Geographical Research Bulletin is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing cutting-edge research in physical geography, human geography, and geospatial sciences, with a focus on Northeast Asia as a key region for understanding global environmental and socio-economic change, while also promoting comparative and cross-regional studies.    

Submission: Authors should adhere to the submission guidelines detailed in the "Instructions for Authors." Manuscripts should be submitted via email to the address provided below. 

Article Processing Charges (APC) and Innovative Reward System
Guided by the "First Principles" of academic publishing, the journal aims to share research findings globally at maximum speed and minimum cost. By integrating AI-driven automation with a community-led, transparent peer-review system, we have established an ecosystem that redefines traditional publishing standards.

(1) Standard APC: 1,000 USD
Rather than covering legacy administrative overhead, this fee represents an investment in our "Ultra-Fast, High-Value" publishing process:
- AI Pre-screening: Verification of formatting, data integrity, and novelty within minutes of submission.
- Hybrid Peer Review: A transparent, fair, and rapid evaluation process powered by AI and a community of experts. - Dynamic Publishing: Upon acceptance, manuscripts undergo digitally optimized typesetting and are immediately released for real-time global distribution.  

(2) Community Contribution: "APC Credit" System
The journal values peer contribution as a tangible asset. Researchers who contribute to our review and discussion processes are awarded "Peer Credits":
- Constructive Peer Review: A 500 USD discount credit is issued for each completed high-quality review.
- Academic Discussion: Exceptional contributions to open-review discussions may qualify for a full APC waiver at the editor’s discretion.  

Credit Utilization Rules:
- Validity: Credits are valid for 24 months from the date of issuance.
- Eligibility: Credits can be applied to any paper where the holder is the lead author or a co-author.  

(3) Global Inclusion (Waiver Policy)
Based on our core conviction that "financial constraints should never hinder scientific progress," the journal commits to maintaining an open and accessible academic platform.
- Waivers for Underfunded Researchers: Authors from low-income regions or those without access to institutional/grant funding may apply for partial or full APC waivers.
- Application Process: Waiver requests must be submitted at the time of initial manuscript submission. Each request will undergo a rapid individual review based on the author's specific circumstances.