Submissions Guidelines

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Submission Guidelines

The Journal of Geoinformatics and Digital Geography welcomes original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts from researchers, academicians, professionals, and students in geoinformatics, digital geography, GIS, remote sensing, spatial data science, and related disciplines.

Authors are encouraged to read these guidelines carefully before submitting their manuscripts.

01

Manuscript Originality

  • Submit only original and unpublished work.
  • Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.
  • Research should make a meaningful scholarly contribution.
  • Plagiarism and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.
02

Types of Manuscripts

Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Case Studies
Short Communications
Technical Papers
Methodological Studies
Theoretical & Conceptual Papers
03

Manuscript Preparation

The manuscript should normally include:

  • Title
  • Author Information
  • Corresponding Author Details
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Funding Information
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • References
04

Figures, Maps & Tables

  • Number all figures and tables clearly.
  • Provide appropriate captions.
  • Use high-resolution images and maps.
  • Cite every visual element within the manuscript.
  • Acknowledge external sources where required.
  • Obtain copyright permission when necessary.
05

References & Citations

  • Use one consistent citation style.
  • Include all cited references.
  • Add DOI information whenever available.
  • Cite recent and relevant scholarly literature.
06

Ethical Requirements

  • Conduct research ethically.
  • Avoid plagiarism and research misconduct.
  • Provide ethical approval where applicable.
  • Declare funding and conflicts of interest.
07

Author Information

All contributing authors should be listed. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of author information and obtaining approval from all co-authors before submission.

08

Submission Process

Authors should submit the following files:

  • Main Manuscript
  • Figures & Tables
  • Cover Letter
  • Author Details
  • Supplementary Files (if applicable)
  • Ethical Declarations
09

Peer Review

Every submission undergoes an editorial assessment followed by a rigorous peer-review process. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts before a final publication decision is made.

10

Revision of Manuscripts

Authors should respond to reviewer comments carefully and clearly explain all revisions made in the revised manuscript.

11

Copyright & Publication

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted work does not infringe copyright and that all necessary permissions have been obtained.

12

Post-Publication Corrections

Significant errors identified after publication should be reported promptly so that corrections or updates can be published when necessary.

Checklist

Final Checklist Before Submission

  • Research fits the journal scope.
  • Manuscript is original.
  • All authors approved the submission.
  • Formatting requirements are followed.
  • Figures and tables are properly labelled.
  • References are complete.
  • Ethical declarations are included.
  • Language has been carefully checked.
  • All required files are ready for submission.