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Global Synthesis of Socio-Ecological System Research in Watersheds: A Systematic Review and Dynamic…

Mochammad Syaifulloh, Yohanes M F Seko Raja Mijang, Baso Samsu Rijal, Rabiyathul Adawiyah Abbas, Dina Aprilia, Enjang Asri, Nurlaila Sahara Worabay

Watersheds are increasingly understood as socio-ecological systems (SES), reflecting the close interaction between ecological processes and human activities. However, research trends, thematic developments, and knowledge gaps in watershed-based SES studies...

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The Transformation of an Educational Hub: Modelling Urban Expansion and Its Implications for Regional…

Lili Somantri, Iqbal Eko Noviandi, Lam Kuok Choy, Nandi Nandi, Ruslan Abdul Munir

Rapid urbanization globally has intensified the need for sustainable administrative partitioning, yet spatial methodologies are rarely integrated into governance feasibility frameworks. While regional proliferation in Indonesia is traditionally dictated by...

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Assessing the NDDI Drought Index Using the Google Earth Engine for Peat Fire Risk Monitoring in Siak…

Sigit Sutikno, Novreta Darfia, Ilham Hanafiah Wy, Randhi Saily, Sinta Haryati Silviana, Koichi Yamamoto

Peatland ecosystems across tropical regions are prone to severe fires during drought periods, making timely and accurate early drought monitoring vital for fire risk mitigation. This study assesses drought conditions in Siak Regency, Indonesia, employing th...

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Forum Geografi (ISSN 0852-0682/2460-3945) is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal on both physical and human geography, with special interest in spatial and regional analysis using GIS and/or remote sensing techniques. The journal is published three times a year—April, August, and December—by Faculty of Geography UMS, with support from the Indonesian Geographical Society. Manuscripts should be original, written in clear English, and make a meaningful contribution to the field of geography.

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Title	Forum Geografi
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Abbreviation	Forum Geogr.; For. Geo.
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DOI prefix	10.23917
ISSN	0852-0682 (Print); 2460-3945 (Online)
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Global Synthesis of Socio-Ecological System Research in Watersheds: A Systematic Review and Dynamic Framework Proposal

Mochammad Syaifulloh, Yohanes M F Seko Raja Mijang, Baso Samsu Rijal, Rabiyathul Adawiyah Abbas, Dina Aprilia, Enjang Asri, Nurlaila Sahara Worabay

2026-10-11Pages 209-235DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.17065

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The Transformation of an Educational Hub: Modelling Urban Expansion and Its Implications for Regional Proliferation in Jatinangor, Indonesia

Lili Somantri, Iqbal Eko Noviandi, Lam Kuok Choy, Nandi Nandi, Ruslan Abdul Munir

2026-10-09Pages 182-208DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.20221

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Assessing the NDDI Drought Index Using the Google Earth Engine for Peat Fire Risk Monitoring in Siak, Indonesia

Sigit Sutikno, Novreta Darfia, Ilham Hanafiah Wy, Randhi Saily, Sinta Haryati Silviana, Koichi Yamamoto

2026-10-06Pages 115-128DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.16518

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Fine-scale GIS Modelling of Peri-urban Industrial Agglomeration: Accessibility, Land-price Gradients and Growth Dynamics in Oulad Azzouz, Morocco

Ayoub Zahrani, Hamza Ait Zamzami, Mohammed Elaanzouli, Jumadi Jumadi, Oumaima Boumeaza, Said Mouak, Abdelghani Ezzardi, Badreddine Ennassiri, Jamila Saidi, Taieb Boumeaza

2026-10-02Pages 168-181DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.18001

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Assessing the Association between ENSO, IOD, and Streamflow Variability in the Lower Batanghari River Basin, Sumatra, Indonesia

Linda Handayani, Munajat Nursaputra, Rustan, Nanang T. Puspito, Rusmawan Suwarman

2026-09-29Pages 145-167DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.16926

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Assessment of Soil Salinity in Arid Regions Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning Models: Evidence from Karakalpakstan

Bekmurat Abdikairov, Mukhiddin Juliev, Madinabonu Kholmurodova, Zilolakhon Djanpulatova, Zuhra Khadjieva, Sojidabonu Turdalieva

2026-09-18Pages 129-144DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.17717

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Monitoring Lake Water Temperature and Estimating Evaporation in Western Iraq Using Ground-based Meteorological Observations and Satellite Remote Sensing

