Focus and Scope

Forum Geografi is an open access and peer-reviewed journal with the specific areas of interest within the field of geography, by covering a range of subjects including human-environment interaction, geomorphology, river basins, disaster-related studies, and urban/rural/regional studies. The journal seeks to advance understanding in various sub-disciplines of geography and promote interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geography, environmental science, earth sciences, and computer sciences.


Aim of Journal:

Forum Geografi aims to publish original scientific articles that advance knowledge in Geography, particularly through the utilization of GIS and remote sensing techniques for spatial analysis.

Scopes of Journal:

1. Human and environment interaction study: This area focuses on the investigation of the interaction between people and their surroundings. It covers studies on human geographic issues including how humans affect the environment, how to manage and conserve the environment, how to develop sustainably, how to change how we utilize the land, and how to prepare for the environment.

2. Spatial analysis and modelling in geomorphology study: This area of research deals with the processes that shape and create landforms. It include studying physical geographic phenomena like erosion, weathering, sedimentation, the evolution of landforms, land degradation, and landscape dynamics. It is possible to replicate and comprehend these geomorphological processes by using modeling approaches.

3. Spatial analysis and modelling in river basin study: This area of study includes studies on river basins and their processes. It covers the study of hydrology, river dynamics, water quality, managing floods, transporting sediment, and managing watersheds. The behavior of river systems can be studied and predicted using modeling techniques.

4. GIS and/or Remote Sensing-based Disaster-related Study: The emphasis of this scope is on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods for researching and managing hazard and disaster. It covers study on subjects including vulnerability assessment, risk mapping, disaster response and recovery, and the use of spatial data in disaster management. Natural disaster include things like floods, earthquakes, and wildfires.

5. Spatial analysis for urban, rural, and regional study: This area of study examines the dynamics of regional dynamics, rural landscapes, and urban regions. Urban planning, urban growth and expansion, rural development, regional disparities, spatial analysis of socio-economic trends, transportation planning, and urban/rural environmental challenges are some of the themes covered.

Section Policies

Research Articles

Research article is writen based on scientific research. The article should present the novelty, originality and contribution in developing knowledge. The lenght of these articles are typically from 4000 to 7000 words including the reference list. This should contain:

• Abstract,
• Introduction, 
• Research Methods,
• Results and Discussion, and
• Conclusions.

 

Please submit new article to: https://journals2.ums.ac.id/index.php/fg

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

General rules:

1. The journal adopts a double-blind review process. Both authors and reviewers will be given no access to identify of the reviewers (for authors) or authors (for reviewers). The editor will remove all information of authors and affiliation from the manuscript prior to peer review process.
2. Articles will be assessed by reviewer(s) who have relevant expertise and field of research with manuscript
3. The final decision (acceptance or rejection) will be determined by the editorial boards considering the results of reviews
4. There are no correspondences between authors and editors regarding the manuscript rejection. Review results and reason for rejection will be informed to authors.

Peer Review Process:

The journal follows a rigorous peer review process. The process can be outlined as follows:

1. Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their research manuscript to the journal for review.
2. Assignment of Section Editor: The editor in chief appoints a section editor who will oversee the manuscript throughout the review process. The section editor is typically an expert in the field relevant to the submitted manuscript.
3. Initial Check: The section editor conducts an initial evaluation of the manuscript to ensure it meets the minimum criteria established by the journal. This assessment includes checking if the topic aligns with the journal's scope, confirming word length adherence, verifying the absence of plagiarism, assessing references, evaluating formatting and language quality, among other relevant criteria.
4. Reviewer Assignment: If the manuscript meets the minimum criteria, the section editor selects a minimum of two reviewers who possess expertise in the subject matter addressed by the manuscript. These reviewers should have a background in the specific research area to provide insightful feedback and assessments.
5. Reviewer Reports: The assigned reviewers thoroughly examine the manuscript, assessing its quality, originality, methodology, and conclusions. They provide detailed reports with comments, recommendations, and concerns to the section editor.
6. Notification to Authors: The section editor communicates the review results to the authors, sharing the feedback received from the reviewers. This includes the comments, recommendations, and concerns expressed by the reviewers.
7. Revision: If revisions are deemed necessary, the authors are provided with a specified timeline to make the required changes and submit a revised version of the manuscript.
8. Re-review (Optional): The section editor may choose to have the revised manuscript re-evaluated by the same reviewers or seek input from different reviewers. This step ensures that the authors have adequately addressed the concerns raised in the initial review.
9. Final Decision: Based on the reviewers' feedback and the revised manuscript, the editor in chief makes the final decision regarding the manuscript.
10. Production Processes: If the manuscript is accepted, it moves to the production processes, which involve formatting, proofreading, and preparing the manuscript for publication.

It is important to note that there are no direct correspondences between the authors and editors regarding manuscript rejections. Instead, authors receive information about the review results and the reasons for rejection, if applicable. The final decision on acceptance or rejection is made by the editorial boards, taking into consideration the reviewers' assessments and recommendations. This comprehensive peer review process ensures the quality, validity, and integrity of the published research in the journal.

Final decisions:

1. Accept Submission: The manuscript is accepted without the need for any further revisions.
2. Revision Required: The manuscript is accepted with minor changes or revisions based on the reviewers' comments.
3. Resubmit for Review: Significant changes are required in the manuscript, and a second round of reviews is necessary before a possible acceptance.
4. Decline Submission: The submitted manuscript will not be published in the journal.

Publication Frequency

Forum Geografi published twice a year, every July and December.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...