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Vol. 18, 4/2010 MoraVian geographical reports
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Moravian Geographical Reports publishes the following types of papers:
Original scientific papers are the backbone of individual issues of the journal. These
theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions from Geography, as well as regionallyoriented
results of empirical research from various disciplines, usually will have a theoretical
and a methodological section, and should be anchored in the international literature. We
recommend following the classical structure of a paper: introduction, including objectives and
the title and other details of a grant project, when applicable; theoretical and methodological
bases; empirical part of the work; evaluation of results; and discussion, conclusions
and references. Scientific papers will also include an abstract (up to 500 characters)
and 3 to 8 keywords (of these a maximum of 5 general and 3 regional in nature). With the
exception of purely theoretical papers, it is desirable that each contribution has attached
colour graphic enclosures, such as photographs, diagrams, maps, etc., some of which may be
placed on the second, third or fourth cover pages. Papers on regional issues should contain
a simple map indicating the geographical location of the study area. The maximum text
size is 40 thousand characters, plus a maximum of 3 pages of enclosures. The number of
graphic enclosures can be increased by one page provided the text is shortened by 4 thousand
characters.
All scientific papers are subject to a peer review process, with two anonymous independent
reviewers (one of whom preferably would be from outside the Czech Republic) appointed by
the Editorial Board. The criteria for the review process include the following: an evaluation of
the topicality and originality of the research problem; level of theoretical and methodological
understanding of the problem; the methods used; the relevance of sources and references to
the literature; and contribution to the development of the scientific area under study.
Scientific communications are meant to inform the public about current research projects,
scientific hypotheses or findings. The section is also used for discussion of scientific debates or
refining scientific opinions. Some contributions may be reviewed at the discretion of the Editorial
Board. The maximum text length of a scientific communication is 12 thousand characters.
Scientific announcements present information about scientific conferences, events and
international cooperation, about journals with geographical and related issues, and about
the activities of geographical and related scientific workplaces. The scientific announcements
preferably will be published with colour photographs. Contributions to jubilees or obituaries
of prominent scientific personalities are supplied exclusively by request from the Editorial
Board. The maximum text length of a scientific announcement is 5 thousand characters.
Moravian Geographical Reports also publishes reviews of major studies in Geography and
other related disciplines, published as books or atlases. The review must contain a complete
citation of the reviewed work and its maximum text is 3.5 thousand characters. Normally,
graphics are not included.
More detailed instructions can be found at http://www.geonika.cz/EN/research/ENMgr.html
The journal Moravian Geographical Reports is monitored in the SCOPUS database. Information
about the journal can also be found on other web sites, such as the site of the American Geographical
Society Library (http://www.uwm.edu/Library/AGSL/) or the site of the University of Colorado
at Boulder (http://www.colorado.edu/geography/virtdept/resources/journal/journals.htm).
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