Abdulqader Mahdi Salh, Bilal Bardan Ali , Ahmed M. El Kenawy , Khamis Daham Muslih , Sara Ismail Chiad

2026-09-14Pages 72-90DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.17296

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Vol. 41 No. 1 (2027): April 2027

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Assessing the Association between ENSO, IOD, and Streamflow Variability in the Lower Batanghari River Basin, Sumatra, Indonesia
by Linda Handayani, Munajat Nursaputra, Rustan, Nanang T. Puspito, Rusmawan Suwarman
Forum Geografi2026145-167DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.16926
Abstract This study examines the relationship between the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and seasonal streamflow variability. Streamflow was simulated using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus (SWAT+) during two specific land-use periods (2000 and 2023), integrating topographic, soil, land-use and climate data, and evaluated at three lower stations: Muara Kilis, Sungai Duren and Simpang Berbak.…Read More
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Landscape Associations with Flood Response to Extreme Rainfall: A Remote-Sensing, Multi-Event Analysis Across Sumatra, Indonesia
by Kuswaji Dwi Priyono, Siti Azizah Susilawati, Dewi Novita Sari, M. Iqbal Sunariya, Yuli Priyana, Andhika Argya Pragata, Arif Rohman, Muhammad Yusuf, Mohd Hairy Ibrahim, Farha Sattar, Muhammad Nawaz
Forum Geografi202691-114DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.18079
Abstract Tropical flooding emerges from interactions among rainfall forcing, drainage structure, land-surface condition, and evolving land cover, yet these components are often analyzed in separate remote-sensing workflows. This study develops a multi-event, sub-basin-scale association framework linking extreme-rainfall coverage, vegetation cover, built-up cover, and Sentinel-1-derived flood response across HydroBASINS Level 9 units…Read More
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Sustainable Tourism Development in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia: Integration of Multi-Hazard Risk Analysis into Spatial Planning
by Osmar Shalih, Muhammad Baiquni, Sudaryatno
Forum Geografi202617-36DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.15757
Abstract The rapid growth of ecotourism in island regions such as Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia, has not adequately considered the integration of comprehensive multi-hazard risk assessments into spatial planning. The area is becoming more vulnerable to a mix of geophysical, hydrological and climatological hazards as it is designated a "Super Priority" tourism destination in the country. However, current planning practices…Read More
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Assessment of Soil Salinity in Arid Regions Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning Models: Evidence from Karakalpakstan
by Bekmurat Abdikairov, Mukhiddin Juliev, Madinabonu Kholmurodova, Zilolakhon Djanpulatova, Zuhra Khadjieva, Sojidabonu Turdalieva
Forum Geografi2026129-144DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.17717
Abstract Soil salinization is a major environmental challenge in arid and semi-arid regions, reducing agricultural productivity and threatening sustainable land management. The spatiotemporal dynamics of soil salinity in the Shimbay district (Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan) were investigated using multi-temporal Sentinel-2 imagery and the performance of Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR), Random Forest (RF), and Multiple…Read More
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Understanding the Spatial Distribution and Environmental Drivers of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) Through the Species Distribution Modeling Approach
by Nirmala Ayu Aryanti, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Riri Wiyanti Retnaningtyas, Muhammad Tafrichan, Ign. Pramana Yuda, Muhammad Ali Imron
Forum Geografi20261-16DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.11557
Abstract Accurate prediction of species distribution is crucial for biodiversity conservation, particularly amid widespread habitat loss. As one of the largest islands and heavily developed landmasses in the Indonesian archipelago, Java is facing rapid habitat deterioration due to environmental changes. While most studies have historically focused on the protection species within protected areas, species distribution outside…Read More
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Assessing the NDDI Drought Index Using the Google Earth Engine for Peat Fire Risk Monitoring in Siak, Indonesia
by Sigit Sutikno, Novreta Darfia, Ilham Hanafiah Wy, Randhi Saily, Sinta Haryati Silviana, Koichi Yamamoto
Forum Geografi2026115-128DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.16518
Abstract Peatland ecosystems across tropical regions are prone to severe fires during drought periods, making timely and accurate early drought monitoring vital for fire risk mitigation. This study assesses drought conditions in Siak Regency, Indonesia, employing the Normalized Difference Drought Index (NDDI) derived from Sentinel-2 satellite imagery using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform. NDDI, which combines indices of…Read More
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Fine-scale GIS Modelling of Peri-urban Industrial Agglomeration: Accessibility, Land-price Gradients and Growth Dynamics in Oulad Azzouz, Morocco
by Ayoub Zahrani, Hamza Ait Zamzami, Mohammed Elaanzouli, Jumadi Jumadi, Oumaima Boumeaza, Said Mouak, Abdelghani Ezzardi, Badreddine Ennassiri, Jamila Saidi, Taieb Boumeaza
Forum Geografi2026168-181DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.18001
Abstract Industrial expansion on the metropolitan fringe rarely follows a random geography. Firms respond to accessibility, land markets and the cumulative advantages of co-location, while inherited territorial structure constrains where new investment can be directed. Fine-scale evidence from North African peri-urban communes nevertheless remains scarce, particularly regarding emerging industrial spaces at the edge of major…Read More
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GeoAI-Based Prediction of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Potential Fishing Zones in the Western Sumatra Waters, Indonesia
by Amir Yarkhasy Yuliardi, Muhammad Hanif, Septy Heltria, Diah Ayu Rahmalia, Gandhi Napitupulu
Forum Geografi202654-71DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.15234
Abstract The western waters of Sumatra in the eastern Indian Ocean are highly productive fishing grounds for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). However, the dynamic oceanographic conditions of these waters pose challenges for reliable fisheries prediction. Therefore, this study aimed to identify key environmental drivers and predict Potential Fishing Zones (PFZs) using GeoArtificial Intelligence (GeoAI)-based machine learning (ML)…Read More
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Monitoring Lake Water Temperature and Estimating Evaporation in Western Iraq Using Ground-based Meteorological Observations and Satellite Remote Sensing
by Abdulqader Mahdi Salh, Bilal Bardan Ali , Ahmed M. El Kenawy , Khamis Daham Muslih , Sara Ismail Chiad
Forum Geografi202672-90DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.17296
Abstract Monitoring and estimating water loss rates from lakes in arid regions is challenging due to the scarcity of climate data. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the spatiotemporal variation of lake surface temperature and evaporation for Tharthar Lake (western Iraq) using ground meteorological observations and satellite remote sensing technique. Three meteorological parameters—air temperature, humidity, and wind—were…Read More
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Bringing Geographies of Knowledge out of the Shadows? An Analysis of Geography Research Groups in Brazil
by Igor Martins Medeiros Robaina, Karina Eugenia Fioravante, Ítala Luzia de Andrade
Forum Geografi202637-53DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.17291
Abstract This article presents a critical analysis of Geography research groups in Brazil, drawing on data from the CNPq Directory of Research Groups and situating these collectives within international debates on geographies of knowledge, in dialogue with postcolonial and decolonial approaches. It examines the spatial distribution, temporal evolution, thematic organization and internal structure of 616 research groups active in…Read More
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The Transformation of an Educational Hub: Modelling Urban Expansion and Its Implications for Regional Proliferation in Jatinangor, Indonesia

