Journals in Earth and planetary sciences

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Atmósfera

ISSN: 0187-6236

Atmósfera seeks contributions on theoretical, basic, empirical and applied research in the atmospheric sciences, with emphasis on the following: climatology, meteorology and physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere. Contributions are welcomed on original research leading to the characterization and understanding of air-sea interactions as they relate to meteorological phenomena and their influence on climate. Contributions are also accepted on the interactions between the atmosphere and the biosphere as they relate to air quality and climate. Atmósfera publishes articles, short contributions and correspondence in English.

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.

CATENA

ISSN: 0341-8162
5 Year impact factor: 6.4
Impact factor: 6.2

Catena is an interdisciplinary Journal of Soil Science that publishes papers describing original field and laboratory investigations and reviews on landscape evolution and geoecology with emphasis on aspects of soil science, hydrology and geomorphology. It aims to disseminate new knowledge and foster better understanding of the physical environment, of evolutionary sequences that have resulted in past and current landscapes, and of the natural processes that are likely to determine the fate of our terrestrial environment. Papers within any one of the above topics are welcome provided they are scientifically novel and of sufficiently wide interest and relevance. Reviews are expected to critically discuss and synthesize findings and approaches on topics falling within the core aim of Catena. Papers just summarizing literature results, and bibliometric analyses will not be considered. Comments are considered for publication only if they bring important scientific new elements and/or corrections on substantial aspects of previously published articles. They should be brief (no more than 2 journal pages i.e. ca. 2000 words). The following types of submissions will not be considered: Studies without explicit relation to landscape. Groundwater studies. Geobotanical, ecological and vegetation studies with no (or limited) relation to soil, hydrology, geomorphology or landscape evolution. Chemical laboratory experiments focussing predominantly on the identification/description of chemical and nano-surface reactions with no relation to the field situation. Field or laboratory studies for purely geotechnical purposes that are more appropriate for environmental engineering. Surface runoff or runoff studies having no relation to soil or geomorphic change (e.g., sediment transport would relate to surface processes and, thus, geomorphology). Microbiological studies with no relation to soil formation and landscape. Comparison of the performance of models (process-based, machine learning) and their robustness with no or only a minimal landscape-learning effect. Agricultural/crop production experiments without a solid relation to landscape. Purely geological studies. Purely Meteorological studies. Studies on ecosystem services and land use planning. Regionally oriented studies without novelty in approach or method. Studies comparing a range of statistical methods without reflection on the landscape-process causing performance differences between methods. The Editors-in-Chief do not accept presubmission enquiries and invite authors to check the Guide for Authors and the Aims and Scope to determine if a manuscript is likely to be of interest to the journal.

Calphad

ISSN: 0364-5916
5 Year impact factor: 2.3
Impact factor: 2.4

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

Chemical Geology

ISSN: 0009-2541
5 Year impact factor: 4.1
Impact factor: 3.9

Chemical Geology incorporates the journal previously known as Isotope Geoscience and is the journal affiliated with the European Association of Geochemistry. Chemical Geology 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. Papers 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 (Clear water and sanitation), SDG 13, (Climate Action) and SDG 14 (Life below water).

China Geology

ISSN: 2096-5192
Impact factor: 4.5

China Geology is co-sponsored by the China Geological Survey (CGS) and the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS). The journal is published quarterly by China Geology Editorial Office. China Geology aims to be an innovative, high-impact and authoritative academic journal for researchers across the geoscience community. It primarily publishes new research results in multidisciplinary geosciences, together with traditional topics in geology. The journal seeks to promote research from all aspects of geoscience, including basic, applied and engineering research and applications, such as mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, geochemistry; sedimentology, paleontology, historical geology; petroleum geology and petroleum engineering, tectonic-orogenic geology (such as the Central Asian Orogenic Belt, Tethys-Himalayan tectonic domain, etc.), marine geology, geophysics, economic and applied geology (ore deposit research and exploration), remote sensing geology, engineering geology, oceanography, environmental geology and human health, urban geology, groundwater science and engineering, soil microorganism, soil heavy metal pollution, global climate change and carbon neutrality. China Geology welcomes a range of submissions, from Original and Review Articles to Editorials, Short Communications (Research Advances), News and Highlights. These papers should be of both exceptional quality and interest in the geosciences field. Review Articles are specially invited and authored by leading experts to bring the latest research to the wider community. Careful consideration is taken into account for form and content, with an emphasis on international focus. All papers are subject to international peer review.

Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics

ISSN: 0275-1062

The vigorous growth of astronomical and astrophysical science in China led to an increase in papers on astrophysics which Acta Astronomica Sinica could no longer absorb. A selection of translations of papers from the Chinese Journal of Space Science and the review journal Progress in Astronomy are added to the translation of Acta Astronomica Sinica to form the journal Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics. Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics brings English translations of notable articles to astronomers and astrophysicists outside China. Benefits to authors We 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 Center

City and Environment Interactions

ISSN: 2590-2520
5 Year impact factor: 3.5
Impact factor: 3.3

Climate – Sustainability – Resilience City and Environment Interactions is an international and interdisciplinary rapid open access forum focusing on the interactions between cities and related environmental and climatic pressures. The outcome-related research we publish should tackle the challenges that densely-populated cities (and their wider regions) face in a changing world, as increasing populations live in conurbations. We welcome full research papers, review articles, and are also keen to consider short communications that present original material for rapid dissemination. For more details, please see below for our different Article Types. City and Environment Interactions also welcomes research on the urban environment from both the natural and social sciences, especially if it demonstrates the interface with urban policy making and other important stakeholders. It is important to note that the journal aims be useful reading not just for academics, but stakeholders within industry, urban government, and policymakers etc. What topics will the journal cover? Pressures from pollution, climate and the environment add to the demand cities place on resources, and difficult decisions are inevitable in making cities efficient, enjoyable and healthy places to live. The United Nations places great hope in local, city and regional governments taking responsibility to drive sustainable development. Multi-disciplinary research from across both the natural and social sciences is urgently needed to inform the decision making required for better and more sustainable cities. Our subject scope sits at the nexus of how the science of cities and regions (i.e. networks; processes and interactions; communities; and systems) interact with sustainability, resilience, resource limitation, pollution, climate/climate change, and global atmosphere and warming. Some examples of potential topics in this field could be: Environmental pressures on cities and their regions Climate threats such as water shortages, urban runoff, urban heat island etc. Urban greenhouse gas emission and decarbonisation in cities. Impact of extreme weather in cities. Poor air quality and population exposure Air pollutant sensors and community monitoring Transport networks and pollution or climate change Problems of water supply Environmental issues surrounding recycling and solid waste Integrative concerns: electricity; food; water and waste; medicine; security Cross-disciplinary studies; cities as complex systems Community attitudes to urban environments; ethical dimensions and inequality Public perception of climate change and urban pollution Sustainability and resilience in the face of threat Role of technology in enhancing urban resilience Note: If you feel your paper is not covered by the above topics, but nevertheless relevant, please contact the Editor-in Chief, as it may still be considered for possible inclusion. Submission Requirements Submissions should appeal to the journal's broad and multi-disciplinary readership. As such, submissions should present research relevant not just to academics but also to multiple disciplines and be accessible to an audience outside of the field, or otherwise be within a cross-disciplinary or emerging field. This gives authors the opportunity to convey the importance of their work to a wider community (see stakeholders mentioned above) in addition to specialists in their field. To assist the Editors in assessing your article, you are invited at submission to provide a brief justification statement in the letter accompanying your submission. This statement should outline how your article satisfies the publication criteria detailed above. The following questions should normally be addressed in your statement: What are the new results or developments reported in your article? In what way are these new results or developments timely? Why are these new results or developments significant to policy? How does your paper demonstrate some element of research outcome as it pertains to the wider stakeholder community? Article Types and word limits Original Research Papers: no word limit Original Review Papers: no word limit Short Communications: not normally more than 3000 words of main text, making a timely and significant contribution to the Journal and deserving of rapid publication. There should be no more than three figures or tables in total. These articles focus on distilling, synthesising or commenting on the outcomes of research - for example as they relate to an end goal of policy, planning, infrastructure, or industry. We also accept Short Communications commenting on the next stage iterations that look beyond the scope of a current research project. Short Communication should also focus on a specific aspect of a problem. One example would be a new finding that is expected to have a significant impact. In addition, we invite Short Communications that combine, interpret and communicate knowledge from diverse scientific disciplines to policymakers and wider stakeholders. Specific cases of Co-production of research would fall into this category. Invited Viewpoint: To add to the Original Research submitted, the Journal will also publish Invited Viewpoints; articles written by experts to assess and curate the vast amount of research undertaken globally in this field. Invited Viewpoints may also include innovation insights (short communications on innovative scientific ideas for demand creation and/or field-based demand) and science status (i.e. overviews of the status of research in this field globally, regionally and nationally as small opinion pieces). If you have an idea for an invited viewpoint, please contact the Editor-in Chief in the first instance. Invited Viewpoint articles: Short papers ~ 2500-3000 words in main text (though longer can be possible in some cases. Discuss with the Editor-in Chief). At least one figure, possibly a graphical abstract, to summarise the main concepts discussed At least 10% of the references should be selected and annotated as being papers of special interest (*)outstanding interest (**) or key reviews (R) Annotated references must be from the past three years, and the annotation should provide a brief description of the major findings and the importance of the study. Policy Forum: (maximum 1500 words) present analyses of the policy implications of recent scientific results or studies or discuss the intersection of science and society. Technical Comment: (maximum 1500 words) present critical technical comments made on a recently published research article in the journal. A comment article must pertain to the original article, be timely, focussed, factually-based, and of clear value to readers, be measured and professional in tone, provide a significant and useful addition to the scientific literature and on-going scholarly discussion (i.e. not simply identifying error(s) in the original published article) and be of interest, not only to specialists in the field, but to the Journal's broader readership. We also publish a small number of Letters to the Editor, and Opinion Pieces: maximum 2000 words. This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Climate Risk Management

