Physical Geography Research

Welcome to the Physical Geography Research (JPHGR) journal, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes significant research in the field of physical geography and environmental sciences. JPHGR is published quarterly by the University of Tehran Press and is scientifically sponsored by the Iranian Association of Geomorphology. The journal is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary research that integrates environmental processes and human activities, while adhering to research ethics and academic regulations.

Key Information:

• Journal Title: Physical Geography Research (JPHGR)
• Country of Publication: Iran, Tehran
• Publisher: University of Tehran Press (UTP)
• Scientific Sponsorship Society: Iranian Association of Geomorphology
• Subject Area: Physical Geography, Climate, Geomorphology, Environmental Science
• Format: Online

ISSN:

• Print ISSN: 2008-630X
• Online ISSN: 2423-7760

Frequency: Quarterly
Language: Persian, including extended English abstracts and bibliographies.

Open Access Policy: JPHGR follows an open-access policy, providing free access to all published articles. This enables widespread dissemination of research findings and encourages knowledge sharing.

Copyright and Licensing: The journal retains the copyright of published articles. However, authors are offered the option to choose a Creative Commons license for their work, facilitating broader dissemination and reuse with proper attribution.

Archiving and Digital Preservation: JPHGR maintains a robust archiving and digital preservation policy. Published articles are securely stored in digital repositories and preservation initiatives, ensuring their long-term accessibility and integrity.

Article Types: JPHGR accepts research papers and review articles that contribute to the advancement of physical geography and environmental sciences.

Peer Review Process:

• Primary Review: The primary review process typically takes approximately 4 days, during which the editorial team assesses the manuscript's suitability for the journal.
• Peer Review Policy: JPHGR follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartial evaluation. Reviewers, who are experts in their respective fields, carefully assess the scientific quality, methodology, clarity, and adherence to publication standards of the manuscripts.
• Average Review Time: The average review time for manuscripts is approximately 7 weeks.
• Acceptance Rate: The acceptance rate for JPHGR is 28%.

Submission and Article Processing:

• Submission Fees: There are no submission fees.
• Article Processing Fees: JPHGR charges article processing fees to cover the costs associated with publication and peer review processes.

Citation Style: The journal follows the APA referencing style for citations and references.

Website: For further information, please visit the journal's official website at https://jphgr.ut.ac.ir/.

Contact Information:

• E-mail: jphgr@ut.ac.ir
• Tel: +98-21-61113681
• Mobile: +98-9127274487

Indexing & Abstracting: JPHGR is indexed and abstracted in various databases and platforms, including ISC, Index Copernicus International (ICI), EBSCO, Eurasian Scientific Journal Index, SID, Magiran, Noormags, CIVILICA, Google Scholar, Linkedin, and more.

COPE: JPHGR adheres to the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and upholds its code of conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Copyright: Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights for their articles.

Type of License: JPHGR operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits non-commercial use of the published work with proper attribution.

The authors retain the copyright and full publishing rights without restrictions in Physical Geography Research journal.