AGU Publications Research Articles

Lifting the Veil of Journal Editing

AGU Publications is excited to announce Early Career Editorial Fellow programs for JGR: Biogeosciences and GeoHealth for mentoring the next generation of journal editors.

AGU Publications Updates Authorship Policy to Foster Greater Equity and Transparency in Global Research Collaborations

AbstractAGU Publications encourages research collaborations between regions, countries, and communities. When well‐resourced researchers complete research or field work in low‐resourced settings while excluding local communities or researchers from the process, this can be referred to as parachute science or helicopter research. To help address concerns of parachute science and to promote greater equity and transparency in global research collaborations, AGU Publications has updated its authorship policy across its scholarly journals. The implementation of this policy follows a successful 18‐month pilot at JGR: Biogeosciences. For research completed in low‐resourced regions, authors are encouraged to include a disclosure statement pertaining to the ethical and scientific considerations of their research collaborations.

RETRACTION: Rapid Acidification of the Arctic Chukchi Sea Waters Driven by Anthropogenic Forcing and Biological Carbon Recycling

RETRACTIOND. Qi, Y. Wu, L. Chen, W.‐J. Cai, Z. Ouyang, Y. Zhang, L. G. Anderson, R. A. Feely, Y. Zhuang, H. Lin, R. Lei, H. Bi. (2022). Rapid Acidification of the Arctic Chukchi Sea Waters Driven by Anthropogenic Forcing and Biological Carbon Recycling. Geophysical Research Letters, 49, e2021GL097246. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL097246.The above article, published online on 21 February 2022 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor‐in‐Chief, Harihar Rajaram; American Geophysical Union; and John Wiley & Sons LLC. The retraction has been agreed as it was discovered that the 2019 pCO2 data collected on the 10th Chinese National Arctic Research Expedition and analyzed along with other data in this paper was used without proper permission. AGU Publications and Wiley evaluated all information submitted by the authors and scientific agencies and carefully considered Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines before making this decision. The authors have revised their statistical analyses by excluding the 2019 Chinese National Arctic Research Expedition data and have stated they intend to submit the revised manuscript to the journal. D. Qi acknowledges that the data ownership is disputed, and therefore accepts the retraction. L. Chen and W.‐J. Cai disagree with the retraction. Z. Ouyang, Y. Zhang, L. G. Anderson, R. A. Feely, Y. Zhuang, H. Lin, R. Lei, and H. Bi did not respond to our notice of retraction.

How AGU Publications is Supporting the Next Generation of Reviewers

In recognition of 2023’s Peer Review Week’s theme “Peer Review and The Future of Publishing”, AGU Publications is excited to share some of our recent initiatives to support early career researchers.

How Publishers Can Support the UN SDGs: Examples from AGU

AGU Publications is committed to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals through publishing and drawing attention to scientific research that addresses issues of global and societal concern.

AGU Welcomes New Editors in Chief to Lead Six Prominent Journals

As leaders in their respective fields, this new cohort of Earth and space scientists will help ensure the continued success of AGU publications.

Thank You to Our 2018 Peer Reviewers

AbstractAn essential, respected, and critical aspect of the modern practice of science and scientific publishing is peer review. The process of peer review facilitates best practices in scientific conduct and communication, ensuring that manuscripts published are as accurate, valuable, and clearly communicated. The over 216 papers published in Tectonics in 2018 benefit from the time, effort, and expertise of our reviewers who have provided thoughtfully considered advice on each manuscript. This role is critical to advancing our understanding of the evolution of the continents and their margins, as these reviews lead to even clearer and higher‐quality papers. In 2018, the over 443 papers submitted to Tectonics were the beneficiaries of more than 1,010 reviews provided by 668 members of the tectonics community and related disciplines. To everyone who has volunteered their time and intellect to peer reviewing, thank you for helping Tectonics and all other AGU Publications provide the best science possible.

