AUTHOR’S GUIDELINES

The Sahel Journal of Geography, Environment and Development (SJGED) accepts and publishes original and high-quality theoretical and empirical research papers, critical reviews and short communications from interested scholars, academics, professionals and practitioners for review and possible publication after satisfactorily meeting the guidelines.

EDITORIAL REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE

The criteria for acceptance of all papers are clarity, technical quality, depth, and originality of the research, as well as its significance to the readership in the aforementioned focal areas of the journal. The journal uses a double-blind review system. The submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by at least 2 (two) expert reviewers from our peer-reviewers team. The submitted papers must be free from plagiarism contents. Final acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board—the Editors and the Publisher reserve the right to modify typescripts to ensure clarity. Manuscripts requiring corrections will be returned to the author(s).

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION

The following instructions should be adhered to while preparing manuscripts:

Manuscripts should be written in good English, typed in MS Word document, on an A4 sheet using Time New Roman, font size 12 and single-spacing. The work should not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. The article should not exceed 15 pages, including abstract, references and appendices. Manuscripts should be presented in the following order:

Title

The paper must begin with the title and it should not be more than 15 words. Followed by the name and affiliation of the author and co-authors, e-mail address and phone contact of the corresponding author.

Abstract

An abstract should be structured between 200 to 250 words. It should precisely state the problem of the study in terms of identification of the research gap, aim and objectives, the main techniques employed, major findings and conclusion.

Structure of the Articles

The structure of the article should be similar or identical to the following

Introduction: This section should contain a clear background of the subject matter, research problem, aim and objectives.

Materials and Methods: Description of the study area, research tools and procedures for data collection, analysis, and interpretations should be clearly and precisely stated. All methods used should be clear and easy to replicate.

Results and Discussions: The research findings should be presented and discussed by the author(s). All descriptions should be clear and unambiguous.

Conclusion: This should contain a summary of the work and findings. It should not include a repetition of the result and discussion.

Acknowledgement: If necessary, this should be as brief as possible.
References: Referencing should comply with the American Psychological Association (APA) style. (for example)

Books
Aminu, Z. (2005). Introduction to Geomorphology, Ahmadu Bello University Press Ltd. Zaria P.215.

Chapter in Edited Books
Adamu, I. A. & Umar, A. (2015). Greenbelt Conversion, Climate Change and the Declining Quality of Environment in Urban Sokoto, Nigeria (1998-2015)           –A Sustainable Development Perspective in Khalid, S., Abdullahi, H., Dankani, I. M., Ibrahim, M. D., Baba, Y. T. &Abdulkadir, U. (eds) Chapter 13 to           the book title: Security, National Integration and the Challenges of Development in Nigeria pp 178 -189 Publication of Faculty of Social Sciences,           Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Journal
Dankani, I. M., & Abubakar S. D. (2011) Uncontrolled Urban Growth around Dorayi area of Kano Metropolis: The Planning and Infrastructural           Implication. Ife Research Publication in Geography, 10(1) 36-44 (Print version)

E-Journal
Usman Kaoje, I., Abdul Rahman, M. Z., Idris, N. H., Razak, K. A., Wan Mohd Rani, W. N. M., Tam, T. H., & Mohd Salleh, M. R. (2021). Physical Flood           Vulnerability Assessment using Geospatial Indicator-Based Approach and Participatory Analytical Hierarchy Process: A Case Study in Kota Bharu,           Malaysia. Water, 13(13), 1786. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13131786

Conference Proceedings
Ibrahim I., Emigilati M.A, Usman I. K., and Zuni A. (2020). Statistical Analysis of Extreme Rainfall Trends Events over Savanna Zones of Nigeria and its’           Possible Impacts. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Climate Change 2020 (ICCC 2020) Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra           Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. 4(1), pp.20-28.

Thesis and Dissertation
Umar, A. (2016). Vulnerability and Adapting to Drought by Smallholder Farmers in Drylands of North-Western Nigeria. Unpublished PhD Thesis in the           Department of Geography, Bayero University Kano

Other Requirements:

• The entire article (including figures and tables) should be submitted as a single file document.
• Only manuscript prepared in MS Word Document will be accepted for assessment.
• Under the copy right condition of the SJGED, articles are submitted with the understanding that they have not been previously published or are presently under consideration for publication elsewhere and if accepted by SJGED will not be published elsewhere without the consent of the Editors.
• All accepted manuscripts undergo language editing. Authors are at liberty to take their manuscripts to professional proof readers. However, if very extensive English corrections must be made by the Editorial Office an additional fee will be charged to authors.

SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES

The article should be submitted via the Journal email address: sjged@fubk.edu.ng cc to: saheljournalofgeography@gmail.com Assessment and Publication Fees A non-refundable Assessment Fee of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000 or 5 USD) only should be paid to the journal account and payment evidence should be submitted alongside the manuscript. Upon acceptance, the article publication fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00 or 30 USD) only should be paid to the journal account:

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COPYRIGHT TRANSFER

The authors assign to "Sahel Journal of Geography, Environment, and Development (SJGED)" all copyright in and to the contribution for the full term of copyright and any extensions or renewals of that term, including but not limited to the right to publish, republish, transmit, sell, distribute, and otherwise use the contribution and the material contained therein in electronic and print editions of the Journal and derivative works, in all languages and media.

RETAINED RIGHTS:

Despite the foregoing, the authors retain all proprietary rights, other than copyright, in any process, procedure, or article of manufacture described in the contribution, as well as the right to make oral presentations of material from the contribution. Similarly, authors have the right:

1. To share print or electronic "preprints" of unpublished contributions with colleagues in the form and content accepted by Sahel Journal of Geography, Environment, and Development (SJGED) for publication in the journal.
2. To republish, without charge, in print format, all or part of the material from the published contribution in a book written or edited by the Contributor.

DECLARATION

I, as the author/co-author, submit the manuscript (title above) for publication in the Sahel Journal of Geography, Environment, and Development (SJGED). We are satisfied with and declare the following:

1. I, along with the co-authors, ensure the authenticity of this work and that the manuscript's content will not jeopardize the journal's reputation (SJGED).
2. We, the authors, declare that SJGED Journal will not be held responsible for any litigation that arises during or after publication.
3. The authors agree that the manuscript's content has not been published or communicated to any journal, citation database, book, or chapter, etc.
4. We, the contributing authors, have obtained all necessary permissions for the use of third-party materials in the work.
5. If any issues or lawsuits arise in relation to the manuscript or its content, the contributing authors (including the corresponding author) are fully responsible for resolving them.
6. The submitted manuscript is free from plagiarism contents

I, .............................................................................................. the author, along with the other contributing author, confirm that the authors listed on the manuscript are aware of their authorship status and qualify to be authors on the manuscript, and that I, acting with the consent of all authors listed on the manuscript, have read the instructions to authors and terms and conditions and accepted the same, and hereby submit the manuscript to Sahel Journal of Geography, Environment, and Development (SJGED). SJGED thanks you for submitting your work for publication; however, in order to expedite the editing and publishing process and allow SJGED to disseminate your work to the greatest extent possible, we require that this Copyright Transfer Agreement be signed and returned to us as soon as possible.