Jokull

Scope & Guideline

Fostering Dialogue on Environmental Change

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Jokull 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
ISSN0449-0576
PublisherICELAND GLACIOLOGICAL SOC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryIceland
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1980 to 1985, from 1991 to 1993, from 2010 to 2021 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationJOKULL / Jokull
Frequency1 issue/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressPO BOX 5128, REYKJAVIK IS-125, ICELAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Jokull' serves as a prominent platform for the dissemination of research focused on glaciology, volcanology, and the geomorphological impacts of glaciers and related phenomena in Iceland. It is dedicated to documenting and analyzing the intricate relationships between glaciers, climate change, and geological events, particularly in the Icelandic context.
  1. Glaciological Research:
    The journal emphasizes the study of glaciers, including their dynamics, mass balance, and changes over time, particularly in Iceland. This focus includes historical and contemporary analyses of glacial movements and their implications.
  2. Volcanology and Glacier Interactions:
    Research published in 'Jokull' often explores the interactions between volcanic activity and glacial environments, detailing phenomena such as jökulhlaups (glacial outburst floods) and their geomorphological effects.
  3. Monitoring and Remote Sensing:
    The journal includes studies employing advanced monitoring techniques, such as satellite radar imagery, to assess ice dynamics and changes in glacier mass and morphology.
  4. Historical and Cultural Perspectives:
    In addition to scientific research, 'Jokull' provides insights into historical glaciological studies and the contributions of notable figures in Icelandic glaciology, fostering a broader understanding of the field's development.
  5. Community and Institutional Reports:
    The journal publishes reports from various Icelandic geological and glaciological societies, highlighting collaborative research efforts and institutional activities related to glacier studies.
Recent publications in 'Jokull' reveal emerging themes that reflect current scientific interests and societal concerns, particularly regarding climate change and its impacts on Iceland's glaciers and geological features.
  1. Impact of Climate Change on Glaciers:
    There is a growing focus on how climate change affects glacier dynamics, with recent studies emphasizing the monitoring of glacier retreat and mass loss as critical areas of research.
  2. Advanced Monitoring Techniques:
    The use of satellite technology and remote sensing to monitor glacial changes has gained traction, highlighting the journal's commitment to integrating modern methodologies in glaciological research.
  3. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Geosciences:
    Emerging trends show an increased collaboration between glaciology, volcanology, and geomorphology, indicating a holistic approach to understanding the complexities of Iceland's geological landscape.
  4. Community Engagement and Outreach:
    Research emphasizing the role of local communities in glacier monitoring and awareness has started to surface, reflecting a trend towards public engagement in scientific research.

Declining or Waning

While 'Jokull' continues to thrive in its core areas of glaciology and volcanology, certain themes appear to be less prominent in recent publications. This decline may reflect shifting research priorities or a saturation of previously explored topics.
  1. Historical Data Analysis:
    Although historical glacier changes were previously a focus, there has been a noticeable decline in studies revisiting past glacier variations, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary analyses and real-time monitoring.
  2. Non-Glaciological Geological Studies:
    Papers focusing on geological aspects unrelated to glaciers, such as general geological surveys or unrelated volcanic studies, have become less frequent, indicating a possible narrowing of the journal's thematic focus.
  3. Cultural and Societal Reflections:
    While earlier publications included reflections on the cultural significance of glaciers and historical events, this theme has waned, possibly overshadowed by the demand for more scientifically rigorous studies.

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