https://journal.antispublisher.id/index.php/JGRPD/issue/feedJournal of Geography, Regional Planning and Development2026-03-06T07:40:38+00:00Mochamad NashrullahNashrul.id@gmail.comOpen Journal Systems<p>Journal of Geography, Regional Planning and Development is an open-access peer-review research journal with major features of science and research. The journal publishes original research, reviews, case analysis and other material on all aspects of geography and regional planning studies. This platform serves as a platform for critical academics and spatial development professionals to share cutting-edge research. It publishes original contributions focusing on the multiple ways in which spatial development is coordinated, governed, and institutionalized at various scales, places and territories. The journal is located within the subject area of Social Sciences and predominantly linked to the subject categories of Spatial Planning and Development, Urban Studies, and Geography. Nonetheless, based on the journal’s multidisciplinary outlook, JGRPD welcomes contributions from other fields if they explicitly contribute to research on European spatial development. Manuscripts submitted to this journal are subject to a peer review process, which involves an international panel of researchers who are experts in relevant fields. </p>https://journal.antispublisher.id/index.php/JGRPD/article/view/1709CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF HUMAN CAPITAL RESEARCH2026-03-03T23:43:18+00:00Khujaboyeva Yulduz Davronkul kizikhujab@gmail.com<p><strong><em>Objective:</em></strong><em> This paper explores the conceptual roots of human capital and its significance in creating innovative economic development. Its goal is to systematize theoretical approaches in relation to human capital formation, its structural components, and evaluate its impact on innovative processes as well as long-term economic growth (C2.17)*. <strong>Method:</strong> The study is theoretical and analytical, based on the synthesis of scientific literature, policy documents and comparative international practice. <strong>Result:</strong> These results illustrate that human capital is a strategic resource affecting the economy's ability to create, institute and disseminate innovations. Efficiency of human capital is determined not just from quantitative measures that consist of education level, also qualitatively factors like institutional cohesion and the tendency to engage between calif universities, industry by degree sector. It shows that human beings' potential for productivity is still a function of regional gaps, limitations of measurement and institutional weaknesses. <strong>Novelty:</strong> The authors conclude that for sustainable innovative development, it is crucial to develop encompassing policies aimed at the improvement of education quality, strengthening research capacity, raising professional competence and systemic coordination in the field of national innovations. Human capital is also viewed as an important driver of structural transformation, competitiveness and sustainable socio-economic development. </em></p>2026-03-04T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2026 Khujaboyeva Yulduz Davronkul kizihttps://journal.antispublisher.id/index.php/JGRPD/article/view/1711APPROACHES TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF TRANSBOUNDARY WATER RESOURCES IN CENTRAL ASIA2026-03-06T07:40:38+00:00Matkarimov Mansurmatkarimov_mansur1@mamunedu.uz<p><strong><em>Objective:</em></strong><em> The sustainable management of transboundary water resources is a critical issue for the countries of Central Asia due to the region’s arid climate and growing demand for water. Major rivers such as the Amu Darya and Syr Darya flow across several national boundaries, making equitable distribution among Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan essential for regional stability and development. This article examines different approaches to the allocation of transboundary river waters, including distribution based on geographical relevance, historical circumstances, equality between states, proportionality to the land area of the states, proportionality to irrigated agricultural land, and proportionality to population size. <strong>Method:</strong> Using statistical data from the Aral Sea basin, the study compares these allocation models and calculates the potential water shares for each country under different methods. <strong>Results:</strong> The analysis shows that each method produces significantly different outcomes in terms of national water availability. In particular, Uzbekistan’s share ranges from 16.48 km³ under equal distribution to 48.82 km³ when allocation is based on population. The findings suggest that while each method has certain advantages, the population-based approach better reflects social needs and supports equitable access to water resources. <strong>Novelty:</strong> The study highlights the importance of considering demographic factors, regional cooperation mechanisms, and international legal principles when designing sustainable water distribution frameworks in Central Asia. These insights contribute to the development of balanced and cooperative water management strategies for transboundary river basins in the region.</em></p>2026-03-07T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2026 Matkarimov Mansur