About the Journal

The Journal of Geographical Association of Tanzania (JGAT) is an international journal of Geography which encourages peer review process. Its main emphasis is on theoretic and methodological debates in balance with recent empirical geographical and related social science research. Particular value is set on high-quality research works that apply theories and scientific models in explaining contextual realities.

Aims and Scope
The JGAT serves as a platform for knowledge sharing across the globe. It seeks to make contributions to geographical research and related fields in a manner that promotes and encourages high quality outputs that may potentially respond to policy gaps, development quest and informed decisions at local, regional and international spaces. Manuscripts that addresses human geography, natural resource conservation-/management, climate change, land use studies, environmental studies, management of water resources, ecological research, urban studies, sustainable development in relation to geographical aspects, and the use of Geospatial tools are encouraged.

Author fees

Fees are not charged except for ordered printed copies.

Peer Review

Once accepted, each manuscript will be submitted to two reviewers (double blind) who are specialists in the subject matter. Only articles which have conformed to the requirements above will be sent for review. By the same token, the reviewers’ recommendations will provide the basis for the Chief Editor to make an informed decision on the manuscript and indeed to add value on the document once taken on board by the author(s).

Publisher Information

The Journal is published by the Geography Department of the University of Dar es Salaam.

Publication Scheduling

This journal publishes one volume of two issues each year.