Name: Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics (JEEG)
Link: https://www.eegs.org/jeeg-journal
Description: JEEG is a peer-reviewed journal publishing research and case studies on near-surface geophysical methods applied to environmental and engineering challenges.
Key Words: near-surface geophysics, environmental geophysics, engineering geophysics, peer-reviewed, case studies, geophysical methods, applied geophysics
Introduction:
The Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics (JEEG), established in 1995, is the flagship publication of the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS). Published quarterly, it is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the application of geophysical techniques to address environmental and engineering problems. JEEG serves as a critical platform for researchers, geophysicists, engineers, and environmental scientists to share innovative methodologies, case histories, and technological developments in near-surface geophysics. Its scope includes applications in environmental monitoring, geotechnical site characterization, hydrogeology, archaeology, and mining, with a focus on techniques such as seismic, electrical, electromagnetic, ground-penetrating radar, and gravity methods.
JEEG welcomes manuscripts that explore new developments in geophysical instrumentation, data acquisition, processing, and interpretation, as well as novel case studies that demonstrate practical applications. Examples of recent articles include studies on ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for measuring bathymetry and sediment accumulation, detection of geohazards in potash mines using time-domain electromagnetics, and seismic processing for complex surface conditions. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging contributions that integrate geophysics with fields like geology, hydrogeology, and civil engineering to solve real-world challenges such as contamination assessment, landslide detection, and infrastructure evaluation.
The journal operates a rigorous single-anonymized peer-review process, where submissions are initially evaluated by editors for suitability and then reviewed by at least two independent experts to ensure scientific quality and relevance. Authors are required to submit manuscripts through an online system, adhering to strict formatting guidelines, including a concise abstract, clear section headings, and a list of 2–5 keywords selected from a predefined list (e.g., electrical resistivity tomography, ground-penetrating radar, geohazard). JEEG also encourages open science practices, such as data sharing and the use of supplementary materials to enhance reproducibility.
JEEG is distributed to EEGS members, academic libraries, and online through the EEGS Research Collection, which includes its full archive and proceedings from the Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP). With an impact factor of 1.0 and a ranking in Q4 for geological engineering and Q3 for geochemistry and geophysics, JEEG maintains a strong reputation within the niche of near-surface geophysics. Its commitment to fostering scientific and professional excellence makes it a vital resource for advancing geophysical solutions to pressing environmental and engineering challenges worldwide.
