Sciences in Cold and Arid Regions

Scope & Guideline

Advancing knowledge for resilient ecosystems.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Sciences in Cold and Arid Regions 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
ISSN1674-3822
PublisherSCIENCE PRESS
Support Open AccessNo
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TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2019 to 2022 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationSCI COLD ARID REG / Sci. Cold Arid Reg.
Frequency6 issues/year
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Address300 WEST CHESNUT ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Sciences in Cold and Arid Regions' focuses on the multifaceted research concerning cold and arid environments, emphasizing ecological, geological, and climatic dynamics. It aims to publish studies that enhance the understanding of these challenging ecosystems, their responses to environmental changes, and their management and conservation.
  1. Ecological Dynamics in Cold and Arid Regions:
    Research focusing on the interactions among organisms and their environment in cold and arid ecosystems, including plant and microbial diversity, and their responses to climate variations.
  2. Soil Science and Geotechnical Engineering:
    Studies that investigate the physical and chemical properties of soils in cold and arid areas, including their behavior under various environmental conditions such as freeze-thaw cycles, salinity, and erosion.
  3. Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies:
    Research that examines the effects of climate change on cold and arid regions, including temperature variations, precipitation patterns, and strategies for adaptation and resilience.
  4. Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring:
    Utilizing satellite and other remote sensing technologies to assess environmental changes, such as snow depth, vegetation dynamics, and soil moisture in cold and arid landscapes.
  5. Hydrology and Water Resource Management:
    Studies focused on water resource availability and management in arid regions, considering factors such as evapotranspiration, groundwater dynamics, and glacial melt.
  6. Geophysical and Geological Studies:
    Research involving the geological characteristics and processes of cold and arid regions, including permafrost studies, desertification, and landform evolution.
Recent publications indicate a shift towards emerging themes that are gaining prominence within the journal. These themes reflect current global challenges and the evolving focus of research in cold and arid regions.
  1. Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems:
    There is an increasing focus on understanding how climate change affects ecosystems in cold and arid regions, with studies examining shifts in species composition, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
  2. Soil Microbial Diversity and Functionality:
    Research on soil microbial communities and their roles in nutrient cycling and soil health is trending, highlighting the importance of microbial diversity in maintaining ecosystem resilience.
  3. Geospatial Analysis and Modeling:
    The use of advanced geospatial technologies and modeling approaches to study environmental changes and resource management is on the rise, indicating a growing interest in data-driven research methods.
  4. Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycles:
    Studies examining the effects of freeze-thaw cycles on soil and vegetation are increasingly relevant, as they are critical for understanding the dynamics of cold environments under climate change.
  5. Water Resource Dynamics and Management Solutions:
    Emerging research themes are focusing on innovative management strategies for water resources in arid regions, addressing challenges posed by climate variability.

Declining or Waning

While the journal covers a broad range of topics, certain areas have shown a decline in focus over recent years. This may reflect shifting research priorities or maturation of certain fields.
  1. Highway and Infrastructure Studies in Cold Regions:
    Although initially a significant focus, studies specifically addressing the performance of highways and infrastructure in cold regions have decreased, possibly due to previous saturation of research or advancements in engineering practices.
  2. Historical Climate Studies:
    Research specifically focused on historical climate data and its implications for current conditions appears to be waning, as there is a shift towards more immediate climate change impacts and adaptive responses.
  3. Traditional Agricultural Practices in Arid Regions:
    There has been a noticeable decline in studies centered on traditional agricultural practices, possibly due to a transition towards more innovative, sustainable agricultural methods that better suit changing climatic conditions.
  4. Mercury and Pollution in the Cryosphere:
    Research on mercury behaviors and environmental effects in cold regions is becoming less frequent, which might indicate a shift in focus towards more pressing issues like climate change adaptation and resilience.

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