About the Journal

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is an academic peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Environmental Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta. The journal is indexed in Garuda (Garba Rujukan Digital) with e-ISSN: 2722-2799 p-ISSN: 2460-691X and is published biannually, in March and September. The journal provides a scientific forum for the dissemination of original research articles addressing a broad range of issues related to environmental and earth system studies. Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian welcomes manuscripts covering, but not limited to, topics such as environmental management in industrial and corporate sectors, water and wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, air pollution control, environmental chemistry, environmental biotechnology, environmental impact assessment, sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster management, natural resource management, and environmental policy and governance.

 

Focus and Scope

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is a peer-reviewed open access journal published by the Department of Environmental Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality scientific research and scholarly works that address current issues and challenges related to environmental and earth system sciences, with particular relevance to tropical and developing regions.

The journal publishes original research articles and review papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in environmental management, environmental engineering, and earth environmental sciences. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches that integrate scientific, technological, and policy perspectives to support sustainable development and environmental protection.

Manuscripts/articles published by JILK are the results of original research in the field of:

  • Environmental management in mining industry
  • Environmental management of oil, gas, and geothermal industry
  • Environmental impact assessment and environmental risk analysis
  • Environmental engineering and science
  • Environmental information system
  • Environmental pollution
  • Environmental risk management
  • Regional development and disaster mitigation

 

 

Section Policies

Publication Frequency

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is published annually in one volume, consisting of two issues. Each issue is released biannually, in March and September.

 

Peer Review Process

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian implements a rigorous peer review process involving authors, editors, section editors, and reviewers. The journal adopts a single-blind peer review system, in which the identities of the reviewers are concealed from the authors.

Each submitted manuscript is initially evaluated by the editor to ensure its conformity with the journal’s focus and scope as well as its compliance with the author guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements will be returned to the authors for revision or rejection. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are forwarded to reviewers for an assessment of scientific quality, originality, and relevance.

Each manuscript is reviewed by a minimum of two independent reviewers within an estimated review period of 1–2 weeks, based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the Article Assessment Form for Reviewers. The average time from submission to publication is approximately 12 weeks, depending on the revision process and editorial decisions.

 

Open Access Policy

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking the publisher's or the author's prior permission. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access

 

Publication Ethics

Research Integrity and Ethical Principles

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and publication ethics. The journal strives to foster an academic environment that upholds responsible conduct of research and ethical scholarly communication. The fundamental principles of research integrity include honesty in all aspects of research, rigor and excellence in research practice, transparency in reporting and communication, and respect for all research participants and subjects, including humans, animals, the environment, and cultural heritage.

Honesty is reflected in the accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of data; proper acknowledgment of the work of others; clear presentation of research objectives, methodologies, and findings; and the formulation of valid interpretations and justifiable conclusions based on empirical evidence. Authors are expected to avoid fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and misleading claims.

Rigor and excellence in research practice require careful planning, appropriate methodological choices, adherence to established research protocols where applicable, and responsible interpretation of results. Authors must ensure that conclusions are supported by data and that research outcomes are communicated clearly and accurately.

Transparency and open communication are essential throughout the research and publication process. Authors are required to clearly report data collection methods, analytical procedures, and interpretations; make research findings accessible to the scientific community; and present their work openly to both academic audiences and the wider public, where appropriate.

Respect and responsibility toward research subjects and future generations are central ethical obligations. Research involving humans, animals, the environment, or cultural objects must be conducted in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations. Authors are expected to demonstrate stewardship of scientific knowledge by preserving research data and materials to support reproducibility and future scholarship. The journal fully endorses these principles and actively supports authors in integrating them into their research and publication practices.

Authors and Author Responsibilities

Authorship confers both scholarly credit and responsibility. All listed authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work and must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Having made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the study; or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or to the development of new tools or software used in the research;
  • Having drafted the manuscript or critically revised it for important intellectual content;
  • Having approved the final version of the manuscript submitted for publication; and
  • Having agreed to be accountable for their own contributions and to ensure that any questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated, resolved, and documented in the scholarly record.

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for managing the manuscript submission and all communications with the journal during the review and publication process. Specifically, the corresponding author must ensure that research data and materials comply with the journal’s standards for transparency and reproducibility; confirm that original data and materials are accurately represented and securely preserved in accordance with best practices; anticipate and minimize barriers to data and material sharing; and act as the primary contact for post-publication inquiries. In addition, the corresponding author is responsible for informing all co-authors of any issues arising after publication and for promptly notifying the journal if errors, omissions, or ethical concerns are identified that require correction or clarification.

 

Copyright & License

Copyright

Authors who publish in Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian retain the copyright to their work. By submitting and publishing their manuscript in the journal, authors grant Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian the right of first publication. The journal is authorized to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article in all forms and media, both print and electronic, for the purpose of scholarly communication and dissemination.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the submitted manuscript is original and does not infringe upon any existing copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights. If copyrighted materials (including figures, tables, or substantial text) from other sources are used, authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holders and provide proper acknowledgment.

