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South African Geographical Journal Template

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About the South African Geographical Journal format

South African Geographical Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Local Economic Development and Planning, Urban and Rural Development Challenges, Legal Issues in South Africa.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." South African Geographical Journal 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inLocal Economic Development and Planning Urban and Rural Development Challenges Legal Issues in South Africa South African History and Culture Historical Geography and Geographical Thought
ISSN0373-6245
Citation impact (2-yr)1.73
h-index44
i10-index424
Total citations14,088
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in South African Geographical Journal per year

29
2014
27
2015
32
2016
13
2017
18
2018
33
2019
37
2020
25
2021
28
2022
24
2023
36
2024
42
2025

Citation impact of South African Geographical Journal by publication year

653
2014
566
2015
404
2016
275
2017
385
2018
491
2019
450
2020
221
2021
199
2022
156
2023
110
2024
34
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in South African Geographical Journal

The South African Geographical Journal

1 Sep 1950

Climatological records show dramatic variability of rainfall in South Africa as a whole during the twentieth century. In theory, agricultural productivity should match these variations, a proposition that is tested with specific reference to crop yields in the eastern Cape. Strong associations do indeed exist between rainfall patterns and agricultural activity. Other changes, such as…

Effects of the safari hunting tourism ban on rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation in Northern Botswana

Joseph E. Mbaiwa · 23 Mar 2017

This paper examines the effects of the safari hunting ban of 2014 on rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation in Northern Botswana using the social exchange theory. The paper used both primary and secondary data sources. Data were analysed qualitatively. Results indicate that the ban led to a reduction of tourism benefits to local communities such…

South African Geographical Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the South African Geographical Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the South African Geographical Journal template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does South African Geographical Journal use?
South African Geographical Journal uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." South African Geographical Journal 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to South African Geographical Journal?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready South African Geographical Journal document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the South African Geographical Journal template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the South African Geographical Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes South African Geographical Journal?
South African Geographical Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's South African Geographical Journal template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready South African Geographical Journal PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official South African Geographical Journal template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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