Special issue: Implications of Spatial Autocorrelation for Environmental Modeling

Implications of Spatial Autocorrelation for Environmental Modeling

Introduction

The Editors invite submission of papers that can be considered for inclusion in the special issue of IJGER, which focuses on the potential effects of spatial autocorrelation (SAC) on the procedure and outcomes of geospatial and environmental modeling.

Spatial autocorrelation is inherent in any type of spatial data, be they societal, environmental or biological. Hence, the potential influences of SAC and efforts to incorporate them into a geospatial modeling or mapping procedure have long been a paradigm in the literature of geospatial and environmental sciences. We invite original review or research papers that discuss the theoretical and/or methodological development related to this topic.

The potential research topics for this special issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Why is SAC nearly ubiquitous in spatial data?
•Measurement, analysis, and methodological questions concerning SAC
•Development of statistical techniques for detecting SAC
•Incorporation of SAC into geospatial and environmental modeling
•Effects of (not) accounting for SAC on modeling outcomes

Time-line

There is no specific deadline for submitting an abstract or a manuscript for this special issue. IJGER plans to keep this special issue open for at least next two years (i.e., until June 2018).

Inquiries should be directed to: Guest editor, Dr. Daehyun Kim (biogeokim@uky.edu)

Call for Papers: Special issue on “Big Data and Geographic Information”

The International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research (IJGER, Editor Dr. Changjoo Kim) is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal published on behalf of Korea-America Association for Geospatial and Environmental Sciences. IJGER provides a forum for discussion among researchers in all fields of geography, both human and physical, and environmental research that has an explicit spatial dimension (http://dc.uwm.edu/ijger/). It places particular emphasis on development and applications of geospatial technologies, such as geographic information system, remote sensing, and spatial analysis.

 

The Editors invite submission of papers that can be considered for inclusion in the special issue of IJGER, which is scheduled to be published by May 2016.

 

Recently, Big Data opened up for new insights on geographic information and technologies. We invite original research papers on theoretical developments and applications demonstrating the use of Big Data as well as tools and technologies of Big Data services.

 

The potential research topics for this special issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Theoretical developments and knowledge discovery with Big Data
  • Big Data in geospatial and environmental sciences
  • Measurement, analysis and methodological questions of Big Data
  • Big Data infrastructure
  • Institutional issues, organization and networks dealing with Big Data
  • Application of Big Data
  • Use of Big Data technologies
  • Scientific Visualization of Big Data
  • Data Mining
  • Volunteered Geographic Information
  • Big Data and education in geospatial and environmental sciences

Time-line

October 10, 2015: First solicitation of submissions

 

December 31, 2015: Abstract submission deadline (not more than 250 words; email to ijger.si3@gmail.com)

January 15, 2016: Email notification of abstract review results

March 31, 2016: Submission of manuscripts (submit at http://dc.uwm.edu/ijger)

May 31, 2016: Editorial decision sent to authors

July 31, 2016: Final revised paper submission deadline

August 15, 2016: Final editorial decision sent to authors

August 31, 2016: Manuscript published online

 

Inquiries should be directed to: Assistant Editor Dr. Sunhui Sim (ssim@una.edu)

CFP: Special issue on “Geospatial Analysis of Disasters and Hazards”

The International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research (IJGER) is an international journal that provides a forum for discussion among researchers in geography and related fields. It covers diverse fields of geography and environmental sciences with a spatial dimension, and publishes original research papers, review articles, and short communications on academic activities.

 
The Editors invite submission of papers that can be considered for inclusion in the special issue of IJGER, which is scheduled to be published by April 15, 2015.
We welcome contributions dealing with a variety of geospatial technologies (e.g., GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Statistics) and topics that address disasters and hazards in either natural or urban or coupled human and natural environment.
 
The catastrophic consequences of disasters and hazards around the globe highlight the necessity of understanding a spatial perspective to disasters and hazards. We are interested in receiving research articles dealing with innovative examples of the use of GIS, RS, Geovisualization, or Spatial Statistics for disaster and hazard planning, mitigation, response, assessment, or management.
 
