Journals in Physical sciences and engineering

Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment

ISSN: 2352-3808

The aim of the Journal is to publish research results of the highest quality and of lasting importance on the subject of geomechanics, with the focus on applications to geological energy production and storage, and the interaction of soils and rocks with the natural and engineered environment. Special attention is given to concepts and developments of new energy geotechnologies that comprise intrinsic mechanisms protecting the environment against a potential engineering induced damage, hence warranting sustainable usage of energy resources.The scope of the journal is broad, including fundamental concepts in geomechanics and mechanics of porous media, the experiments and analysis of novel phenomena and applications. Of special interest are issues resulting from coupling of particular physics, chemistry and biology of external forcings, as well as of pore fluid/gas and minerals to the solid mechanics of the medium skeleton and pore fluid mechanics. The multi-scale and inter-scale interactions between the phenomena and the behavior representations are also of particular interest. Contributions to general theoretical approach to these issues, but of potential reference to geomechanics in its context of energy and the environment are also most welcome.The purpose of the Journal is to foster scientific understanding of various processes in geomaterials, both induced by technology and natural, and their relationship to the underlying mechanisms. The intrinsic nature of coupling of chemical, biological, thermal and mechanical properties, variables and fields distinguishes the related problems from those in classical geomechanics. Thus, emphasis is placed on the development and fusion of fundamental concepts in mechanics, physics, geochemistry and geo-biology and applications of such concepts to novel technologies related to geological energy production and storage as well as to the prevention of the damage to the environment, in which solid and fluid mechanics of geomaterials is of relevance.Writers and Readers Geo-scientists, civil -, petroleum-, geotechnical - geological - mining- and rock- engineers, hydrologists, soil physicists, geophysicists.

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Geomorphology

ISSN: 0169-555X

Geomorphology publishes peer-reviewed works across the full spectrum of the discipline from fundamental theory and science to applied research of relevance to sustainable management of the environment.Our journal's scope includes geomorphic themes of:past, present and future environmental changes;tectonics and regional structure, interactions between tectonic and surface processes;volcanic processes and landforms;glacial, paraglacial and periglacial processes and landforms;fluvial processes and landforms;hillslope processes and evolution, mass movements;weathering... soil erosion and related landforms;aeolian processes and landforms;karst processes and forms;coastal and submarine processes and landforms, estuaries and lakes;biogeomorpholo... geomorphology;geomor... hazards;planetary geomorphology;theore... experimental and quantitative geomorphology;GIS, remote sensing and modeling methods and applications, sedimentary records and dating.

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Geotextiles and Geomembranes

ISSN: 0266-1144

An official Journal of the International Geosynthetics SocietyGeotextiles are permeable fabrics which, when used in association with soil, have the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect or drain. As the use of geotextile fabrics has expanded there has been the introduction of geotextile composites and the development of products such as geogrids and meshes. Overall these materials are referred to as geotextiles and related products. All have a wide range of applications and are currently used to advantage in many civil engineering applications including roads, airfields, railroads, embankments, retaining structures, reservoirs, canals, dams, bank protection and coastal engineering.Geomembr... are impermeable membranes used widely as cut-offs and liners. Until recent years, geomembranes were used mostly as canal and pond liners; however, one of the largest current applications is to the containment of hazardous or municipal wastes and their leachates. In many of these applications geomembranes are employed with geotextile or mesh underliners which reinforce or protect the more flexible geomembrane whilst also acting as an escape route for gases and leachates generated in certain wastes.The range of products and their applications has expanded rapidly over the last decade with geotextiles and geomembranes being specified world wide. This rapid growth is paralleled by a virtual explosion of technology. Current reference books and even manufacturers' sponsored publications tend to date very quickly and the need for a vehicle to bring together and discuss the growing body of technology now available has become evident.Geotextiles and Geomembranes fills this need and provides a forum for the dissemination of information amongst research workers, designers, users and manufacturers. By providing a growing fund of information the journal increases general awareness, prompts further research and assists in the establishment of international codes and regulations.Types of Contribution: Refereed technical papers covering research, design, construction, applications and case studies; technical notes, professional practice papers, book reviews, reports of conferences and meetings, and letters to the Editor. All technical papers are open to written discussion. No limit to length is set and short notes are acceptable. Review articles may also be published at intervals, but the subject and contents of these should be discussed first with the Editor.

