GEOLOGICAL QUARTERLY

Scope & Guideline

Fostering Scientific Collaboration in Geology.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of GEOLOGICAL QUARTERLY with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1641-7291
PublisherPOLISH GEOLOGICAL INST
Support Open AccessNo
CountryPoland
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2000 to 2024
AbbreviationGEOL Q / Geol. Q.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressRAKOWIECKA 4, BLDG A, ROOM 434, PL-00-975 WARSAW, POLAND

Aims and Scopes

The Geological Quarterly is dedicated to advancing the understanding of geological processes and materials, focusing on a wide array of topics related to geology, paleogeography, and environmental changes. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary research, combining field studies, laboratory analyses, and innovative methodologies.
  1. Paleoenvironmental Studies:
    Research focusing on reconstructing past environments through geological and paleontological evidence, including sedimentology and biostratigraphy.
  2. Geochemical and Mineralogical Analyses:
    Studies aimed at understanding the composition, formation, and alteration of minerals, often utilizing advanced techniques such as isotopic analysis and geochemical modeling.
  3. Stratigraphic Investigations:
    Research dedicated to the analysis of stratigraphic sequences to elucidate geological history and basin development, often involving detailed sedimentological and paleontological assessments.
  4. Tectonics and Structural Geology:
    Explorations of tectonic processes and the structural evolution of geological formations, often integrating geophysical techniques and field studies.
  5. Environmental Geology:
    Studies assessing the interactions between geological processes and environmental factors, including contamination assessments and resource management.
  6. Geological Hazards and Risk Assessment:
    Research focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of geological hazards, such as landslides, earthquakes, and subsidence.
The Geological Quarterly has seen a notable shift towards innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches in recent publications. The following themes reflect emerging trends that are gaining traction within the geological research community.
  1. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Geology:
    The utilization of AI and machine learning techniques for predictive modeling and data analysis is on the rise, reflecting a broader trend towards integrating technology in geological research.
  2. Climate Change Impacts on Geological Processes:
    There is an increasing focus on understanding how climate change influences geological processes, sedimentation patterns, and the stability of geological formations.
  3. Sustainable Resource Management and Environmental Remediation:
    Research that intersects geology with environmental science, particularly in the context of sustainable mining practices and remediation of contaminated sites, is gaining prominence.
  4. Geophysical Methods in Geological Studies:
    The use of advanced geophysical techniques, such as electrical resistivity tomography and ground-penetrating radar, is emerging as a significant trend for subsurface investigations.
  5. Paleobiology and Evolutionary Geology:
    A growing interest in the evolutionary aspects of geology, including the study of fossil records and their implications for understanding past environmental conditions.

Declining or Waning

While some areas of research within the Geological Quarterly continue to thrive, others have shown a decline in publication frequency or relevance over recent years. This section outlines those waning themes.
  1. Traditional Mineral Exploration:
    Research focused solely on mineral exploration without integrating modern techniques or environmental considerations is becoming less prominent as the field advances towards more holistic approaches.
  2. Static Geological Modelling:
    Publications centered on purely static models of geological formations are decreasing, as the field shifts towards dynamic modeling that incorporates temporal changes and real-time data.
  3. Regional Geological Surveys without Interdisciplinary Links:
    Studies that limit themselves to regional surveys without interdisciplinary approaches, such as integrating geophysics or environmental science, are witnessing a reduction in interest.

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