Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas

The Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas (JGSMA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarship on the diverse dimensions of mountainous regions, published by Lorestan University. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of original studies, critical reviews, and theoretical contributions that explore the complexity and significance of mountain environments.
    The scope of JGSMA encompasses a wide range of subjects, including Mountain Geography, Geomorphology of Highlands, Climate and Environmental Change in Mountains, Mountain Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Human–Environment Interactions in Mountainous Areas, Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, Natural Hazards and Risk Management in Mountains, and Cultural Landscapes of Mountainous Areas. By integrating insights from physical and human geography, as well as interdisciplinary approaches, the journal seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of mountain systems and their global importance.
    Through rigorous peer review and commitment to academic excellence, JGSMA aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in the study and sustainable management of mountainous areas.

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About the Journal:

Journal Title: Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas (JGSMA)

Country of Publication: Iran, Lorestan.

Publisher: Lorestan University

Scientific Sponsorship Society: Iranian Association of Geography and Rural Planning

Subject Area: Biodiversity in Mountain Areas, Geomorphology of Mountains, Human-Environment Interaction in Mountains, Mountain Geography, Mountain Ecology and Biodiversity, Mountain Ecosystems, Mountain Climatology, Mountain Agriculture

Format:  Online

Online ISSN: 2717-2325

Frequency: Quarterly

Publishing Schedule: March, June, September, and December

Language: Persian, including English abstracts and bibliographies.

Open Access: Yes, free access to articles

Article types: Research and review papers.

Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.

Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review

Average refereeing time: 12 weeks

Acceptance percentage: 20%

Article Processing Charges:  Yes. Publication charges are required from the author (Author(s) must pay 6,000,000 Iranian Rials for review and publication costs). 

Citation Style: The APA citation style

Email: gsma@lu.ac.ir  

Tel: +98(0)6633120002

Address: Office of the Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas, 5th kilometer of Tehran-Khorramabad road, Lorestan University, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Department of Geography, 3rd floor, Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran.

Indexing & Abstracting: AGRIS, OpenAlex, Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), National Digital Archives of Iranian Scholarly Journals, Noormags, Magiran, Google Scholar, etc.

COPE: The Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas (JGSMA) follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Copyright: Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights.

Type of License: Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Required files to upload: Authors must submit the following essential files through the manuscript submission system: 1. Main Manuscript File (without the author details and prepared based on the provided template. 2. Title Page, 3. Authorship Form (must include the article title, full names of all authors, and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the Main Manuscript File), and 5. Cover Letter (Please include any necessary information in the cover letter.)