Aim of the Journal

The Journal of Earth Sciences, Geology and Geospatial Research is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances the understanding of Earth's systems, geological processes, geospatial sciences, and environmental sustainability. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, geoscientists, environmental scientists, engineers, geographers, remote sensing specialists, and policymakers to disseminate original scientific discoveries, innovative methodologies, and practical applications that contribute to the sustainable management of Earth's resources and environments.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, short communications, technical notes, and perspective papers covering fundamental and applied research across Earth sciences, geology, geophysics, geospatial technologies, environmental sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields. By fostering scientific collaboration and technological innovation, the journal aims to support evidence-based decision-making, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, resource sustainability, environmental conservation, and the responsible use of emerging geospatial technologies for addressing regional and global challenges.

Scope of the Journal

Earth System Science & Planetary Processes

• Earth System Science and Earth System Interactions
• Earth's Structure, Composition, and Evolution
• Geodynamic Processes and Mantle Dynamics
• Lithosphere–Hydrosphere–Atmosphere Interactions
• Planetary Processes and Comparative Planetology
• Earth System Modeling and Environmental Change

Geology & Geological Sciences

• Regional and Applied Geology
• Structural Geology and Geological Mapping
• Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
• Geological Heritage and Geo-Conservation
• Geological Modeling and Subsurface Characterization
• Advanced Geological Investigation Techniques

Geophysics & Subsurface Exploration

• Applied and Exploration Geophysics
• Seismic Reflection and Refraction Studies
• Gravity, Magnetic, and Electrical Geophysics
• Geophysical Modeling and Inversion Techniques
• Geophysical Imaging and Subsurface Characterization
• Borehole Geophysics and Reservoir Evaluation

Geochemistry & Isotope Geoscience

• Geochemical Processes and Earth Materials
• Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology
• Environmental and Hydrogeochemistry
• Trace Element and Stable Isotope Analysis
• Geochemical Modeling and Mineral Chemistry
• Biogeochemistry and Environmental Monitoring

Mineral Resources, Mining & Economic Geology

• Mineral Exploration and Prospecting
• Ore Deposit Geology and Resource Evaluation
• Critical Minerals and Strategic Resources
• Mining Geology and Sustainable Extraction
• Resource Estimation and Mineral Economics
• Circular Economy in Mineral Resource Management

Petroleum Geology & Energy Geoscience

• Hydrocarbon Exploration and Reservoir Characterization
• Basin Analysis and Petroleum Systems
• Unconventional Energy Resources
• Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Geological Storage (CCUS)
• Geothermal Energy Systems
• Sustainable Energy Resource Assessment

Hydrogeology & Water Resources

• Groundwater Exploration and Aquifer Systems
• Hydrogeological Modeling and Water Resource Assessment
• Surface Water–Groundwater Interactions
• Water Quality and Contamination Studies
• Integrated Water Resource Management
• Sustainable Water Security and Conservation

Geomorphology, Sedimentology & Stratigraphy

• Landscape Evolution and Surface Processes
• Fluvial, Coastal, and Aeolian Geomorphology
• Sediment Transport and Depositional Systems
• Basin Analysis and Stratigraphic Correlation
• Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction
• Sedimentary Basin Evolution

Tectonics, Seismology & Volcanology

• Plate Tectonics and Crustal Deformation
• Mountain Building and Continental Dynamics
• Earthquake Science and Seismic Hazard Assessment
• Fault Mechanics and Active Tectonics
• Volcanic Processes and Magmatic Systems
• Volcanic Hazard Monitoring and Risk Assessment

Paleontology, Quaternary Science & Earth History

• Paleontology and Fossil Record Studies
• Evolution of Life on Earth
• Paleoecology and Paleoenvironment Reconstruction
• Quaternary Geology and Glacial History
• Paleoclimate Records and Climate Reconstruction
• Geological Time Scale and Stratigraphic Evolution

Environmental Geology & Climate Science

• Environmental Geology and Land Degradation
• Climate Change and Earth System Processes
• Environmental Risk Assessment and Pollution Studies
• Geological Carbon Cycling and Climate Resilience
• Ecosystem Conservation and Environmental Sustainability
• Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Reduction

• Earthquakes, Landslides, and Volcanic Hazards
• Floods, Coastal Hazards, and Tsunami Studies
• Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Disaster Preparedness and Resilient Infrastructure
• Early Warning Systems and Hazard Mapping
• Geospatial Technologies for Disaster Management

Coastal, Marine & Cryosphere Sciences

• Coastal Geomorphology and Shoreline Dynamics
• Marine Geology and Ocean Floor Processes
• Marine Resources and Coastal Ecosystems
• Glaciology and Cryosphere Dynamics
• Polar Geosciences and Ice Sheet Research
• Sea-Level Change and Coastal Resilience

Soil Science, Land Resources & Environmental Management

• Soil Formation, Classification, and Characterization
• Soil Degradation and Land Restoration
• Sustainable Land Resource Management
• Agricultural and Environmental Soil Science
• Soil–Water Interactions and Carbon Sequestration
• Land Capability and Environmental Planning

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Geoinformatics

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Geospatial Database Design and Management
• Spatial Analysis and Decision Support Systems
• GIScience and Geoinformatics Applications
• Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)
• Open Geospatial Technologies

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation

• Satellite Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
• UAV and Drone-Based Remote Sensing
• Hyperspectral and Multispectral Imaging
• Earth Observation for Environmental Monitoring
• Land Cover and Land Use Change Detection
• Remote Sensing Applications in Natural Resource Management

Geospatial Analytics, Cartography & Spatial Modeling

• Geospatial Analytics and Spatial Statistics
• Predictive Spatial Modeling and Simulation
• Cartography and Digital Mapping Technologies
• Web GIS and Interactive Geovisualization
• Big Geospatial Data Analytics
• Spatial Decision Support Systems

Surveying, Geomatics & Geospatial Engineering

• Geodetic and Engineering Surveying
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• Photogrammetry and LiDAR Technologies
• Geomatics Engineering and Spatial Measurement
• 3D Mapping and Terrain Modeling
• Infrastructure Surveying and Monitoring

GeoAI, Digital Earth & Smart Geospatial Technologies

• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI)
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Geosciences
• AI-Assisted Earth Observation and Spatial Intelligence
• Digital Earth Platforms and Digital Twin Technologies
• Smart Cities and Intelligent Urban Geospatial Systems
• Cloud Computing and Big Data for Geospatial Applications

Natural Resources, Sustainability & Future Geoscience

• Sustainable Natural Resource Management
• Renewable Energy Resource Assessment
• Environmental Monitoring and Ecosystem Management
• Carbon Management and Geological Sequestration
• Planetary Geology and Space Geosciences
• Emerging Technologies and Future Directions in Earth and Geospatial Sciences