About the Journal
Publisher
Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana
Sources of Support
Funded by the College of Humanities, University of Ghana
Peer Review
Two reviewers (blind) per paper.
Maximum of 12 weeks for review process.
Decision taken by a panel of 3 editors.
Final revisions done by authors. The proof reader goes through before being sent back to author.
Open Access Policy
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.
General
About the Journal
The Ghana Journal of Geography (GJG) is published by the Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana. The Journal publishes the best of original research and scholarship in physical and human geography as well as research from other related disciplines working on issues of spatial relevance. It provides a forum for discussing new issues and ideas of relevance to the developing world.
Sources of Support:
Funded by the College of Humanities, University of Ghana
Copyright Notice
The copyright belongs to the Department of Geography and Resource Development, and the Ghana Geographical Association.
Focus and Scope
The Ghana Journal of Geography publishes the best of original research and scholarship in physicaland human geography as well as research from other disciplines working on ideas of relevance to the Developing world.
Peer Review Process
Two reviewers (blind) per paper.
Maximum of 12 weeks for review process.
Decision taken by a panel of 3 editors.
Final revisions done by authors. The proof reader goes through before being sent back to author.
Open Access Policy
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..
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statements
The journal is dedicated to maintaining high standards of research ethics in the contents accepted and published.
The journal encourages all stakeholders to adhere to the guidelines and principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure research integrity. www.publicationethics.org
Author Consent
All authors must consent to the submitted manuscript. The journal assumes that the corresponding author acts on behalf of and with the permission of all co-authors. All authors are expected to have played a role in the writing of the paper.
Funding
Authors are encouraged to declare their sources of funding
Plagiarism
To uphold research integrity, the Journal pays critical attention to plagiarism and all forms of research dishonesty. All submission found to have plagiarized or breached copyright and ownership guidelines will be rejected. Authors are encouraged to ensure that their manuscripts are devoid of academic/research dishonesty. All sources consulted in completing the paper must be duly acknowledged (using the APA Reference Style). The journal may adopt the use of plagiarism software to verify the content of all submitted manuscripts.
Ethical Clearance
Authors are encouraged to ensure that they seek the necessary ethical clearance before submitting their paper for review. When in doubt, the Journal may demand the submission of a signed proof of clearance from a responsible authority.
Defamation and Confidentiality
The Journal will reject papers found to contain defamatory statements about its study subjects, personalities, groups or institutions. Authors are encouraged to ensure the confidentiality of their subjects.
Concurrent Submission and Withdrawal of Manuscript
The Journal will not accept articles that have already been submitted to another journal for consideration. Authors intending to submit their article elsewhere, must first write to formally withdraw their manuscripts. The Ghana Journal of Geography reserves the right to refuse a withdrawal application if substantial review work has been carried out on the manuscript or after reviewer comments have been sent to the author(s) awaiting corrections and resubmission
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Privacy Statement
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Contact
Ghana Journal of Geography
Department of Geography and Resource Development
University of Ghana
LG 59
Accra, Ghana
Principal Contact
Prof.Joseph A. Yaro
University of Ghana
Phone+233244038915
Support Contact
Rosemary Ayelazuno Achentisa
Phone: 0541205996
Journal Email: gjg@ug.edu.gh
