CHINESE JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICS-CHINESE EDITION
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Excellence in Geophysical Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Seismic Wave Analysis:
Research on seismic wave propagation, inversion techniques, and the characterization of seismic sources, which includes studies on P-wave and S-wave velocity structures, as well as full waveform inversion methodologies. - Geophysical Modeling and Simulation:
Development and application of various modeling techniques, including finite element methods, spectral element methods, and hybrid approaches for simulating geophysical phenomena, such as seismic waves in different media. - Environmental and Geological Monitoring:
Studies focusing on the monitoring of geological processes and environmental changes, including the impact of human activities on seismicity, groundwater management, and the assessment of natural resources. - Earthquake Mechanisms and Risk Assessment:
Research dedicated to understanding the mechanisms behind earthquakes, including stress transfer, fault mechanics, and hazard assessment methodologies to predict and analyze seismic risks. - Geophysical Instrumentation and Data Processing:
Innovations in geophysical instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing techniques, highlighting advances in distributed sensing technology and machine learning applications for data interpretation. - Tectonic and Structural Geophysics:
Investigation of the Earth's crust and upper mantle structures through various geophysical methods, including tomography and receiver function analysis, to elucidate tectonic processes and the evolution of geological features.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning in Geophysics:
There is an increasing trend in the application of machine learning algorithms for various geophysical data analyses, including earthquake prediction, noise reduction in seismic data, and inversion techniques, reflecting the integration of artificial intelligence in geophysical research. - Real-time Monitoring and Data Acquisition:
Emerging themes focus on real-time monitoring systems, particularly using distributed acoustic sensing and other innovative technologies to enhance data acquisition for seismic and environmental monitoring. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research that combines geophysics with other fields, such as hydrology, meteorology, and environmental science, is gaining traction, emphasizing the interconnectedness of geological and environmental processes. - High-resolution Imaging Techniques:
There is a notable increase in studies utilizing high-resolution imaging and inversion techniques, including advanced seismic imaging methods and the application of ambient noise tomography to refine our understanding of subsurface structures. - Impact of Climate Change on Geophysical Processes:
Research addressing the effects of climate change on geological processes, such as groundwater dynamics and seismicity related to hydrological loading, is emerging as a critical area of focus.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Seismology Techniques:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers employing conventional seismic analysis methods without integration of modern computational techniques or data-driven approaches, as emphasis shifts towards more innovative methodologies. - Static Modeling Approaches:
The focus on static models for crustal and tectonic studies is diminishing, as researchers increasingly prefer dynamic, time-dependent models that account for the complexities of geological processes. - Generalized Gravity and Magnetic Surveys:
Research specifically centered on basic gravity and magnetic surveys without advanced inversion techniques or integrations with other geophysical data types is becoming less frequent, likely due to the growing importance of multi-disciplinary approaches. - Low-resolution Geophysical Studies:
Papers presenting low-resolution geophysical studies are declining, as there is a stronger emphasis on high-resolution, detailed investigations that provide deeper insights into geological structures and processes.
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