Journal of Maps (JoM) is a fully open access, inter-disciplinary journal for researchers to publish maps and spatial diagrams across the physical and social sciences.
Journal of Maps research examines social and physical processes that take place on a geographical scale, using maps or spatial diagrams to advance understanding. Topics could include, for example, footfall in retail marketing, the spread of bird flu or location of geological faults. Maps submitted must make a substantial contribution to knowledge in the field that is likely to be of broad interest to readers.
Research published in the Journal of Maps demonstrates a unique line of enquiry that requires the use of maps or spatial diagrams, collects new data or adds significant value to existing data and presents and communicates findings that adhere to high cartographic standards.
Origins
Journal of Maps has its origins in the geological and geographical journals of the late-1800s and early 1900s. The investigative research during this period was based strongly around fieldwork and the observation of phenomena. After observation, interpretation could be applied and then presented at a society meeting. The "proceedings" of these lectures were then published, often with extra plates of photographs and maps of the original fieldwork. As a result of these early pioneers, we now have a permanent record of this work which can be referred back to. This is important as we not only have the interpretive conclusions, but also the original data upon which the work was based. Therefore, JoM seeks to offer a forum for academics to present the geospatial products of their research.
Multi-Disciplinary and International
As a discipline, "geography" traditionally covers a wide range of subject areas due to its spatial nature. Maps and mapping science were often incorporated within geography; however spatial data are now widely used in many disciplines. JoM is intentionally multi-disciplinary and wants to draw upon and present work from all subject areas. Not only has this built an increasing archive of mapped data for future researchers to draw upon, but also fosters inter-disciplinary contexts.
The Journal of Maps operates an open peer review policy.
All articles are made freely and permanently available online through gold open access publication.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
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