ISSN: 2212-0963
5 Year impact factor: 6.1
Impact factor: 4.4

Climate Risk Management publishes original scientific contributions, state-of-the-art reviews and reports of practical experience on the use of knowledge and information regarding the consequences of climate variability and climate change in decision and policy making on climate change responses from the near- to long-term. The concept of climate risk management refers to activities and methods that are used by individuals, organizations, and institutions to facilitate climate-resilient decision-making. Its objective is to promote sustainable development by maximizing the beneficial impacts of climate change responses and minimizing negative impacts across the full spectrum of geographies and sectors that are potentially affected by the changing climate. Therefore, the scope of Climate Risk Management covers: Observed relationships between climate conditions and consequences in human and/or natural systems across multiple space and time scales; Risk assessment and risk management approaches for climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fire management, health, mining, natural resources management, water management, the built environment, and tourism; Analysis of relevant institutional developments and arrangements relevant to adaptation; and Exploration of connections between climate risk management, disaster risk management, and sustainable development. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: The application of seasonal forecasting and regional climate change projections in the assessment of climate change vulnerability and risk; Capacity building; Infrastructure design; Management and systematic reduction of climate-induced hazards and disasters; Protection of lives, livelihoods and property; Mitigation of environmental damage; Sustainable resource use and production; Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation at individual, community and institutional levels; Regulatory risks associated with climate change; Climate-sensitive interactions between economic, environmental and social systems; and Monitoring and evaluation of climate risk management. Research papers should consider the practical application of the thesis advanced through case studies, experiments, or systematic comparisons with existing approaches. Special issues devoted to topics of particular interest will be published on an occasional basis, and proposals for such issues are invited. Submission of multi- and interdisciplinary studies, particularly those involving economics and the social sciences, is encouraged. Intending authors should also note that there is a complementary journal: Climate Services. Climate Services focuses solely on the use and usability of climate information for adaptation. It bridges the gap between information from climate change research and stakeholder action, and directly refers to how climate information can be applied in methodologies and tools for adaptation to climate change.

Climate Services

ISSN: 2405-8807
Impact factor: 3.2

The journal Climate Services publishes research with a focus on science-based and user-specific climate information underpinning climate services, ultimately to assist society to adapt to climate change. Climate Services brings science and practice closer together. The journal addresses both researchers in the field of climate service research, and stakeholders and practitioners interested in or already applying climate services. It serves as a means of communication, dialogue and exchange between researchers and stakeholders. Climate services pioneers novel research areas that directly refer to how climate information can be applied in methodologies and tools for adaptation to climate change. It publishes best practice examples, case studies as well as theories, methods and data analysis with a clear connection to climate services. The focus of the published work is often multi-disciplinary, case-specific, tailored to specific sectors and strongly application-oriented. To offer a suitable outlet for such studies, Climate Services journal introduced a new section in the research article type. The research article contains a classical scientific part as well as a section with easily understandable practical implications for policy makers and practitioners. The journal's focus is on the use and usability of climate information for adaptation purposes underpinning climate services. The following topics are within the direct scope of the journal: • The use of climate modelling and climate impact modelling to strengthen climate services; • Prototypes, climate service tools, concepts and infrastructures for climate services; • Use of climate services in relation to vulnerability and risk assessment and adaptation; • Sectoral and cross-sectoral case studies for climate services; • Development of adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate services; • Climate adaptation, governance, economic aspects and institutions in support of climate services; • Climate services studies to identify and overcome barriers to climate change adaptation; • Evaluation of climate services; • The role of climate communication strategies and use of climate information in decision making for climate services; • Transdisciplinary stakeholder dialogues in connection with climate services; and • Discussion of current practices (both regarding value creation and value protection - or risks and opportunities) and corresponding recommendations for climate services. Climate Services, together with its excellent board members, aims to publish high-quality, novel and groundbreaking research pioneering the relatively new field of climate services. The journal ensures its high quality by a thorough peer review process, following international peer review standards. We invite all people working in the field of climate services to consider publishing their work, research results and experiences in the Climate Services journal. In case you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us; [email protected] What do we mean with climate services? The journal adopted the definition of climate services from the European Commission's Roadmap for Climate Services (2015). According to this definition climate services cover "the transformation of climate-related data - together with other relevant information - into customized products such as projections, forecasts, information, trends, economic analysis, assessments (including technology assessment), counselling on best practices development and evaluation of solutions and any other services in relation to climate that may be use for the society at large." Hence climate services providers develop science-based and user-specific information relating to past, present and potential future climate and therefore assists society to adapt to climate variability and change. Information about climate, climate change, and impacts on natural and human systems as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies is tailored to the specific user requirements. Climate service users include economic, administrative, political and scientific stakeholders, across sectors and disciplines in society. Complementary journal Intending authors should also note that there is a complementary journal: Climate Risk Management. Climate Risk Management focuses on the observation of relationships between climate conditions and consequences in human and/or natural systems across multiple space and time scales; risk assessment and risk management approaches for climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fire management, health, mining, natural resources management, water management, the built environment, and tourism; analysis of relevant institutional developments and arrangements relevant to adaptation; and the exploration of connections between climate risk management, disaster risk management, and sustainable development.