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Applied Clay Science

  • ISSN: 0169-1317
  • 5 Year impact factor: 5.2
  • Impact factor: 5.3
An International Journal on Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Technology of Clays and Clay MineralsApplied Clay Science is an international journal attracting high-quality, novel scientific papers on clays and clay minerals, including research papers, reviews, and technical notes. The journal covers typical subjects of Fundamental and Applied Clay Science such as:• Synthesis and purification • Structural, crystallographic and mineralogical properties of clays and clay minerals • Thermal properties of clays and clay minerals • Physico-chemical properties including i) surface and interface properties; ii) thermodynamic properties; iii) mechanical properties • Interaction with water, with polar and apolar molecules • Colloidal properties and rheology • Modelling and simulation, but with an experimental application. Purely theoretical simulation studies are only acceptable when they deal with scientific issues that cannot be solved experimentally • Genesis and deposits of clay minerals • Geology and geochemistry of clays • Modification of clays and clay minerals properties by thermal and physical treatments • Modification by chemical treatments with organic and inorganic molecules (organoclays, pillared clays) • Modification by biological microorganisms • Structural and textural modifications of clay minerals • Synthesis of other materials (such as zeolites, and geopolymers) starting from clay minerals. • Novel materials based on clay minerals such as clay polymer (bio)nanocomposites • Clays and clay minerals in formulations of pesticides and drugs and in animal food production • Environmental applications such as Radioactive Waste Disposal, Water Engineering, Depollution of heavy metals, Filtration • Fillers and coating (paint, rubber, plastics) • Drilling fluids and drilling muds in petroleum industry • Foundry moulding • Applications in soil chemistry and in agriculture • Applications of clay mineral in hydrocarbon and geothermal prospection • Geotechnical applications of clays and clay minerals • Applications in ceramics, construction, iron ore and steel industry, paper, catalysis, cosmetics • Related lamellar materials such as Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH), layered oxides, layered silicates, Cement Silicate Hydrates (CSH, CASH, NASH), serpentine, and mica.In all the applications mentioned above, the focus of the manuscript should be on the clay.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support CenterThis journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 3 (Good health and well - being), SDG 6 (Clear water and sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 9 (Industry, infrastructure and innovation), SDG 13, (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on land)
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Biogeotechnics

  • ISSN: 2949-9291
Aims Biogeotechnics is an interdisciplinary journal that bridges the gap between bioengineering, bionics and earth science engineering, particularly in the areas of bio-mediated design such as biomineralization, soil bioengineering using vegetation and fungi and bio-inspired design in the applications of geotechnical engineering. The journal aims to publish original studies on the experimental and theoretical aspects of bio-mediated and bio-inspired solutions in the geotechnical system, including laboratory and field testing, computational methods, design principles and site investigation.Scope Biogeotechnics focuses on interdisciplinary topics on the application of microbially mediated processes, biomaterials, vegetation, fungi and bio-inspired design methods, in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, rock engineering, pavement engineering, geological engineering, as well as offshore and marine engineering. Topics of interest include numerical and analytical methods in soil and rock mechanics with bio-mediated and bio-inspired solutions and materials; constitutive modelling in bio-mediated soil and rock ; statics and dynamics of interacting structures and foundations with bio-mediated and bio-inspired solutions; liquid and gas flow through geologic bio-reinforced media, contaminant transport and groundwater problems with bio-mitigation; geohazards mitigation in earthquakes, landslides and subsidence; soil/rock improvement with bio-mediated and bio-inspired method; and the development of bio-mediated and bio-inspired models validations using laboratory and field measurements.Editorial Board
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CATENA

  • ISSN: 0341-8162
  • 5 Year impact factor: 5.9
  • Impact factor: 5.4
Catena is an interdisciplinary journal of soil science and geomorphology with a focus on geoecology, landscape ecology, landscape evolution and hydrology. Original research papers, comments, and reviews linking field, laboratory, and/or modelling results, integrating different geospheres, and discussing soil and landscape processes on different spatial and temporal scales will be considered, provided they are sufficiently novel and of broad interest.Reviews are expected to critically discuss and synthesise findings and approaches on topics falling within the core aims of Catena. Short comments (no more than 2 journal pages i.e. ca. 2000 words) are considered for publication only if they bring important scientific new elements and/or corrections/improvements on substantial aspects of previously published articles. Manuscripts that will not be considered include papers on the following topics:Research papers summarising literature results, and bibliometric analyses (meta-analyses are not included). Studies without explicit relation to landscape patterns or processes, such as:Purely geological or groundwater studies.Runoff studies that have no relation to soil or geomorphic change.Chemical laboratory experiments with no relation to ‘real’ field conditions.Microbiological studies with no relation to soil formation or landscape processes.Geotechnical and environmental engineering studies.Geobotanical, ecological and vegetation studies with no (or limited) relation to soil, hydrology, geomorphology or landscape evolution.Agricultural/crop production experiments without a solid relation to landscape.Studies on ecosystem services and land use planning.Comparisons of the performance and robustness of models and statistical methods (e.g. process-based, or machine learning) with no or only a minimal landscape-learning effect.Regionally oriented studies which cannot be applied to other landscapes (or lack novelty in approach or methodology).The Chairs of the Editors-in-Chief do not accept pre-submission enquiries to determine if a manuscript is likely to be of interest to the journal.
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Coastal Engineering

