Guideline for Authors

For Authors

For Authors: article structure, editorial standards, author guide, author’s declaration, payment policy, and publication ethics.

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Article Structure

Surname(s) of the author(s)
Affiliation of the author(s)
E-mail address and telephone number of the corresponding author
If available, 16-digit ORCID of the author(s)

Title – should be clear, concise, and fully reflect the content of the article. In a research paper, a case-study location may be mentioned. Avoid overly long, complex sentences.

Abstract – should include: a brief introduction and research aim (2–3 sentences), description of methods (2–3 sentences), preliminary results (3–4 sentences), and general conclusions (1–2 sentences). Maximum 250 words. Make it as complete as possible, as readers often judge relevance from the abstract alone.

Avoid generic statements that add no substantive content.

Keywords – 6 terms reflecting research topic, methods, and study area. Avoid duplicating words from the title or using overly broad phrases (e.g. “landscape geography”).

Introduction – should immerse the reader in the topic, based on comprehensive international, national, and regional literature. Include: general background; state-of-the-art review; definitions of key terms; problem statement and clear research objectives.

Materials, Methods, and Study Area – describe all data sources (digital databases, maps, planning documents, statistics, field-work results, etc.) and the study area’s physical and administrative setting. Include maps with legends, scale, and north arrow.

Results – present original findings, possibly in subsections. Use maps, tables, figures, or photos sparingly but effectively.

Discussion – interpret your results in comparison with existing studies, discuss strengths and limitations, and suggest avenues for future research.

Conclusions – summarize the main findings and their significance in concise text or bullet points.

References – list 25–60 items, covering international, national, and (if needed) regional sources. Exclude non-scholarly materials except in special cases. All cited works—including maps, databases, and websites—must appear in the list.

Editorial Standards

Before submitting, ensure your manuscript:

• is free of typos;
• is written in polished academic language (poorly prepared texts will be rejected at peer review stage);
• is stylistically and grammatically correct;
• includes figures, photographs, and maps that meet graphic quality requirements;
• has a complete and accurate reference list corresponding to in-text citations;
• contains a precise, informative abstract;
• has a correctly formulated title per the guidelines.

By submitting you confirm you are responsible for accuracy, integrity, and copyright of the content. You will sign an ethics declaration confirming originality and authorship.

Author Guide

1. Send manuscripts by e-mail to: krajobraz.kulturowy@us.edu.pl.
2. The attached file must follow the required structure and editorial standards. Before submission, please review the Review form.
3. Manuscripts in Polish undergo initial peer review by the Editor-in-Chief or a subject editor appointed by the Publishing Council.
4. Formal requirements and technical specifications are described above in Article Structure and Editorial Standards.
5. After formal checks and compliance with the journal’s profile, manuscripts are sent to two anonymous reviewers (double-blind review). Reviewers must have no conflict of interest with the authors.
6. If formal requirements are not met, authors are informed and may resubmit after revisions.
7. As a semi-annual journal, submissions are considered twice a year; reviewer selection and acceptance decisions are made collectively.
8. The average review time is two weeks. The review form is available on the Reviewers’ page.
9. Revised manuscripts with responses to reviewers should be returned within two weeks of receiving feedback.
10. After review, authors translate accepted manuscripts into English at their own expense and submit bilingual versions for final editing.
11. Authors must submit the signed Autor’s declaration.
12. Accepted articles receive a DOI.
13. At final proofreading, the technical editor may shorten or correct text and remove graphics that do not meet technical requirements.
14. After composition, authors receive proofs for approval (“author brush”).

Payment Policy

During production, the following applies:

• Prepare the manuscript according to PKKK guidelines;
• Submit the digital article by e-mail;
• Submit the originality declaration (available on the journal’s site);
• Sign the license agreement for online publication;

While electronic publication is free, we appreciate support of PLN 150 or 200 to offset production costs.
Please transfer to:

Polish Geographical Society – Main Board

Ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 30 lok. 1, 00-927 Warsaw, Poland

Account: 61 1140 2004 0000 3802 8206 0420

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