Thank You to Our 2017 Peer Reviewers

AbstractAn essential, respected, and critical aspect of the modern practice of science and scientific publishing is peer review. The process of peer review facilitates best practices in scientific conduct and communication, ensuring that manuscripts published as accurate, valuable, and clearly communicated. The over 152 papers published in Tectonics in 2017 benefit from the time, effort, and expertise of our reviewers who have provided thoughtfully considered advice on each manuscript. This role is critical to advancing our understanding of the evolution of the continents and their margins, as these reviews lead to even clearer and higher‐quality papers. In 2017, the over 423 papers submitted to Tectonics were the beneficiaries of more than 786 reviews provided by 562 members of the tectonics community and related disciplines. To everyone who has volunteered their time and intellect to peer reviewing, thank you for helping Tectonics and all other AGU Publications provide the best science possible.

AGU Publications Continue to Expand, Diversify, and Adapt

A review of achievements, developments, and changes in AGU Publications in the past year, and a look ahead to new features, initiatives, and growth ahead.

New Style for AGU Journals and Books

A major standardization of reference and grammatical styles will be rolled out across AGU publications from September 2017.

Learn about the MAVEN Mission to Mars at the 2014 Public Lecture

The 2014 AGU Public Lecture will feature a panel of expert scientists who will speak about their work on the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission.

Congressional District Visits in August

In preparation for the U.S. congressional recess, AGU Public Affairs hosted an instructional webinar about meeting with legislators and their staff at their district offices. Congress is on recess, with most members back in their districts to reconnect with their constituents. The August recess is a great opportunity for AGU members to schedule meetings with their legislators to talk about the importance of their research and the value of science funding. In these meetings, members can initiate a connection with their senator or representative that will allow them to build a relationship as a valuable resource.

A Change in Scope for Paleoceanography

The editorial board of Paleoceanography and the AGU Publications Committee are pleased to announce that effective immediately, the thematic scope will be expanded to attract manuscripts embracing all aspects of global paleoclimatology.

Journal Editor Announcements

For AGU publications, the end of 2013 was a very busy time: Several scientists were appointed to the boards of journals.

AGU Publications: Improvements for Authors and Readers

AGU has introduced several new features aimed at simplifying and improving the submission of papers to AGU journals. Enhanced PDF and HTML formats and new journal home pages developed with our publishing partner, Wiley, will also provide improvements for readers. In previous issues of Eos, we provided broader overviews of AGU publications, including the transition to Wiley and open access (Eos, 94(30), 264–266, doi:10.1002/2013EO300009; Eos, 94(39), 345, doi:10.1002/2013EO390006).

The Bridge: Connecting Science and Policy Debuts in the AGU Blogosphere

A new blog, The Bridge: Connecting Science and Policy, has joined the AGU blog family to provide a platform to discuss the intersection of science and policy with the public and decision makers. The Bridge, written by AGU Public Affairs staff and guest posters, debuted as part of the 2013 Science Policy Conference and was so successful that the Public Affairs team kept posting after the conference.

AGU and American Geosciences Institute Webinar Series to Strengthen Departments

The AGU Education and Public Outreach department in collaboration with the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) are continuing their partnership to support Earth and space science departments through AGU's Heads and Chairs Program. Through this partnership, AGI's Workforce Program and AGU's education staff continue to host monthly, hour‐long webinars and online discussions on various topics that hit at the heart of the health and success of Earth and space science departments. We invite department heads and chairs as well as faculty, administrators, and program directors to join in this unique free program.

AGU Members Learn Ways to Get Involved in Science Policy

Gasps filled the room as scientists listened to a talk about the looming U.S. “fiscal cliff” and sequestration impacts on the science community. This was but one example of efforts by AGU's Public Affairs team during this year's Fall Meeting to talk to members about the latest news on the federal budget and what was happening on Capitol Hill.

Movies, Open Mic, Social Media, and More: Public Information Events

From a standing‐room‐only screening of Chasing Ice to a day of science communication workshops to new events such as Open Mic Night and AGU Cinema, AGU's Public Information office presented a range of events at this year's Fall Meeting, all designed to encourage and highlight ways that Earth and space scientists can share their research.

AGU Position Statements Addressed at Fall Meeting Town Hall

The AGU Outreach Committee and Public Affairs staff held a town hall at the 2012 Fall Meeting to discuss AGU position statements. The town hall, “AGU Position Statements: Announcing New Submission and Review Methods,” held on Monday, 3 December, provided background on AGU position statements, recent changes to the review and writing processes, updates on statements under revision, and ways for members to utilize and impact position statements.