  • ISSN: 0378-3839
  • 5 Year impact factor: 4.4
  • Impact factor: 4.2
An International Journal for Coastal, Harbour and Offshore EngineersCoastal Engineering is an international medium for coastal engineers and scientists. Combining practical applications with modern technological and scientific approaches, such as mathematical and numerical modelling, laboratory and field observations and experiments, it publishes fundamental studies as well as case studies on the following aspects of coastal, harbour and offshore engineering: waves, currents and sediment transport; coastal, estuarine and offshore morphology; technical and functional design of coastal and harbour structures; morphological and environmental impact of coastal, harbour and offshore structures.
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Cold Regions Science and Technology

  • ISSN: 0165-232X
  • 5 Year impact factor: 4.3
  • Impact factor: 3.8
Cold Regions Science and Technology is an international journal dealing with the science and technical problems of cold environments in both the polar regions and more temperate locations. It includes fundamental aspects of cryospheric sciences which have applications for cold regions problems as well as engineering topics which relate to the cryosphere.Emphasis is given to applied science with broad coverage of the physical and mechanical aspects of ice (including glaciers and sea ice), snow and snow avalanches, ice-water systems, ice-bonded soils and permafrost.Relevant aspects of Earth science, materials science, offshore and river ice engineering are also of primary interest. These include icing of ships and structures as well as trafficability in cold environments. Technological advances for cold regions in research, development, and engineering practice are relevant to the journal. Theoretical papers must include a detailed discussion of the potential application of the theory to address cold regions problems. The journal serves a wide range of specialists, providing a medium for interdisciplinary communication and a convenient source of reference.Please see below the areas of research that the Editor in Chief and Associate Editors lead on, with support from members of the Editorial Board.Sea ice and arctic marine technology - Prof. Jukka TuhkuriSnow and snow avalanche - Dr. Nicolas Eckert & Dr. Betty SovillaFrozen soil, frozen rocks and permafrost - Prof. Jilin Qi & Prof. Mingyi ZhangRiver ice - Prof. Mark LoewenAtmospheric icing - Dr. Krzysztof Szilder
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Deep Resources Engineering

  • ISSN: 2949-9305
Deep Resources Engineering is a gold open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rapid publication and global dissemination of the latest findings in the field of deep engineering. The journal bridges the gap between research scientists and engineers who work in diverse disciplines related to deep resources engineering. It also provides a forum for publishing high-quality papers that report cutting-edge research on the topic.The journal mainly focuses on theories, methods, techniques, experiences and cases that are new in the field of deep resources engineering. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:Geology for deep engineering: Hydrogeology and engineering geology; Structural geology; Deep resources exploration; Ore deposit detecting; Digital ore deposit; Crustal stress; Coring; Geological model; Mine thermal physics.Deep metal mines: Deep open-pit mines; Deep mining method; Mining planning, design, sequence and optimization; mechanized mining and intelligent methods; Stope; Backfill; Rock burst; Large deformation; Mining-seismicity; Intelligent mining; Theoretical analysis and numerical modelling for mining; Instrumentation and monitoring; Site investigation for mining; In-situ and mining induced stress; Ground control; Pre-conditioning and de-stress techniques; Rockmass classification.Rock mechanics for deep engineering: Deep rock and rockmass testing and instruments; Multiply field coupling process; Multiply phase flow; Dynamic and static rock mechanics; Novel numerical methods; Rupture dynamic response and transmission; Time-dependent behaviour; Micromechanics and multi-scale methods; Inverse analysis and stochastic methods; Fractured and porous media; Rock fracturing; Induced seismicity; Cap rock integrity; Reservoir simulation; Fault reactivation; Reactive transport; Rock-fluid interaction.Excavation for deep engineering: Drilling, blasting, TBM tunnelling; Deep shaft, tunnelling and cavern; Theoretical analysis and numerical modelling for excavation; Instrumentation and monitoring for excavation; Support and ground improvement; Energy-absorbing bolt; Grouting; Shaft lining; Intelligent construction; Site investigation for excavation; Excavation for underground oil and gas storage; Excavation in geothermal energy exploration.Safety for deep engineering: Ventilation & cooling; Physics and engineering of safety; Control and management techniques; Risk assessment, warning and mitigation; Emergency management and technology; Mine safety science and technology; Environment and sustainable development; Disaster-causing mechanisms; Instability analysis, evaluation and control; Maintenance and rehabilitation.Editorial Board
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Earth Energy Science

