Aims and Scope

Journal of Geospatial Intelligence and Computing (JGIC)

Publisher: Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG)

Journal of Geospatial Intelligence and Computing (JGIC) publishes high-quality research focused on geospatial science, Earth observation, spatial data processing, and geographic intelligence systems, with strong emphasis on spatial data acquisition, representation, analysis, and interpretation using advanced computational and AI-enabled techniques.

The journal prioritizes research that advances geospatial understanding of the Earth and built environment through data-driven, mathematical, and computational approaches, while maintaining clear separation from general AI systems, algorithm design journals, and engineering system implementation journals.

Geospatial Data Science

Spatial data acquisition, capture, and preprocessing
Spatial data modeling and representation
Spatiotemporal data analysis and forecasting
Geostatistics and spatial correlation modeling
Spatial uncertainty analysis and error modeling
Geospatial feature engineering and representation learning
Spatial database systems and query optimization
Geospatial data integration and harmonization

Remote Sensing and Earth Observation

Satellite image processing and analysis
Aerial imagery interpretation and analysis
Multispectral, hyperspectral, SAR, and LiDAR data processing
Change detection and environmental monitoring
Time-series remote sensing analysis
Land use and land cover classification
Atmospheric and surface parameter estimation
Geometric correction and radiometric calibration

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Geospatial information systems and spatial data infrastructure
Web GIS and cloud-based geospatial platforms
Spatial decision support systems (geographic domain-specific)
Spatial databases and geospatial querying systems
3D GIS modeling and visualization
Network analysis and location-based spatial modeling
Participatory GIS and citizen-driven spatial systems
Cartographic representation and geovisualization

Geospatial Intelligence and Spatial Analysis

Spatial intelligence and geographic knowledge extraction
Location-based analytics and spatial reasoning
Spatial pattern detection and anomaly detection in geographic data
Geospatial risk assessment and hazard mapping
Urban spatial analytics and infrastructure mapping
Human mobility and transportation spatial analysis
Spatial epidemiology and disease mapping
Environmental spatial modeling and monitoring

Surveying, Geodesy, and Geodetic Systems

GNSS-based positioning and navigation systems
Geodetic reference systems and coordinate transformations
Terrestrial and aerial surveying systems
Photogrammetry and laser scanning (LiDAR acquisition systems)
Geodetic deformation monitoring and measurement systems
Gravity field and Earth observation measurements
Calibration and accuracy assessment in geodetic systems

Cartography and Geovisualization

Thematic mapping and cartographic design
Spatial visualization and map representation techniques
Digital cartography and map generalization
Geovisual analytics and spatial storytelling
3D cartographic visualization systems
Temporal and interactive map systems

GNSS and Positioning Technologies

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) applications
Multi-constellation positioning systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, etc.)
High-precision positioning and navigation solutions
Sensor fusion for positioning (GNSS, IMU, LiDAR integration)
Error modeling and signal correction in positioning systems
Real-time positioning and tracking systems

Computational Geospatial Methods

High-performance computing for geospatial processing
Distributed geospatial data processing systems
Cloud-based geospatial computation and storage
Edge computing for spatial data processing
Spatial simulation and numerical geospatial modeling
Big spatial data processing pipelines
Geospatial data streaming and real-time analytics

LiDAR, Point Cloud, and 3D Geospatial Data

3D point cloud processing and analysis
Geometric reconstruction of terrain and urban environments
Surface modeling and digital elevation models
Object extraction from LiDAR data
Point cloud registration and transformation
3D spatial reconstruction and mapping systems

Autonomous Mapping and Geospatial Robotics

Mobile mapping systems and spatial data acquisition platforms
UAV-based mapping and surveying systems
SLAM for geospatial mapping and navigation
Sensor fusion for spatial data collection systems
Autonomous mapping system design and evaluation
Robotic surveying and geospatial exploration systems

Digital Earth, BIM–GIS Integration, and Infrastructure Monitoring

GIS–BIM integration for infrastructure representation
Digital earth modeling and spatial infrastructure systems
Structural and environmental monitoring using geospatial data
Deformation monitoring using geospatial measurement systems
Urban infrastructure mapping and monitoring systems
Spatial asset management systems

Environmental and Climate Geospatial Applications

Climate change monitoring using spatial data
Carbon mapping and environmental tracking systems
Natural hazard mapping and disaster risk assessment
Hydrological and water resource spatial modeling
Land degradation and ecosystem monitoring
Environmental impact spatial assessment
Epidemiological spatial modeling and health geography

GNSS / GeoAI Boundary (Strictly Controlled Use)

Geospatial AI is limited to analysis and interpretation of spatial data, including:

Spatial prediction and forecasting using geospatial datasets
Explainable geospatial analytics (XAI for spatial interpretation)
Knowledge graphs for geospatial semantic representation
Transfer learning across geographic regions and sensors (analysis only)
Spatial classification and segmentation of geospatial datasets

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Article Types

JGIC publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Technical Notes / Short Communications
  • Methodological Papers (geospatial-focused)
  • Application Case Studies (spatial domain)
  • Special Issue Papers (by invitation or approved proposal)