About the Journal

About the Journal

Journal of Geoenvironmental: Samalas (JGS) — peer-reviewed, international, and open access.

Journal of Geoenvironmental: Samalas is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to high-quality research in Geosciences and Geological Hazards. Our mission is to advance understanding of Earth’s dynamic processes and their impact on society and infrastructure by providing a rigorous platform for scientists, researchers, and professionals worldwide. The journal is published by Future Techno-Science and releases three issues per year (April, August, December). Submissions must be written in English.

Aims & Scope (at a glance)

  • Earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, tsunamis
  • Coastal & fluvial erosion, subsidence, hydro-meteorological hazards
  • GIS, remote sensing, big data, Geo-AI, emerging tech for hazards
  • Geoheritage & geotourism; sustainability & conservation

Full details: Focus & Scope

Peer Review & Ethics

  • Double-blind peer review
  • Plagiarism screening at multiple stages
  • COPE-aligned publication ethics
  • Responsible AI use (with disclosure)

See: Peer Review Process • Publication Ethics • AI Policy

Open Access & Fees

  • Immediate OA upon publication
  • Repository-friendly archiving
  • APC policy with equitable waivers

Learn more: Open Access Statement • Repository Policy • Publication Fee

What We Publish

Article Types
  • Original Research Articles — fundamental or applied studies with robust methods and data
  • Review Articles — critical syntheses and forward-looking perspectives
  • Case Studies / Technical Notes — field or methodological advances with practical relevance
  • Data/Software Notes (where applicable) — curated datasets, code, or workflows supporting geoenvironmental research

Submission instructions: Author Guidelines • Start Submission

Editorial & Publication Information

Editorial
  • Peer Review: double-blind; expert reviewers; COPE-aligned workflow
  • Ethics: human/animal/fieldwork approvals where applicable; plagiarism screening; data & image integrity checks
  • Language: English only
  • Frequency: triannual — April, August, December
  • Editorial Team: see Editorial Team; reviewers listed at Reviewers

Our Geo-Environmental Commitment

JGS emphasizes responsible geo-data practices: masking sensitive coordinates when necessary, recognizing community/indigenous rights, documenting permits for field acquisition (e.g., UAV/drone, seismic surveys), and providing geospatial/geophysical metadata to enable reproducibility and sustainable, ethical research.