  • ISSN: 2950-1547
Earth Energy Science is committed to providing a leading platform for the dissemination and exchange of research and innovation in the fields of earth energy exploration, low-carbon sustainable exploitation, clean utilization and storage, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Our mission is to contribute to environmentally friendly goals and promote a net-zero carbon future.The journal publishes a wide range of scholarly works, including research papers, review papers, short communications, technical notes, and book reviews. We encourage submissions that showcase fundamental and innovative research, which embody the scientific spirit, methods and philosophy in the areas of earth energy exploration, low-carbon sustainable exploitation, clean utilization and storage, and carbon sequestration.Editorial Board
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Ecological Engineering

  • ISSN: 0925-8574
  • 5 Year impact factor: 4.1
  • Impact factor: 3.9
The Journal of Ecosystem RestorationEcological engineering has been defined as the design of ecosystems for the mutual benefit of humans and nature. The journal is for those involved in designing, monitoring, or restoring ecosystems, and serves as a bridge between the fields of ecology and engineeringSpecific topics covered in the journal include: habitat reconstruction; ecotechnology; synthetic ecology; bioengineering; restoration ecology; ecology conservation; ecosystem rehabilitation; stream and river restoration; reclamation ecology; non-renewable resource conservation. Descriptions of specific applications of ecological engineering are acceptable only when situated within context of adding novelty to current research and emphasizing ecosystem restoration. We do not accept purely descriptive reports on ecosystem structures (such as vegetation surveys), purely physical assessment of materials that can be used for ecological restoration, small-model studies carried out in the laboratory or greenhouse with artificial (waste)water or crop studies, or case studies on conventional wastewater treatment and eutrophication that do not offer an ecosystem restoration approach within the paper.The journal welcomes full papers, short communications, reviews, and letters to the editor. We are pleased to publish papers from multidisciplinary approaches that are pertinent to a wide range of scholars, managers, practitioners, and policymakers across ecological sciences.All papers will be subject to peer review and they will be dealt with as speedily as is compatible with a high standard of presentation.
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Engineering Geology

  • ISSN: 0013-7952
  • 5 Year impact factor: 7.6
  • Impact factor: 6.9
Engineering Geology is an international interdisciplinary journal bridging the fields of the earth sciences and engineering, particularly geological and geotechnical engineering. The focus of the journal is on geological or engineering studies that are of interest to engineering geologists, whether their initial training is in geology or civil/mining engineering. The studies published in this journal must show relevance to engineering, environmental concerns, and safety.Sample topics of interest include but are not limited to applied geomorphology and structural geology, applied geophysics and geochemistry, environmental geology and hydrogeology, land use planning, natural hazards, remote sensing techniques, soil and rock mechanics and applied geotechnical engineering.Paper types considered are original research articles, case histories, and comprehensive reviews. Case studies, in particular, should emphasize why the paper is of interest to the international readership of this journal, and/or what new or novel research or theoretical methods are being presented.The journal is intended for academic scientists, industry and applied researchers, and policy and decision makers.
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Evolving Earth

  • ISSN: 2950-1172
Evolving Earth is a multi-disciplinary open access journal publishing novel geoscience research that addresses all aspects of Earth system science, the past and future evolution of our planet, and global change mitigation. The journal publishes papers that cut across the established boundaries of sciences and emphasise the inter-dependent facets of our evolving planet. We welcome submissions across four broad areas.The Earth System section addresses the science of how our planet works, and encompasses these topics amongst others: Deep Earth and Tectonic Processes; Atmospheric Science; Glaciology and Polar Science; Oceanographic Science; Terrestrial and Freshwater Systems; Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Cycles.The Earth History section focuses on the story of planetary evolution, from its origins 4.56 billion years ago to the present day, with an emphasis on the critical role of life, and covers these topics: Palaeontology, Evolution and the History of Life; Sedimentary Basins and Stratigraphy; Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, and Palaeoecology; Quaternary and Anthropocene Sciences; Human Evolution and Geoarchaeology; Earth Surface Processes and Geomorphology.The Earth Futures section is concerned with the science of global change including, but not limited to, the following topics: The Changing Nature of the Earth System; Climate Modelling and Feedbacks; Planetary Boundaries and Habitability; Extinction and Mitigation; Global Change Ecology and Remote Sensing of ChangeThe Earth and Humans section considers the science-based mitigation of global change in relation to its specific impacts on human society and infrastructure. Examples of fields relevant to this diverse area include: Food and Water Security; Geological Hazards and Risk; Sustainable Geoscience; Urban and Engineering Geoscience; Earth Resources and Energy; Critical Zone Science.Manuscripts may be submitted as either original research papers or as authoritative review articles, and we especially welcome proposals for special issues. Every effort should be made to present research outcomes in a way that is understandable for a broad international readership.
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