Guideline for Authors Authors are requested to submit original, unpublished research to our journal.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. Geography2. 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) AbstractThe 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) IntroductionThe introduction should contain background to the study, brief literature review, statement of research problem, aim and objectives of the study. (iii) Materials and MethodsThis 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 DiscussionThis 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) ReferenceReferencing 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 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 (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. All right reserve: no copy of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission. |