Aim and Scope

<p><strong>African Journal of Geosciences (AJGS)</strong> is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing high-quality research across the geosciences. The journal provides a platform for the publication of original research, review articles, short communications, technical notes, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to understanding the Earth, its processes, resources, and environmental systems.</p>

<p>AJGS particularly encourages research addressing African geological and environmental challenges while maintaining a global scientific perspective. The journal promotes scientific inquiry that enhances knowledge of Earth's structure, evolution, natural resources, environmental processes, and geospatial systems while supporting sustainable development and evidence-based decision-making.</p>

<h3>Scope of the Journal</h3>

<p>The journal welcomes original manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Geology and Regional Geology</li>
    <li>Structural Geology and Tectonics</li>
    <li>Sedimentology and Stratigraphy</li>
    <li>Paleontology and Paleoenvironmental Studies</li>
    <li>Mineralogy and Petrology</li>
    <li>Geochemistry and Isotope Geology</li>
    <li>Geophysics and Seismology</li>
    <li>Hydrogeology and Groundwater Studies</li>
    <li>Engineering Geology and Geotechnics</li>
    <li>Environmental Geoscience</li>
    <li>Geomorphology and Surface Processes</li>
    <li>Volcanology and Natural Hazards</li>
    <li>Remote Sensing and GIS Applications</li>
    <li>Mineral Resources and Economic Geology</li>
    <li>Energy Resources and Petroleum Geoscience</li>
    <li>Marine and Coastal Geoscience</li>
    <li>Soil, Land, and Earth Resource Management</li>
    <li>Geodata Science and Spatial Analysis</li>
    <li>Mining Geology and Exploration Geoscience</li>
    <li>Quaternary Geology</li>
    <li>Applied Geosciences</li>
    <li>Earth Observation and Geoinformatics</li>
    <li>Geological Hazards and Risk Assessment</li>
    <li>Basin Analysis and Sedimentary Systems</li>
    <li>Ore Deposit Geology</li>
    <li>Environmental and Engineering Geophysics</li>
    <li>Groundwater Resources and Management</li>
    <li>Rock Mechanics and Geological Engineering</li>
</ul>

<h3>Types of Manuscripts</h3>

<p>The journal publishes:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Original Research Articles</li>
    <li>Review Articles</li>
    <li>Short Communications</li>
    <li>Technical Notes</li>
    <li>Case Studies</li>
    <li>Methodological Papers</li>
    <li>Interdisciplinary Research Papers</li>
</ul>

<p>The journal particularly welcomes innovative and interdisciplinary contributions that advance geoscientific understanding, support sustainable resource management, and address geological, environmental, and geospatial challenges in Africa and beyond.</p>