CATENA

Scope & Guideline

Uncovering Groundbreaking Insights in Geosciences

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding CATENA, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN0341-8162
PublisherELSEVIER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Converge1973, from 1975 to 2024
AbbreviationCATENA / Catena
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressRADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal CATENA focuses on the interdisciplinary study of soil and water conservation, erosion processes, and the impact of land use and climate change on soil dynamics. It aims to publish research that provides insights into soil behavior, management practices, and environmental sustainability.
  1. Soil Erosion and Conservation:
    Research on the mechanisms, rates, and impacts of soil erosion, including the effectiveness of various conservation practices to mitigate soil loss.
  2. Soil-Plant Interactions:
    Studies examining how vegetation influences soil properties, stability, and nutrient cycling, particularly in relation to land use changes and restoration efforts.
  3. Hydrological Processes:
    Investigations into the interactions between soil properties, water movement, and hydrological responses to rainfall, including modeling and field studies.
  4. Soil Carbon Dynamics:
    Research on soil organic carbon storage, turnover, and the effects of various agricultural practices on carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions.
  5. Climate Change Impacts:
    Studies evaluating the effects of climate variability and change on soil health, erosion processes, and agricultural productivity.
  6. Geomorphology and Land Use Change:
    Research on how landforms and geological factors influence soil formation, erosion, and sediment transport, particularly in the context of human activities.
  7. Soil Quality Assessment:
    Development of indicators and methodologies for assessing soil quality, health, and functionality in various ecosystems.
Recent publications in CATENA indicate a growing interest in several emerging themes that reflect current challenges and innovations in soil and environmental research.
  1. Climate Change Adaptation:
    Research on how soils and ecosystems can adapt to changing climatic conditions, including studies on resilience, restoration, and sustainable management practices.
  2. Soil Microbial Ecology:
    A significant increase in studies focusing on soil microbial communities, their diversity, functional roles, and responses to environmental changes, highlighting their importance in soil health and nutrient cycling.
  3. Use of Advanced Technologies:
    The application of remote sensing, machine learning, and geospatial analysis in soil studies is on the rise, facilitating improved mapping, monitoring, and predictive modeling of soil properties and erosion.
  4. Ecosystem Services Valuation:
    Growing emphasis on assessing and valuing ecosystem services provided by soils, particularly in the context of land use changes and environmental sustainability.
  5. Integrated Land Management Practices:
    Research exploring integrated approaches to land management that combine agricultural practices with ecological considerations to enhance soil health and productivity.
  6. Restoration Ecology:
    An increase in studies focused on the restoration of degraded landscapes, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, emphasizing the role of soil health in ecosystem recovery.

Declining or Waning

While CATENA continues to explore a wide range of topics, certain areas have seen a decline in research focus over recent years. This may reflect shifting priorities in soil science and environmental studies.
  1. Traditional Soil Classification:
    Research on conventional soil classification systems has waned as newer, more dynamic approaches to soil mapping and classification are developed, focusing on functional and ecological aspects rather than static categorizations.
  2. Single-Factor Studies:
    There has been a noticeable decline in studies that focus on isolated soil properties without considering broader ecological interactions, as interdisciplinary approaches gain prominence.
  3. Historical Soil Studies:
    Research solely focused on historical soil conditions and classifications is decreasing, with a shift towards understanding contemporary impacts and future projections in soil science.
  4. Localized Case Studies:
    The trend has moved away from isolated, localized studies towards broader, multi-site comparative analyses that provide more generalizable results.

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