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 work that integrates management theory with strategic, urban and regional planning, development policy, project planning, operations, governance, and sustainability. We encourage contributions that offer practical relevance and strong methodological rigor. The journal provides an inclusive platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence-based insights that address contemporary challenges such as resilience, digital transformation, infrastructure planning, organizational performance, and sustainable development.

Journal of Management and Planning Research (JMPR) is committed to a fair, transparent, and timely peer-review process. We uphold high standards of research integrity, originality, and methodological rigor. All submissions are evaluated for plagiarism, ethical compliance, and scholarly contribution. The journal supports constructive peer review aimed at improving clarity, validity, and impact of published work.

Over the years, JAPR has been recognized for its innovative content and contribution to knowledge development, receiving, among other distinctions:

• The Achievement Award from the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)

• The First Place Award (Scholarly Journal) from the Successful Magazine Publishing Association

These honors reflect our ongoing dedication to rigorous peer review, intellectual depth, and relevance to both scholarship and professional practice. Our editorial process is designed to ensure that each published paper makes a meaningful, well-documented contribution to the field.

Journal of Management and Planning Research (JMPR) exists to connect rigorous research with real-world decisions in management and planning. We publish work that helps organizations, cities, and institutions improve performance while responding to social, economic, and environmental change.

Our scope spans strategy, operations, governance, policy, and planning—welcoming interdisciplinary studies that combine theory with strong evidence. We encourage contributions that translate research into practical frameworks, tools, and policy recommendations.

We are committed to a review process that is fair, constructive, and timely. Each manuscript is assessed for originality, relevance, and methodological strength, and reviewers are selected for their expertise and objectivity.

We believe scholarly publishing should empower learning and innovation. Through accessible research and clear reporting standards, JMPR supports authors in communicating results that can be applied by academics, practitioners, and decision-makers.

We invite researchers, professionals, and policymakers to contribute to JMPR and be part of a growing community shaping better management and better planning outcomes worldwide.