Aims & Scope

Journal Scope

Aims & Scope

Earth & Planetary Insights publishes rigorous research across Earth systems, geosciences, environmental studies, planetary science, sustainable resource management and advanced technologies.

Earth & Planetary Insights (EPI) is an international scholarly journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in Earth sciences, environmental studies, geosciences, planetary science, sustainable resource management, and related technological fields. The journal provides an academic platform for original research, review articles, case studies, methodological papers, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of Earth systems, natural processes, environmental change, resource use, and the scientific exploration of planetary environments.

EPI is developed within the scholarly framework of SWS Scholarly Society / SGEM WORLD SCIENCE and reflects its long-standing commitment to the advancement of geosciences, sustainability, technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and interdisciplinary scientific dialogue. The journal aims to support research that is not only scientifically rigorous, but also relevant to the major challenges facing societies, ecosystems, industries, and natural environments in the twenty-first century.

The scope of the journal covers a broad spectrum of scientific fields connected with the Earth, its resources, its ecosystems, and its position within wider planetary systems. EPI welcomes studies that combine theoretical knowledge, field research, laboratory analysis, modelling, technological development, policy relevance, and practical applications. Particular attention is given to research that connects scientific discovery with sustainable development, environmental protection, climate resilience, responsible resource management, and innovative technologies.

Core Areas

Six Research Domains

The journal's scope is broad, but structured around six connected scientific and technological fields.

Geology, Exploration, and Sustainable Mining

EPI publishes research related to geological sciences, mineral resources, exploration methods, mining technologies, geotechnics, mineral processing, and sustainable resource extraction.

The journal welcomes studies on responsible geological resource management, environmental impacts of mining, resource efficiency, mine safety, geological mapping, structural geology, engineering geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, geophysics, and new exploration or monitoring methods.

Research may include both fundamental and applied studies, especially those contributing to sustainable mining practices, circular economy approaches, reduced environmental impact, improved resource recovery, and responsible use of mineral and geological assets.

Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, and Artificial Intelligence

The journal welcomes manuscripts in geoinformatics, GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, digital mapping, Earth observation, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, modelling, sensor technologies, and digital methods for geoscientific and environmental research.

EPI encourages studies applying geospatial technologies to land use change, climate impacts, natural risk assessment, ecosystem monitoring, urban and regional development, water resources, soil degradation, forest dynamics, coastal processes, and planetary observation.

Manuscripts that develop or evaluate AI-assisted methods, automated classification, predictive modelling, spatial decision-support systems, and integrated digital workflows are particularly relevant.

Water Resources, Forest, Marine, and Ocean Ecosystems

EPI covers research related to hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources management, river basins, groundwater systems, wetlands, soil-water interactions, forest ecosystems, marine environments, ocean processes, coastal zones, and blue carbon systems.

The journal is interested in studies examining the structure, function, vulnerability, restoration, and sustainable management of aquatic, terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems.

Topics include water quality, scarcity, flood and drought risk, climate resilience, ecosystem services, forest conservation, marine biodiversity, ocean monitoring, coastal erosion, pollution, habitat degradation, and nature-based solutions.

Energy and Clean Technologies

The journal publishes research on energy systems, clean technologies, renewable energy, energy transition, energy storage, hydrogen technologies, advanced nuclear technologies, sustainable energy infrastructure, environmental impacts of energy production, and innovation in low-carbon systems.

EPI is particularly interested in studies addressing the scientific, technological, environmental, and resource-related dimensions of the transition toward cleaner and more resilient energy systems.

Relevant contributions may include geothermal energy, solar and wind systems, energy efficiency, carbon reduction technologies, clean industrial processes, sustainable materials, and environmental monitoring of energy-related activities.

Ecology, Environmental Economics, Education, and Legislation

EPI supports research connecting ecological science with environmental governance, sustainability policy, environmental economics, education, legislation, and international cooperation.

The journal recognizes that environmental challenges cannot be addressed through natural science alone and welcomes interdisciplinary studies on the social, economic, legal, educational, and institutional frameworks supporting sustainable development.

Topics include biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, environmental protection, circular economy, environmental impact assessment, climate adaptation policies, environmental law, sustainability education, public awareness, environmental risk governance, and international collaboration.

Nano, Bio, Green, and Space Technologies

The journal welcomes forward-looking research in emerging technologies that contribute to sustainability, environmental protection, resource efficiency, and planetary exploration.

This includes nano-technologies, biotechnology, bioengineering, green materials, eco-technologies, sustainable construction materials, green design, smart and sustainable cities, space technologies, planetary exploration, and space resource research.

EPI encourages studies exploring how advanced technologies support environmental monitoring, pollution reduction, sustainable production, ecosystem restoration, resilient infrastructure, circular material flows, and scientific exploration beyond Earth.

Interdisciplinary and Applied Research

EPI places strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research that connects Earth and planetary sciences with technology, environmental policy, sustainability, and societal needs. The journal welcomes manuscripts that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries and bring together methods or perspectives from geology, geography, ecology, engineering, environmental science, computer science, economics, law, education, and space science.

The journal is especially interested in research that demonstrates clear scientific contribution and practical relevance. Studies may focus on local, regional, national, or global contexts, provided that the research question, methodology, results, and conclusions are presented with academic rigor and broader relevance.

Types of Contributions

EPI considers original research articles, review articles, case studies, methodological papers, short communications, technical notes, interdisciplinary research papers, selected scholarly contributions from scientific conferences subject to editorial screening and peer review, and invited editorials or thematic papers approved by the editorial team.

All submissions must be original, clearly written, properly referenced, and aligned with the journal's academic and ethical standards.

Research Quality and Editorial Expectations

Submissions to EPI should demonstrate a clear research aim, appropriate methodology, reliable data or evidence, critical engagement with relevant literature, transparent presentation of results, and well-supported conclusions. Manuscripts should make a recognizable contribution to the field, either through new empirical findings, methodological innovation, theoretical development, applied relevance, or interdisciplinary synthesis.

The journal particularly values research that addresses current scientific or environmental challenges; applies robust and transparent methods; contributes to sustainability and responsible resource management; supports climate resilience and environmental protection; integrates advanced technologies with Earth and planetary science; strengthens the connection between scientific evidence and practical application; and contributes to international academic dialogue.

Manuscripts that are descriptive without clear analysis, outside the journal's scope, methodologically weak, ethically problematic, or lacking scholarly contribution may be returned to authors before or after peer review.

Mission of the Journal

The mission of Earth & Planetary Insights is to provide a trusted open scholarly venue for research that deepens scientific understanding of the Earth, its resources, its ecosystems, and its relationship to wider planetary environments. By publishing rigorous and relevant research, the journal aims to support the global exchange of knowledge, encourage responsible scientific innovation, and contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for the future.

EPI seeks to serve researchers, educators, professionals, institutions, policymakers, and students who are engaged in the study and protection of Earth systems and planetary environments. Through its broad but coherent scope, the journal supports scientific work that connects discovery with responsibility, technology with sustainability, and academic excellence with real-world relevance.

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