About the Journal

International Journal of Regional Development (IJRD), published by the Macrothink Institute, is a leading, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal. It is dedicated to the publication of high-quality, original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications that contribute to the understanding of regional development dynamics.

Editorial Board

IJRD is guided by an esteemed Editorial Board comprising renowned scholars and experts in the field of regional development. The board is responsible for maintaining the journal's scholarly standards and ensuring that all published content is of the highest quality.

Scope

The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Economic development and regional growth
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Infrastructure and transportation policy
  • Innovation, technology, and regional competitiveness
  • Environmental sustainability and regional policy
  • Social and cultural factors in regional development
  • Regional disparities and inequality

Submission Guidelines

IJRD welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the Author Guidelines provided on our website, which outline the submission process, formatting requirements, and ethical considerations. 

Please submit your manuscript via ijrd@macrothink.org

Peer Review Process

All submissions to IJRD undergo a rigorous, double-blind peer review process. This ensures that the research published in the journal is valid, significant, and contributes to the existing body of knowledge.

Indexing and Abstracting

AcademicKeys
CNKI
EconBib
Elektronische Zeitschriftenbibliothek（EZB）
Europub Database
InfoBase Index
JouralTOCs
Library and Archives Canada
LOCKSS
National Library of Australia
OAJI
RePec
Root Indexing
Scilit
WorldCat
Zeitschriftendatenbank (ZDB)

Publication Ethics

IJRD is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to do the same.

Article Processing Charge

To cover the costs of publishing, article processing fees are required. These fees include expenses for supporting publishing and hosting platforms, typesetting, marketing, and other related costs. Authors (or their funding bodies or institutions) are responsible for paying these fees upon acceptance. Once the paper is accepted for publication, the author is required to pay a fee of $100.00 USD.

Open Access Policy

As an open-access scholarly journal, IJRD is dedicated to making research freely available to the global community. Authors retain copyright, and there are no publication fees for authors or subscription fees for readers.

Copyright Notice

All content published in the International Journal of Regional Development is protected by copyright. Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant the journal the right of first publication under a [Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0 )] which allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Regional Development is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information collected by the journal will be used exclusively for the purpose of publication and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to submissions, publication, or any other matters, please contact  ijrd@macrothink.org or visit http://ijrd.macrothink.org