The potential research topics for this special issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
·         Environmental contamination, degradation and its impact on human health
·         Risk and vulnerability of population by disasters and hazards
·         Human impact of disasters and hazards
·         Human responses to disasters and hazards
·         Damage potential and risk exposure
·         Pre and post assessment
·         Disaster mitigation and response
·         Emergency management
·         Climate change, warning systems, hazard mitigation
·         Superfund sites
·         Floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, tornados, etc.
We welcome full-length papers as well as focused contributions and short case study examples. The papers show our range of coverage, our depth of peer review, and our high standards.
 
Deadlines
Abstract: 9/26/2014
Manuscripts: 12/31/2014
 
Time-line (tentative):
July 23: First solicitation of submissions
September 26: Abstract submission deadline (not more than 250 words)
September 30: Notification of abstract review results
December 31: Submission of manuscripts
February 27: Editorial decision sent to authors
March 15: Final revised paper submission deadline
March 31: Final editorial decision sent to authors
April 15: Manuscript published online
 
Notification
An e-mail notification regarding the status of each paper will be sent by February 27, 2015 to all those who submitted a full manuscript.
 
Submit Your Article Online: http://dc.uwm.edu/ijger/
 
Inquiries should be directed to:
Editor-in-Chief, Changjoo Kim (changjoo.kim@uc.edu)

Call for Papers: Special issue on “Geospatial Analysis of Urban Environment”

Call for Papers
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Special issue on “Geospatial Analysis of Urban Environment”

International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research

 

The International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research (IJGER) is an international journal that is published by KAGES (Korea–America Association for Geospatial and Environmental Sciences) in English. The Journal will provide a forum for discussion among researchers in geography and related fields in Korea, East Asia, and around the world. It covers all fields of geography and environmental sciences with a spatial dimension, and publishes original research papers, review articles, and short communications on academic activities.

The Editors invite submission of papers that can be considered for inclusion in the special issue of IJGER, which is scheduled to be published by June 30, 2014.

We welcome contributions dealing with a variety of geospatial technologies (e.g., GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis) and topics that address Issues, analysis and critiques in urban environment.

As more than half of world population presently lives in urban areas, many cities are facing multiple social and environmental challenges. Geographical and spatial science perspectives are gaining importance in understanding the complex interactions and feedbacks between natural and human systems in the urban environment.

The potential research topics for this special issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

–                      Biophysical processes and spatial patterns in urban environment,

–                      Human/cultural processes and spatial patterns of them

–                      Management of urban natural resources,

–                      Landscape ecology and urban environmental issues,

–                      Remote sensing, geographic information science and their applications in urban geographical research.

We welcome full-length papers as well as focused contributions and short case study examples.

 

Inquiries should be directed to:

Editor-in-Chief:  Dr. Changjoo Kim (changjoo.kim@uc.edu)

Assistant Editor: Dr. Sunhui Sim (ssim@una.edu)

 

Time-line (tentative):

September 15 2013: First solicitation of submissions

October 21: Abstract submission deadline

November 1: Notification of abstract review results

December 31: Submission of final full paper

March 15 2014: Editorial decision sent to authors

May 1: Final revised paper submission deadline

June 1: Final editorial decision sent to authors

June 30: Manuscript published online

 

Submission Procedure (Format)

Length of abstract: up to 250 words.

Length of manuscript: 4000-5000 words.

Format: Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format. Submissions should be with 12-point font size, one inch margin, and double spaced.

Figures/Tables: Must be legible and of high quality (300 dpi) for publication ready. Accepted figure format: TIFF, EPS, and MS Office files.

General: Submissions must include the author’s name, affiliation, mailing address and e-mail address. In the case of multiple authors, all names, addresses, etc. must accompany the submission and a single individual must be identified as the primary point of contact. More details will follow after the review of abstracts.

Submissions must be sent as an e-mail attachment to one of the editors using the e-mail address listed above.

Please indicate whether your abstract is for a full length paper, a focused contribution, or a short case study example.

 

Notification

An e-mail notification regarding the status of each paper will be sent by March 15, 2014 to all those who submitted a full manuscript.