Journal Guide

Geologica Belgica is a Belgian journal that welcomes papers concerning all aspects of the earth sciences, with a particular emphasis on the regional geology of Belgium and central Africa. Submitted papers should be concise, presenting material not previously published. The journal encourages the publication of articles from Belgian junior authors. Short letters are accepted. Papers written in English are preferred, but papers in French, Dutch and German are also accepted. Each paper will be reviewed by at least two reviewers.

Research fields covered by Geologica Saxonica are geology, paleontology, stratigraphy, petrography, mineralogy and geoscience history with focus on Central Europe.

The journal of the Museum of Mineralogy and Geology was founded in 1876 by Hanns Bruno Geinitz as „Mitteilungen aus dem Königlichen Mineralogisch-Geologischen und Prähistorischen Museum“. It was refounded in 1955 by Hans Prescher as „Jahrbuch des Staatlichen Museums für Mineralogie und Geologie zu Dresden“ and continued from 1966 as „Abhandlungen des Staatlichen Museums für Mineralogie und Geologie zu Dresden“. Since 2001 the periodical is entitled „Geologica Saxonica – Journal of Central European Geology“.

Geological Abstracts is a key bibliographic reference source to the world's geological literature. Entries drawn from over 2,000 periodicals plus books, conference proceedings and other material are published yearly. This is the only geological reference source to provide an informative abstract for every entry. Commenced publication 1982.

Features
• Abstracts taken from over 2,000 science journals.
• Monthly publication
• Full bibliographic details of the original publication
• Author abstracts
• Title translation and abstract for non-English papers
• International coverage
• FREE annual subject/regional/author index included in subscription price.

Available online as part of GEOBASE through DIALOG

A CD-ROM version is available through SilverPlatter on GEOBASE CD-ROM.

Also of interest: Geographical Abstracts: Physical Geography, and Fluid Abstracts: Civil Engineering.

In recent years there has been a growth of specialist journals within geological sciences. Nevertheless, there is an important role for a journal of an interdisciplinary kind. Traditionally, GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL has been such a journal and continues in its aim of promoting interest in all branches of the Geological Sciences, through publication of original research papers and review articles. The journal publishes Special Issues with a common theme or regional coverage e.g. Chinese Dinosaurs; Tectonics of the Eastern Mediterranean, Triassic basins of the Central and North Atlantic Borderlands). These are extensively cited. The Journal has a particular interest in publishing papers on regional case studies from any global locality which have conclusions of general interest. Such papers may emphasize aspects across the full spectrum of geological sciences. Sedimentology and Geomorphology - facies analysis, regional sedimentary environments, basin analysis, process of sedimentation, general palaeogeographic reconstruction, diagenesis. [facies analysis, sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis, palaeography, diagenesis, especially in petroleum geology.] Palaeontology - macroevolution, extinctions, biostratigraphy, palaeoecology, functional morphology, biogeography, evolution, taphonomony, ichnology. Quaternary Geology and Environmental Change - recent climate and sea-level change, Quaternary fossils, glaciations. Tectonics and Structural Geology - including structural geology, strain analysis, fabrics, global tectonics, experimental deformation, Neotectonics, geophysics. Geochemistry and Geochronology - stable and unstable isotope studies, major and trace element studies, genetic geochemical modelling, fluid - rock interaction, applied geochemistry. Metamorphic Geology - regional studies, determination of T/P , fluid composition, crystallization paths, history of burial and uplift of large metamorphic areas. Volcanic and Igneous Geology - regional studies of igneous provinces, magma genesis, magma composition, magmatic product, igneous centres, petrological studies.

Established in 1888, The Geological Society of America provides access to elements that are essential to the professional growth of earth scientists at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business, and industry.The Geological Society's growing membership unites thousands of earth scientists from every corner of the globe in a common purpose to study the mysteries of our planet and share scientific findings.

The Geology Of series is a range of regional geology titles that appeal to a broad audience, from amateurs and professionals visiting a region on their holidays, to researchers and engineers needing an overview of an area they are planning to work in.

Geology of Ore Deposits (Geologiya rudnykh mestorozhdenii) is one of the few special periodicals devoted to metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources and the conditions of their formation and distribution. Founded in 1959, it offers original scientific articles and reviews on a wide range of problems in theoretical and applied science. The coverage focuses on such problems as deep structure of the Earth, geodynamic processes and ore formation; distribution pattern of metallogenic zones and mineral deposits; geology and localization conditions of large and unique metallic and nonmetallic deposits; mineralogy of metallic and nonmetallic deposits; physicochemical parameters, isotopic characteristics, and geochemical environment of ore deposition; evolution of ore-forming systems; radiogeology and radiogeoecology, economic problems of ore districts and deposits development.