Journals in Geochemistry and petrology
Journals in Geochemistry and petrology
This collection explores the chemical composition, mineralogy, and genesis of rocks and Earth materials. It supports geochemists, petrologists, and planetary scientists in unravelling Earth’s history, mantle processes, and volcanic activity. Featuring analytical techniques, experimental methods, and case studies, these resources provide vital insights into planetary evolution, magmatic processes, and resource exploration, fostering advances in understanding Earth’s interior and surface phenomena.
Chemical Geology
Chemical Geology incorporates the journal previously known as Isotope Geoscience and is the journal affiliated with the European Association of Geochemistry. Chemical Geology publishes geochemical studies of fundamental and broad significance to enhance the understanding of the Earth and the solar system, focusing on chemical and mineralising processes in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary systems, low- and high-temperature mineral-fluid interactions, biogeochemistry, the environment and cosmochemistry.Paper... that are field, experimentally, or computationally based are appropriate if they are of broad international interest. The journal generally does not publish papers of mainly regional interest, or which are primarily focused on remediation, applied geochemistry, applied economic geology and pure geochronology.The Journal also welcomes innovative papers dealing with significant analytical advances that are of wide interest in the community and extend significantly beyond the scope of what would be included in the methods section of a standard research paper. This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation), SDG 13, (Climate Action) and SDG 14 (Life below water).- ISSN: 0009-2541
Polar Science
Published on behalf of the National Institute of Polar ResearchPolar Science is an international, peer-reviewed quarterly journal. It is dedicated to publishing original research articles for sciences relating to the polar regions of the Earth and other planets. Polar Science aims to cover 15 disciplines which are listed below; they cover most aspects of physical sciences, geosciences and life sciences, together with engineering and social sciences. Articles should attract the interest of broad polar science communities, and not be limited to the interests of those who work under specific research subjects. - Space and upper atmosphere physics - Atmospheric science/climatology - Glaciology - Oceanography/sea ice studies - Geology/petrology - Solid earth geophysics/seismolog... - Marine Earth science - Geomorphology/Cenozo... geology - Meteoritics - Terrestrial biology - Marine biology - Animal ecology - Environment - Polar Engineering - Humanities and social sciencesThis journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 13, (Climate Action) SDG 14 (Life below water) and SDG 15 (Life on land)- ISSN: 1873-9652
Organic Geochemistry
The International Journal for the Rapid Publication of Current Research in Organic Geochemistry and Biogeochemistry and The Official Journal of the European Association of Organic GeochemistsOrganic Geochemistry serves as the only dedicated medium for the publication of peer-reviewed research on all phases of geochemistry in which organic compounds play a major role. The Editors welcome contributions covering a wide spectrum of subjects in the geosciences broadly based on organic chemistry (including molecular and isotopic geochemistry), and involving geology, biogeochemistry, environmental geochemistry, chemical oceanography and hydrology.The scope of the journal includes research involving organic matter in ancient strata (including source rocks, petroleum, natural gas and coal), recent sediments, the aqueous environment, and soils and the role of organics in the geochemical cycling of the elements. Sedimentological, paleontological and organic petrographic studies will also be considered for publication, if they are geochemically oriented. Papers cover the full range of research activities in organic geochemistry, and include comprehensive review articles, technical communications, discussion/reply correspondence and short technical notes. Peer-reviews organised through three Chief Editors and a staff of Associate Editors, are conducted by well known, respected members of the scientific community. The journal also publishes reviews of books, announcements of important conferences and meetings and other matters of direct interest to the organic geochemical community.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals.- ISSN: 0146-6380
Geochemistry
Geochemistry (formerly known as Chemie der Erde or as International Journal for Chemical Topics of the Geosciences) is one of the oldest journals for geochemistry-related topics. Geochemistry publishes original research papers, short communications, reviews of selected topics, and high-class invited review articles addressed at broad geosciences audience. Publications dealing with interdisciplinary questions are particularly welcome. Young scientists are especially encouraged to submit their work. The journal offers entry into the world of international scientific communication and promotes interdisciplinary discussion on chemical problems in a broad spectrum of geosciences.The following topics are covered by the expertise of the members of the editorial board (see below):Cosmochemistr... meteoriticsIgneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrologyVolcanology... & high temperature geochemistryBiogeoch... - theoretical - field related studiesMineralogy - crystallographyEnvir... geosciencesArchaeome...- ISSN: 0009-2819
Calphad
The design of industrial processes requires reliable thermodynamic data. CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry) aims to promote computational thermodynamics through development of models to represent thermodynamic properties for various phases which permit prediction of properties of multicomponent systems from those of binary and ternary subsystems, critical assessment of data and their incorporation into self-consistent databases, development of software to optimize and derive thermodynamic parameters and the development and use of databanks for calculations to improve understanding of various industrial and technological processes. This work is disseminated through the CALPHAD journal and its annual conference. Contributions of high quality in these and related fields, especially the fields of first-principles calculations, experimental measurements of thermochemical and phase equilibrium data, phase transformations, and the process and materials designs that the CALPHAD works are based on or used for, are welcome.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center- ISSN: 0364-5916