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Geothermics

ISSN: 0375-6505

International Journal of Geothermal Research and its ApplicationsGeotherm... is an international journal devoted to the research and development of geothermal energy. The International Board of Editors of Geothermics, which comprises specialists in the various aspects of geothermal resources, exploration and development, guarantees a balanced, comprehensive view of scientific and technological developments in this promising energy field.It promulgates the state of the art and science of geothermal energy, its exploration and exploitation through a regular exchange of information from all parts of the world. The journal publishes articles dealing with applied research, exploration techniques and all aspects of utilizing geothermal resources. Geothermics serves as the scientific house, or exchange medium, through which the growing community of geothermal specialists can provide and receive information.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 CenterThis 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)

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Global Environmental Change

ISSN: 0959-3780

Human and Policy DimensionsGlobal Environmental Change is a peer-reviewed international journal publishing high quality, theoretically and empirically rigorous articles, which advance knowledge about the human and policy dimensions of global environmental change. The journal interprets global environmental change to mean the outcome of processes that are manifest in localities, but with consequences at multiple spatial, temporal and socio-political scales. The journal is interested in articles which have a significant social science component. These include articles that address the social drivers or consequences of environmental change, or social and policy processes that seek to address problems of environmental change. Topics include, but are not restricted to, the drivers, consequences and management of changes in: biodiversity and ecosystem services, climate, coasts, food systems, land use and land cover, oceans, urban areas, and water resources.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

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Global and Planetary Change

ISSN: 0921-8181

Global and Planetary Change publishes high-quality studies addressing all aspects of Earth System Science. The objective of the journal is to develop a multi-disciplinary understanding of planetary change and to improve knowledge of processes relevant at a global-scale. As such, the journal focuses equally on the geological and historical past as well as present-day and future scenarios based on observational records, experimental studies, and/or modelling. Regional or process-oriented studies are welcome provided that they are useful for understanding aspects of the Earth System.Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, studies of the dynamic Deep Earth and lithosphere to (near-)surface processes; changes in the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and cryosphere; climate change, the carbon cycle, and sea level fluctuations; global ecology, biogeography, and extinction; planetary boundaries and ecosystem resilience/threshold... and global change impacts on food security, water resources, and urban sustainability.Key criteria for the consideration of manuscripts include (a) their relevance for the global scientific community and/or (b) their wider implications for global-scale problems, preferably combined with (c) having a significance beyond a single discipline. Manuscripts may be submitted as either original research papers or as authoritative review articles. Every effort should be made to present research outcomes in a way that is understandable for a broad international readership.Please ensure your submission fulfils the following checklist of requirements to maximise the likelihood of consideration:A title and abstract that emphases its relevance to global-scale process and/or eventsA list of at least 5 potential reviewers that includes scientists from outside your network selected from across the global communityA short cover letter that concisely explains the wider global implications of your work

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Gondwana Research

ISSN: 1342-937X

Gondwana Research (GR) is the Official Journal of the International Association for Gondwana Research (IAGR) that aims to promote high quality research publications on all topics related to solid Earth, particularly with reference to the origin and evolution of continents, continental assemblies and their environment and resources. GR is an “all earth science” journal with no restrictions on geological time, terrane or theme and covers a wide spectrum of topics in geosciences such as geology, geomorphology, palaeontology, structure, petrology, geochemistry, stable isotopes, geochronology, economic geology, exploration geology, geophysics, atmosphere and climate, hydrosphere, artificial intelligence, natural hazards, geo-engineering, and health hazards of environmental nano and micro particles, among other topics. The journal provides an appropriate forum to integrate studies from different disciplines and different terrains as well as in addressing important themes under Sustainable Development Goals in a geoscience perspective. In addition to regular articles and thematic issues, the journal invites high profile state-of-the-art reviews on thrust area topics for its column, 'GR FOCUS'. Focus articles include short biographies and photographs of the authors. Short articles (within ten printed pages) for rapid publication reporting important discoveries or innovative models of global interest will be considered under the category ‘GR LETTERS’.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals.

