About the Journal
The Journal of Landscape Architecture and Garden Design, published by The University College of Omram and Toseeh(UCOT), serves as a dedicated scholarly platform for sharing innovative ideas and research findings in landscape architecture, environmental design, and garden design. It aims to advance knowledge and foster development in these fields by welcoming contributions from a diverse community of academics and professionals.
Aims of the Journal
The primary objectives of the Journal of Landscape Architecture and Garden Desing are multifaceted, focusing on the growth and dissemination of knowledge within its specialized domains:
Knowledge Expansion: To develop and broaden the understanding of landscape architecture and garden design through the publication of original scientific research and insightful theoretical articles.
Fostering Collaboration: To create a vibrant academic environment that encourages interaction, discussion, and the exchange of perspectives among researchers, industry professionals, and students actively engaged in architecture, landscape architecture, environmental design, and garden studies.
Highlighting Innovation: To introduce, explore, and critically analyze novel and contemporary approaches in architectural design, landscape planning, and the shaping of both urban and natural environments.
Providing Authoritative Resources: To disseminate research outcomes that can serve as reliable and influential resources for students, academic researchers, and policymakers involved in or affected by these fields.
Supporting Interdisciplinary Research: To actively encourage and support research initiatives that span multiple disciplines, particularly those at the intersection of architecture, environmental design, land use planning, and broader environmental studies.
Vision of the Journal
The Journal of Landscape Architecture and Garden Desing is driven by a clear vision to establish itself as a cornerstone resource in its specialized areas.
It aspires to become a leading and indispensable reference for academics, practitioners, and students involved in landscape architecture, garden design, environmental design, and territorial planning. This will be achieved through the consistent publication of high-caliber, peer-reviewed scientific articles and research papers that make significant contributions to the field.
Furthermore, the journal is committed to reflecting the most current scientific breakthroughs and, in doing so, aims to elevate the quality of research both within national borders and on the international stage.
By nurturing a dynamic and engaging scholarly atmosphere, the journal seeks to provide a fertile ground for the advancement of innovative theories, robust methodologies, and effective techniques in both the design and practical implementation of landscape architecture and urban development projects.
The journal welcomes scholarly and research-oriented articles across a spectrum of interconnected disciplines.
We aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of how these fields interact and contribute to the built and natural environment.
Thematic Areas of the Journal
This journal invites submissions of scientific and research articles that fall within the following core areas:
Landscape Architecture, Garden Design, and Environmental Design: Exploring the art and science of designing, planning, and managing outdoor spaces, gardens, and the broader environment.
Urban Planning and Urban Design: Focusing on the strategic development and aesthetic arrangement of cities and urban spaces.
Landscape Architecture and Land Use Planning: Examining the integration of landscape principles with broader strategies for land management and spatial organization.
Architecture and Environment: Investigating the reciprocal relationship between architectural practices and environmental considerations, including sustainability and ecological impact.
Acceptable Approaches in Articles
Authors contributing to the journal are encouraged to adopt one or more of the following scholarly approaches in their work, applied to the thematic areas mentioned above:
Theoretical Foundations and Basic Concepts: Articles that delve into the fundamental principles, definitions, and conceptual underpinnings of the field.
Theorizing and Theoretical Development: Contributions that propose new theories, expand existing ones, or engage in critical theoretical discourse.
Historical and Comparative Studies: Research that explores the historical evolution of ideas or practices, or compares different approaches, projects, or contexts.
Case Studies and Project Analysis: In-depth examinations of specific projects, sites, or interventions, providing detailed analysis and insights.
Critique of Theories, Methods, and Works: Scholarly critiques that assess the strengths and weaknesses of existing theories, methodological approaches, or significant built or written works.
Education and Research in Related Fields: Papers discussing pedagogical approaches, research methodologies, or the state of education and research within landscape architecture and allied disciplines.
Application of Theory in Practical Research: Studies that demonstrate how theoretical concepts are applied and tested in real-world research and practice.
Methods and Techniques of Design, Implementation, and Management: Articles focusing on innovative or established techniques and methodologies used in the design, execution, and ongoing management of landscape and environmental projects.
Considering the aforementioned aims and vision, the Journal of Landscape Architecture and Garden extends a warm invitation to all researchers, academics, industry specialists, and enthusiastic students. We encourage you to share your scientific articles and contribute to the collective effort of advancing knowledge and enhancing the quality of both our natural and human-made environments.
