Author Guidelines

Instructions to Authors

1. Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers, review articles, and case studies relevant to the scope of Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental (SJG). Manuscripts should be written in English and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

All submissions must be made electronically through the journal’s online submission system in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or LaTeX format.

2. Manuscript Structure

A submitted manuscript should be structured as follows:

  1. Title Page
    • Title of the paper (concise and informative)
    • Author(s) full name(s) and affiliation(s)
    • Corresponding author's email address
  2. Abstract
    • A concise summary (150–250 words) covering the purpose, methodology, main findings, and conclusions of the study.
    • Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords separated by commas.
  3. Introduction
    • Background and significance of the research
    • Objectives and problem statement
    • Overview of the paper structure
  4. Methods
    • Detailed description of the research methodology
    • Data collection and analysis techniques
  5. Results and Discussion
    • Presentation of research findings with tables and figures where necessary
    • Interpretation and discussion in relation to previous studies
  6. Conclusion
    • Summary of key findings
    • Practical implications and future research directions
  7. References
    • Must follow the IEEE or APA (7th edition) citation style
    • Include only sources cited in the manuscript

3. Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced
  • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
  • Figures and Tables: Numbered sequentially with descriptive captions
  • Equations: Should be numbered and formatted using the equation editor
  • Page Limit: 6–15 pages, including references and appendices

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite all sources.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and submissions will be checked using plagiarism detection software.
  • Manuscripts should comply with ethical guidelines, including proper acknowledgment of funding sources and conflict-of-interest declarations.

5. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. The review process consists of:

  1. Initial editorial screening for suitability and plagiarism check.
  2. Assignment to at least two independent reviewers.
  3. Review feedback and necessary revisions.
  4. Final editorial decision on acceptance or rejection.

6. Copyright and Open Access Policy

SJG is an open-access journal, meaning all articles are freely available to the public. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided proper credit is given.

7. Submission Fees

There is no submission fee. However, if an article is accepted for publication, an Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply to cover editorial and production costs. Details of APC will be provided on the journal’s official website.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries related to manuscript submission, peer review, or publication policies, please contact:
Editorial Office, Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental (SJG)
Email: syamsuddin@unram.ac.id