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Indonesian Journal of Geography
ISSN : 00249521     EISSN : 23549114     DOI : -
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Indonesian Journal of Geography ISSN 2354-9114 (online), ISSN 0024-9521 (print) is an international journal of Geography published by the Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with The Indonesian Geographers Association. Our scope of publications includes physical geography, human geography, regional planning and development, cartography, remote sensing, and geographic information system. IJG publishes its issues three times a year in April, August, and December.
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Migrants’ Settlement in Malaysia: Nurturing Sustainable Urban Development through Housing Rights Sohaimi, Nor Suzylah; Mohd Arshad, Mohd Ramlan; Ajis, Mohd Na’em; Jasni, Mohd Alif
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.94060

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Aspects of adequate housing encompass affordability, habitability, accessibility, location, cultural appropriateness, and accessibility of resources such as services, materials, utilities, and infrastructure. Migrant settlement and housing issues in Malaysia have been a persistent problem for many years. Numerous migrants are compelled to live in cramped and unsafe circumstances due to various factors, including a lack of living space, inadequate government policies, and social stigma. Surprisingly, the housing aspect of integrating regular migrants has received little focus than other integration efforts. Both locals and migrants are impacted by this apathy and vulnerability. Key guiding principles that support the right to a reasonable standard of living, which includes sufficient housing, are found in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Therefore, this article aims to explore the issues and challenges of migrants’ settlement in Malaysia’s urban area and propose suggestions to reduce the settlement issue among migrants. Correspondingly, this study employed a qualitative methodology that combined a thorough literature review with semi-structured interviews and subsequent thematic analysis. The findings show that uncomfortable living conditions for locals and overcrowding are major issues in migrant settlements. Five strategies are suggested to address these issues: creating housing cooperatives and modular dwellings; transforming emergency housing into long-term solutions; and reusing accessible derelict buildings.Received:2024-02-13 Revised:2024-02-23 Accepted:  2025-04-14 Published: 2025-04-27
Bibliometric Analysis of Developing Sustainable Cities by Enforcement of Environmental Policies Amponsah, Maxwell; Enok, Maryani; Nandi, Nandi
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.94243

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This bibliometric analysis explores the scholarly background surrounding the development of sustainable cities through the enforcement of environmental policies. The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the existing body of literature on this subject, identifying key trends, relevant authors, and thematic clusters that have contributed to the scholarly dialogue on this topic. Through a bibliometric analysis of relevant academic publications, this research seeks to discover patterns and insights that have contributed to a deeper understanding of the evolution of research in this critical realm. The research question underlying this bibliometric literature review is how can cities develop sustainably through the enforcement of environmental policies? The formulation of the research question necessitates the objectives of the study. The objectives of this research are to: assess the volume and growth of literature addressing sustainable urban development through environmental policy enforcement, identify research works and influential authors shaping the scholarly conversation on this topic, uncover thematic clusters and the interdisciplinary nature of research in developing sustainable cities through environmental policies and identify research gaps to guide future direction of research. The study employs bibliometric techniques, including citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, and term co-occurrence analysis. Preliminary findings indicate a growing interest in the intersection of sustainable urban development and environmental policy enforcement. The analysis identifies key publications that have significantly influenced the field, along with prominent authors and collaborative networks. This bibliometric analysis provides a systematic overview of the scholarly contributions to the development of sustainable cities through environmental policy enforcement.Received:2024-02-20 Revised:2024-02-29  Accepted: 2025-03-07 Published: 2025-04-27
Seismic Vulnerability of Semarang, Indonesia for Shallow Crustal Fault Earthquake Partono, Windu; Irsyam, Masyhur; Asrurifak, Muhammad; Sari, Undayani Cita; Victor, Victor
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.95057

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In 2017, the National Centre for Earthquake Studies of Indonesia released the distribution of 25 shallow crustal fault lines throughout the island of Java in Indonesia and four of them (Semarang, Demak, Rawapening and Weleri fault lines) are located around the city of Semarang. The presence of four shallow crustal fault earthquake sources, has led to the need to understand the potential earthquake hazards of Semarang through the development of earthquake-microzoning maps. Earthquake-microzoning maps of Semarang should be developed with reference to the Indonesian earthquake hazard maps and based on the deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard approaches. Through the development of earthquake-microzoning maps, it is possible to estimate the areas with the highest and lowest surface-shaking (peak ground acceleration). The earthquake-microzoning maps based on the Semarang and Demak fault earthquake scenarios provide a preliminary indication that buildings constructed using the Indonesian Seismic Code (SNI 1726:2002) will experience stronger surface-shaking if the earthquake magnitude from both sources is at least M5.5. The results of the analysis for the creation of earthquake-microzoning maps based on the Rawapening and Weleri fault earthquake scenarios provide a preliminary indication that buildings constructed using SNI 1726:2002 are expected to experience slightly weaker ground-shaking if the earthquake magnitude from both sources reaches a maximum of M6.5. All buildings constructed in this area using SNI 1726:2012 and SNI 1726:2019 are expected to experience weaker surface-shaking due to the four earthquake source scenarios with a maximum magnitude of M6.5.
Estimation of Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Litter Production in Rehabilitated Mangrove Ecosystems Efriyeldi, Efriyeldi; Mulyadi, Aras; Nawari, Nawari
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.95295

