About the Journal

Aim and Scope

Aim

The Applied Climatology and Regional Climate Journal (ACRCJ) aims to provide a scientific forum for researchers and professionals working in climatology, meteorology, environmental sciences, and related disciplines. The journal seeks to improve understanding of climate processes, regional climate variability, climate change impacts, and the practical application of climate information for societal and environmental benefits.

ACRCJ encourages studies that combine observational datasets, remote sensing, climate models, statistical approaches, and interdisciplinary methodologies to address regional and applied climate issues.

Scope

ACRCJ welcomes manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Applied Climatology

  • Climate data analysis and interpretation
  • Climate indices development and application
  • Climate variability assessment
  • Climate information services
  • Applied climate studies for socioeconomic activities
  • Climate applications in agriculture, forestry, industry, transportation, and energy
  • Biometeorology and human climate interactions

2. Regional Climate Studies

  • Regional climate characteristics and classification
  • Spatial and temporal climate variability
  • Regional climate trends and changes
  • Local and microclimate studies
  • Climate patterns in tropical, subtropical, and polar regions
  • Regional climate assessment using observational datasets

3. Climate Change and Climate Variability

  • Historical climate change analysis
  • Climate trend detection
  • Extreme climate events
  • Temperature and precipitation variability
  • Climate change projections
  • Climate vulnerability and adaptation studies
  • Climate impact assessment

4. Climate Modeling and Prediction

  • Regional Climate Models (RCM)
  • Global Climate Models (GCM)
  • Climate simulation and validation
  • Statistical and dynamical downscaling
  • Seasonal climate prediction
  • Climate forecasting techniques
  • Model uncertainty analysis

5. Extreme Weather and Climate Risk

  • Drought assessment
  • Flood and rainfall extreme analysis
  • Heatwave studies
  • Climate hazard mapping
  • Climate risk assessment
  • Disaster risk reduction related to climate variability

6. Remote Sensing and Geospatial Climate Analysis

  • Satellite-based climate observation
  • GIS applications in climatology
  • Spatial climate modeling
  • Land surface temperature analysis
  • Urban climate mapping
  • Environmental monitoring using remote sensing

7. Climate Applications for Sustainable Development

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Water resource and hydrological applications
  • Urban climate adaptation
  • Ecosystem and biodiversity impacts
  • Renewable energy and climate assessment
  • Climate policy and planning

Article Types

ACRCJ accepts the following manuscript types:

1. Original Research Articles

Research papers presenting new scientific findings based on theoretical, observational, experimental, modeling, or analytical approaches.

2. Review Articles

Comprehensive reviews discussing current developments, methodologies, and future research directions.

3. Technical Notes

Short scientific communications describing innovative methods, datasets, tools, or applications.

4. Case Studies

Detailed analyses of regional climate phenomena or climate applications in specific locations.

Publication Information

Journal Title

Applied Climatology and Regional Climate Journal

Journal Abbreviation

Appl. Clim. Reg. Clim. J.

Subject Area

  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology
  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Change Studies
  • Earth System Science

Publication Frequency

Publication Frequency:

Quarterly

The journal is published four times per year:

  • Issue 1: January – March
  • Issue 2: April – June
  • Issue 3: July – September
  • Issue 4: October – December