License

All articles published in Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), unless otherwise stated. This license permits others to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

The use of the CC BY license supports the journal’s commitment to open access publishing, enabling the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge while ensuring that authors receive proper attribution for their work.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  • Share the published article for personal, institutional, or educational purposes;
  • Deposit the final published version in institutional or subject-based repositories;
  • Reuse the content in future works such as books, lectures, or derivative research, provided that proper citation to the original publication in Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is given.

Third-Party Content

Any third-party material included in the article is subject to its original copyright terms. Authors must clearly identify such material and confirm that permission has been obtained for its reuse. The journal assumes that all necessary permissions have been secured and may request documentation at any stage of the publication process.

Open Access Policy

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. No subscription or access fees are required to read, download, or distribute published articles.

 

Plagiarism Policy

Definition of Plagiarism

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian defines plagiarism as the use of ideas, data, text, or other intellectual property of others without proper acknowledgment, resulting in a misleading claim of authorship. This includes verbatim copying, improper paraphrasing, self-plagiarism, and duplicate or redundant publication. The journal applies a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism in any form.

Plagiarism Screening and Similarity Index

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian are screened for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software at any stage of the editorial process. The journal applies a maximum overall similarity index of 25%, excluding references, quotations, and commonly used methodological expressions. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold or containing significant unattributed overlap will be subject to further editorial evaluation and may be rejected.

Unacceptable Publication Practices

The following practices are considered unethical and unacceptable:

  • Verbatim plagiarism, involving substantial copying of text without proper citation;
  • Inadequate paraphrasing, where original sources are insufficiently reworded or improperly cited;
  • Self-plagiarism (text recycling), involving reuse of substantial portions of previously published work without clear acknowledgment;
  • Duplicate or redundant publication, in which substantially similar manuscripts are submitted to or published in more than one publication venue without transparent disclosure.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their manuscripts and for appropriately citing all sources.

Editorial Actions and Sanctions

Suspected cases of plagiarism are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and are evaluated based on the extent and context of the overlap. Authors may be requested to provide clarification or revision. If the explanation is deemed unsatisfactory, the manuscript will be rejected. The journal reserves the right to impose sanctions, including the rejection of future submissions.

If plagiarism is identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the severity of the case and its impact on the integrity of the scholarly record.

Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian must not be under review, accepted, or published elsewhere. Authors must disclose any related or overlapping publications at the time of submission. Consideration may be given only if the manuscript presents substantially new results, analysis, or interpretation and includes appropriate citation of the previous work.

Use of Previously Published Materials

Authors who reuse figures, tables, or other copyrighted materials must obtain written permission from the copyright holder and provide proper acknowledgment. The editorial team assumes that all submitted materials comply with copyright regulations and may request documentation at any stage of the publication process.

Reporting Plagiarism

Editors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to report suspected plagiarism to the editorial office. All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated thoroughly in accordance with ethical publishing standards.

 

Article Retraction & Withdrawal

Purpose and Scope

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. This policy outlines the procedures for article withdrawal and retraction in cases where published or submitted manuscripts are found to contain significant errors, ethical violations, or other issues that compromise the validity, reliability, or integrity of the research.

Article Withdrawal

Article withdrawal applies to manuscripts that are still under review or have been accepted but not yet published online. A manuscript may be withdrawn under the following circumstances:

  • The manuscript is found to contain serious errors that invalidate the research findings;
  • Evidence of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other ethical misconduct is identified;
  • The manuscript has been submitted simultaneously to another journal or has been previously published without proper disclosure;
  • Authorship disputes arise that cannot be resolved prior to publication;
  • The authors submit a formal request for withdrawal with a valid and justifiable reason.

Withdrawn manuscripts will not be published, and the journal reserves the right to take further editorial action in accordance with publication ethics policies.

Article Retraction

Article retraction applies to articles that have already been published online or in print. Retraction may be initiated by the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, the publisher, or the authors when:

  • The findings are proven to be unreliable due to major errors, data fabrication, or falsification;
  • The article contains plagiarism or substantial self-plagiarism;
  • The research was conducted or published in violation of ethical standards;
  • Duplicate or redundant publication is identified;
  • Legal issues, such as copyright infringement or defamation, are identified.

Retraction Procedure

Retraction decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board and, when necessary, the publisher. Authors will be informed and given an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made. Retraction notices will be published promptly and will clearly identify the retracted article, the reason for retraction, and the party initiating the retraction. The original article will remain accessible for the scholarly record but will be clearly marked as retracted.

Corrections and Expressions of Concern

In cases where errors do not invalidate the main findings of the article, the journal may issue a correction. If an investigation is ongoing but conclusive evidence is not yet available, an expression of concern may be published to alert readers.

