About the Journal
Journal Description
The Journal of Geography, Society and Development (JGSD) is an international, open-access, and peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to the dissemination of high-quality research at the intersection of geography, social sciences, and development studies. The journal provides a dynamic and inclusive platform for researchers, academics, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to share innovative ideas, empirical findings, and critical perspectives on contemporary geographical and socio-developmental issues.
JGSD adopts a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach, recognizing the complex interrelationships between human societies, physical environments, and development processes. The journal encourages contributions that examine spatial patterns, human–environment interactions, and transformative processes shaping communities at local, regional, and global scales.
The journal publishes a wide range of scholarly works, including original research articles, review papers, conceptual and theoretical discussions, and case studies. Areas of coverage include, but are not limited to, physical and human geography, urban and rural systems, environmental management, tourism development, socio-economic transformation, cultural dynamics, and sustainability science.
As a fully open-access journal, JGSD ensures that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. The journal does not impose Article Processing Charges (APC), reflecting its commitment to equitable knowledge dissemination and inclusive academic participation. JGSD publishes four issues annually, and all submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and integrity. The journal is indexed in Google Scholar, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of its published works.
Through its publications, JGSD aims to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse while supporting evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development practices across diverse geographical contexts.