Focus and Scope
Journal of Coastal Frontiers & Applied Development (JCFAD) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the empirical intersection of regional development, commercial law, applied economics, and frontier infrastructure.
1. Geographic & Field Focus
The journal specifically emphasizes research grounded in the 3T regions (Tertinggal, Terdepan, Terluar) of Indonesia, with a concentrated focus on Pesisir Barat Regency (Krui) and the ecological buffer corridors of Taman Nasional Bukit Barisan Selatan (TNBBS), Sumatra.
2. Core Topical Areas
- Coastal & Frontier Regional Economics: Empirical supply chain optimization, micro-logistics in isolated zones, tourism and hospitality economics, and community-based value creation.
- Commercial Jurisprudence & Contract Law (KUHPerdata): Contractual certainty, supply agreement reconstruction, dispute minimization under Indonesian Civil Code, and institutional governance for remote businesses.
- Agroforestry & Artisanal Fisheries Value Chains: Systematic investigations of Damar Mata Kucing (Shorea javanica) extraction, traditional fishing fleets, and sustainable forest commodity market dynamics.
- Applied Frontier Infrastructure & Smart Systems: Edge IoT telemetry, micro-cold-storage thermodynamic modeling, digital twins, and distributed ledger technology applied to regional logistics.
3. Publication Frequency & Model
JCFAD publishes continuous volumes with biannual compilation issues (June and December). All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring universal free access and academic reuse.
