Jambura Geo Education Journal
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2026): Jambura Geo Education Journal (JGEJ)

Urban Policy and Mobility Justice for People Experiencing Homelessness in Accessing Essential Services: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Indah Ashlachal Ummah (Environmental Resource Management and Development Program, Graduate School, Brawijaya University, Malang)
Harsuko Riniwati (Social Economic Science of Fisheries, Brawijaya University, Malang)
Agung Murti Nugroho (Department of Architecture, Brawijaya University, Malang)
Andik Isdianto (Department of Marine Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze research trends and formulate policy strategies for homeless mobility in accessing basic services sustainably in public spaces. Existing systematic reviews are generally partial, focusing only on clinical health aspects or housing availability issues. However, there are very few comprehensive studies examining the mobility of the homeless in accessing basic services in public spaces. This study used a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with data from Scopus filtered through the PRISMA protocol, resulting in 25 relevant articles being selected. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and RStudio (Bibliometrix), followed by thematic analysis for policy synthesis. The results indicate a steady annual growth rate of 8.01% from 2016 to 2025, in international collaboration remains low (8%), reflecting a localized research focus. The results show fluctuations in scientific production with a significant peak in 2022, but reveal a knowledge gap (research gap) where the integration of public space and mobility remains a minor (niche) theme compared to health issues. The policy strategies are divided thematically into social, environmental, educational, and economic aspects. This study recommends more concrete practical implications, including the provision of inclusive public transportation, elimination of exclusionary architecture, and simplification of bureaucracy for accessing basic services. In conclusion, city policy must shift from mere order-based management to fulfilling the right to the city through cross-sector collaboration that ensures the welfare of vulnerable groups in the city

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JGEJ

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Subject

Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Jambura Geo Education Journal (JGEJ, P-ISSN: 2721-7000, E-ISSN: 2721-7019) provide a place for academics, researchers, and practitioners to publish scientific articles. The scope of the articles listed in this journal relates to various topics, including: 1. Geography Education. 2. Classroom Action ...