Geosciences Review

1. Publishing Ethics

Geosciences Review (GeoRev) adheres to the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. All parties involved—editors, authors, and reviewers—must uphold integrity and professionalism.

1.1 Responsibilities of Authors

Submit original, unpublished work Properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism.

Disclose any conflicts of interest.

Ensure all co-authors have agreed to the submission.

Cooperate with the editorial team during review and revision.

 

1.2 Responsibilities of Editors

Make impartial decisions based on scholarly merit.

Ensure a fair, transparent peer-review process.

Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.

Address ethical complaints promptly and thoroughly.

 

1.3 Responsibilities of Reviewers

Provide constructive, objective feedback.

Maintain confidentiality.

Declare any conflict of interest.

Avoid using unpublished content for personal advantage.

 

1.4 Plagiarism Policy

GeoRev uses plagiarism detection software. Any manuscript with significant similarity (above 20% excluding references) will be rejected.

 

2. Scope of the Journal

Geosciences Review (GeoRev) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in all branches of Earth Sciences, including but not limited to:

ü  Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology

ü  Hydrogeology and Water Resources

ü  Geochemistry and Geochronology

ü  Structural Geology and Tectonics

ü  Mineralogy and Petrology

ü  Remote Sensing and GIS in Geosciences

ü  Environmental Geology

ü  Engineering Geology and Geohazards

ü  Petroleum and Economic Geology

ü  Climate Change and Quaternary Studies

 

We accept:

ü  Original Research Articles

ü  Review Papers

ü  Technical Notes

ü  Short Communications

ü  Book Reviews

ü  Case Studies

 

3. Author Guidelines

3.1 Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.georev.org or via email: georev.editor@buk.edu.ng

Acceptable file format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

3.2 Formatting

Manuscripts must be written in clear English.

Follow the journal template provided.

Figures and tables must be high-resolution and embedded in the manuscript.

Use SI units throughout.

3.3 Structure

ü  Title Page (Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords)

ü  Introduction

ü  Materials and Methods

ü  Results

ü  Discussion

ü  Conclusion

ü  Acknowledgments (if any)

 

References

3.4 References

Follow APA or Harvard style consistently.

Example:

Adegoke, O.S. (1986). Tertiary geology of the Nigerian section of the Chad Basin. University of Ibadan Press.

 

4. Manuscript Template (Excerpt)

Title of Manuscript

Author(s): Full Names (Surname First)

Affiliations: Department, Institution, City, Country

Corresponding Author: Name, Email

 

Abstract

(Max 250 words summarizing objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions.)

Keywords: (Max 5 keywords)

1. Introduction (Background, rationale, and objectives)

2. Materials and Methods (Details sufficient for replication)

3. Results (With appropriate figures and tables)

4. Discussion (Interpret findings and relate to existing literature)

5. Conclusion (Summarize key outcomes)

Acknowledgements (If any)

References (List in APA/Harvard style)

5. Reviewer Guidelines

5.1 Purpose: Reviewers provide critical, constructive feedback to ensure high academic standards.

5.2 Reviewer Ethics

ü  Maintain confidentiality

ü  Avoid personal bias

ü  Provide feedback within 2-3 weeks

ü  Suggest improvements where needed

ü  Recommend: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject

 

5.3 Evaluation Criteria

ü  Relevance to journal scope

ü  Scientific originality and merit

ü  Clarity and coherence

ü  Adequacy of data and methodology

ü  Correctness of references and citations

 

6. Editorial Policies and Workflow

6.1 Peer Review Process

ü  Initial check by the editorial board

ü  Double-blind peer review by two experts

ü  Decision by Editor-in-Chief

 

6.2 Frequency

Biannual (June and December)

 

6.3 Open Access Policy

All articles are freely accessible online. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons license.

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Here is a Manuscript Submission Checklist tailored for Geosciences Review (GeoRev). Authors should complete this checklist before submitting their manuscripts to ensure compliance with journal policies and formatting requirements.

 

Geosciences Review (GeoRev) – Manuscript Submission Checklist

Manuscript Content

The manuscript is original, has not been published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

Title is concise and reflects the content of the paper.

Abstract (max 250 words) is included and summarizes objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.

Up to 5 relevant keywords are provided.

The manuscript includes the following sections:

ü  Introduction

ü  Materials and Methods

ü  Results

ü  Discussion

ü  Conclusion

ü  Acknowledgements (if applicable)

ü  References (APA or Harvard style)

 

Author Information

Full names of all authors are listed, with affiliations.

The corresponding author is clearly indicated with the email provided.

All co-authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript.

Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed.

 

Formatting and Style

Manuscript is typed in English, 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing.

Pages are numbered consecutively.

 Tables and figures are embedded in the text and labeled appropriately.

Units are in SI format.

All references cited in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.

Supporting Materials

Figures are high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) and embedded in the manuscript.

Supplementary files (if any) are labeled and referenced correctly.

Plagiarism/similarity check report (optional but recommended).

 Submission File

Manuscript is in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

File is named appropriately (e.g., GeoRev_Surname_Title.docx). A cover letter is included with the submission (optional but encouraged). Submission should be sent to: georev.editor@buk.edu.ng