Human-Social Science: Geography, Environmental Science & Disaster Management

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The Journal of Human-Social Science: Geography, Environmental Science & Disaster Management is dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that explores the dynamic relationships between human societies, natural environments, and the risks and responses associated with environmental and geophysical hazards. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for theoretical, empirical, and applied studies addressing critical global and regional challenges.

Research Areas

The journal serves geographers, environmental scientists, disaster risk professionals, policymakers, and researchers engaged in analyzing and addressing environmental and societal interactions. Contributions that bridge scientific research and practical application, especially those with cross-sectoral or community-level impact, are particularly welcomed.

Human and physical geography
Environmental change and sustainability
Climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation
Land use, urbanization, and spatial planning
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing
Natural hazard assessment and risk reduction
Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
Environmental policy and governance
Ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation
Water resource management and hydrological systems
Environmental justice and community resilience
Coastal and marine geography
Rural and regional development
Environmental education and awareness
Socio-environmental systems and interdisciplinary modeling
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
Landscape Ecology and Spatial Analysis
Population Geography and Migration Studies
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Hydrological Modelling and Water Managemen
Soil Erosion, Desertification and Land Degradation
Urban Growth, Land Use and Spatial Planning
Environmental Economics and Policy Evaluation
Environmental Law and Governance Frameworks
Earthquake, Flood and Cyclone Risk Analysis
Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
Emergency Response and Community Resilience
Remote Sensing Applications in Environment and Disasters
GIS Modelling, Spatial Data Science and Mapping
Sustainable Cities, Community Adaptation Practices

The scope includes, but is not limited to

Studies on physical geography, earth surface processes and environmental systems
Research on human geography including cultural landscapes and spatial behaviour
Environmental science investigations on ecosystem function, biodiversity and conservation
Climate studies, climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation research
Water resource assessment, hydrology, watershed management and water security
Soil, landform and geomorphological processes shaping natural environments
Urban and regional planning, sustainable development and spatial policy analysis
Environmental policy, governance, environmental law and institutional frameworks
Natural hazard analysis, risk assessment and modelling for earthquakes, floods, storms
Disaster preparedness, mitigation, emergency response and resilience planning
Environmental impact assessment, sustainability evaluation and monitoring methods
Applications of GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis and geospatial technologies
Community-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and resilient livelihoods
Interdisciplinary research linking geography with environmental and social sciences