IGU has directly contributed to SDG 8 through its scientific studies in the fields of economic growth and employment throughout 2024. According to analyses conducted through the Elsevier Scopus database, 67 academic publications from the university align with this goal. These studies cover topics such as the effects of digitalization on the workforce, informal employment, sustainable economic development, occupational health and safety, women's employment, and social entrepreneurship. IGU's publications in this field reflect not only academic productivity but also the aim of contributing to sustainable and inclusive development policies. These publications, which are indexed internationally and published under open access, strengthen the university's research capacity and reinforce an academic production approach that prioritizes social impact.
Although the 2024 data shows a numerical decline compared to previous years, with 67 publications, IGU's research focus on SDG 8 continues steadily. These data reveal that the university continues to produce sustainable and effective academic contributions in areas such as economic growth, employment, labor force transformation, and decent working conditions.
