Editorial Team & Governance
JSKAR brings together scholars and researchers with expertise across spatial science, GIS, geospatial data science, Earth observation, environmental systems, health, and related fields. The editorial team represents diverse disciplines, institutions, and geographic regions.
Editorial Leadership
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Tayyab Ikram Shah
IdeaLab Research, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Credentials: PhD in Geography, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Expertise: Spatial Analysis, Health Geography, Geospatial Research, Environmental and Social Systems
Dr. Shah is the founding Editor-in-Chief of JSKAR. His research focuses on spatial analysis, health geography, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding environmental and social challenges.
Academic Editors
JSKAR's Academic Editors provide subject-area and disciplinary expertise across the journal's core research areas. Editors represent diverse institutions, disciplines, and geographic regions.
Dr. Victor Ongoma
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco
Credentials: PhD, Meteorology (Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China)
Expertise: Climate Science, Environmental Research, African Geographic Contexts
Dr. Ahmad Khan
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
Credentials: PhD, Geographical Sciences; MS, Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development
Expertise: Remote Sensing, Land-Use Change, Conservation Biology, Sustainable Development
Dr. André Lima
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
Credentials: PhD, Remote Sensing, Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE)
Expertise: Land Cover/Land Use Change, Remote Sensing, Amazon Ecosystem Research, Forest Dynamics, Landscape Ecology
Dr. Bushra Naseem
Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Climate Research
Dr. Hammad Gilani
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Geospatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Monitoring
Dr. Ahsan Shiraz
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Cartographic Design, Spatial Data Visualization, GIS Applications
Dr. Aamer Mehmood
Institute of Space Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Credentials: PhD, Remote Sensing/GIS
Expertise: Remote Sensing and GIS, Climate Change, Geosciences ML/AI/DL, Natural Hazards, Satellite Technology
Dr. Masroor Hussain
EOIntelligence, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Earth Observation, Environmental Monitoring, Remote Sensing Applications
Dr. Frahmand Shah
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Spatial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Science
Dr. Udoka Okpalauwaekwe
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Family Medicine, Health Services Research, Clinical Research, Health Outcomes Assessment
Dr. Ghulam Mohyuddin Sohail
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Analysis, Environmental Geology
Dr. Samia Jawad
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Credentials: PhD, Mathematics
Expertise: Mathematics, Statistics, Spatial Statistics, Data Analysis
Dr. Mudassar Hassan Arsalan
Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Credentials: PhD, Data Science; PhD, Geography
Expertise: Data Science, Geoinformatics, Environment
Dr. Miranda Buhler
University of Otago and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Southern, New Zealand
Credentials: BPhty, MPhty (Distinction), PhD
Expertise: Musculoskeletal Conditions, Hand and Upper Limb Health, Allied Health Workforce, Health Care Access
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee provides strategic guidance, international representation, and advice on the journal's scope, development, and long-term direction.
Dr. Abdul Raouf
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Role: Advisory Committee Member; Academic Editor
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Applied Spatial Analytics, Infrastructure Mapping, Technical Applications
Dr. Robert Patrick
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Role: Advisory Committee Member; Academic Editor
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Water Resource Management, Regional Planning, Geospatial Analysis
Dr. Suelen Goes
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Role: Advisory Committee Member; Adjunct Professor, College of Kinesiology
Credentials: PhD
Expertise: Health Quality, Health Systems, Kinesiology, Health Outcomes Assessment
Dr. Rizwan Shahid
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Credentials: PhD, Geography; MGIS; MCS; CGeog(GIS); GISP
Expertise: Spatial Statistics, GIS Database Architecture, Health Geography, Urban Geography
Dr. Tahmina Bibi
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (UAJK), Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
Credentials: PhD, Geology
Expertise: Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Geology, Rock Mechanics
Academic Editor Responsibilities
Academic Editors provide independent scholarly oversight of manuscripts within their areas of expertise. Their responsibilities may include:
- Initial academic assessment
- Selection and invitation of appropriate reviewers
- Management of the peer-review process
- Evaluation of reviewer reports
- Oversight of manuscript revisions
- Editorial recommendation
- Editorial decision-making in accordance with JSKAR policies
Watch: What Does an Academic Editor Do?
Editorial Independence & Conflicts of Interest
JSKAR maintains editorial independence and applies the same standards of peer review to all submissions, including manuscripts submitted by members of the editorial team.
When an editorial team member submits a manuscript:
- The manuscript is assigned to an independent Academic Editor.
- The submitting editor has no involvement in reviewer selection.
- The submitting editor does not participate in the peer-review process.
- The submitting editor does not participate in the editorial decision.
- The independent Academic Editor manages the peer-review process.
- The final decision follows the journal's established editorial process.
These safeguards are intended to ensure fairness, transparency, and confidence in the journal's editorial process.
Join the JSKAR Academic Editor Network
JSKAR periodically welcomes applications from qualified researchers interested in contributing to the journal's editorial activities. The journal values active scholarly engagement, disciplinary expertise, responsible peer review, and geographic and institutional diversity.
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent academic qualification in a relevant discipline
- Active scholarly research profile
- Relevant subject-area expertise
- Commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review
- Experience with scholarly publishing is desirable
- Commitment to ethical and independent editorial practice
JSKAR welcomes applications from researchers worldwide and encourages participation from diverse institutions, disciplines, career backgrounds, and geographic regions.
Apply to Join the Academic Editor Network
Editorial Contact
For questions about the editorial process, Academic Editor roles, or journal governance:
JSKAR Editorial Office
IdeaLab Research
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Email: info@idealabresearch.org
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