Journal of Paleolimnology
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The realization that a historical perspective is often useful, if not essential, to the understanding of most limnological processes has resulted in the recent surge of interest in paleolimnology. The main aim of the Journal of Paleolimnology is the provision of a vehicle for the rapid dissemination of original scientific work dealing with the reconstruction of lake histories. Although the majority of papers deal with lakes, paleoenvironmental studies of river, wetland, peatland and estuary systems are also eligible for publication. The Journal of Paleolimnology, like the subject itself, is multidisciplinary in nature, and papers are published that are concerned with all aspects (e.g. biological, chemical, physical, geological, etc.) of the reconstruction and interpretation of lake histories. Both applied and more theoretical papers are equally encouraged. The Journal of Paleolimnology will continue to be a major repository for papers dealing with climatic change, as well as other pressing topics, such as global environmental change, lake acidification, eutrophication, long-term monitoring, and other aspects of lake ontogeny. Taxonomic and methodological papers are also acceptable provided they are of relatively broad interest. New equipment designs are frequently featured. In addition to original data and ideas, the Journal of Paleolimnology also publishes review articles, commentaries and program announcements. A relevant Book Review Section is also featured.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
LIMNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
LIMNOLOGY
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Paleolimnology (acronym: jopl, abbr: J. PALEOLIMNOL, ISSN: 0921-2728) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Springer Netherlands in Netherlands since 1988. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.663 (Q2), an H-index of 96.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 60 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,048 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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