Journal of Geosciences, Earth and Planetary Systems
Aim and Scope
Journal of Geosciences, Earth and Planetary Systems publishes original research, comprehensive reviews, and case-based studies that explore the composition, structure, processes, and evolution of Earth and other planetary bodies. The journal supports a wide array of geoscientific disciplines and fosters a deeper understanding of dynamic systems operating within and beyond our planet.
The journal welcomes theoretical, observational, experimental, and computational work that advances knowledge of Earth’s interior, surface, and atmospheric systems. It also encourages comparative studies involving planetary geology, geochemistry, and geophysics.
Key areas of interest include:
- Solid Earth Geophysics: Investigations into crustal deformation, tectonic plate boundaries, mantle convection, lithospheric dynamics, and seismic behaviour.
- Geology and Stratigraphy: Research on sedimentary sequences, rock formation processes, basin evolution, fossil distribution, and tectonostratigraphic interpretation.
- Volcanology and Petrology: Studies on magma generation, eruption mechanisms, lava flow behaviour, volcanic hazard modelling, and igneous petrology.
- Hydrology and Hydrogeology: Groundwater flow modelling, aquifer dynamics, hydrological cycles, and interactions between surface and subsurface water systems.
- Climate and Paleoclimate Studies: Reconstruction of past climates using geological proxies, ice cores, and sediment records; analysis of climate feedbacks and Earth system transitions.
- Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis: Application of GIS, LiDAR, satellite imagery, and aerial mapping to interpret surface processes and landscape evolution.
- Planetary Geology: Surface morphology, impact cratering, regolith analysis, crustal composition, and geological comparisons between Earth and other celestial bodies.
- Environmental and Engineering Geology: Geohazards, slope stability, site assessment, resource evaluation, and geological risk mitigation.
- Geomorphology and Surface Processes: Landscape evolution, fluvial dynamics, coastal change, glacial and aeolian processes, and erosion modeling.
- Geochemistry and Isotope Studies: Elemental distribution, geochemical cycles, isotopic signatures, and thermodynamic behavior of minerals and rocks.
- Geochronology and Earth History: Radiometric dating methods, tectonic timelines, and chronostratigraphic frameworks to interpret geological time.
The journal supports interdisciplinary submissions that draw connections between geology, atmospheric science, oceanography, planetary physics, and climate modeling. Articles may focus on local, regional, or global scales and are expected to be well-grounded in data interpretation, physical modeling, or laboratory analysis.
Submissions should clearly explain the objectives of the study, the methods used, and the significance of the findings within the broader context of geoscience or planetary systems research. Contributions that present novel datasets, refine existing models, or challenge established interpretations are encouraged.
All submissions are subject to double-blind peer review and editorial assessment. Articles are published under an open-access model, allowing unrestricted access to the research community worldwide.
Journal of Geosciences, Earth and Planetary Systems aims to support a better understanding of Earth’s complexity and its place within the broader framework of planetary systems. By offering a platform for rigorous and thoughtful research, the journal contributes to both scientific inquiry and practical applications in resource management, environmental monitoring, exploration, and education.