Aims and Scope of the Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards
Journal Aims
Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards (JNEH) is a pioneering publication dedicated to the dissemination of innovative and analytical research on environmental hazards and climate change. This journal aims to advance scientific knowledge for the management of resilience to environmental hazards by leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data mining, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The primary objectives of this journal are as follows:
- Expanding the frontiers of knowledge regarding environmental hazards and climate change in accordance with international standards.
- Promoting original field research for monitoring, predicting, and managing natural hazards such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes.
- Enhancing societal resilience to extreme climate events through the provision of scientific and practical solutions.
- Encouraging the application of artificial intelligence and novel technologies for the analysis and modeling of environmental hazards.
- Establishing a platform for knowledge exchange among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to foster sustainable development.
With a particular emphasis on the geographical environment of Iran and the challenges posed by climate change, this journal seeks to offer solutions for mitigating the destructive impacts of natural hazards and strengthening resilience against them.
Thematic Areas
The Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards adopts a multidisciplinary approach covering a wide spectrum of topics related to environmental hazards. Focusing on climate change, resilience, and new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, this journal addresses the following thematic areas within the framework of its scientific objectives:
- Identification and analysis of the mechanisms of natural hazards (floods, droughts, storms, and earthquakes) using artificial intelligence and advanced modeling.
- Spatiotemporal analysis of environmental hazards and risk assessment in diverse geographical regions.
- Application of remote sensing, data mining, artificial intelligence, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for monitoring and predicting extreme climate events and environmental and geomorphological hazards.
- Investigation of the role of human activities in exacerbating natural hazards and their impacts on climate change.
- Assessment of environmental capacities and natural opportunities to strengthen resilience to environmental hazards.
- Elucidation of the effects of climate change on ecosystems, water resources, and public health.
- Development of innovative solutions for resilience and community empowerment against natural hazards.
- Delineation of advanced methodologies for the assessment and management of environmental hazards using artificial intelligence.
- Simulation and forecasting of future environmental hazards using machine learning-based models.
- Evaluation of crisis management strategies to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards in high-risk areas.
- Examination of the impacts of climate change on health, the economy, agriculture, and sustainable development planning.
Inspired by reputable international journals, this journal welcomes research that employs novel approaches such as artificial intelligence and deep learning in the analysis of environmental, geomorphological, and climate change-related hazards. Researchers and esteemed specialists are invited to submit their manuscripts in fields related to environmental hazards, climate change, and resilience to the journal's website, thereby contributing to the advancement of global knowledge and aiding the resolution of environmental crises in the country and region.
Related subjects:
- Geography
- Physical geography
- Geomorphology
- Natural hazards
- Natural disasters
- Natural environment
- Environmental changes
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
- Geosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Physiography
- Climate change
- Climatic geomorphology
- Coasts
- Deserts
- Disaster relief
- Dunes
- Environmental economics
- Environmental sciences
- Environmental sociology
- Floodplains
- Hazard mitigation
- Hydrology
- Islands
- Landforms
- Mountains
- Orography
- Reefs
- Slopes
- Terrain
- Water
Scope
The Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards embraces a broad, interdisciplinary scope, inviting contributions to explore the multifaceted dimensions of environmental hazards. The journal prioritizes research that employs advanced methodologies, including data mining, machine learning, and spatial analysis, to investigate and manage hazards across diverse geographical settings. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- The mechanisms and dynamics of natural hazards, including floods, droughts, storms, earthquakes, landslides, and climatic hazards, with emphasis on geomorphological, hydrological, and environmental processes.
- Spatiotemporal analysis and risk assessment of environmental hazards across various geographical landscapes.
- Cutting-edge technologies such as remote sensing, geographic information systems, and artificial intelligence are used for the identification, monitoring, and prediction of climatic and environmental hazards.
- Investigation of human activities and their role in exacerbating natural, climatic, and environmental hazards, including the impacts of climate change.
- Evaluation of environmental capacities and natural opportunities to mitigate the effects of hazards and enhance resilience.
- Analysis of the impact of climate change on ecosystems, water resources, public health, and socioeconomic systems.
- Development of adaptation, resilience, and community empowerment strategies in response to natural, climatic, and environmental hazards.
- Exploration of innovative methodologies for assessing and managing environmental hazards through advanced modeling and simulation techniques.
- Forecasting and scenario analysis of future hazard occurrences and their potential impacts using predictive modeling.
- Assessment of crisis management frameworks and strategies for mitigating hazards in heterogeneous geographical contexts.
- Examination of the socioeconomic, health, and developmental implications of climate change and environmental hazards, with a focus on sustainable land-use planning.
The journal welcomes submissions that integrate disciplines such as earth sciences, geography, environmental sciences, climatology, ecology, environmental engineering, and disaster management, promoting a comprehensive approach to address global climatic, geomorphological, and environmental challenges.
