Call: 3rd No. 2026

The IBU Journal of Urban and Territorial Studies is a non-profit, open-access digital publication promoted by the Bolivian Institute of Urbanism (IBU). Its main objective is to contribute to the development of urbanism in Bolivia by publishing interdisciplinary research that addresses urban and territorial phenomena from various perspectives, including geography, sociology, planning, architecture, economics, history, political science, and others. The journal invites both scientists and specialists in social sciences, transdisciplinary fields, and related disciplines to submit their research, studies, and reflections.

Call for Contributions – Issue 3

For its third issue, the journal welcomes contributions on the following topics:

Socio-spatial mobility and spatial justice:

  • Paratransit, informal transportation, and transport services in the Global South.
  • Sustainable mobility and inclusive public transportation.
  • The impact of micromobility (bicycles, electric scooters) on cities.
  • Post-pandemic mobility and new travel dynamics.
  • Inequalities in access to transport systems and their impact on vulnerable populations.

Environment and urban resilience:

  • Climate change and urban adaptation.
  • Nature-based solutions (biomimicry, green infrastructure).
  • Urban agriculture and food security in urban contexts.
  • Risk and disaster management in urban areas.

Technology and data management for smart cities:

  • Big data applications in urban planning.
  • Data science and cities.
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in territorial management.
  • Renewable energies and energy transition in urban settings.
  • Smart cities and their impact on social inclusion.

Governance and citizen participation:

  • Urban law and institutional frameworks.
  • New forms of urban governance and decentralization.
  • Citizen participation in urban decision-making.
  • Digital platforms for public policy co-creation.
  • Urban conflicts and social movements advocating for the right to the city.

Habitat, housing, and public spaces:

  • Affordable housing and housing access policies.
  • Inclusive public spaces and their role in social cohesion.
  • Feminist urbanism and gender-sensitive urban design.
  • Rehabilitation of degraded urban areas.

Multilocality and new urbanities:

  • The impact of remote work on the spatial redistribution of the population.
  • Urban-rural integration and balanced territorial development.
  • New ways of living in peri-urban and rural contexts.
  • Connectivity challenges in rural areas.

Sustainable tourism and territorial heritage:

  • Post-pandemic tourism and its impact on cities.
  • Cultural and natural heritage as a driver of local development.
  • Urban education and civic awareness about heritage.
  • Community-based tourism and its role in territorial preservation.

Urbanization processes and urban economy:

  • Urbanization trends.
  • Urban commons and self-management.
  • Informality and the social production of habitat.
  • Real estate markets.
  • Gentrification and displacement in Latin American cities.
  • Socio-spatial inequalities and access to basic services.
  • Urban segregation and social integration policies.
  • The impact of real estate investments on urban development.

Emerging topics in urban and territorial studies:

  • Post-pandemic cities and urban space reconfiguration.
  • Circular economies and their application in urban environments.
  • Urban health and the design of healthy cities.
  • Migration and its impact on territorial planning.
  • Tactical urbanism and temporary interventions in public space.
  • Climate justice and its relationship with urban planning.

The journal prioritizes discussions within Ibero-America and the Global South; however, contributions from other locations and social contexts are welcome, provided they engage with these regions. Submissions may fall under three sections: articles (peer-reviewed), public policy analyses, and reviews. The journal also accepts proposals for special thematic issues grouping multiple articles under a common topic.

Submission Guidelines

Sections:

  • Scientific Articles: Recent research, innovative methodological applications, and/or systematic theoretical reviews.
  • Special Thematic Issues: Proposals grouping at least six articles on a specific issue.
  • Public Policy Analyses: Reviews and proposals on urban and territorial policies.
  • Reviews: Critical reviews of recent academic events or publications (last five years).

Evaluation:

  • Submissions for scientific articles and thematic issues will be reviewed by the scientific committee and double-blind peer reviewers.
  • Submissions for reviews and public policy analyses will be evaluated directly by the journal’s scientific committee.

Originality:

All submissions must be original and not previously published, in whole or in part, in any virtual or printed medium. Simultaneous submission to other publications is not allowed.

Author Publication Frequency:

Authors who have published in a previous issue of the journal must wait at least two more issues before submitting a new contribution.

Formatting:

Formatting guidelines for articles, thematic issues, reviews, and policy reports are available at:
https://revistaibu.org/index.php/reut-ibu/about/submissions.

Images and Figures:

Submitted images must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. They should be unaltered, without text, lines, or overlays added from Word or other programs.

Citations and References:

All references must follow APA (7th edition) guidelines in Spanish or English, as applicable.

Expected Content per Section

Scientific Articles

  • Length: Minimum 5,000 words, maximum 9,000 words.
  • Structure: Introduction (problem statement, objective, hypothesis, and/or research questions), research framework (theoretical-methodological, contextual, and/or state-of-the-art review), findings or results, conclusions, and references.
  • References: Minimum 15 cited sources.

Special Thematic Issues

  • Coordinated by one or more authors.
  • Proposal must include: a topic description (problem statement, main dimensions, and delimitations), references, and abstracts of the proposed articles (ensuring author, discipline, gender, and generational diversity).
  • Must include at least six articles that adhere to scientific article requirements.

Public Policy Analyses

  • Critical reviews, policy positions, or policy design proposals.
  • Length: Minimum 1,000 words, maximum 5,000 words.
  • Structure: Introduction (problem statement, objective), policy framework, critical analysis or policy design, conclusions, and references.

Reviews

  • Critical reviews of academic events or recent publications (last five years).
  • Structure: Full bibliographic or contextual information, introduction, analysis, and conclusions (if applicable).
  • Length: Minimum 1,000 words, maximum 5,000 words.

Submission Timeline

The IBU Journal of Urban and Territorial Studies looks forward to receiving contributions that enrich the debate and reflection on contemporary urban and territorial challenges, with an inclusive and diverse approach.

We look forward to your submissions!