About the Journal

UNEC Journal of Current Problems in Design (JCPD) – published by the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal. The journal provides a platform for highlighting current issues in the field of design, integrating theoretical and practical research, and promoting the development of disciplinary approaches.
JCPD explores the connection of contemporary design thinking with economics, culture, technology, and systemic practices. The journal serves as an academic platform for both researchers and practicing designers in the field.

Scope
The journal accepts articles on topics including, but not limited to:

  • Current problems in graphic and visual design

  • Design in the context of national and cultural identity

  • The impact of digital technologies on design

  • Sustainable and eco-friendly design approaches

  • Design education and pedagogical methodologies

  • Information design and research (UX/UI)

  • Branding and visual communication

  • Approaches to design from social, economic, and psychological perspectives

Special attention is given to interdisciplinary research examining design in relation to design economics, marketing, art, technology, and sociology.

Copyright Notice

Authors of articles published in the UNEC Journal of Current Problems in Design agree to the following terms:

  • Authors retain copyright to their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. The article is simultaneously published under the Creative Commons CC BY license, allowing others to share the work with proper acknowledgment of the authors and its initial publication in the journal.
  • Authors may enter into separate, additional agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the published version of their work (for example, posting it in an institutional repository or including it in a book), provided that the initial publication in the journal is acknowledged.

  • Authors are permitted and encouraged to share their work online (for example, in institutional repositories or on personal websites) before or during the submission process, as this can promote academic discussion, visibility, and increase citations of the published work.

Peer Review and Ethical Standards
All submitted manuscripts undergo anonymous peer review. The journal strictly adheres to academic ethical standards, combats plagiarism, and protects author rights.

Funding and Support
JCPD is funded by UNEC. No publication fees are charged to authors. Any externally funded research must be disclosed.

Archiving and Indexing
JCPD complies with international standards for long-term digital preservation and archiving. The journal aims to increase visibility and citation potential through indexing in DOAJ, Google Scholar, and other academic databases.

Mission
The primary mission of the journal is to advance scientific research in the field of design, apply theoretical knowledge in practice, and analyze national and global challenges based on evidence. JCPD actively invites scholars, researchers, and professionals to contribute to this process.