Marine Geoscience and Energy Resources
Marine Geoscience and Energy Resources is an international journal covering marine geoenergy geology with emphasis on the origin and behaviour of all types of basinal fluids (e.g., hydrocarbons, mineralizing fluids, waters) in the context of basin dynamics, from the pore to the basin scale. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for high-quality research on the geology, geophysics and geochemistry of extant and deep-time marine and coastal basins, from continental shelves to deep-marine basins, and the related role of basinal fluids. Marine geohazards and their mitigation, marine geoenergy management, and associated geological risk studies are also welcome. Hence, the journal aims to advance the environmentally sustainable exploration of natural resources in the marine realm, while de-emphasizing the characterisation of oil and gas fields as the primary aim of research. Science advancement in the form of using geological formations for safe storage of various gases to help achieve net-zero carbon goals is particularly encouraged. The editors seek papers that broadly advance understanding of basins and fluids with general applicability, as well as those promoting environmentally sustainable exploration of natural resources in marine or terrestrial basins. Authors should analyse a region’s geological potential alongside sustainable solutions, considering how to make resource development less impactful and exploring broader implications beyond the specific basin. The editors will not consider papers on the following topics:Local case-studies that are basin or prospect specific, with little applicability outside of the study area they refer to.Coal-related research (even when comprising regional basin studies).Drilling and production engineering. The journal is essential reading for geologists, geophysicists and explorationists in academia, government, and industry working in the following areas: marine geology; basin analysis and evaluation; organic geochemistry; reserve/resource estimation; seismic stratigraphy; thermal models of basic evolution; sedimentary geology; continental margins; geophysical interpretation; structural geology/tectonics.Fo... known as Marine and Petroleum Geology, with a 2024 IF of 3.6, and 2022 CiteScore of 7.7.Scope Topics Geology of sustainable resource exploration and management in sedimentary basinsBasin dynamics and fluid (hydrocarbon, porewaters, cementation, hydrothermal/metals) migrationStructural geology and tectonicsSedimentolo... (sequence) stratigraphy, role of palaeoclimateGeophys... and geochemical modelling, basin modellingMud volcanoes and hydrocarbon seepsSea-level rise and coastal hazards, and submarine geohazardsDelta dynamics and coastal processes (e.g., subsidence, saltwater intrusion)CCS, gas hydrates, basinal geothermal and hydrogen resources Anthropogenic impacts on basin systemsCoupled Ocean-Climate-Tecton... interactionsMarine mineral and critical metal resources- ISSN: 3117-5775
Computers & Geosciences
Computers & Geosciences publishes high impact, original research at the interface between Computer Sciences and Geosciences. Publications should apply modern computer science paradigms, whether computational or informatics-based, to address problems in the geosciences.Computat... elements may include: computational methods; algorithms; data models; database retrieval; information retrieval; near and remote sensing data analysis; data processing; artificial intelligence; computer graphics; computer visualization; programming languages; parallel systems; distributed systems; the World-Wide Web; social media; ontologies; and software engineering.Geoscien... topics of interest include: mineralogy; petrology; geochemistry; geomorphology; palaeontology; stratigraphy; structural geology; sedimentology; hydrology; hydrogeology; oceanography; atmospheric sciences; climatology; meteorology; geophysics; geomatics; seismology; geodesy; paleogeography; environmental science; soil science; glaciology.Other fields may be considered but are not regarded as a priority.Computers & Geosciences does not consider:Geoscience manuscripts that do not contain a significant computer science innovation. Pure methodological developments (e.g. geophysics, hydrology) are not considered. Pure analytical developments are not considered, unless they have significant implications on computational geoscientific problems.Computer science manuscripts with no clear application to the geosciences (as defined above).Manuscripts aiming at solving a geoscientific engineering problem rather than answering a scientific question.Standard code of already well-established, or previously published methods.Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), unless they provide an original solution to a non-trivial input-handling problem.Manuscripts that use GIS tools in standard ways.Code and Data: Computers & Geosciences aims to publish code and supporting data from accepted manuscripts using state-of-the-art technologies. Code should be original and demonstrate a development in research. It should also have clear design and be reproducible, reusable, extensible and maintainable. Manuscripts presenting code, software or implementation of described algorithms need to include a link to a repository where the code can be downloaded. In such cases the open source license should be clearly indicated in submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts that describe code that is not open source are desk rejected. The journal editors offer to fork source code or data repositories that accompany published papers on GitHub, to help the community find the author's original repository.Manuscrip... can also be submitted to Computers & Geosciences open access companion title, Applied Computing & Geosciences.- ISSN: 0098-3004
Journal of Geochemical Exploration
