Geographical Research Bulletin

Geographical Research Bulletin is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access platform dedicated to advancing and disseminating high-impact research at the frontiers of geography and its interdisciplinary interfaces. The Journal invites original, unpublished manuscripts—including those previously disclosed through patents or recognized preprint platforms—that contribute to global scholarship in physical geography, human geography, and integrated geospatial sciences. The thematic scope encompasses, but is not limited to:

- Physical Systems and Processes: Landform evolution, hydrology, climatology, biogeography, and ecosystem dynamics in the context of global environmental change.

- Human and Regional Dynamics: Urbanization, demographic and cultural transformations, economic geography, regional development, and spatial planning.

- Environment and Sustainability: Human–nature coupling systems, natural resource governance, environmental risk assessment, and sustainability science.

- Geospatial Technologies: Geographic Information Science (GIS), remote sensing, geocomputation, and spatial modeling, as well as the application of Big Data and Large Language Models (LLMs) in geographic analysis.

The Journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 1,000 USD for each article accepted for publication. This fee covers the essential costs of editorial management, peer review, professional typesetting, and long-term digital archiving. To foster global inclusivity, The Journal offers a robust waiver program. Authors from low-income economies or those without access to institutional or grant funding may apply for a fee reduction or a full waiver. Requests for waivers must be submitted at the time of initial manuscript submission and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

(1) Original Papers

Original Papers are comprehensive, full-length reports of primary research that present novel empirical findings, theoretical advancements, or significant methodological innovations. Each manuscript must articulate a clear research problem grounded in contemporary geographical or interdisciplinary discourse, employing rigorous, transparent, and reproducible methodologies. Beyond descriptive reporting, Original Papers are expected to provide in-depth analytical discussion and demonstrate substantial scientific or practical contributions to the advancement of geographical sciences.

(2) Review Papers

Review Papers offer authoritative and critical syntheses of established research domains or emerging scientific frontiers. Moving beyond simple narrative summaries, high-quality reviews should conduct a systematic, bibliometric, or meta-analysis of existing literature to identify key theoretical controversies, methodological limitations, and knowledge gaps. Furthermore, they are expected to synthesize future research agendas, conceptual frameworks, or policy implications that provide strategic guidance for subsequent studies in the field.

Authors should adhere to the submission guidelines detailed in the "Instructions for Authors." Manuscripts should be submitted via email to the address provided below.

Email Address: office(at)rerbarr.com (change "(at)" to "@")