Journal profile · Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development
Forum Geografi
ISSN 0852-0682 · eISSN 2460-3945 · Muhammadiyah University Press · Indonesia
Forum Geografi: fully open access; APC about USD 450; review about 15 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 13% (journal website); 27 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Forum Geografi is published by Muhammadiyah University Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geography and Environmental Studies, Remote Sensing and Land Use and Soil erosion and sediment transport, together about 21.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Water Science and Technology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Forum Geografi is an open access and peer-reviewed journal with the specific areas of interest within the field of geography, by covering a range of subjects including human-environment interaction, geomorphology, river basins, disaster-related studies, and urban/rural/regional studies. The journal seeks to advance understanding in various sub-disciplines of geography and promote interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geography, environmental science, earth sciences, and computer sciences. Aim of Journal:Forum Geografi aims to publish original scientific articles that advance knowledge in Geography, particularly through the utilization of GIS and remote sensing techniques for spatial analysis. Scopes of Journal:1. Human and environment interaction study: This area focuses on the investigation of the interaction between people and their surroundings. It covers studies on human geographic issues including how humans affect the environment, how to manage and conserve the environment, how to develop sustainably, how to change how we utilize the land, and how to prepare for the environment.2. Spatial analysis and modelling in geomorphology study: This area of research deals with the processes that shape and create landforms. It include studying physical geographic phenomena like erosion, weathering, sedimentation, the evolution of landforms, land degradation, and landscape dynamics. It is possible to replicate and comprehend these geomorphological processes by using modeling approaches.3. Spatial analysis and modelling in river basin study: This area of study includes studies on river basins and their processes. It covers the study of hydrology, river dynamics, water quality, managing floods, transporting sediment, and managing watersheds. The behavior of river systems can be studied and predicted using modeling techniques.4. GIS and/or Remote Sensing-based Disaster-related Study: The emphasis of this scope is on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods for researching and managing hazard and disaster. It covers study on subjects including vulnerability assessment, risk mapping, disaster response and recovery, and the use of spatial data in disaster management. Natural disaster include things like floods, earthquakes, and wildfires.5. Spatial analysis for urban, rural, and regional study: This area of study examines the dynamics of regional dynamics, rural landscapes, and urban regions. Urban planning, urban growth a
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development
Editor-in-chief J JumadiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 14, Japan 5, India 4, United States 2, Iran 2 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geography and Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Science8%
- Remote Sensing and Land UseEarth and Planetary Sciences6.6%
- Soil erosion and sediment transportAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Disaster Management and ResilienceSocial Sciences5.5%
- Landslides and related hazardsEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Groundwater and Watershed AnalysisEnvironmental Science5.2%
- Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Science5%
- Water Quality and Resources StudiesEnvironmental Science5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography, Planning and Development | Q2 | 292/876 | 66th |
| Environmental Science (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 135/307 | 56th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
GeoRefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.76LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 5.16LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 76OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.56OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 609 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 39 | 254 |
| 2025 | 27 | 27 | 318 |
| 2024 | 31 | 31 | 413 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 368 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 266 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 227 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 13%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 450 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 1,000,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 3,000,000 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted4
- original research paper1. Original Research Paper: An original research paper is a primary literature article that provides a detailed report on research. The paper should include the…Length not stated
- research articleResearch ArticleLength not stated
- review articleReview ArticleLength not stated
- review paper2. Review Paper: In the context of geography study, a review paper is a scholarly article that critically examines and synthesizes existing research on a specif…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright retained by authors; article distributed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Model summary
The copyright of any article is retained by the author(s). Authors grant Forum Geografi a licence to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher.Authors grant Forum Geografi commercial rights to produce hardcopy volumes of the journal for purchase by libraries and individuals.Authors grant any third party the right to use the article freely under the stipulation that the orig…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open access Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
General rules: The journal adopts a double-blind review process. Both authors and reviewers will be given no access to identify of the reviewers (for authors) or authors (for reviewers). The editor will remove all information of authors and affiliation from the manuscript prior to peer review process.Articles will be assessed by reviewer(s) who have relevant expertise and field of research with ma…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity check using Turnitin; manuscripts not meeting requirements automatically rejected. Model summary
All submission will be undergone similarity check using Turnitin.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Muhammadiyah University Press
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 0852-0682
- Electronic ISSN
- 2460-3945
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 40, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Forum Geografi
How long does peer review take at Forum Geografi?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 13%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Forum Geografi?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Forum Geografi based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (14), Japan (5) and India (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Forum Geografi?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Forum Geografi is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists GeoRef; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Forum Geografi open access, and what is the APC?
Forum Geografi is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 450.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .