Social Development and Security

A Ukrainian scholarly journal. Published since 2017.

"Social Development and Security" is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to theoretical and applied research in the fields of national security and defense.

The journal promotes scholarly communication, the dissemination of research findings, and the integration of Ukrainian research into the international academic community.

Founder and Publisher: Ukrainian Scientific Community (NGO) (EDRPOU Registration Code: 41280086).

Online Media Registration: Decision No. 872 of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine, dated March 26, 2026.

Media Identifier: R40-07156.

Publisher's ROR Application: Application No. 30296.

Publication Frequency Six issues per year: February, April, June, August, October, and December.
Publication Languages English and Ukrainian.
Access Model Open Access.
License CC BY 4.0
ISSN (Online) 2522-9842
DOI Prefix 10.33445

Aims and Scope

Aim of the Journal. The journal aims to advance scientifically grounded approaches to national security, improve the effectiveness of the security and defense sector, and promote efficient managerial, organizational, and technological solutions based on international experience and NATO and EU practices.

Research Cluster: National Security and Defense.

Research Areas:

  • State Security
  • Border Security
  • National Security (Specific Areas)
  • Information Security Management
  • Military Command and Control
  • Military Support and Logistics
  • Weapons and Military Equipment
  • Civil Security
  • Cybersecurity and Information Protection

Types of Publications: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, and Policy-Oriented Papers. Priority is given to methodologically rigorous studies presenting empirical findings or well-substantiated theoretical models with practical relevance to the security and defense sector. Highly specialized engineering or technical studies without a clear connection to security and defense issues are outside the journal's scope.

Editorial Policy and Peer Review

The journal adheres to the principles of academic integrity, independent peer review, transparency in editorial decision-making, and the professional responsibility of authors, reviewers, and editors. Further information is available in the journal's Publication Ethics and Peer Review Policy .

Information for Authors

Article Processing and Publication Fee: USD 40 per article.

Authors are requested to follow the journal's manuscript preparation and submission requirements. Author Guidelines and Manuscript Submission

Open Access and Licensing

The journal provides open access to the full texts of all published articles. All publications are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) , which permits reading, downloading, copying, distribution, adaptation, and reuse of published materials, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source, a link to the license is provided, and any changes are indicated.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

The journal's publications are available through the Scientific Periodicals of Ukraine (Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine) and Zenodo . OJS archiving gateways: LOCKSS / CLOCKSS .

Editorial Office Contact Information

Postal Address: 7 Topoleva Street, Room 90, Kyiv, 03049, Ukraine.
Contact Person: Ivan Tkach.
Email: tim68@ukr.net.
Phone: +380 93 752 81 56.