovations, global trends, implications, and scientific contributions in the field of gender and millennium development.

FOCUS AND SCOPE: 
Journal of Gender and Millennium Development Studies (JGMDS) focuses on investigating critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, global trends, evidence-based theory and practice, as well as innovations and developments (novelties) in the field of gender and millennium development. JGMDS accepts original manuscripts in the form of research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and technical papers related to teaching and learning, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Gender Studies: SOGIESC Approach (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics), Gender Equality and Equity, Gender Theory and Feminist Thought, Gender and Educatin, Gender Policy and Rights, Gender and Development (GAD), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Gender Discrimination and Social Inequality, Masculinity and Men’s Studies, Gender Identity and Expression, Gendered Representation and Media, Transgender and Intersex Studies, Intersectionality and Social Justice, Gender in Academic Disciplines
• Millennium Development Studies (MDGs): 1) Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger, 2) Achieve Universal Primary Education, 3) Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women, 4) Reduce Child Mortality, 5) Improve Maternal Health, 6) Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases, 7) Ensure Environmental Sustainability, 8) Develop a Global Partnership for Development.

JGMDS Focus and Scope Alignment with the All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) System:

ASJC Code	ASJC Category	Subject Area	Scope Coverage
3318	Gender Studies	Social Sciences & Humanities	Focuses on the study of roles, representations, and power relations constructed based on gender within society. With a scope that includes gender theory, feminism, queer studies, gender policies, and various related issues, this field aims to address gender inequality and advocate for the rights of individuals based on their gender identity and expression.

JGMDS adopts the Scopus Journal Subject Classification (ASJC) system to organize and categorize research topics. By following the ASJC system, JGMDS ensures that its content is clearly structured, making it easier for authors to access and utilize information relevant to the Focus and Scope of JGMDS.

JGMDS Focus and Scope Alignment with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs):

UN MDGs Number	Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)	Scope Coverage
MDGs 1	Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger	Efforts to reduce extreme poverty and hunger through improved economic access, food security, and decent employment for all.
MDGs 2	Achieve Universal Primary Education	Expanding access to primary education for all children regardless of gender, economic, or social background.
MDGs 3	Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women	Ensuring gender equality in education, economy, politics, and society; strengthening women’s rights and empowerment.
MDGs 4	Reduce Child Mortality	Reducing under-five child mortality rates by improving healthcare services, nutrition, and immunization coverage.
MDGs 5	Improve Maternal Health	Enhancing maternal health through reproductive healthcare services, safe childbirth, and postnatal care.
MDGs 6	Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases	Controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases through education, prevention, and treatment.
MDGs 7	Ensure Environmental Sustainability	Protecting natural resources, increasing access to clean water and sanitation, and integrating sustainability principles into national policies.
MDGs 8	Develop a Global Partnership for Development	Strengthening global cooperation in economy, technology, trade, and access to affordable medicines to support sustainable development.

JGMDS adopts the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to organize and categorize research topics. By following the UN MDGs, JGMDS ensures that its content is clearly structured, making it easier for authors to access and utilize information relevant to the Focus and Scope of JGMDS.