Guidelines for Authors

Guideline for Authors

Authors are requested to submit original, unpublished research to our journal. You can submit the article at our Journal email: kasherejgse@gmail.com or through our Journal Portal https://www.kasherejgse.com.ng

About the Journal:

The increasing global interest and research on environmental issues and sustainable Environment, such as global warming, climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, food security, insurgency, society and urban renewal, has created the need for a multi-disciplinary approach to research and publication. Hence, the “Journal of Geography and Sustainable Environment (JGSE)” shall be a multi-disciplinary journal domiciled in the department of Geography, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State. .

The journal shall be blind peer review, and publishable in both hard copy and online. It shall be a biannual publication of the department of Geography, Federal University of Kashere, and will be published in June and December of every year. The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) or International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of the journal shall be obtained from the National Library in Gombe State upon application and complete registration of the journal title.

Sub-themes or Areas of Consideration for Publication:

The following areas of interest shall be considered for submission of manuscripts for publication in JGSD.

1. Geography
2. Environmental management and Natural Resource
3. GIS, Remote sensing and Geo-informatics
4. Environmental chemistry
5. Disaster and risk management
6. Geophysics
7. Soil science
8. Environmental history
9. Food Security
10. Botany/biodiversity
11. Environmental geology
12. Forestry
13. Urban planning and development
14. Environmental biology
15. Economics and development studies
16. Coastal and marine studies
17. Society industry and sustainable development
18. Security and strategic planning
19. Tourism

Format of Manuscript:

All manuscripts to be considered for publication in JGSD shall have the following attributes.

(i) Abstract

The abstract should contain a brief problem statement, aim and objectives, summary of methodology, results, conclusion and a major recommendation. The abstract should also contain not more than two hundred and fifty (250) words, single line spacing, times new roman style, twelve (12) point font size, with both left and right indentation.

(ii) Introduction

The introduction should contain background to the study, brief literature review, statement of research problem, aim and objectives of the study.

(iii) Materials and Methods

This should include research design, types and sources of data, data collection instrument, techniques and procedures of data collection/experimentation and methods of data analysis based on each objective.

(iv) Results and Discussion

This should include a clear presentation of results, analysis and discussion with emphasis on current literature of not more than five years old.

(v) Conclusion and Recommendation (s)

This section should contain concise inferences on the topic of investigation based on major findings of the study.

(vi) Reference

Referencing style should be based on American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition and single line spacing.

Submission of Manuscript:

Manuscript shall be submitted electronically via the journal email: kasherejgse@gmail.com
After submission, the manuscript shall be subjected to blind peer review, and upon acceptance by the editorial board, the manuscript shall be deemed fit for publication.

Assessment and Publication Fee:

(a) Review of Manuscript: For a manuscript to be reviewed, the author (s) shall pay a non-refundable fee of seven thousand naira (₦7,000.00) only into the journal’s account

Account Name: KASHERE JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
Account No.: 2003600778
Bank Name: FCMB
The evidence of payment should be send or WhatsApp to 07039271682 or 0703 102 8175.

(b) Publication of manuscript: Upon acceptance of the manuscript by the editorial board, the contributory author (s) shall pay twenty-five thousand naira (₦25,000.00) only as publication fee into the journal’s account.

Collection of Published Journal by Author(s):

Upon publication of each volume of the journal, lead authors shall be entitled to one hard copy and other contributory authors of a particular article shall access copies of the journal on demand, by paying a compulsory fee of three thousand naira (₦3,000.00) only for a journal into the journal’s account, while also bearing the cost of shipment, if to be sent to a distant place as the case may be. Soft copy of the journal will also be made available online via the journal’s website: https://www.kasherejgsd.com.ng

General Guidelines

Number of pages: Articles should not be more than fifteen (15) pages.
Font style: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12 point
Line Spacing: Single Line Spacing
Tables, figures and in-text citations: APA, 7th Edition
Reference: APA Style, 7th Edition
All manuscripts should carry author’s name, affiliated institution, email address and phone number.

All right reserve: no copy of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission.



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