About the Journal

Aims

The Journal of Geography, Society and Development (JGSD) aims to serve as an international platform for the advancement of scholarly knowledge, critical inquiry, and evidence-based research at the intersection of geography, society, and development. The journal is committed to enhancing understanding of the spatial, environmental, and socio-economic processes that shape contemporary human and environmental systems.

JGSD promotes the publication of high-quality, original research that contributes to both theoretical development and practical application, particularly in addressing key global challenges such as sustainable development, urbanization, climate change, and resource management. The journal emphasizes the role of spatial perspectives and encourages the integration of geographical approaches into wider development discourse.

In addition, JGSD seeks to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice by supporting studies that offer analytical rigor, innovation, and policy relevance. The journal also values interdisciplinary research and is committed to inclusive knowledge dissemination through its open-access, no APC publishing model, ensuring accessibility to a global and diverse academic community. The journal welcomes contributions that address emerging challenges and opportunities in both developed and developing regions.

Scope

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Human and Physical Geography
  • Urban and Regional Development
  • Environmental Studies and Resource Management
  • Sustainable Development and Planning
  • Rural Development and Agricultural Systems
  • Social and Economic Transformation
  • Cultural Geography and Heritage Studies
  • Tourism and Community Development
  • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
  • Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

JGSD is particularly interested in research that demonstrates methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and practical implications for policy and planning. The journal also encourages comparative studies, regional case analyses, and innovative approaches that contribute to a deeper understanding of spatial and developmental processes.