Journal profile
mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh
ISSN 2228-7167 · eISSN 2981-1910 · Hakim Sabzevari University · Iran, Islamic Republic of
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mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 17 articles a year.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh is published by Hakim Sabzevari University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Hydrology and Drought Analysis, Geography and Environmental Studies and Aeolian processes and effects, together about 29.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Geographical Studies on Arid Regions aspires to become a leading academic platform in the field of analysis, policy-making, and future-oriented research related to arid and semi-arid zones in Iran and beyond. It aims to provide an integrated, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant forum for the exchange of innovative ideas, empirical findings, and theoretical advancements in understanding the complex dynamics of dryland geographies. By leveraging the insights of geographical sciences and related disciplines, the journal endeavors to play a meaningful role in promoting sustainable, locally-informed, and resilient development strategies for fragile and vulnerable dryland environments.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Aliakbar Anabestani GeographyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 18, Pakistan 2 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Hydrology and Drought AnalysisEnvironmental Science12.3%
- Geography and Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Science10.5%
- Aeolian processes and effectsEarth and Planetary Sciences7.1%
- Climate variability and modelsEnvironmental Science6.6%
- Rural development and sustainabilityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.8%
- Hydrology and Watershed Management StudiesEnvironmental Science5%
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchSocial Sciences4.5%
- Urban Development and Societal IssuesSocial Sciences3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 17Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 243 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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 | IRR 3,500,000 | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | IRR 3,500,000 | No | — |
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Subject to COPE rules Model summary
This quarterly is subject to the rules of COPE and follows the executive regulations of the Law of Prevention and Combating Fraud in Scientific Works.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
CC BY-NC license Model summary
Licensing terms: CC BY-NC: Non Commerical.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Authors maintain copyright under open access license Model summary
Under the open access license, authors maintain ownership of the copyright for their content while granting permission for anyone to download, reuse, reprint, modify, distribute, and/or copy the content, provided that the original authors and source are appropriately cited.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review with at least 2 normal reviewers and 1 final reviewer Model summary
Type of review of articles: The review of this publication is a double-blind peer review done by at least 2 normal reviewers and 1 final reviewer.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism policy: blacklisting and archiving Model summary
If plagiarism is proven for the journal, the names of the author/ authors will be blacklisted in the journal and if published, the article will be archived.
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.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Hydrology and Drought Analysis, Geography and Environmental Studies.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatSuggested reviewers: Required.Author guidelines ↗
- 3FeesIRR 3,500,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 4Expected review timeabout 20 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Hakim Sabzevari University
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- Persian
- ISSN
- 2228-7167
- Electronic ISSN
- 2981-1910
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 17, Issue 64 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh
How long does peer review take at mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 weeks. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (18) and Pakistan (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh is indexed in DOAJ.
Is mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh open access, and what is the APC?
mTl`t jGrfyyy mnTq khshkh is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .