Author Guidelines
Jurnal Geografi · For Authors
Prepare Your Manuscript
Jurnal Geografi publishes research results and conceptual papers in Indonesian or English. Please prepare your manuscript using the journal template and the guidelines below.
5,000–8,000Words, excluding references
≤ 14 pagesA4, two columns
≥ 10References
APA 7thCitation style
Format
Manuscript at a Glance
Article Type
Research results or conceptual papers.
Language
Indonesian or English, with abstracts in both languages.
Length
5,000–8,000 words excluding references, and no more than 14 pages.
Page Layout
A4, single-sided, two columns, with 2.54 cm margins on all sides.
Font
Book Antiqua 11 pt. Text in tables uses a smaller size.
Paragraphs
Single spacing with no extra space between paragraphs. The first paragraph after a heading is not indented; later paragraphs are indented 1.27 cm.
Structure
Manuscript Structure
Organize your manuscript in the following order. Do not number the sub-sections within a chapter.
- 1
Title
Concise, no more than 12 words, and containing your keywords.
- 2
Authors & Affiliations
Full names of all authors and their institutions.
- 3
Abstract
200–250 words, written in both Indonesian and English.
- 4
Keywords
Placed below the abstract in bold italics. Each keyword is no more than five words.
- 5
Introduction
About 20% of the article.
- 6
Research Methods
About 10% of the article.
- Describe tools and instruments clearly.
- Do not write out common statistical formulas.
- Place supplementary material in appendices.
- 7
Results and Discussion
About 65% of the article. Relate your findings to previously published studies.
- 8
Conclusion
About 5% of the article.
- 9
Acknowledgment
One paragraph, placed before the references.
- 10
References
APA 7th edition, listed alphabetically, in the same font and size as the body text.
- 11
Appendices (optional)
Supplementary material that supports the research methods or results.
Visuals
Tables and Figures
Number every table and figure and refer to each one in the text. Keep them few and not too large.
Tables
- Label above, left-aligned
- No vertical lines
- Horizontal lines at top and bottom only
- Smaller font than body text
- Source stated
Figures
- Title below the figure
- Title centered
Citations
Citations and References
- Follow the APA 7th edition style
- Cite at least 10 references
- Over 80% primary sources from the last five years
- Every in-text citation appears in the reference list, and vice versa
- Quotations under 40 words: in the text, within quotation marks
- Quotations of 40 words or more: indented block, without quotation marks
- Keep direct quotations to a minimum
- Multiple citations: alphabetical order, separated by semicolons
In-Text Citations
One author: (Author, 2024)
Two authors: (Author & Author, 2024)
Three or more authors: (Author et al., 2024)
Multiple works: (Author, 2021; Author, 2024)
Direct quotation: (Author, 2024, p. 12)
Reference List
Journal article: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxx
Book: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
Website: Author or Organization. (Year, Month Day). Title of the page. Site Name. URL
Include a DOI for every reference that has one. For other source types, such as translated works, government documents, and laws and regulations, follow the APA 7th edition manual.
Language & Tools
Language and Recommended Tools
Language
Indonesian manuscripts follow the Enhanced Indonesian Spelling System (EYD). English manuscripts must use correct grammar and be proofread by a linguist.
Recommended Tools
Reference managers and language checkers:
- Mendeley
- Zotero
- EndNote
- Grammarly
- WhiteSmoke
Ready to Submit?
Publication Schedule
Jurnal Geografi is published twice a year, in February and August. Please allow time for peer review (the first round takes about four weeks) and for revisions.
