Aims and Scope

Journal of Management and Planning Research (JMPR)

The Journal of Management and Planning Research (JMPR) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of management sciences and planning disciplines. The journal publishes high-quality theoretical and applied research that informs policy, strengthens organizational decision-making, and improves planning outcomes across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

JMPR welcomes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary contributions that integrate management theory with strategic planning and implementation in complex environments. The journal prioritizes work that demonstrates methodological rigor, conceptual clarity, and practical relevance for managers, planners, and policymakers.

JMPR’s scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • strategic management, organizational strategy, and performance

  • project and program planning, evaluation, and delivery

  • operations, logistics, and supply chain planning

  • governance, public management, and institutional design

  • urban and regional planning, infrastructure planning, and land-use policy

  • development policy, economic development planning, and inclusive growth

  • sustainability, climate adaptation, resilience, and transition management

  • digital transformation, data-driven planning, and decision-support systems

  • risk management, crisis management, and continuity planning

  • stakeholder engagement, participatory planning, and collaborative governance

JMPR encourages contributions that address contemporary challenges such as resilience, infrastructure and service delivery, digital transformation, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable development. The journal serves as an inclusive platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence-based insights and transferable lessons from diverse contexts worldwide.