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Aims & Scope

The Journal of Research and Rural Planning (JRRP) is a Quarterly publication by the Office of the Vice-chancellor of Research Affairs of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran.

The journal publishes original scientific research in the areas of studies, planning, and rural development related to Iran, the Middle East, and other parts of the world.

Main topics of interest include:

• New methods and techniques in rural planning
• The role of new technologies in IT and ICT in rural planning
• The role of spaces and virtual settlements in rural development
• Tourism and rural planning
• Globalization and its relationship with rural planning
• Process of developments in the physical planning of rural settlements
• Management of sustainable development and rural planning
• Economy and sustainable development of rural settlements

The journal addresses an international audience and is devoted to the understanding of Rural Area and its sustainable use.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Environmental Science and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Environmental Science and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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