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| Journal of Arid Environments | |
|---|---|
| Title | Journal of Arid Environments |
| Discipline | Ecology; Environmental Science |
| Abbreviation | J. Arid Environ. |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| History | 1978–present |
Journal of Arid Environments is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on the ecology, biogeography, and management of arid and semi-arid regions. It publishes original research, reviews, and synthesis papers addressing physical, biological, and applied aspects of drylands. The journal serves as a forum for scholars working on deserts, steppes, savannas, and dry Mediterranean landscapes.
The journal was established in 1978 during a period of growing international attention to desertification and land degradation, paralleling initiatives like the United Nations Environment Programme and the development of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. Early editorial leadership drew contributors associated with institutions such as University of Arizona, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, and Smithsonian Institution. Over successive decades the title reflected shifts in global research priorities visible in conferences like the International Union for Conservation of Nature congresses and programs at the World Bank and Food and Agriculture Organization. The journal evolved alongside landmark projects such as the Long Term Ecological Research Network and collaborations involving the Royal Society and national agencies including the National Science Foundation and Natural Environment Research Council.
The journal covers interdisciplinary work spanning vegetation dynamics, soil science, hydrology, remote sensing, and restoration ecology in arid zones. Typical subjects include studies on species such as Opuntia ficus-indica, Acacia tortilis, Larrea tridentata, Prosopis juliflora, and Ziziphus jujuba, and regions like the Sahara Desert, Gobi Desert, Great Basin, Karakum Desert, and Atacama Desert. Methodological approaches often reference tools and programs from NASA, European Space Agency, and the Group on Earth Observations, and engage debates connected to documents from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and conventions hosted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Published by Elsevier, the journal issues monthly volumes with submissions managed through electronic systems consistent with standards promoted by bodies such as the Committee on Publication Ethics and International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Editorial boards have included scholars affiliated with University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Peking University. Peer review practices are aligned with policies advocated by the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers and indexing expectations of organizations like Clarivate Analytics.
The journal is abstracted and indexed in major databases operated by Elsevier partners and third parties, including services associated with Scopus, Web of Science, and subject aggregators linked to libraries such as the Library of Congress and the British Library. Bibliographic visibility is enhanced through integration with platforms developed by ProQuest, EBSCO, and cataloguing frameworks influenced by the Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification practices.
Articles from the journal have informed policy discussions at forums such as the United Nations General Assembly and advisory panels to agencies like the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Development Programme. Citation footprints connect with influential works published by presses including Springer Nature and Cambridge University Press, and have been noted in syntheses produced by research centers like the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas and the Global Environment Facility. The journal’s contributions feature in literature reviews and meta-analyses that reference the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and follow-up assessments under the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
The journal has published widely cited papers on topics such as shrub encroachment, dryland carbon cycling, and remote sensing of vegetation cover; these have been cited alongside classic studies in journals like Nature, Science, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Special issues have focused on themes coordinated with meetings such as the International Conference on Dryland Development and workshops hosted by institutions like the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Guest editors have included researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, University of Queensland, and Instituto de Ecología.
Distributed in print and electronic formats by Elsevier, the journal is available through institutional subscriptions held by universities such as Harvard University, University of Tokyo, University of Cape Town, and research libraries at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Articles may be accessed via platforms aligned with ScienceDirect and interlibrary loan networks coordinated by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Open access options and author agreements reflect policies influenced by funders including the European Research Council and national bodies like the National Institutes of Health.
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