The journal focuses on glaciology and related earth sciences in Iceland. It publishes research on glacier fluctuations, including retreat and advance, often in relation to climate change. The scope also encompasses historical accounts of glacier research, volcanic activity under glaciers, glacial rivers, and the creation of glacier inventories.
Joklarannsoknafelag Islands/Glaciological and Geological Societies of Iceland
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
0449-0576 / 0449-0576
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchCryospheric studies and observationsGeological formations and processesClimate change and permafrostearthquake and tectonic studies