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Indonesian Journal of Geography
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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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New type of cave in the Tien Phuoc District, Quang Nam Province, Viet Nam Nguyen, Giang Thi Truong; Xuan, Nam Nguyen; T, Hieu P.; Pham, Minh
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 3 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.107198

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Cave systems in Vietnam typically develop in limestone terrains, which cover about 20% of the national territory and are concentrated mainly in the north. In contrast, Tien Phuoc District (Quang Nam Province) is located in central Vietnam, featuring a hilly topography composed primarily of metamorphic rocks, with no previously recorded limestone terrain. The recent discovery of "Bat Cave," a notable scenic site in this region, has revealed a new type of cave development. Through geological, geomorphological surveys, and petrology analysis, the study identifies that Bat Cave formed within lime-bearing metamorphic rocks. Surface features, such as karren landforms—typically associated with karst terrain—indicate significant chemical weathering due to rainwater. The cave walls and floor also show signs of fluvial dissolution. Additionally, tectonic activity, including faulting and uplift, appears to have influenced the cave's formation, interacting with exogenous processes to shape the current landscape. These findings enhance the understanding of cave formation in non-limestone terrains and provide scientific support for recognizing geological heritage in Central Vietnam. This contributes to the foundation for establishing a future geopark in the region.
Reducing the digital divide as a goal for a knowledge-based economy: Lessons learned from the European Union Tislenko, Maria; Petrović, Marko D.; Massarova, Alena; Radovanović, Milan M.; Potapenko, Maria
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 3 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.107601

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The research examines the European Union’s (EU’s) policy to boost digitalization and reduce the digital divide. It involves seven strategic documents and three funding programs to evaluate their impact on building a knowledge-based economy in EU member states. It aims to identify connections between the EU’s digital divide reduction policy and the path toward a knowledge economy. The analysis includes comparative, correlation, and regression analyses of the strategic planning documents, funding, and statistical data. It reveals a discrepancy between the EU’s digital divide reduction policy and the goals of a knowledge-based economy. The implementation is hindered by inadequate and uneven funding, as well as the declarative nature of the goals outlined in the strategic documents. Furthermore, the correlation analysis of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), the Global Knowledge Index (GKI), and proxy variables reveals significant relationships between digital transformation, a knowledge-based economy, and overall socio-economic development. The outcome revealed that the EU’s policy lacks synchronization in reducing digital divides using financial instruments, which hampers the efficiency of transitioning to a digital economy and impedes the potential for technological and socio-economic development in EU countries. Received: 2025-06-06 Revised: 2025-12-16  Accepted: 2025-12-31 Published: 2025-12-31
The origin and evolution of the Menui Basin, part of the Matarombeo Terrain, Southeastern Arm of Sulawesi, Based on Geological and Geophysical Data Samodra, Saptono Budi; Surjono, Sugeng Sapto; Amijaya, Donatus Hendra; Suryanto, Wiwit
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 57, No 3 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.113432

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Menui Sub-basin is a part of Matarombeo terrain, located in south-east arm of Sulawesi Island – Indonesia. Matarombeo terrain geologically is bounded by Matano Fault, Lawanopo Fault, and Tolo Trust. Different from western part of Matarombeo Terrain that consist of Mountain, Menui Sub-basin is located at eastern part of Matarombeo Terrain, covered by sea water of Tolo Bay. The aim of this research is to interpreted basin formation and evolution of Menui Sub-basin, based on geomorphological and geological observation, further than stratigraphic and structural analysis. Research method included IFSAR image interpretation, geological field observation, and laboratory analysis such as petrography, paleontology,  structural geology and sub surface analysis. Geologic and structural geology data were collected from surface mapping in land of Matarombeo, but sub-surface interpretation beneath Tolo bay were taken from gravity and seismic data. Stratigraphically, study area consist of Cretaceous – Oligocene ophiolite series which thrusted above Mesozoic sedimentary rocks from the continental crust origin. Unconformably above those two rock groups deposited molasse group on Miocene. The study area has been affected by three different tectonic stress phases.  Formation and evolution of Menui Sub-Basin is characterized by several distinct events. The events begin from its history as part of Australia (pre-rifting sequence), the detachment from Australia (syn-rifting sequence), movement to its present location (syn-drifting sequence) and during and after the collision with SE Sulawesi (syn-orogen and post-orogen sequences).Received: 2025-11-24 Revised:  2025-12-13 Accepted: 2025-12-31 Published: 2025-12-31
Wetland Users' Livelihood Response to Seasonal Fluctuation in Kumadugu-Yobe River Basin Wetlands Ahmed Abubakar Jajere; Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere; Abubakar M Said; M. I. Bammami
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 58, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.84405

