About the Journal

Journal of Geographical Planning, with Online ISSN: 3123-593X, is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Indonesian Scientific Publication (IDSCIPUB), a legally established institution registered under Decree No. AHU-0066545.AH.01.01.TAHUN.2023.

The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarship in spatial planning, geography, regional development, and geospatial science, disseminating research that contributes to sustainable spatial policy, land use management, and territorial governance, with strong relevance to Indonesia's diverse geographies.

The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, and professionals working across private, public, and non-profit sectors to disseminate original research articles, reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers. Through a rigorous peer-review process, the journal fosters innovation and collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners, enhancing understanding of modern spatial planning practices, strategies, and policies.

Published half yearly — in May and November — the journal serves as a globally accessible forum for scholarly discussion on geographical planning and related disciplines.

The journal is indexed and abstracted in several reputable databases, including Google Scholar, Crossref, and Dimensions.

The journal maintains a strong commitment to academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.

With its commitment to open-access principles, the journal provides free and unrestricted access to all published content without any subscription barriers, supporting global knowledge dissemination and fostering collaboration among academics, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.

For more information regarding manuscript submission, publication ethics, peer-review procedures, and editorial policies, please visit the official journal website.

The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers in geographical planning and related disciplines. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Spatial Planning and Land Use Management
  • Regional and Territorial Development
  • Geospatial Science and GIS Applications
  • Urban and Rural Planning
  • Environmental Planning and Sustainability
  • Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis
  • Disaster Risk and Spatial Vulnerability
  • Territorial Governance and Policy
  • Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Planning
  • Population and Settlement Geography
  • Natural Resource and Land Management
  • Climate Change and Spatial Adaptation
  • Smart Cities and Digital Geography
  • Indonesian Regional Geography and Development