Unveiling the secrets of the Earth: Top geological journals to follow

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2 years ago

Geological journals are scientific publications that focus on the field of geology and its sub-disciplines. They are created by publishers or scientific societies and are typically peer-reviewed, meaning that articles are evaluated by experts in the field before they are published. These journals publish research articles, reviews, and other types of content related to geology and earth sciences, including new findings, theories, methods, and applications.

To get your text published in a geological journal, you will typically need to submit a manuscript that describes your research or other contributions to the field. The manuscript should be well-written, clearly present your findings and conclusions, and follow the guidelines and format of the specific journal you are submitting to. The manuscript will then be reviewed by one or more experts in the field, who will evaluate its content, methodology, and overall quality.

The review process can take some time and may involve revisions or rewrites of the manuscript. If the manuscript is accepted, it will be published in the journal, usually online and in print. It’s important to note that getting published in a reputable journal is a competitive process, and not all manuscripts will be accepted. It’s also highly recommendable to read the guidelines of the journal you are submitting to, and to check the scope of the journal, to make sure that your research fits it.

It’s also important to check if the journal is indexed in the main databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and JCR, as these databases are widely used by researchers and institutions to measure the impact and quality of the research.

Here is a list of some well-known journals in the field of geology along with their websites:

Geological Society of America Bulletin (https://gsabulletin.geoscienceworld.org/)

Journal of Geophysical Research (https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699253)

Earth and Planetary Science Letters (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/earth-and-planetary-science-letters)

Nature Geoscience (https://www.nature.com/ngeo/)

GSA Today (https://www.geosociety.org/gsatoday/)

Geology (https://geology.geoscienceworld.org/)

Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-volcanology-and-geothermal-research)

Journal of Structural Geology (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-structural-geology)

Journal of Sedimentary Research (https://jsedres.sepmonline.org/)

Journal of the Geological Society (https://jgs.lyellcollection.org/)

Tectonics (https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/07402025)