Aim and Scope

The aims and scope of Spatial Planning & Management Science (SPMS) Journal:

  1. Interdisciplinary Exploration: SPMS Journal aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue within the realm of social sciences, fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas among researchers from diverse backgrounds and fields of study.
  2. Understanding Human-Environment Interactions: The journal seeks to deepen understanding of the complex interactions between humans and the environment, exploring how societal behaviors, cultural practices, and economic systems influence environmental dynamics.
  3. Promoting Sustainable Futures: SPMS Journal is dedicated to promoting research that contributes to the advancement of sustainable development goals, offering insights into strategies, policies, and practices that foster environmental sustainability while promoting societal well-being.
  4. Knowledge Advancement: Through rigorous scholarly inquiry and publication, the journal aims to advance the frontiers of knowledge in social sciences, providing a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives.
  5. Addressing Contemporary Challenges: SPMS Journal addresses contemporary societal and environmental challenges, offering a space for researchers to examine pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequality, and environmental justice from a social science perspective.
  6. Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity: The journal embraces diverse methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and perspectives, fostering inclusivity and promoting equity in scholarly discourse. It encourages submissions from researchers across the globe, with articles accepted in both Indonesian and English languages.
  7. Policy Relevance: SPMS Journal aims to bridge the gap between research and policy by publishing articles that offer insights and recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders involved in addressing social and environmental issues.
  8. Contributing to Societal Betterment: Ultimately, SPMS Journal seeks to contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future, where human societies thrive in harmony with the natural world. Through the dissemination of high-quality research, the journal endeavors to catalyze positive change and inform decision-making processes at local, national, and global levels.