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The ability of mangrove to sequestrate carbon dioxide (CO2) is becoming part of the methods for climate change mitigation due to the ability of plants to absorb and store CO2 from the atmosphere as biomass. Therefore, this research aimed to estimate CO2 sequestration and litter production by Avicennia alba planted in mangrove rehabilitation area. The data collection method was field observation which was used to measure tree parameters and litter on the observation plot. Tree biomass was estimated using the allometric equation and converted to carbon sequestration. Moreover, a one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test was applied to assess biomass and litter production differences in the observed stations. Regression analysis was also used to diagnose the relationship between tree diameter, biomass, and carbon sequestration. The results showed that the average biomass and carbon storage at tree level were directly proportional to tree diameter and age. At the stand level, biomass and carbon sequestration in the three stations were not significantly different at the 95% confidence level. It was also observed that stem density affected mangrove biomass. The results showed that more mangrove mortality occurred with older ages at the observed stations and this lowered the stem density and biomass. Furthermore, the relationship between diameter, biomass, and carbon sequestration was directly proportional. Litter production also increased directly with tree age and diameter but the trend was insignificant. The leaf part was found to be the most significant contributor to litter production, and the proportion increased with age and diameter. These results were essential information for future sustainable mangrove rehabilitation plans.Received: 2024-04-02 Revised: 2024-06-21 Accepted: 2025-03-07 Published: 2025-04-28
Geochemical Weathering of Volcanic Materials at Southern Catena of Mount Merapi Aini, Lis Noer; Hanudin, Eko
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.95745

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Soil fertility is enhanced by eruptions of Mount Merapi, which deposits pyroclastic debris rich in weatherable primary minerals. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the geochemical weathering index of soils in the southern catena of Mount Merapi, an area affected by the 2010 eruption. Soil samples were collected to describe 4 geomorphic units, namely the higher, middle, lower, and foot slopes. X-ray fluorescence (X-RF) was conducted to determine total element content, and five weathering indexes (Weathering Index of Parker (WIP), Vogt's Residual Index (V), Chemical Index of Alteration (CIA), Chemical Index of Weathering (CIW), and Plagioclase Index of Alteration (PIA)) were calculated. The results show that aluminum (Al) was the most abundant oxide, followed by calcium (Ca), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and sodium (Na). Weathering indexes suggested moderate weathering (WIP > 100, V > 1) with a significant presence of fresh volcanic material (CIA, CIW, PIA between 50-100, closer to 50). Variations in each horizon signified the vertical and horizontal movement of mobile elements. The C horizon (deeper layer) had a higher WIP but lower values for the other indexes. In conclusion, geomorphological units influenced the distribution of fresh volcanic material, weathering products, and translocation of elements. Weathering index values reflected the ongoing release of nutrients from minerals. This information was crucial for developing nutrient management strategies in the Merapi region.Received: 2024-04-26 Revised: 2024-06-21 Accepted: 2025-02-19 Published: 2025-02-25
Operational Optimization at Screening Points During a Nuclear Disaster Li, Hengyang; Oba, Kyoko; Numada, Muneyoshi
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.96335

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In nuclear disaster scenarios, residents near affected areas may need to evacuate as the situation escalates. During the initial phase of evacuation in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident following the Great East Japan Earthquake, approximately 20% of evacuees from restricted zones failed to undergo mandatory radiation screening. Niigata Prefecture, Japan, has established a manual for screening point management. However, the framework lacks a systematic examination of multifactorial variables affecting implementation under diverse nuclear disaster scenarios. To protect the public from exposure to radioactive substances released during a nuclear disaster, this study investigates the operational optimization of screening points through stay time modeling. For the considered evacuation scenario, simulations on the effects of the number of evacuees and the number of lanes installed (i.e., inspection capacity) are conducted. The results demonstrate a significant stay time reduction. The optimization criteria for the simulation are presented and the optimal number of lanes for mitigating radiation exposure risk is determined. This modeling approach provides quantitative evidence for optimizing screening point operations, which is particularly crucial during early-phase evacuations when radiation levels peak. The findings contribute to emergency response planning by establishing a framework for balancing evacuation efficiency with thorough radiation screening requirements.Received: 2024-05-24 Revised: 2025-02-25 Accepted: 2025-04-03  Published: 2025-05-26  
Temperature and Climate Dynamics in National Capital Region of India Areesha, Areesha; Chauhan, Pankaj; Ahmed, Rizwan; Bhaduri, Sanjukta; Singh, Dharmaveer; Ali, Md Kaikubad
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.96393

