About the Journal

This journal is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in sustainable development, urban planning, environmental resilience, and socio-ecological systems. It serves as a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge on biocultural diversity, urban resilience, and innovative planning methodologies. The journal publishes high-quality theoretical and empirical research, contributing to the academic discourse on sustainable urbanism and ecological preservation.

The Journal of Resilient Urbanism & Sustainable Design (JRUSD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and practice in urban resilience, sustainable design, and spatial planning. The journal provides a dynamic platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas and contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable and adaptive urban environments.

1.1/ Scope and Focus

JRUSD covers a broad spectrum of topics, encouraging research that integrates architecture, urban planning, spatial network analysis, environmental resilience, and climate-responsive design. The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Resilient Urbanism & Sustainable Planning – Strategies for urban and rural resilience, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction.
Urban & Regional Spatial Networks – Spatial morphology, multi-centrality analysis, and connectivity studies.
Ecological Landscape & Environmental Design – Green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and regenerative landscapes.
Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design – Sustainable building design, placemaking, and urban form innovations.
Climate-Responsive Development – Adaptive infrastructure, climate-resilient urban policies, and mitigation strategies.
Environment-Behavior Studies – Human interaction with urban spaces, livability assessments, and public space dynamics.
Civil & Infrastructure Resilience – Engineering solutions for smart cities, adaptive infrastructure, and sustainable mobility.

1.2/ Aim & Contribution

JRUSD fosters interdisciplinary research, bridging urban planning, architecture, environmental science, and engineering to tackle pressing global challenges in sustainability, resilience, and spatial efficiency. The journal actively promotes advanced methodologies such as spatial network analysis, computational urbanism, digital twin modeling, and socio-environmental data analysis to drive informed decision-making in urban development.

1.3/ Publication Format & Audience

The journal welcomes submissions from academics, professionals, urban designers, and policymakers. It publishes:

Original research articles – Presenting novel theoretical or empirical findings.
Technical papers – Highlighting advancements in urban analytics and planning methodologies.
Case studies – Examining real-world applications of resilient urbanism and sustainability.
Critical reviews – Synthesizing emerging trends and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Invited perspectives – Showcasing insights from leading experts in urban resilience and sustainable design.