Journal of Regional Science for Small Islands is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Research Institute for Islands and Sustainability (RIIS) at the University of the Ryukyus. The journal broadly publishes various research findings, primarily in the humanities and social sciences, concerning island regions. Full-text articles are freely accessible to anyone via J-STAGE.
The journal solicits a wide range of submissions for publication, including peer-reviewed research articles, non-peer-reviewed research notes, short reports, Research materials, and book reviews. It is published once a year (in Japanese). For detailed submission guidelines, please refer tothe WEB site of Research Institute for Island Studies.