About the Journal

International Standard Peer-Reviewed

SPASIAL

Journal of Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Engineering, Sam Ratulangi University

E-ISSN (Online)
2442-3262
 

Focus and Scope

SPASIAL: Journal of Urban and Regional Planning is an international peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to advancing knowledge in spatial development, environmental sustainability, and regional studies. The journal accepts original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and community engagement studies within the following core domains:

Urban & Regional Planning
Spatial structuring, territorial governance, smart cities, and regional growth strategies.
Housing & Settlements
Sustainable housing development, settlement infrastructure, and urban renewal.
Socio-Economic Development
Socio-economic dynamics, coastal development, and strategic area management.
Strategic Environmental Assessment
Environmental carrying capacity, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction.
OPEN ACCESS

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge, fosters academic collaboration, and enhances the visibility and citation impact of published studies.

 

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Core Ethical Pillars

1. Neutrality
Strict management to ensure decisions remain free from any financial or editorial conflicts of interest.
2. Fairness
Objective author attribution and impartial review processes based solely on intellectual merit.
3. Integrity
Zero tolerance for duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (DF2P).

SPASIAL: Journal of Urban and Regional Planning is published by the Faculty of Engineering, Sam Ratulangi University. All parties involved—authors, editors, peer reviewers, and publisher—must agree upon expected standards of ethical behavior aligned with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of EditorsEditorial Standards
Publication Decisions: Editors hold final authority over submitted manuscripts, deciding acceptance based on scientific validity, originality, and alignment with the journal's scope.
Fair Play & Confidentiality: Manuscripts are evaluated without bias toward race, gender, citizenship, or political views. Editors ensure strict confidentiality during peer review.
Disclosure & Conflicts: Unpublished material disclosed in submissions must not be used in an editor's personal research without explicit written consent.
Duties of ReviewersPeer Review Integrity
Objectivity & Timeliness: Reviewers conduct evaluations objectively with constructive arguments, notifying editors immediately if unqualified or unable to meet deadlines.
Confidentiality & Sources: All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must point out missing citations and report any substantial overlap with existing publications.
Duties of AuthorsAuthor Obligations
Originality & Plagiarism: Authors must submit entirely original works with precise citations. Concurrent submissions to multiple journals constitute unethical publishing behavior.
Authorship & Conflicts: Authorship is limited to substantial contributors. All funding sources and financial or personal conflicts of interest must be explicitly disclosed.
Fundamental Errors: If significant errors are identified post-publication, authors are obligated to promptly notify the editor to retract or issue a formal erratum/corrigendum.