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Geologica Acta welcomes |
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- Relevant conceptual developments in any area of the Earth Sciences.
- Studies presenting regional synthesis.
- Thematic issues or monographic volumes.
- Short papers reflecting interesting results or works in progress.
- Geologica Acta aims to stimulate rapid diffusion of results and efficient exchange of ideas between the widespread communities of Earth Science researchers (with special emphasis on Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean).
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Geologica Acta publication advantages |
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- Paper length according to interest and need.
- Quick publication; six months for express papers, 12 months for full length papers.
- Attractive format and high quality printing no page charges.
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Geologica Acta diffusion |
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- World wide diffusion in printed and electronic format.
- Free full-text availability online.
- Inclusion of additional material (data sets, color figures, maps) online.
- Alerting of the publication to interested researchers included in our data base.
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History |
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| Acta Geologica Hispanica (1966-2002). The precursor of Geologica Acta. |
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Acta Geologica Hispanica was a journal
devoted to the Earth Sciences. It was first published in 1966 as a result of a joint venture
between the University of Barcelona and the Spanish Research Council (CSIC).
Over the course of 37 years, the journal played a significant role in the
dissemination of regional and conceptual contributions within the framework of
the geological sciences (Figure 1).
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Figure 1. Number of articles published in Acta Geologica Hispanica
from 1966 to 2002, classified as a function of Earth Science disciplines.
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Originally, the main goal of this journal was to provide Spanish geologists with
a fast publication medium to divulge research work. Since the 1970's, an active
exchange programme prompted the distribution of Acta Geologica Hispanica in 402
worldwide research centers (Figure 2), of which 128 were located in Spain, 176
in Europe, 37 in the USA and Canada, 31 in South America and the Caribbean, and 30 in
other countries including Japan, China, India, Turkey, Israel, Australia and
various African countries.
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Figure 2. Distribution of Acta Geologica Hispanica in research
centers worldwide. The same initial distribution was achieved by
Geologica Acta.
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Following this first expansion stage, during the 1990's the journal was
consolidated in the scientific community, with an increased number of articles
of higher scientific impact. During this period the articles focused on studies
carried out in different areas of the world, especially in South America (Figure
3). Also, there was a significant increase (Figure 4) in contributions from international
research teams, especially in relation to the number of Spanish contributions. In the
1990's, extended summaries in English were included for Spanish and Portuguese
manuscripts. A variety of Earth Science papers were published in the normal
issues of the journal. Furthermore, special issues covering regional geology
(Andes, Cuba and Antarctica) with special attention to South America and The
Caribbean were published along those years. Also, special issues on specific
subjects and disciplines (Palaeontology - Biostratigraphy, Palaeomagnetic studies,
Palaeosismicity, applications of isotopic methods) were published.
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1998-2002
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Figure 3. Number of articles published in the period 1990-2002 in
Acta Geologica Hispanica, classified as a function of
location of the study area. A similar but more varied distribution is
now embraced by Geologica Acta.
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In 2000, the regularity and periodicity of the publication was guaranteed, and a
higher impact among the Spanish-speaking Earth Sciences community was attained.
At the same time, an increased number of English manuscripts were published
(57 of 112 articles published in 1998-2001, Figure 5). Furthermore, extended
abstracts in English for non-English manuscripts were requested since 1999.
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1998-2002
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Figure 4. Number of articles published in the period 1990-2002 in
Acta Geologica Hispanica. They have been classified as a function of the
nationality of first authors.
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1998-2002
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Figure 5. Number of articles published in the period 1990-2002 in
Acta Geologica Hispanica, classified as a function of language.
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| The scope of the journal widened progressively
and expanded from regional to worldwide research articles, covering a series of multidisciplinary
fields in Earth Sciences. Both facts were the beginning of an evolution process that encouraged the
creation of a fully renewed Journal, Geologica Acta. The journal is available for free on the
Table of contents. |
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Geologica Acta |
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| Geologica Acta came into existence
in 2003 as a result of this expansion process, and with the aim to be a modern
and efficient instrument for the quick spread of Earth Science Research. |
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| Geologica Acta is a non-profit, OPEN ACCESS international
journal. This peer reviewed journal publishes four issues per year of original research, editorials, short letters and book
reviews related to the world of the Earth Sciences. |
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| The journal is funded by the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), the Institute of Earth Sciences "Jaume Almera" (ICTJA-CSIC),
the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
(UAB), the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) and the Institut Geologic de Catalunya (IGC). It receives additional financial support
from the publications department of the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, CSIC). |
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| The scientific team of Geologica Acta is made up of five
Editors who are academics from the above-mentioned institutions and work
hand in hand with Managing Scientific Editors from research centres from
all over the world. GeA also boasts a Scientific Advisory Board of about sixty
professionals from all fields of Earth Sciences. |
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The Journal is indexed and abstracted in Science Citation Index Expanded,
Georef, Pascal, Biosis Previews, Latindex, Scopus, Geological Abstracts, Geographical Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts and the
Spanish ICYT and Redalyc. The quality profile of Geologica Acta has been reaffirmed since 2007 when it was included in
the category of Geology of the Journal Citation Reports. Since then the journal has shifted in position between the first and
second quartile of the Journal Impact Factor list. |
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| For supplementary information contact with geologica-acta@ictja.csic.es
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