Author Guidelines

Jurnal Penelitian Geografi (JPG)

Author Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Penelitian Geografi must align with the journal's focus and scope. Authors are required to read and understand the guidelines before submitting. Manuscripts that do not comply with the guidelines and the official template will be rejected before the review process. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English. Once submitted, a manuscript may not be published in any other journal.
1. Submission Procedure
Authors must submit manuscripts through the OJS system at:
https://jpips.fkip.unila.ac.id/index.php/jpg/submission

The editorial team will conduct an initial screening within a maximum of 14 days to decide whether the manuscript will proceed to peer review. If rejected at the initial stage, authors may revise and resubmit as a new submission.
2. Manuscript Template
Authors are required to use the official manuscript template, available at:
Download Official Template
3. Peer Review Process
The journal implements a double-blind peer review system. After passing initial review, the manuscript will be assigned to two expert reviewers and evaluated based on originality, novelty, methodology, scientific contribution, and relevance. Reviewers will recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection. The editor makes the final decision based on reviewers' feedback. The review process typically takes 1–2 months.
4. Revision Process
Authors must revise manuscripts according to reviewers' comments and upload the revised version through the revision menu in the OJS system. The editor will reassess the manuscript before issuing a final decision. Accepted manuscripts will proceed to editing, layout, and publication.
5. General Requirements for Authors
Focus and Scope Manuscripts must match the journal's stated focus and scope.
Copyright & License Articles are published under CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Author Declaration All authors must complete and sign the required declaration forms.
Publication Ethics Authors must follow COPE's publication ethics guidelines.
Plagiarism Screening Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism and will be checked using detection software.
Open Access All articles are openly accessible to support knowledge dissemination.
6. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
6.1 General Format
File Format Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)
Word Count 4,000 – 8,000 words
Structure Title • Abstract • Keywords • Introduction • Methods • Results & Discussion • Conclusion • Acknowledgments • References
Reference Style APA 7th Edition
6.2 Technical Formatting
Font Aptos Narrow 11 pt
Spacing Single
Paragraph Indent 0.75 cm
Paper Size A4
Margins Top 2.5 cm  |  Bottom 2.5 cm  |  Left 3 cm  |  Right 2 cm
6.3 Content Requirements
Article Title Max 14 words • Aptos Narrow 18 pt bold • Informative and reflective of content
Authors & Affiliations No academic titles • Affiliations include university name and country only
Abstract & Keywords English only • 150–300 words • Keywords: 2–5 words, alphabetical order
Introduction Background • Literature review • Research gap • Novelty • Research questions
Tables & Figures Minimum 300 DPI • Include titles and data sources
References APA 7th Ed. • Min. 80% journal sources • Min. 5 Scopus-indexed • Preferably last 5 years
7. Submission Checklist
✓   The manuscript has not been published elsewhere
✓   The format follows the official template
✓   Copyright and Author Declaration forms have been uploaded
✓   The manuscript meets ethical and formatting standards
✓   The final version has been checked before submission
8. Online Submission Instructions
Step 1 — Preparation Ensure the manuscript follows the template and all required components are complete.
Step 2 — Register & Login Register on the OJS system and log in with an active account.
Step 3 — New Submission Click "New Submission", complete the checklist, and click "Save and Continue".
Step 4 — Upload Files Upload the main manuscript, supplementary files, and declaration/copyright forms. Click "Finish".
Step 5 — Metadata Entry Fill in title, abstract, authors, and keywords. Add co-authors if necessary.
Step 6 — Confirmation Review all information and click "Finish Submission".