Vol. 39 No. 1 (2025): April 2025

Authors diversity: Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh, United States, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, and Morocco,

Published: 2025-03-08
  • Open AccessResearch Article
    Pages 1-19

    Urban Violent Crime Dynamics in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: Utilizing Spatial Temporal Techniques

    by Mohd Sofian Redzuan, Tarmiji Masron, Adibah Yusuf, Syahrul Nizam Junaini, Yoshinari Kimura, Mohamad Hardyman Barawi, Mohamad Suhaidi Salleh, Ruslan Rainis, Azizul Ahmad
    Forum Geografi20251-19DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.6456
    Abstract This paper investigates the patterns of violent crime in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya between 2015 and 2020 using advanced spatial analysis techniques, including Spatial Autocorrelation, Standard Deviational Ellipse (SDE), and Mean Centre (MC). The study analyzes the spatial distribution and temporal dynamics of violent crimes, tracks shift in crime hotspots and examines the influence of socio-economic factors on these…Read More
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    Pages 20-37

    Exploring the Role of Population Dynamics in Surface Urban Heat Island Hotspots in Peri-Urban Dhaka

    by Riffat Mahmood, Fuad Hassan, Umme Kulsum
    Forum Geografi202520-37DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.6648
    Abstract This study investigates the hotspots of surface urban heat island (SUHI) in the peri-urban areas of Dhaka based on the nexus of population dynamics, urban expansion, and land surface temperature. The respective land use land cover (LULC) classification and land surface temperature (LST) estimation were derived for 2000 and 2022 using images from Landsat-5 and Landsat-8, respectively, by applying established equations. Urban…Read More
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    Pages 38-52

    Integration of Texture and PCA Information from Sentinel-1 SAR Data for Land Cover-Analysis using Random Forest Classifier Method in Sidoarjo Regency, Indonesia

    by Filsa Bioresita, Trisya Sayyidah Fithri Larastika, Muhammad Taufik, Noorlaila Hayati, Chelsea Alfarelia Putri Taslyanto
    Forum Geografi202538-52DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.6045
    Abstract Land cover has an important role in modelling to spatially analyse natural phenomena that occur on the earth's surface. The identification of land cover can also be used to determine the availability of green space and the percentage of built-up land in an area. Through this information, it can help the government to formulate policies related to development planning in an area. Currently, land cover identification can be…Read More
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    Pages 53-63

    Volcanic Pumice Rafts at Sea: Buoyancy and Infiltration with Micro-particles

    by Sho Sawada, Christopher Gomez, Takashi Koi
    Forum Geografi202553-63DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.7463
    Abstract Pumice, characterised by its high vesicularity, often forms pumice rafts as it floats on water. Although the vast majority of research has focused on understanding the behavior of pumice rafts, studies on the water infiltration properties of pumice remain scarce. Moreover, the influence of underwater particles, such as microplastics in the ocean, on water infiltration through the pores of pumiceous materials is still…Read More
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    Pages 64-78

    Impact of COVID-19 on Subjective Well-being and Community Im-portance-Performance in Sanitation Programs in Jakarta, Indonesia

    by Evi Siti Sofiyah, Betanti Ridhosari, Sapta Suhardono, Chun-Hung Lee, I Wayan Koko Suryawan
    Forum Geografi202564-78DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.5366
    Abstract This research investigates the critical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on subjective well-being and evaluates community responses to sanitation programs within three urban villages in Koja, Jakarta. Utilizing Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA), the study comprehensively assesses community perceptions and engagement levels with key sanitation aspects including access to defecation and treatment, treatment quality,…Read More
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    Pages 79-88

    Analysis of Spatial Planning in Landslide Hazard Zones in Banyumas Regency, Indonesia

    by Suwarno Suwarno, Erny Rachmawati, Mohd Hairy Ibrahim, Sutomo Sutomo, Aris Slamet Widodo, Sakir Sakir, Hercules Pungky Naga Dewa
    Forum Geografi202579-88DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.6685
    Abstract Banyumas Regency is an area that with a high potential for landslide hazards. These pose a serious threat to spatial planning. This research aims to analyse land use in landslide-prone areas; to compare spatial planning strategies in the region; and to offer recommendations for effective spatial planning to reduce landslide risks. The application of a physical approach, incorporating ten parameters to assess landslide hazard…Read More
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    Pages 89-101

    Use of the TPI and TWI Methods for Identifying Karst Dolines in Purwosari District, Gunungkidul Regency, Indonesia

    by Astrid Damayanti, Muhammad Fauzan Akmal Hidayat, Riza Putera Syamsuddin, Diko Hary Adhanto
    Forum Geografi202589-101DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.4462
    Abstract Gunung Sewu Karst, located in the Gunung Kidul Regency within the Special Region of Yogyakarta, features a distinctive karst topography consisting of dolines, hills and caves. Despite its aesthetic appearance, the area often experiences water scarcity due to the lack of surface water. Dolines, basin-like depressions formed during the karstification process, play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, ecology, hydrology…Read More
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    The use of emergency medical services (EMS) data to map violence: A case study in Nairobi, Kenya

    by Polive Okode, Gregory Breetzke
    Forum Geografi2025102-111DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.7199
    Abstract This study investigates the use of emergency medical services (EMS) data as an alternative source for map-ping and understanding violence in Nairobi, Kenya. Given that many crimes go unreported, relying solely on police data can create an incomplete picture of violence hotspots. Using social disorganisation theory as a theoretical framework, this study uses EMS data from fifteen hospitals across three Nairobi sub-counties to…Read More
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    Pages 112-124

    Remote Sensing Assessment of Tourism's Groundwater Consumption: Evapotranspiration Analysis in the Northern Piedmont of the Western High Atlas, Morocco

    by Hamza Ait Zamzami, Mohammed Elaanzouli, Ayoub ZAHRANI, Oumaima Boumeaza, Brahim Aachrine, Jamila Saidi, Muhammad Musiyam, Taieb Boumeaza
    Forum Geografi2025112-124DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v39i1.9702
    Abstract In semi-arid regions facing escalating water scarcity, tourism development poses critical risks to groundwater sustainability. This study examines the exploitation of groundwater resources by tourism infrastructure in the northern piedmont of Morocco’s Western High Atlas, aiming to quantify withdrawals and assess their long-term viability. By integrating satellite-derived evapotranspiration (WaPOR) and precipitation (CHIRPS)…Read More
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