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Climate change and increase in global surface temperature are growing concerns worldwide, especially big urban agglomerations like National Capital Region of India, New Delhi and surrounding region have experienced exponential urbanization paving way to horizontal spilling of urban built-up areas, which consequently amplifid the climate variability and surface temperature change over the past few decades. Threfore, the city is highly susceptible to several climate extremes, including heat waves, cold waves, droughts, and flods, impacting socioeconomic lives of over 20 million population. In this study, we applied remote sensing and GIS approaches to study climate variability and its impacts on urban areas. Indicators such as the Land Surface Temperature (LST), Urban Heat Islands (UHI), Normalized Diffrence Vegetation Index (NDVI), and Land Use Land Cover (LULC), were calculated using satellite data for the years 1993, 2000, 2010, and 2020. Th result shows that LST values sharply rose as the maximum value reached 6.9°C in the last three decades (1993-2020), and UHIs maximum values reached 1.76, indicating a clear warming trend in the study area. During this period, the NDVI levels have decreased considerably, going from 0.59 to 0.21, which can be attributed to the expanding urbanization and the decreased green area. Th LULC loss and gain analysis revealed that the urban area has rapidly expanded. In contrast, it resulted in loss of agricultural land, barren and scrubs, water bodies and forest area. Th results show vast climate variability in the region posing threat to environment and socio-economic livelihood of the population.
Socio-Cultural Factors in Mamar Management Impacting Ecosystem Services Ngaji, Alfred Umbu Kuala; Benu, Yason Edison; Wardhana, Laurentius D Wisnu
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.97437

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Changes in the earth's landscape is causing significant transformations impacting ecosystem services globally. One notable consequences of these changes is trade-off in ecosystem services, which is caused by human land use activities due to social and cultural perspectives of society. Therefore, this research aimed to understand the influence of socio-cultural factors that impact ecosystem services in Mamar management. The experiment was conducted using as qualitative and quantitative survey to identify changes in Mamar management through participatory research and land use analysis on Landsat 2013 and 2023. Socio-cultural factors were also identified through an ethnographic method using Smart PLS 3.2.7. The results showed that there was a change in the priority of ecosystem services, as supported by changes in land use and the importance index of Piper aduncum L. and Areca catechu. Several factors showing significant influence were Socio-Demographic-Economic Conditions (SDE4, SDE5, SDE6), Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities (KR6, KR7, KR8, KR9), and Cultural Resilience (RSB1, RSB2, RSB3) in Mamar management (SP1, SP2), which affected the production of ecosystem services. Based on the results, understanding patterns of social influence enabled appropriate mitigation strategies for imbalances in ecosystem services.Received: 2024-06-23  Revised: 2024-06-28  Accepted: 2025-04-16 Published: 2025-04-29
A Review on the Role of Function Landscape in Encouraging the Psychomotor and Cognitive Development of Pre-School Children Hussain, Mohd Amirul; Kamaruzaman, Mohd Yusof; Raji, Mohd Nazri Abdul; Basri, Azizul Qayyum; Mamat, Abu Bakar; Basir, Jamilah Mohd; Yunos, Mohd Yazid Mohd
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.97653

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Learning from outside of the classroom includes physical activities and self-exploration that help in developing positive children’s psychomotor as well as cognitive. Given that the learning process in childhood is important for the development of physical and cognitive, the activities in the form of physical game and self-exploration deemed to be a natural mean for the age level to develop their talents and creativity potentials. The environmental landscape factor that is conducive, impacts the cognitive and leaning of the early children education. However, it is deemed to be lacking in the execution of out of class activities in Malaysia’s early childhood learning that uses elements of functional landscape aligned with concept of self-exploration through learning environment. The objective of this study is to explore the functional landscape elements in an exploration park to improve children's physical development. In doing so, this study carried out a literature review involving the analysis of documents related to the importance and ability of the landscape to improve children's cognitive development. This action study is also expected to contribute as reference to schools, institutions, and related parties in emphasizing functional landscape elements in the design of learning centre areas outside the classroom.
Navigating Diversity of the Smart City Initiatives in Indonesia Rachmawati, Rini; Rohmah, Amandita Ainur
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.97840

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Ths article explores the diversity and dynamics of smart city initiatives in Indonesia by analyzing thevarious strategies implemented. Ths article aims to show how the diversity of smart city initiatives and how smart city strategies respond to global challenges. Ths article is the result of a systematic literature review. The review’s findings suggest that smart city initiatives in Indonesia focus on digital transformation, strengthening regional readiness, the participation and needs of local communities, especially in facing complex and dynamic urban challenges. By implementing smart city strategies, Indonesia has the potential to develop inclusive smart cities.Received: 2024-07-05 Revised: 2024-08-08 Accepted: 2025-04-24 Published: 2025-04-30 

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