Geography and Regional Planning

Aims of the journal of Geography and Regional Planning

The journal of Geography and Regional Planning (GRP) aims to serve as a premier international platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and scholarly discourse in the field of geography, with a specific emphasis on regional planning and sustainable development. The principal aims are:

1. Advance Geographical Knowledge: To promote and publish original research that deepens the understanding of Earth’s physical and human phenomena, their spatial distributions, interactions, and evolutionary dynamics.

2. Foster Regional Planning and Development: To provide a dedicated outlet for studies that address regional planning challenges, urban and rural development strategies, and policies leading to sustainable and equitable growth.

3. Bridge Disciplines: To act as a bridge between physical and human geography, integrating geospatial technologies and planning practices to solve real-world problems.

4. Support Problem-Solving: To assist researchers, planners, and policymakers in resolving scientific, technical, socio-cultural, and economic difficulties encountered in regional development.

5. Expand Scientific Frontiers: To encourage the proposal of new scientific questions, innovative methodologies, and theoretical advancements that expand the frontiers of geographical and regional planning knowledge.

6. Meet National and Global Needs: To address the scientific and research needs related to geography and planning, contributing to cultural, social, and economic progress at both national and international levels.

7. Enhance Scientific Standards: To utilize new scientific and research advances to continuously improve the quality, rigor, and impact of published scholarship.

Scope of the journal of Geography and Regional Planning

The scope of the journal of Geography and Regional Planning (GRP) encompasses a broad range of topics within geography and regional planning, with a strong focus on regional issues and sustainable development. The journal invites contributions that fall under, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Geographical Sub-disciplines:

• Physical Geography (e.g., geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, hydrology)

• Human Geography (e.g., cultural, economic, political, social, population geography)

• Integrated Geography (environmental geography, landscape studies)

• Regional Geography (characterization and analysis of specific regions)

• Geomatics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Cartography and Remote Sensing

• Spatial Analysis and Modeling

Regional Planning and Development:

• Regional planning theory and practice

• Urban and rural planning and development

• Sustainable development strategies for regions, cities, and rural areas

• Land use planning and management

• Infrastructure and transportation planning

• Environmental planning and resource management

Methodological and Theoretical Contributions:

• Expansion and innovation of scientific research methods in geography and planning

• Proposing new scientific issues and theoretical frameworks

• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches

Practical and Policy-Oriented Studies:

• Problem-solving in socio-cultural, economic, and technical contexts related to regional development

• Case studies on regional challenges (e.g., climate adaptation, economic disparities, migration)

• Policy analysis and evaluation for sustainable regional growth.