International Journal of Rural and Regional Development
E-ISSN: 3048-6378
Editor Overview
ijrrd maintains an Editorial Board of practicing researchers from around the world, to ensure manuscripts are handled by editors who are experts in the field of study.
Dr. Pallavi Sharma
Professor
Amity University, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Editor in Chief
International Journal of Rural and Regional Development
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Institutional Profile Link : https://www.amity.edu/faculty-detail.aspx?facultyID=942
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Focus and Scope
Last Update: 08-May-24
About the Journal
International Journal of Rural and Regional Development is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2023 covers advances in the field of architectural planning, and strategies of planned development and covers a wide range of topics that are directly and indirectly influenced by the planning strategies. Journal publishes only peer-reviewed articles that are of high quality and also publishes review articles that are comprehensive and contemporary.
Focus and Scope
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Rural Development Strategies: Analysis, evaluation, and critique of rural development policies, programs, and strategies aimed at fostering economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability in rural areas.
- Regional Development Planning: Examination of regional development planning processes, governance structures, and policy frameworks for promoting balanced and equitable development across regions, sub-regions, and localities, Regional development, Planning, Economic Development, Social development, Infrastructure, Land use, Sustainability, Urbanization, Rural development, Community development, Governance, Policy, Spatial planning, Environmental management, Public participation, Stakeholder engagement, Regional disparities, Livelihoods, Resource management, Capacity building, Regional cooperation, Socio-economic indicators, Regional integration, Strategic planning, Local government, Sustainable development goals, Resilience, Innovation, Investment, Public-private partnerships, Transportation planning, Housing, Climate change adaptation, Natural resource management, Land tenure, Equity, Demographic trends, Cultural heritage, Tourism development, Industrialization, Poverty alleviation, Governance structures, Monitoring and evaluation, Interdisciplinary approach.
- Community Development: Exploration of community-based development initiatives, participatory approaches, and capacity-building interventions aimed at empowering local communities, enhancing resilience, and improving quality of life in rural and regional areas, Community development, social change, grassroots organizing, capacity building, community engagement, participatory planning, community empowerment, asset-based approach, social capital, community resilience, sustainable development, inclusive growth, local governance, civic participation, community building, social justice, advocacy, neighborhood revitalization, economic empowerment, social cohesion, collaborative problem-solving, community-led initiatives, cultural diversity, social services, public health, environmental sustainability, urban development, rural development, community-based organizations, social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, youth development, gender equality, poverty alleviation, education, infrastructure development.
- Agricultural Development: Analysis of agricultural policies, practices, and innovations for enhancing agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods, as well as addressing challenges related to climate change, land degradation, and natural resource management, Agricultural development, farming practices, crop production, livestock management, sustainable agriculture, agricultural technology, rural development, food security, agricultural economics, agricultural policy, land management, soil conservation, water management, irrigation systems, crop rotation, organic farming, agroforestry, precision agriculture, agricultural innovation, agricultural extension services, rural entrepreneurship, agricultural education, agricultural research, agricultural sustainability, food systems, agricultural productivity, small-scale farming, mechanization, pest management, agricultural finance, climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, agribusiness, market access, agricultural subsidies, land tenure, seed technology, genetic engineering, biotechnology in agriculture, agricultural labor, food sovereignty, agricultural resilience, food distribution, crop diversification, agroecology, land reform, agricultural marketing, farm-to-table, food justice, agricultural resilience, food sovereignty.
- Rural-Urban Linkages: Investigation of the interrelationships between rural and urban areas, including processes of urbanization, peri-urban development, rural-urban migration, and the exchange of goods, services, and knowledge between rural and urban economies.
- Natural Resource Management: Examination of sustainable natural resource management practices, conservation strategies, and land use planning approaches for safeguarding ecosystems, biodiversity, water resources, and cultural landscapes in rural and regional contexts, Natural resources, conservation, biodiversity, ecosystem services, environmental management, sustainable development, land use planning, wildlife management, habitat conservation, forestry, water resources, soil conservation, renewable energy, climate change adaptation, environmental policy, ecosystem restoration, marine conservation, sustainable agriculture, environmental economics, carbon sequestration, ecological footprint, environmental impact assessment, community-based natural resource management, environmental governance, protected areas, environmental education, sustainable fisheries, ecological management, ecosystem resilience, environmental sustainability.
