Solid Earth (SE) is a distinguished open-access scientific journal established in 2010, published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). It focuses on the broad field of Earth sciences, specifically addressing the composition, structure, and dynamics of the solid Earth, spanning from the crust to the deep interior. The journal covers a wide range of disciplines, including geophysics, geochemistry, petrology, tectonics, volcanology, sedimentology, and geodynamics, making it a vital platform for researchers studying processes at various spatial and temporal scales. Its open-access model ensures that all published articles are freely available, promoting global accessibility and fostering scientific exchange without financial barriers.
The journal publishes a variety of manuscript types, including research articles, short communications, review articles, and method articles, each designed to advance the understanding of solid Earth processes. Research articles report significant advances in scientific knowledge, while short communications offer concise, innovative perspectives. Review articles synthesize current knowledge and outline future research directions, and method articles introduce novel methodologies for geoscientists. Additionally, Solid Earth supports peer-reviewed comments and corrigenda to facilitate ongoing scientific discourse and correct errors in published work. The journal’s scope includes topics such as plate tectonics, seismic hazard assessment, mantle dynamics, and the geochemical behavior of Earth materials, often integrating geological and geophysical data to address complex Earth processes.
Solid Earth is indexed in prominent databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, reflecting its credibility and reach within the scientific community. It adheres to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high-quality publications, with manuscripts evaluated for clarity, scientific rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Authors are required to follow strict submission guidelines, including a structured title page, a concise abstract (intelligible to a general audience), and numbered section headings (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1). The journal encourages open science practices, such as linking research data to repositories and providing supplementary materials like videos via the TIB Hannover AV Portal, which are assigned DOIs for accessibility.
As a not-for-profit journal, Solid Earth prioritizes scientific impact over citation metrics, refraining from prominently displaying journal metrics to emphasize quality and importance over numerical indicators. It supports contributions aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), by publishing research that enhances understanding of Earth processes relevant to environmental challenges. The journal’s editorial policies promote inclusivity, encouraging submissions from scientists worldwide without restrictions based on nationality or institutional affiliation. With its commitment to open access, rigorous peer review, and a multidisciplinary approach, Solid Earth continues to be a leading venue for groundbreaking research in the Earth sciences, fostering collaboration and innovation in understanding the planet’s solid components.
