Publish Your Research with Indonesian Journal of Geospatial
The Indonesian Journal of Geospatial (IJOG) welcomes original and high-quality contributions that advance knowledge in geospatial science, geodesy, geomatics, remote sensing, geographic information science (GIScience), hydrography, spatial modeling, Earth observation, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Authors are encouraged to submit research that contributes to scientific understanding, methodological innovation, practical applications, and evidence-based decision making through geospatial technologies and spatial analysis.
Scope of Contributions
IJOG accepts manuscripts related to, but not limited to:
- Geodesy and Positioning Science
- GNSS and Satellite Navigation
- Geomatics Engineering
- Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
- Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
- Cartography and Geovisualization
- Hydrography and Marine Geospatial Science
- Geospatial Data Infrastructure
- Spatial Analysis and Modeling
- Geodynamics and Crustal Deformation
- Land Administration and Cadastre
- Environmental Monitoring and Spatial Applications
- Urban, Coastal, and Regional Geospatial Studies
Types of Manuscripts
IJOG considers the following manuscript categories:
Research Articles
Original scientific contributions presenting new methods, data, analyses, or findings.
Review Articles
Critical and comprehensive reviews of current developments within a specific geospatial research area.
Technical Notes
Brief communications describing innovative methodologies, datasets, software developments, or applied geospatial solutions.
General Requirements
Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts:
- Have not been published previously.
- Are not under consideration by another journal.
- Are written in clear academic English.
- Present original research and scholarly contributions.
- Comply with publication ethics and research integrity standards.
- Properly acknowledge all sources and contributors.
All submissions will undergo editorial screening before entering the peer-review process.
Manuscript Structure
Authors should organize manuscripts using the following structure:
- Title
- Author Information and Affiliations
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements (optional)
- Funding Information (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- References
Title
The title should:
- Clearly reflect the content of the manuscript.
- Be concise and informative.
- Avoid abbreviations whenever possible.
- Highlight the primary contribution of the research.
Abstract
The abstract should:
- Summarize the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
- Be written as a single paragraph.
- Contain approximately 200–250 words.
- Avoid citations and unexplained abbreviations.
Keywords
Provide 3–6 keywords that accurately represent the subject matter of the manuscript.
Keywords should support indexing, discoverability, and searchability.
Figures, Tables, and Maps
Authors should ensure that:
- Figures and maps are of publication quality.
- Spatial datasets, maps, and visualizations contain clear legends and scales when appropriate.
- Tables and figures are numbered sequentially.
- Captions are concise yet descriptive.
- All graphics are cited within the text.
High-resolution images are strongly recommended.
References
IJOG encourages the use of current and relevant scholarly literature.
Authors should:
- Prioritize peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Include recent references where appropriate.
- Ensure all citations appear in the reference list.
- Ensure all references in the list are cited within the manuscript.
Reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is recommended.
Research Ethics
IJOG adheres to international standards of publication ethics.
The journal does not tolerate:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication
- Data falsification
- Duplicate publication
- Citation manipulation
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
All submissions may be screened using similarity detection software before review.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure
Authors may use AI-assisted tools for language improvement, coding assistance, or data processing. However:
- Authors remain fully responsible for all manuscript content.
- AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
- Significant use of AI tools should be transparently disclosed within the manuscript.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
The review workflow includes:
- Initial Editorial Assessment
- Scope and Quality Screening
- Double-Blind Peer Review
- Author Revision
- Final Editorial Decision
- Copyediting and Production
- Publication
Each manuscript is evaluated based on:
- Originality
- Scientific Quality
- Methodological Rigor
- Relevance to Geospatial Science
- Clarity of Presentation
Double-blind peer review is considered a best-practice model for maintaining objectivity and research quality.
Open Access Policy
IJOG supports the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge.
All published articles are made freely accessible to readers, enabling greater visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact.
Submission Checklist
Before submitting, authors should confirm that:
✓ The manuscript is original and unpublished.
✓ The manuscript falls within the journal scope.
✓ All authors have approved the submission.
✓ Figures, tables, and references are complete.
✓ Ethical requirements have been satisfied.
✓ The manuscript follows the journal template.
✓ Metadata, author information, and keywords are complete.
Contact
For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission procedures, or publication policies, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office through the journal's official communication channels.