Jökull: The Icelandic Journal of Earth Sciences (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈjœːkʏtl̥]) is an annual peer-reviewed scientific journal published jointly by the Iceland Glaciological Society [is] and the Geoscience Society of Iceland. The journal covers all aspects of earth sciences in relation to Iceland, including meteorology, oceanography, petrology, and geothermal research. The editor-in-chief is Bryndís Brandsdóttir. It has been classified as "Level 1" journal in the Norwegian Scientific Index.[1]
Discipline | Geosciences |
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Language | Icelandic and English |
Edited by | Bryndís Brandsdóttir |
Publication details | |
History | 1951–present |
Publisher | Iceland Glaciological Society, |
Frequency | Annual |
1.342 (2017) | |
Standard abbreviations | |
ISO 4 | Jökull |
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ISSN | 0449-0576 |
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It was founded in 1950 by Icelandic meteorologist Jón Eyþórsson, who served as its editor until his death in 1968, publishing regular measurements of glacial margins and drift ice in Jökull.[2] These reports have continued, creating a valuable resource for climate scientists.[3]
Jökull has been a victim of journal hijacking.[4]
- ^ "Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers". Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ Grove, Jean M. (6 August 2013). Little Ice Ages. Vol. 1 (2nd ed.). Milton Park, England: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-70154-4. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Dickie, Gloria (5 June 2018). "Humans Tracked Iceland's Glaciers For Ages. Now, Tech Does". Wired. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ Menon, Varun G (14 January 2019). "Hijacked journals: what they are and how to avoid them". publons. Retrieved 26 May 2020.