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Fine-scale GIS Modelling of Peri-urban Industrial Agglomeration: Accessibility, Land-price Gradients and Growth Dynamics in Oulad Azzouz, Morocco

Assessing the Association between ENSO, IOD, and Streamflow Variability in the Lower Batanghari River Basin, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Monitoring Lake Water Temperature and Estimating Evaporation in Western Iraq Using Ground-based Meteorological Observations and Satellite Remote Sensing

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Assessing the Association between ENSO, IOD, and Streamflow Variability in the Lower Batanghari River Basin, Sumatra, Indonesia

Landscape Associations with Flood Response to Extreme Rainfall: A Remote-Sensing, Multi-Event Analysis Across Sumatra, Indonesia

Sustainable Tourism Development in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Indonesia: Integration of Multi-Hazard Risk Analysis into Spatial Planning

Assessment of Soil Salinity in Arid Regions Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning Models: Evidence from Karakalpakstan

Understanding the Spatial Distribution and Environmental Drivers of Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) Through the Species Distribution Modeling Approach

Assessing the NDDI Drought Index Using the Google Earth Engine for Peat Fire Risk Monitoring in Siak, Indonesia

Fine-scale GIS Modelling of Peri-urban Industrial Agglomeration: Accessibility, Land-price Gradients and Growth Dynamics in Oulad Azzouz, Morocco

GeoAI-Based Prediction of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Potential Fishing Zones in the Western Sumatra Waters, Indonesia

Monitoring Lake Water Temperature and Estimating Evaporation in Western Iraq Using Ground-based Meteorological Observations and Satellite Remote Sensing

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