Focus and Scope

The Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental (SJG) publishes research covering a broad range of topics within the domains of Geosciences, Geological Hazards, and Environmental Sciences and Protection, including but not limited to:

Geosciences and Geological Hazards:

  1. Seismology and Earthquakes

    • Seismic hazard assessment and risk modeling
    • Active tectonics and fault systems
    • Earthquake prediction and early warning systems

  2. Volcanology and Volcanic Hazards

    • Volcanic eruption dynamics and monitoring
    • Lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and lahars
    • Volcanic gas emissions and their environmental impact

  3. Landslides and Mass Movements

    • Slope stability and landslide susceptibility mapping
    • Landslide early warning and mitigation strategies
    • Remote sensing and geospatial analysis in landslide studies

  4. Tsunamis and Coastal Hazards

    • Tsunami generation, propagation, and modeling
    • Coastal erosion and sediment transport
    • Risk assessment for coastal communities

  5. Hydro-Meteorological and Climate-Driven Geohazards

    • Floods, extreme weather events, and their geological impacts
    • Drought-induced ground subsidence
    • Climate change and its influence on geological hazards

  6. Geoheritage and Geotourism in Geohazard Contexts

    • Conservation of geologically significant sites
    • Geotourism development in hazard-prone areas
    • Community engagement and sustainable tourism related to geohazards

  7. Innovative Approaches in Geohazard Studies

    • Application of GIS, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning (Geo-AI)
    • Big data analytics in geohazard prediction
    • Sustainable infrastructure planning and hazard mitigation

Environmental Sciences and Protection:

  1. Environmental Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies

    • Quantitative assessment of environmental risks from geological and hydrometeorological hazards
    • Ecosystem-based adaptation and resilience strategies to environmental changes

  2. Pollution and Environmental Quality Monitoring

    • Assessment of soil, water, and air pollution using geochemical and geophysical methods
    • Remote sensing and geospatial techniques for environmental monitoring

  3. Sustainable Resource Management and Conservation

    • Conservation of geological and natural resources in hazard-prone areas
    • Environmental impact of extractive industries and strategies for sustainable resource utilization

  4. Environmental Technologies and Innovations

    • Development of environmentally friendly technologies for hazard mitigation
    • Application of geoscientific approaches in waste management and remediation

  5. Policies and Regulations for Environmental Protection

    • Policy frameworks for integrating environmental and geohazard risk management
    • Effectiveness of environmental regulations in mitigating geohazard impacts

This journal aims to integrate geoscientific research with technological advancements to improve disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and societal resilience while promoting sustainable environmental management and protection.