Episodes
International Union of Geological Sciences · Canada
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Aims & Scope
Episodes is a journal with a scientific and social impact. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and special issues on various aspects of geoscience, including but not limited to: estimation of thermal diffusivity of soils, multiannual variability of spring discharge, features of gold-bearing quartz veins, laboratory-scale fracturing of cement and rock specimens, interconnected geoscience for international development, developing 3D panoramic virtual geological field trips, submarine geohazards and their risks, submarine landslides, clinoform features and geohazard implications, post-tsunami geological field surveys, fault controlled oxidation, integrated machine learning and continuous wavelet transform analysis for characterizing heterogeneous gas sands, development of early cambrian mud volcanoes, and site assessment and PRB configuration strategies for effective contaminant control and groundwater remediation. The journal also publishes book reviews.
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Frequently asked questions about Episodes
Is Episodes a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Episodes: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Episodes?
Episodes is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.96.
Is Episodes indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Episodes is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Episodes?
Episodes is a journal with a scientific and social impact. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and special issues on various aspects of geoscience, including but not limited to: estimation of thermal diffusivity of soils, multiannual variability of spring discharge, features of gold-bearing quartz veins, laboratory-scale fracturing of cement and rock specimens, interconnected geoscience for international development, developing 3D panoramic virtual geological field trips, submarine geohazards and their risks, submarine landslides, clinoform features and geohazard implications, po
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