Journal of Geophysical Research-Biogeosciences
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research on Ecosystem Health and Environmental Change.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biogeochemical Cycles:
Research on the cycling of nutrients and elements (like carbon and nitrogen) through different ecosystems, examining how these cycles are influenced by environmental changes. - Ecosystem Responses to Climate Change:
Studies investigating how ecosystems respond to climate variability and extreme weather events, including changes in productivity, composition, and biogeochemical processes. - Aquatic and Terrestrial Interactions:
Exploration of the connections between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including the fluxes of carbon and nutrients between these domains. - Remote Sensing and Modeling:
Utilization of remote sensing technologies and modeling approaches to assess and predict ecosystem dynamics and biogeochemical processes on various scales. - Microbial Ecology:
Investigations into the roles of microbial communities in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and their responses to environmental stressors. - Land-Use and Management Effects:
Research on how different land-use practices and management strategies impact ecosystem services, carbon storage, and nutrient dynamics.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:
An increasing focus on understanding how ecosystems adapt to climate change, including resilience mechanisms and strategies for mitigation. - Integration of Remote Sensing with Ground Observations:
The trend towards combining remote sensing data with ground-based observations to enhance the accuracy of ecological assessments and improve modeling efforts. - Microbial Contributions to Biogeochemical Processes:
A growing emphasis on the role of microbial communities in driving biogeochemical cycles, particularly in relation to carbon and nutrient cycling. - Impact of Land Use Change on Ecosystem Functions:
Research exploring the effects of land use changes on ecosystem services, nutrient dynamics, and greenhouse gas emissions is gaining traction. - Emerging Contaminants and Ecosystem Health:
An increasing interest in the effects of emerging contaminants (like pharmaceuticals and microplastics) on ecosystem health and biogeochemical processes. - Machine Learning in Environmental Sciences:
The utilization of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to analyze large datasets and improve predictions related to biogeochemical processes and ecosystem dynamics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Soil Chemistry Studies:
There seems to be a waning interest in classical soil chemistry studies that do not incorporate biological interactions or broader ecological implications. - Single-Factor Analyses:
Research focusing solely on single environmental factors (e.g., temperature or moisture) without considering the complex interactions in ecosystems is becoming less common. - Historical Ecology Studies:
Investigations that rely heavily on historical data without integrating modern methodologies or ecological modeling are appearing less frequently. - Static Ecosystem Models:
There is a noticeable decline in the use of static models that do not account for dynamic changes in ecosystems, as researchers increasingly prefer more adaptable and responsive modeling approaches. - Studies on Isolated Ecosystems:
Research focused exclusively on isolated ecosystems without considering their connectivity and interactions with surrounding environments is becoming less prevalent.
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