About the Journal

The International Journal of Gender Knowledge and Social Futures (IJGKSF) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing high-quality interdisciplinary research on gender, social transformation, and inclusive development. Hosted by the Women Researchers Council (WRC) at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), the journal provides a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how gender shapes institutions, policies, and societies in a rapidly changing world. IJGKSF emphasizes rigorous theoretical frameworks as well as empirical research that offers actionable insights for governance, social interventions, and sustainable development.

The scope of the journal includes the following, but is not necessarily restricted to:

  • Gender and social transformation in political, economic, and social institutions

  • Gender dimensions of knowledge systems, innovation, and inequality

  • Gender perspectives in economics, education, and public policy

  • Social futures, sustainability, and inclusive and equitable development

  • Interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to gender and society

  • Gender-responsive governance, development strategies, and social policy

  • Intersectional analyses of inequality across regions and social groups

IJGKSF welcomes original research articles, review papers, and policy-oriented analyses employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic excellence and relevance to the field of gender studies, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research.