This journal publishes research on polar regions, focusing on environmental changes, ecosystem dynamics, and human activities in the Arctic and Antarctic. Topics include climate change impacts on terrestrial and marine ecosystems, biodiversity, geological processes, and the effects of human presence and activities. The research often involves field measurements, remote sensing, and laboratory analyses.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EcologyGeosciences, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Polar Research and EcologyLichen and fungal ecologyClimate change and permafrostBiocrusts and Microbial EcologyCryospheric studies and observationsGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyArctic and Antarctic ice dynamicsBryophyte Studies and RecordsMarine and coastal plant biology