Journal of Earth, Geological and Planetary Science
Investigates Earth systems, geology, geophysics, natural hazards, resources and planetary environments. Field, laboratory, observational and modelling studies should specify spatial and temporal context, describe data provenance and characterize uncertainty relevant to interpretation.
Journal aim and scope
The journal aims to publish research that improves understanding of Earth processes, environmental change and interactions among land, water, atmosphere, ecosystems and society. It welcomes observational, experimental, geospatial and modelling studies when data and methods are transparent and conclusions reflect the scope of the evidence. The central contribution should fit at least one of the journal’s academic sections and be meaningful to readers in earth, geological and planetary science.
Research may use field sampling, laboratory measurements, remote sensing, GIS, spatial statistics, Earth-system models or longitudinal environmental data. Authors should document site selection, instruments, resolution, calibration, data processing and model assumptions, and distinguish observed results from projections or interpretations. Authors should define the research question, connect the approach to the question, describe sources or materials and analytical choices, and provide enough information for critical assessment. Interdisciplinary work is welcome when its relevance to the journal is clear and the methods used for each component are explained.
Interpretations and claims should follow from the reported evidence. Authors should identify uncertainty, limitations and alternative explanations where relevant, and distinguish demonstrated results from implications or future work. Studies involving people, animals, sensitive data or protected material should describe applicable ethics, consent, privacy and permissions.
Maps or datasets without an analytical research question, environmental claims without adequate spatial or temporal context, and forecasts presented without uncertainty or validation fall outside scope. Manuscripts outside the listed sections or lacking an assessable scholarly contribution may be declined at editorial screening. The section descriptions below provide more detailed guidance on topic fit.
Academic sections
The scope is organized into named sections so authors can identify the closest disciplinary route. Review each section description before selecting a journal.
Article types
Article type does not by itself determine suitability. The manuscript must fit the journal’s subject scope and meet the relevant standards for evidence, reporting, ethics and transparency.