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Graphical Models

ISSN: 1524-0703

Graphical Models (GMOD) is internationally recognized as a highly rated, top-tier journal and is focused on the creation, geometric processing, animation, and visualization of graphical and geometric models and on their applications in engineering, science, culture, and entertainment. GMOD provides its readers with thoroughly reviewed and carefully selected papers that disseminate exciting innovations, that teach rigorous theoretical foundations, that propose robust and efficient solutions, or that describe ambitious systems or applications in a variety of topics.We invite papers in five categories: 1) research (contributions of novel theoretical or practical approaches or solutions), 2) survey (opinionated views of the state-of-the-art and challenges in a specific topic), 3) system (the architecture and implementation details of innovative architecture for a complete system that supports model/animation design, acquisition, analysis, visualization), 4) application (description of a novel application of know techniques and evaluation of its impact), or 5) lecture (an elegant and inspiring perspective on previously published results that clarifies them and teaches them in a new way).GMOD offers its authors an accelerated review, feedback from experts in the field, immediate online publication of accepted papers, no restriction on color and length (when justified by the content), and broad promotion of published papers. A prestigious group of editors selected from among the premier international researchers in their fields oversees the review process.Because the timely publication of research results is important for the careers of our authors and for the vitality of the field, GMOD is putting in place its R3 (Rapid Response Review) system, which strives to provide authors with a preliminary decision within an average of one month after submission.The following are examples of topics typically covered in GMOD:Shape processing: Shape analysis and understanding. Bounding volumes and geometric proxies. Correspondence, registration, matching, and retrieval. Detection of ridges, features, patterns, and symmetries. Measures of volume, compactness, or convexity. Morphological operations (offsetting, rounding, tightening). Segmentation. Similarity measures, comparison, variability statistics.Machine Learning: Deep neural models. Learning, Genetic and Evolutionary Algorithms. Optimization. Deep Generative Models. Reinforcement Learning. Deep Shape Analysis, Processing, and Generation.Point clouds: Analysis. Segmentation, Reconstruction, Interpolation. Multi-resolution. Rendering. Segmentation. Separation.Curves: Parametric. Implicit. Fitting. Smoothing, Subdivision. Constant length. Extraction. Segmentation. Matching. Comparison. Averaging. Curves on surfaces. Rounding, Offsetting, Regularity.Model abstractions: Skeletons. Animation and Skinning. Medial axis or Curve skeleton. Model representations. Perceptual models.Meshes: Compact data structures. Feature extraction and replication. Feature exaggeration. Levels of Detail. Simplification. Shape measures. Parameterization. Re-sampling. Smoothing. Subdivision. Volume/area preservation. Feature sharpening.Surfaces: Implicit. Parametric. Curvature. Hole filling. Geodesics. Intersection. Interpolating. Reconstruction. Sampling.Solids: Boolean operations. Boundary representations. CSG. BSP. Non-manifold models. Inhomogeneous models. Non-manifold models and complexes. Offsets. Repair. Rounding and smoothing. Sweeps.Volumes: Matching. Isosurface extraction. Rendering. (Images/Video techniques only in support of 3D modeling)Reconstruct... From Drawings, Images, Videos, Point Clouds, and Skeletons.Procedural models: User driven. Patterns. Textures. Control.Design: Constraint-based. Feature-based. Variational. Direct manipulation. Haptics. Multimodal interfaces. Multiuser interfaces. Pen-based.Motion: Rigid, affine, steady. Analysis. Capture. Pattern extraction. Synthesis. Constrained. Blending.Deformation... Capture/acquisition. Direct manipulation. Free-form. Image/volume warping. Interpolating meshes. Preservation of local details.Animation: Design. Evaluation. Behavioral. Retargeting. Data-driven. Humans. Animals. Face. Hand. Gate. Swimming. Constrained. Optimization. Reinforcement learning.Simulation: Collision and friction. Articulated and flexible shapes. Physically based behavior. Cloth. Crowds and flocks. Deposition, erosion, and biological growth. Fluid. Hair. Viscoelastic deformations. Sound.Hardware Acceleration: Collision and visibility queries. Frame buffer algorithms. GPUs and parallelization. Model Acquisition and Scanning.Model Dissemination: Shared models. Collaborative access. Geometry compression. Progressive/selectiv... refinements. Streaming scenes and animations. Watermarking. Data bases.Application: Manufacturing. Robotics. Architecture and urban simulation. Medicine. Biology. Natural phenomena. Cinema. Videogames. Education. Cultural Heritage. Typography. Scientific Computing.

