Instruction for Article Submission

Guide for Authors

The Journal of Geography and Environmental Hazards accepts articles exclusively on topics related to environmental hazards (both natural and human-induced) due to its specialized nature. Articles must represent the original research of the author(s) and should not have been previously published in any domestic or international journals, conference proceedings, or submitted simultaneously to another journal.

Guidelines on writing different sections of an article

Article Submission Process

Online Submission System:
The Journal of Geography and Environmental Hazards processes only articles submitted through its official website:
https://geoeh.um.ac.ir/author

Language and Style:
Articles are accepted in Persian with an extended abstract in English.

Types of Articles

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles
  • Short communications
  • Technical notes or methodological articles
  • Case studies

Note:

  • Articles presented at conferences may be considered if they include significant revisions and additional content.
  • Review articles that cover recent advancements in the journal's topics will only be accepted from experienced authors with relevant research publications.

Article Preparation

For detailed information on the structure of each section of the article, click here.

Conflict of Interest and Commitment Forms:
Authors must upload these forms during article submission.

Conflict of interest Form

Authorship statement Form

Formatting Requirements

The article structure should include:

  1. Extended abstract in English (comprising Introduction (Purpose, literature review, etc.), Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion),
  2. Title, abstract, and keywords,
  3. Main sections: Introduction, Study Area, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

Important: For accuracy, both Persian and English versions of the extended abstract must be submitted.

Word Count Limits:

  • Main article text: 3,000–7,000 words
  • Extended English abstract: 700–1,500 words
  • Keywords: 3–5 words
  • References: 20–50 for research articles; 50–300 for review articles

Formatting Guidelines

  • Articles should be submitted in A4 format, single-column, and without logos.
  • All pages must be numbered, and the article length (excluding tables and figures) must not exceed 15 pages.
  • Margins: 3.5 cm (top and bottom), 3 cm (left and right).
  • Line spacing: 1.5 (5 lines).
  • Footnotes must restart numbering on each page.
  • Main and subheadings should not be numbered.
  • Numerical data in the text must be in Persian numerals, except within tables and figures.
  • Figure captions (below) and table titles (above) should be bilingual (Persian and English).
  • In-text citations and references must be in English (parentheses in Persian font).
  • Use half-spaces throughout the text.
  • Numbered or bulleted lists should have a 0.5 cm indent before the text.

Font

  • Persian text: B Nazanin
  • English text: Times New Roman
  • Font sizes:
    • Persian and English titles: 14
    • Main headings: 13 (bold)
    • Body text: 13
    • Latin text: 12
    • Scientific names: Italic
    • Captions for figures and tables: 12 (Persian), 11 (English)
    • Table and figure numbers: Bold

Tables

  • Submit tables in editable text format, not as images.
  • Place tables near their related text or in a separate section at the end.
  • Number tables sequentially based on their appearance in the text.
  • Provide bilingual titles (Persian: B Nazanin, 12, Bold; English: Times New Roman, 12, Bold).
  • Data in Persian tables must include English equivalents.
  • Avoid vertical lines and shading in table cells.

Figures and Images

  • Submit figures/images as separate files and reference them in the text.
  • Number figures/images sequentially as they appear.
  • Titles for figures/images must be bilingual (below the figure: Persian, B Nazanin, 12; English, Times New Roman, 12).

Mathematical Equations

  • Present equations in two-column invisible tables.
  • Number equations sequentially, enclosed in parentheses.
  • Use Times New Roman, font size 11, for equations.

Units of Measurement

  • Follow the SI (metric) system.
  • Use exponential notation (e.g., m s⁻¹ instead of m/s).

References

  • Use the 6th edition of the APA citation style. Tools like EndNote or Word are recommended.
  • In-text citations and the reference list must be in English.
  • For Persian sources, provide English bibliographic details from official pages or sites and indicate [In Persian].
  • Ensure all citations include DOI if available.
  • Follow alphabetical order for author names in the reference list.

Publication Fees

The Journal of Geography and Environmental Hazards does not charge for the initial review. However, accepted articles must pay a fee of 6 million Rials for editing and publication costs.

Promoting Published Articles

  • Share your article on platforms like ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and Mendeley.
  • Create an ORCID ID and link your article to your profile.
  • Promote your article on social media using relevant hashtags.
  • Cite the article in your presentations and share slides on platforms like SlideShare.
  • Share your article's DOI link with colleagues and in your email signature.
  • Share your slides related to the article on platforms such as SlideShare.
    Send your article to colleagues, researchers, and relevant research groups via email, and include the article's DOI link in your email signature.