Ocean Dynamics
Springer Verlag · Germany · Est. 1948
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Aims & Scope
Ocean Dynamics is an international journal that aims to publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles in the following areas of research: Theoretical oceanography, including new theories in ocean dynamics and ocean processes, waves, tides, turbulent mixing, and ocean and coastal circulation. Computational oceanography, including all aspects of numerical ocean modeling, data analysis, data assimilation, and operational ocean forecast systems. Observational oceanography, including new techniques and approaches in measuring oceanic variables, remote sensing, in-situ instruments, and gliders. Interdisciplinary oceanography, including physical-biogeochemistry interactions, land-sea-ice-waves-atmosphere coupling, and all aspects of climate change and its impacts. Topical collections on a particular ocean-related topic or geographical region, especially for papers from international meetings. Please contact the Editor-in-Chief for details.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Dynamics
Is Ocean Dynamics a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Ocean Dynamics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list.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 Ocean Dynamics?
Ocean Dynamics 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 PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.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 1.56.
Is Ocean Dynamics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Ocean Dynamics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Ocean Dynamics?
Ocean Dynamics is an international journal that aims to publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles in the following areas of research: Theoretical oceanography, including new theories in ocean dynamics and ocean processes, waves, tides, turbulent mixing, and ocean and coastal circulation. Computational oceanography, including all aspects of numerical ocean modeling, data analysis, data assimilation, and operational ocean forecast systems. Observational oceanography, including new techniques and approaches in measuring oceanic variables, remote sensing, in-situ instruments, and gliders. Interd
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