- Infrastructure Development: Evaluation of infrastructure development initiatives, including transportation, energy, water supply, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure, aimed at improving connectivity, accessibility, and socio-economic opportunities in rural and regional areas, Infrastructure, Development, Transportation, Energy, Water Supply, Sanitation, Roads, Highways, Railways, Bridges, Ports, Airports, Urban Infrastructure, Rural Infrastructure, Public Transportation, Mass Transit, Smart Cities, Renewable Energy, Power Grid, Electricity Distribution, Water Treatment, Sewage Treatment, Waste Management, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Internet Connectivity, Digital Infrastructure, Housing, Affordable Housing, Public Works, Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Funding, Financing, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Sustainable Infrastructure, Green Infrastructure, Resilient Infrastructure.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Study of entrepreneurial activities, innovation ecosystems, and knowledge-based industries as drivers of rural and regional development, including the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and social enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Startups, Business Development, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Venture Capital, Business Models, Technology Transfer, Market Research, Opportunity Recognition, Product Development, Commercialization, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Growth Strategies, Scaling, Disruptive Technologies, Incubators, Accelerators, Angel Investors, Crowdfunding, Intellectual Property, Patenting, Networking, Leadership, Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Innovation Policy, Entrepreneurial Education, Globalization, Digital Transformation, Lean Startup Methodology, Agile Development, Customer Development, Design Thinking, Innovation Culture, Open Innovation, Collaboration, Ecosystem Mapping, Funding Landscape, Business Incubation, Market Entry, Business Plan, Value Proposition, Competitive Advantage, Human-Centered Design, Prototype Testing, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Technology Entrepreneurship, Innovation Metrics, Success Factors.
- Social and Cultural Development: Exploration of social and cultural dimensions of rural and regional development, including issues of social cohesion, cultural heritage, identity, diversity, and indigenous knowledge systems, Social, cultural, development, society, community, diversity, inclusion, identity, tradition, heritage, norms, values, customs, multiculturalism, globalization, globalization, globalization, ethnicity, race, gender, equality, equity, justice, human rights, empowerment, social cohesion, cultural exchange, cultural diffusion, assimilation, acculturation, pluralism, tolerance, acceptance, intercultural communication, social change, cultural preservation, cultural revitalization, cultural identity, cultural heritage, cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, cultural competence, cultural integration, cultural adaptation, social progress, social innovation, social transformation, cultural expression, cultural diversity, cultural enrichment, cultural evolution, cultural sustainability, social justice, social responsibility, social harmony, social capital, social inclusion, cultural pluralism.
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation: Critical analysis of rural and regional development policies, interventions, and governance mechanisms, as well as the assessment of their impacts, effectiveness, and implications for sustainable development goals (SDGs), Policy formulation, Implementation, Public policy, Government decisions, Policy goals, Stakeholder analysis, Policy alternatives, Cost-benefit analysis, Policy effectiveness, Policy evaluation criteria, Policy instruments, Policy impact, Policy recommendations, Program Evaluation, Policy implications, Policy outcomes, Policy monitoring, Policy Research, Policy analysis methods, Policy framework, Policy coherence, Policy evaluation frameworks, Policy evaluation models, Policy performance indicators.
Keywords
- Rural Development
- Regional Development
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Social Development
- Sustainable Development
- Rural Policy
- Regional Policy
- Agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Rural Livelihoods
- Rural Infrastructure
- Rural Governance
- Land Use Planning
- Natural Resource Management
- Rural Innovation
- Rural Entrepreneurship
- Rural Health
- Rural Education
- Rural Poverty Alleviation
- Rural Tourism
- Rural-Urban Linkages
- Regional Disparities
- Regional Planning
- Regional Economic Integration
- Rural Environment
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Indigenous Communities
- Rural Resilience
- Rural-Urban Migration