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The wetlands of kumadugu yobe river basin are the livelihood soul of the communities living around the wetlands site. The dominant pastoralist and agrarian population of the wetland site drives their livelihood directly from the wetlands. This study examines how the livelihoods of wetland users respond to fluctuations in wetlands. A total of 294 households were sampled. The interview questions focused on resources extracted from the wetlands, seasonal changes in volumes of wetland resources, and the impact of resource dynamics on general livelihoods. Both Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were employed in analysing the data collected. The study revealed that the wetlands are found to be the source of livelihood to 97% of the wetlands population. Degradation in wetlands productivity affects agricultural output by   61%, 48%, 55%, 71%, 65%, 73% and 47% for rice, wheat, maize, guinea corn, millet, groundnut, and cowpea, respectively, and fishing output by 77%. The shrinking of wetlands favoured wet-season livestock production, but affected dry-season grazing and increased the farmers/harder conflict. The impact of wetlands components' fluctuations on the assets and income of wetlands users is statistically significant at the 99% level. The livelihood of the KYRB wetland population responds significantly to any slight changes in the wetlands. Therefore, the Kumadugu River basin's wetlands degradation means livelihood lost to 97% of the population, thus necessitating proper management strategies to prevent the wetlands from disappearing, to prevent a social catastrophe that can affect the whole Sahel region's stability.   Received: 2023-05-14 Revised: 2025-12-11 Accepted: 2026-03-05 Published: 2025-04-01  
The Influence of Trang Community Participation in Enhancing Tourism Potentials: The Moderating Effect of Community Members’ Roles Wipada Thaothampitak; Sippavit Wongsuwatt; Tippawan Jantamaneechot; Pansa Prommas
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 58, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.92799

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Tourism and hospitality constitute a key driving force of Thailand’s economy, with community-based tourism ubiquitously recognized as a crucial element for improving a community’s economic status. This study aimed to determine the influences of community participation and the moderating effects of the community members’ roles on tourism potential. Quantitative research methods were used. A total of 436 participants were selected using purposive sampling. The sample size was proportionally related to the population of each district in Trang Province. Face-to-face questionnaires were administered and PLS-SEM was employed to test a statistical model to determine the influences of community participation on tourism potential. Results revealed a positive influence by some elements of community participation on the tourism potential and a significant moderating effect by the community members’ roles. The findings of this study confirm that community participation is an integral component of tourism development for enhancing both internal and external tourism potential of a community. This study addresses a research gap by providing empirical evidence on the influence of community participation on tourism potential in Trang’s communities and highlights the importance of community members’ roles as a key factor in enhancing tourism potential, thereby offering valuable implications for community-based tourism development.Received: 2024-01-04 Revised: 2025-12-22 Accepted:  2026-03-10 Published: 2026-04-01
Greenhouse Gas Estimation from Rice Fields in Simbalai Village, Loea Subdistrict, East Kolaka Regency La Ode Midi; La Ode Siwi; La Ode Muhammad Erif; Nindi Darmayanti
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 58, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.100882

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This study aims to determine the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the rice paddy agricultural sector in Simbalai Village, Loea District. The research was conducted in April 2022 in Simbalai Village, Loea District, which has 167 hectares of wet-rice fields. The methods used in this research included observation of paddy rice areas, data collected from the Agricultural Extension Center (BPP) of Loea District, and interviews. The sampling in this study employed a purposive sampling method, with key informants comprising rice farmers selected based on their knowledge and involvement in rice cultivation practices. The technique to determine the amount of greenhouse gas emissions involved using data on agricultural activities in the village, obtained from records maintained by the Loea District Agricultural Extension Center (BPP), and then analyzing the data based on PERMEN No.73 of 2017, which provides guidelines for implementing and reporting the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory. The results of this study indicate that emissions from irrigated rice farming activities include 640.5 tons of CO2-eq/year of CH4, and from rain-fed rice fields, 178.5 tons of CO2-eq/year of CH4. Additionally, CO2 emissions from using urea fertilizer amounted to 787.3 tons C/year, and N2O emissions from using urea fertilizer amounted to 272.2 tons CO2-eq/year. The total emissions amounted to 1878.58 tons of CO2-eq/year.Received: 2024-10-21 Revised: 2025-08-25 Accepted: 2026-04-22 Published: 2026-04-28
Study of Spatial Distribution of Agricultural Resources in Relation to Food Security in Rembang Regency Sudrajat Sudrajat; Mahal Nungki E.T.; Azizatul Maghfiroh
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 58, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.104473

