PURE AND APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

Scope & Guideline

Elevating Geophysical Science to New Heights

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of PURE AND APPLIED GEOPHYSICS 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
ISSN0033-4553
PublisherSPRINGER BASEL AG
Support Open AccessNo
CountrySwitzerland
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1964 to 2024
AbbreviationPURE APPL GEOPHYS / Pure Appl. Geophys.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressPICASSOPLATZ 4, BASEL 4052, SWITZERLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Pure and Applied Geophysics' aims to publish high-quality research that covers a broad spectrum of topics within the field of geophysics. It emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies, integrating geophysical techniques with applied sciences to address complex geophysical phenomena.
  1. Seismic Analysis and Monitoring:
    Focus on the development and application of seismic monitoring techniques, including waveform inversion, moment tensor inversion, and machine learning approaches for earthquake source characterization.
  2. Hydrological and Meteorological Studies:
    Research on the interactions between hydrological systems and meteorological phenomena, including rainfall prediction, drought assessment, and the impact of climate change on water resources.
  3. Geophysical Imaging and Inversion Techniques:
    Development and application of advanced geophysical imaging techniques, such as electrical resistivity tomography, gravity inversion, and magnetotelluric methods, for subsurface characterization.
  4. Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment:
    Studies on natural hazards, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides, with a focus on hazard assessment, risk mitigation strategies, and the analysis of historical events.
  5. Geophysical Applications in Resource Exploration:
    Application of geophysical methods in the exploration of natural resources, including minerals, hydrocarbons, and geothermal energy, utilizing innovative modeling and inversion techniques.
  6. Environmental Geophysics:
    Research addressing environmental issues through geophysical methods, including groundwater contamination studies, landfill monitoring, and the impact of climate change on geological formations.
In recent years, 'Pure and Applied Geophysics' has witnessed the emergence of several cutting-edge themes that reflect the evolving landscape of geophysical research. These trends highlight the integration of technology and interdisciplinary approaches in tackling complex geophysical challenges.
  1. Machine Learning and AI in Geophysics:
    The adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for data analysis, modeling, and prediction in geophysics is rapidly increasing, showcasing its potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of geophysical research.
  2. Climate Change Impact Studies:
    Research focusing on the effects of climate change on geological and hydrological processes is gaining traction, addressing urgent global challenges such as water scarcity and natural disaster preparedness.
  3. Integrated Geophysical Monitoring Systems:
    There is a growing trend towards the development of integrated monitoring systems that combine multiple geophysical methods (e.g., seismic, electromagnetic, and hydrological) for comprehensive analysis and real-time data acquisition.
  4. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Natural Hazards:
    An increase in interdisciplinary studies that combine geophysics with fields such as environmental science, meteorology, and urban planning to address the complexities of natural hazards and disaster risk reduction.
  5. Advanced Inversion Techniques:
    Emerging methods for inversion and modeling, including stochastic and Bayesian approaches, are becoming more prevalent, allowing for improved parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification.

Declining or Waning

While 'Pure and Applied Geophysics' continues to publish diverse research, certain themes have shown a decline in frequency over recent years. These waning scopes reflect shifts in research priorities and emerging interests within the geophysical community.
  1. Traditional Geological Mapping Techniques:
    There is a noted decrease in publications focusing solely on traditional geological mapping methods, as researchers increasingly adopt advanced geophysical techniques that provide more detailed subsurface information.
  2. Static and Linear Modeling Approaches:
    The trend towards more dynamic and complex modeling approaches, such as machine learning and adaptive algorithms, has led to a decline in papers utilizing static or overly simplified linear models.
  3. Basic Seismological Studies:
    There has been a reduction in the number of studies focused solely on basic seismological principles without the integration of advanced technologies or interdisciplinary approaches.
  4. Non-Integrated Environmental Studies:
    Research that does not incorporate geophysical methods into broader environmental contexts is becoming less common, as interdisciplinary studies gain prominence.

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