Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards (JNEH) is an open-access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal in Persian (with English abstracts and bibliographies), disseminates significant research in the natural hazards and environmental sciences, including research that integrates environmental processes and human activities, published by the University of Sistan and Baluchestan and scientifically sponsored by the Iranian Association of Geomorphology. It is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to publishing original articles, review articles, etc., considering the research ethics and academic rules and regulations.

Aim: The Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards seeks to advance the scientific understanding and promote interdisciplinary research in the domains of environmental hazards, climate change, and resilience. Through the publication of high-quality peer-reviewed research articles, review papers, and technical notes, the journal aims to expand the frontiers of knowledge concerning natural hazards and their management, with a particular focus on the geographical contexts of Iran and other regions. It is dedicated to fostering innovative solutions for the monitoring, prediction, and mitigation of environmental risks by utilising state-of-the-art technologies, such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. The journal is committed to supporting sustainable development by providing a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange evidence-based strategies that enhance societal resilience to all natural environmental hazards, encompassing climatic, geomorphological, and ecological threats.

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JNEH Achieves Top Ranking at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan

We are proud to announce that the Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards received the award for the Best Persian-Language Journal during the University of Sistan and Baluchistan’s 2025 Research Celebration.

With an "A" ranking from the Ministry of Science and a Q1 status from the ISC, JNEH continues to solidify its reputation as a premier publication in environmental and geographical sciences. Our recent milestones reflect a commitment to international standards and increased global visibility, moving us closer to indexing in Scopus and the Web of Science (WOS).

We extend our sincere gratitude to our contributors, reviewers, and the editorial team for their invaluable support. We welcome researchers to submit their latest work, especially English-language manuscripts, as we strive for further international recognition.

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• Publisher: University of Sistan and Baluchestan 
• Collaboration with: the Iranian Geomorphology Association
• Established: 2012
• ISSN (Print): 2676-4377
• ISSN (Electronic): 2676-4385
• Publication Frequency: Quarterly
• Language: Persian (with English extended abstracts and references)
• Article Types: Research articles, review articles, technical notes
• Access Type: Open Access (full text available free of charge) under Creative Commons CC BY-NC
• Indexing and Abstracting: Indexed in EBSCO, AGRIS, DOAJ, CABI, Publons, Google Scholar, Islamic World Science Citation Centre (ISC), SID, Magiran, Noormags, CIVILICA, and others
• Impact Factor (ISC): 0.535 (Q1)
• Ministry of Science Ranking: A (2019, 2022); B (2020)
• Peer Review Process: Double-blind, anonymous, and confidential; minimum of two reviewers (more information)
• Average Initial Review Time: Approximately 10 days
• Average Peer Review Process Time: Approximately 3 months
• Acceptance Rate: 20%
• Publication Fees: No submission or review fees; a publication fee of 600,000 IRR applies upon final acceptance  (more information)
• Citation Style: APA
• Ethical Standards: Adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and Iranian regulations on preventing scientific misconduct  (more information)
• Plagiarism Policy: All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g.,  iThenticate, AI Plagiarism Checker, Samim Noor, Hamtajoo) before review (more information)
• Copyright: Authors retain copyright under CC BY-NC; the journal holds non-exclusive publishing rights 
• Files: Essential files must be submitted through the manuscript submission system: 1. The main file of the manuscript (without the names of the authors), 2. Title page in the mentioned format, 3. Authorship (must include the title of the article and the name and surname of all authors and be signed by all authors), and 4. Conflict of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the article file) and other essential Files.
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• Editorial Office Email: ehazards@usb.ac.ir
• Telephone: +98 54 3113 6799 (7:30–14:30)
• Mobile/Telegram: +98 933 036 7636 (8:00–14:00)
• https://jneh.usb.ac.ir