Author-Initiated Retraction

Authors may request the retraction of their published article by submitting a written explanation to the editorial office. Such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Retraction will only be approved if the request is supported by clear and valid reasons.

Post-Retraction Actions

The journal reserves the right to impose sanctions in cases of serious ethical violations, including temporary or permanent bans on future submissions from the authors involved. Relevant indexing services and databases will be notified of the retraction to ensure the accuracy of the scholarly record.

Transparency and Accountability

All withdrawal and retraction actions are carried out transparently and in accordance with COPE guidelines. Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is committed to ensuring accountability, fairness, and integrity throughout the editorial process.

 

Articles Processing Charge

Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) at any stage of the publication process. Authors are not required to pay fees for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processing, copyediting, or online publication. All articles are published free of charge, ensuring that the journal remains accessible and inclusive while upholding its commitment to academic integrity and the dissemination of scientific knowledge without financial barriers.

 

Author Guidelines

Article Type Specifications

Original Article

Original Articles report original, significant, and methodologically sound research within the scope of Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian. Manuscripts must present novel findings and follow a standard scientific structure consisting of Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements (if applicable), and References.

Review Article

Review Articles provide critical and up-to-date evaluations of specific topics relevant to environmental and earth system studies. Review manuscripts must present analytical insight supported by relevant and credible literature rather than descriptive summaries. Review Articles should include Abstract, Introduction, main body with logical and clearly defined subheadings, and References, with a maximum main-text length of 6,000 words.

Article Preparation

Language

Manuscripts must be written in English using clear, precise, and academically appropriate language. Authors are strongly advised to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity prior to submission. Manuscripts with inadequate language quality may be rejected without peer review.

Manuscript Format and Template

All manuscripts must be prepared using the official journal template and formatted on A4-sized paper. Authors are required to strictly follow the layout, margins, font type, font size, and spacing as specified in the template. Manuscripts not prepared according to the template may be returned to the authors for revision prior to review.

Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word. Authors must not modify predefined styles, insert macros, include revision history, or leave comments in the final submitted file.

Title

The title should be concise, specific, and informative, and should be understandable to readers across related disciplines. Abbreviations and acronyms should be avoided. Titles must be written in sentence case.

Authors and Corresponding Author

The full names of all authors must be provided in sentence case. One author must be designated as the corresponding author and will be responsible for all correspondence with the journal during submission, review, and publication.

Affiliations

Author affiliations should include the department, institution, city, and country. Multiple affiliations should be indicated using superscript letters.

Manuscript Structure

Abstract

The abstract should summarize the objectives, methodology, key results, and principal conclusions of the study in no more than 200 words. References should not be cited in the abstract.

Keywords

Up to five (5) keywords should be provided. Keywords should be relevant to the manuscript content and should not duplicate words already used in the title.

Introduction

The Introduction should clearly describe the research background, identify knowledge gaps, and explain the scientific significance of the study. The research objectives should be explicitly stated at the end of this section.

Materials and Methods

This section should describe the research design, materials, study location, and analytical methods in sufficient detail to ensure reproducibility. Established methods may be cited. The manufacturer’s name and location (city and country) must be provided where applicable.

Results and Discussion

Results should be presented clearly and logically, followed by interpretation and discussion in relation to previous studies. Results and Discussion may be presented as separate sections or combined.

Conclusions

The Conclusions section should summarize the main findings and highlight their implications for environmental science, policy, or practice. Bullet-point formatting is acceptable.

Acknowledgements

This section should acknowledge individuals, institutions, and funding sources that contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship.

References

All cited works must be listed in the References section and formatted using APA 7th Edition. References should be arranged alphabetically by the first author’s surname. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.

Each manuscript must include a minimum of 20 references, with at least 70% sourced from peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last 10 years.

Tables and Figures

Tables

Tables should be numbered consecutively and provided with concise titles. Large tables may be continued on the following page or rotated when necessary.

Figures

Figures and captions must be centered and placed close to their first citation. All elements in figures must be legible at 120% zoom. Recommended fonts include Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica, Cambria, and Symbol.

Nomenclature and Units

Authors should use SI units consistently. Proper spacing between numerical values and units must be applied (e.g., 25 °C, 50 %, 10 L). The unit for liter should be written as L.

Equations

Equations should be prepared using MathType or Microsoft Word’s equation editor. Equations must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text as equation (1).

Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is written in English and follows the journal template
  • The paper size is A4 and formatting complies with journal requirements
  • The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript
  • Figures and tables are clear, properly labeled, and cited in the text
  • References are formatted according to APA 7th Edition
  • Similarity index does not exceed 25%
  • An ethical statement has been prepared where applicable

Ethical Statement for Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian must adhere to the highest standards of research and publication ethics. Authors are required to ensure that their work is original, accurately reported, and free from plagiarism. All data presented must be obtained through ethical research practices and, where applicable, approved by relevant ethical review boards.

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and clearly acknowledge funding sources. Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research. Any form of research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or duplicate publication, is strictly prohibited.