About the Journal
Focus and Scopes
British Journal of Physical and Human Geography is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles in the field of physical and human geography. Physical geography research focuses on natural systems (atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere) and includes areas like climatology and geomorphology, while human geography research examines human societies, cultures, economies, and political systems in relation to space and place.
Research Areas Include:
Physical Geography:
Focus: Natural processes and patterns in the environment
- Subfields: Climatology, hydrology, biogeography, geomorphology, and atmospheric and oceanic systems
- Current Trends: Systems analysis of environmental change, especially in relation to social needs and sustainable development
Human Geography Research:
Focus: Human societies, cultures, and economies in relation to space and place
- Subfields: Cultural geography, economic geography, political geography, and urban geography
- Current Trends: Examining the spatial patterns of human activities, social phenomena, and development
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Professor James Alan
The Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany
Associate Editors
Professor Lillian Humbug
Bonn University, Germany
Professor David Martin
University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Professor Mohammad Mahdi Jahani
Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
Dr M. Salim Ferwati
Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
Dr Waleed Hussein
Fayoum University, Egypt
Dr Nattapat Rakwongwan
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Dr John Modestus Lupala
Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Professor M. Sultan Bhat
University of Kashmir
Professor Olaniyi Olatunde Akinola
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria
Professor John B. Acharibasam
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Professor Victor Selorme Gedzi
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Dr Okpiliya F.I.
University of Calabar, Cross Rivers, Nigeria
Dr Teshome Yirgu Bayu
Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Dr Yanin Rugwongwan
Affiliation not provided
Dr Gholam Reza Miri
Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
Peer Review Process
Double-Blind Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to British Journal of Physical and Human Geography undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality of published research.
1. Submission
Author submits manuscript
2. Initial Review
Editorial screening for scope and quality
3. Peer Review
Expert reviewers evaluate manuscript
4. Decision
Editorial decision and publication
Review Timeline
- Initial Decision: 2–4 weeks after submission
- Peer Review: 4–6 weeks for reviewer evaluation
- Final Decision: 6–8 weeks total process time
- Publication: 2–4 weeks after acceptance
Open Access Policy
British Journal of Physical and Human Geography is committed to providing immediate open access to all published research to promote the global exchange of knowledge.
Benefits of Open Access
- Free access for all readers worldwide
- Increased visibility and citations
- Faster dissemination of research
- Compliance with funder mandates
- Broader societal impact
Licensing
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing:
- Share — copy and redistribute
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon
- Commercial use permitted
- Attribution required
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Publication Fee
The publication fee for British Journal of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Research is 100 GBP per accepted article.
This fee is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
Editorial Contact
Editorial Office
British Journal of Physical and Human Geography124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. UK