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Agricultural resources play an important role in agricultural activities. However, its availability continues to decline so it is alarmed that it will threaten the availability of food and food security. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the spatial distribution of agricultural resources in relation to food security. A spatial approach is used to see variations in the availability of agricultural resources, food product yields and food security in each sub-district in Rembang Regency. The results of the study found that the spatial distribution of the availability of agricultural resources in each sub-district of Rembang Regency was unevenly distributed. The unequal distribution of available agricultural resources has also caused several sub-districts in Rembang Regency to be under the status of food insecure, somewhat food insecure and food insecure. The results of the overlay between the map of the level of availability of agricultural resources and the map of the level of food security indicate that there is a tendency that the availability of agricultural resources, both in terms of quality and quantity, has an effect on food security.
Analysis of Sectoral and Spatial Linkages for Regional Development in Riau Islands Province Sri Wahyuni; Hermanto Siregar; Ernan Rustiadi; Andrea Emma Pravitasari
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 58, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.104833

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Planning for sustainable development needs to be based on a region’s potential and suitable methods for determining appropriate policies. Therefore, this study aimed to identify key sectors and analyze the linkages of sectors and regions in Riau Island Province. The secondary data used were from Indonesia’s 2016 Input-Output (IO)/Inter-Regional Input-Output (IRIO) table compiled by the Central Bureau of Statistics. This table provides information on the potential of sectors and regional interdependence. The results showed that the key sectors were the Processing Industry, Electricity and Gas Procurement, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Accommodation and food services, as well as Information and Communication. The composition of exports and imports of the Riau Islands involved other regions, most of which were dominated by neighboring provinces. In addition, the economy in the Riau Islands was influenced by final demand shocks from different provinces, namely Riau, South Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Lampung, which are still in the Sumatra islands. This showed how location closeness affected the local economy. The lack of connectivity between the islands suggested a need for government initiatives to enhance transportation accessibility. In addition, the archipelago's maritime capabilities are crucial for industrial potential, but environmental impact needs to be considered for its sustainability.Received: 2025-02-18 Revised: 2025-12-17 Accepted: 2026-03-12 Published: 2026-04-29 
Integration of STEM Technologies in Geography Education Sakhislam Laiskhanov; Yerkegul Seminar; Kopbossyn Amandyk
Indonesian Journal of Geography Vol 58, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.104907

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This study examines the integration of STEM technologies into geography programs in higher education institutions to develop students' research competencies, spatial thinking, and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills. Based on a systematic analysis of 29 recent publications on STEM in geography education, the study identifies five key features of STEM-based learning: organizing research activities, developing practical and analytical skills, encouraging innovative and project-based thinking, effectively using digital tools and GIS, and gradually introducing STEM methodologies. Drawing on the international experience of countries such as Malaysia, China, and Indonesia, a STEM laboratory model for teaching geography is proposed. The results show that the structured implementation of STEM technologies significantly improves students' ability to conduct experiments, analyze data, make predictions, and develop critical thinking, thereby preparing future specialists to solve social, environmental, and economic problems. This study lays the foundation for integrating STEM into geography curricula and offers practical recommendations for creating a laboratory learning environment in universities. In general, geography, using STEM technology, can study or analyze issues such as urbanization, socioeconomic inequality, disease incidence (mapping), migration, natural.
Study of Urbanism in Highland Rural: The Case of Ciputri Village, Indonesia Hafid Setiadi; Riza Putera Syamsuddin; Ahmad Fakhruddin; Ahmad Zubair; I Nyoman Putera Indrawan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijg.105433

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This study aimed to explore urban influences on a highland village as a node in an urban network. The discussion focused on altering the settlement situation and the life of villagers, who were dominated by vegetable farming. The analysis was inspired by Doxiadis’s premises concerning human efforts to maximize contact with nature efficiently to fulfill living needs. A descriptive qualitative method was adopted with data collected through interviews, observation, and mapping. The interviews were conducted in two stages, including semi-structured interviews with 90 household respondents and in-depth sessions with three key informants. To ensure the quality and accuracy of the data, source and method triangulation was applied by systematically comparing information obtained from household interviews, in-depth interviews with key informants, and field observations. Based on the results, the life atmosphere of the village was becoming increasingly urban. Urban-oriented nicknames further evolved for certain places, reflecting the villagers’ new spatial mindset. Primordial spaces were also transformed into modernity, guided by economic logic and proximity to major cities through the main road. Therefore, the functional relationship between villagers and nature had diminished. Urban practices were not fully prominent as urbanization was an aspect that villagers sensed, imagined, and perhaps even anticipated.Received: 2025-03-16 Revised: 2025-12-17 Accepted: 2026-03-12 Published: 2026-04-29 

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