Journal of Geochemical Exploration is mostly dedicated to publication of original studies in exploration and environmental geochemistry and related topics.Contributions considered of prevalent interest for the journal include researches based on the application of innovative methods to:define the genesis and the evolution of mineral deposits including transfer of elements in large-scale mineralized areas.analyze complex systems at the boundaries between bio-geochemistry, metal transport and mineral accumulation.evaluat... effects of historical mining activities on the surface environment.trace pollutant sources and define their fate and transport models in the near-surface and surface environments involving solid, fluid and aerial matrices.assess and quantify natural and technogenic radioactivity in the environment.determin... geochemical anomalies and set baseline reference values using compositional data analysis, multivariate statistics and geo-spatial analysis.assess the impacts of anthropogenic contamination on ecosystems and human health at local and regional scale to prioritize and classify risks through deterministic and stochastic approaches.Papers dedicated to the presentation of newly developed methods in analytical geochemistry to be applied in the field or in laboratory are also within the topics of interest for the journal.Submission of studies presenting results related with global and continental-wide geochemical prospecting activities and review articles covering topics of interest for a broad international audience is also encouraged specially when accompanied by cartographic products.To ensure high quality of both the peer review process and the published papers, associate editors are assigned to individual submissions in accordance with their own expertise.- ISSN: 0375-6742
Marine Geoscience and Energy Resources
Marine Geoscience and Energy Resources is an international journal covering marine geoenergy geology with emphasis on the origin and behaviour of all types of basinal fluids (e.g., hydrocarbons, mineralizing fluids, waters) in the context of basin dynamics, from the pore to the basin scale. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for high-quality research on the geology, geophysics and geochemistry of extant and deep-time marine and coastal basins, from continental shelves to deep-marine basins, and the related role of basinal fluids. Marine geohazards and their mitigation, marine geoenergy management, and associated geological risk studies are also welcome. Hence, the journal aims to advance the environmentally sustainable exploration of natural resources in the marine realm, while de-emphasizing the characterisation of oil and gas fields as the primary aim of research. Science advancement in the form of using geological formations for safe storage of various gases to help achieve net-zero carbon goals is particularly encouraged. The editors seek papers that broadly advance understanding of basins and fluids with general applicability, as well as those promoting environmentally sustainable exploration of natural resources in marine or terrestrial basins. Authors should analyse a region’s geological potential alongside sustainable solutions, considering how to make resource development less impactful and exploring broader implications beyond the specific basin. The editors will not consider papers on the following topics:Local case-studies that are basin or prospect specific, with little applicability outside of the study area they refer to.Coal-related research (even when comprising regional basin studies).Drilling and production engineering. The journal is essential reading for geologists, geophysicists and explorationists in academia, government, and industry working in the following areas: marine geology; basin analysis and evaluation; organic geochemistry; reserve/resource estimation; seismic stratigraphy; thermal models of basic evolution; sedimentary geology; continental margins; geophysical interpretation; structural geology/tectonics.Fo... known as Marine and Petroleum Geology, with a 2024 IF of 3.6, and 2022 CiteScore of 7.7.Scope Topics Geology of sustainable resource exploration and management in sedimentary basinsBasin dynamics and fluid (hydrocarbon, porewaters, cementation, hydrothermal/metals) migrationStructural geology and tectonicsSedimentolo... (sequence) stratigraphy, role of palaeoclimateGeophys... and geochemical modelling, basin modellingMud volcanoes and hydrocarbon seepsSea-level rise and coastal hazards, and submarine geohazardsDelta dynamics and coastal processes (e.g., subsidence, saltwater intrusion)CCS, gas hydrates, basinal geothermal and hydrogen resources Anthropogenic impacts on basin systemsCoupled Ocean-Climate-Tecton... interactionsMarine mineral and critical metal resources- ISSN: 0264-8172
Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
An International Journal on the Geophysical, Geochemical, Petrological, Economic and Environmental Aspects of Volcanology and Geothermal ResearchAn international research journal with focus on volcanic and geothermal processes and their impact on the environment and society.Submission of papers covering the following aspects of volcanology and geothermal research are encouraged:(1) Geophysical aspects of volcanic systems: physical properties of volcanic rocks, silicate melts, and magmas; heat flow studies; volcano seismology, geodesy and remote sensing.(2) Volcano hazard and risk research: hazard zonation methodology, development of forecasting tools; assessment techniques for vulnerability and impact.(3) Computational modeling and experimental simulation of magmatic and hydrothermal processes: eruption dynamics; magma transport and storage; plume dynamics and ash dispersal; lava flow dynamics; hydrothermal fluid flow; thermodynamics of aqueous fluids and melts.(4) Geological and geochemical measurements of active volcanic systems and volcanic processes: volcano stratigraphy, eruptive history; evolution of volcanic landforms; eruption style and progress; dispersal patterns of lava and ash; analysis of real-time eruption observations, volatile compositions and degassing; textural analysis of volcanic rocks.(5) Hydrology, geochemistry and measurement of magmatic, volcanic and hydrothermal fluids (the latter only if these propose novel aspects and processes of volcano-hosted hydrothermal systems); monitoring and modelling of volcanic gas emissions (including direct, in-situ, and remote measurements) and diffuse degassing (soils and springs/aquifers); crater lakes; hydrothermal mineralization.The journal does not accept geothermal or other research papers that are not related to volcanism.- ISSN: 0377-0273