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Groundwater for Sustainable Development

ISSN: 2352-801X

Affiliated with the International Society of Groundwater for Sustainable DevelopmentMany professionals believe that sharing knowledge and experience on groundwater matters on a worldwide scale and across disciplines is an effective strategy to identify and promote optimal approaches to the assessment, development and management of groundwater resources. This is exactly what the international journal of Groundwater for Sustainable Development is intending to address. On the global platform, the authors and readers of the journal should enjoy all the benefits of global interdisciplinary collaborative information exchange, facilitated by the Information Technology and on-line access to the journals content.The journal is directed to different stakeholders and professionals, including government and non-governmental organizations, international funding agencies, universities, public water institutions, public health and other public/private sector professionals, and other relevant institutions. It is aimed at professionals, academics and students in the fields of disciplines such as: groundwater and its connection to surface hydrology and environment, soil sciences, engineering, ecology, microbiology, atmospheric sciences, analytical chemistry, hydro-engineering, water technology, environmental ethics, economics, public health, policy, as well as social sciences, legal disciplines, or any other area connected with water issues.The objectives of this journal are to facilitate: • The improvement of effective and sustainable management of water resources across the globe. • The improvement of human access to groundwater resources in adequate quantity and good quality. • The meeting of the increasing demand for drinking and irrigation water needed for food security to contribute to a social and economically sound human development. • The creation of a global inter- and multidisciplinary platform and forum to improve our understanding of groundwater resources and to advocate their effective and sustainable management and protection against contamination. • Interdisciplinary information exchange and to stimulate scientific research in the fields of groundwater related sciences and social and health sciences required to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals for sustainable development.This journal intends to become the international forum for groundwater research oriented towards the solution of problems of great social impact rather than only breakthrough research in physical and chemical issues.ScopePrincipa... areas covered by the journal are:• Hydrogeological systems and sustainable groundwater resources management • Groundwater contamination and protection • Groundwater vulnerability and risk assessment • Groundwater quality and food safety • Epidemiology and public health impacts of groundwater contamination • Groundwater treatment and remediation • Hydroeconomics • Water policy • Social aspects of groundwater • Water and education • Water - Energy - Food nexus • Impact of Climate Change on GroundwaterLocal or regional scale case studies lacking international relevance will not be considered.

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High Energy Density Physics

ISSN: 1574-1818

High Energy Density Physics is an international journal covering original experimental and related theoretical work studying the physics of matter and radiation under extreme conditions. 'High energy density' is understood to be an energy density exceeding about 1011 J/m3. The editors and the publisher are committed to provide this fast-growing community with a dedicated high quality channel to distribute their original findings.Papers suitable for publication in this journal cover topics in both the warm and hot dense matter regimes, such as laboratory studies relevant to non-LTE kinetics at extreme conditions, planetary interiors, astrophysical phenomena, inertial fusion and includes studies of, for example, material properties and both stable and unstable hydrodynamics. Developments in associated theoretical areas, for example the modelling of strongly coupled, partially degenerate and relativistic plasmas, are also covered.

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