About the Journal

Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment is a publication of the Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

This scholarly publication is open access, indexed in Google scholar and has two issues per year.

Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment publishes four main paper types. Maximum of 25 pages is allowed for each paper submission typed on A4 sized paper in double line spacing, font size 12 and times new roman font style. 

  1. Original Research: This should present the results of current geographical and environmental research devoted to new findings and results. The introduction should set the stage for the entire paper and written for non-specialist in mind. Papers to be published should be organised in following manner: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Recommendations Acknowledgement and References.
  2. Review Paper: Environmental and geographical issues of significance are summarized in the review paper. It should review and present subject in perspective with reference to the most recent literature.
  3. Synopsis: This is a short paper on topical issue within the scope of the journal. It should expose new ideas.
  4. Short Comments: Comments on the recently published papers in JGME may be submitted.

Preparation of Manuscript

Title page

On title page the following information should be provided: title, name of author(s), institutional affiliation, email address of corresponding author.

 

Abstract

An abstract of not more than 250 words should be provided immediately below the title. The abstract should contain in brief the aim of the paper, methodology adopted, result achieved and recommendations.

 

Keywords

Five keywords that best describes the subject matter should be provided.

 

References

Authors are required to use the 7th edition APA style of referencing and arranged in alphabetical order.

 

Paper Submission

Authors can submit their papers electronically in MS-Word format through https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/jgme/about/submission or as an attachment through [email protected].

Accepted articles will attract a processing fee of thirty thousand (#30,000) only, while foreign authors will pay the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150). 

Only papers that have not previously been published or not under consideration by another journal or any other publisher should be submitted for review.

All manuscripts are subject to a rigorous peer review process.