In recent years there has been a growth of specialist journals within geological sciences. Nevertheless, there is an important role for a journal of an interdisciplinary kind. Traditionally, GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL has been such a journal and continues in its aim of promoting interest in all branches of the Geological Sciences, through publication of original research papers and review articles. The journal also publishes special issues.

The Journal has a particular interest in publishing papers on regional case studies from any global locality which have conclusions of general interest. Such papers may emphasize aspects across the full spectrum of geological sciences.

Sedimentology and Geomorphology - facies analysis, regional sedimentary environments, basin analysis, process of sedimentation, general palaeogeographic reconstruction, diagenesis.

Palaeontology - palaeontology, biostratigraphy, community palaeoecology, functional morphology, biogeography, evolutionary palaeontology, taphonomony, ichnology.

Tectonics and Structural Geology - strain analysis, fabrics, regional structural geology, global tectonics, experimental deformation, folds, faults, brittle fracture.

Geophysics - seismology, gravity, magnetics, electrical, electromagnetic, bore-hole logging, application of geophysics to crustal studies, marine studies, exploration, engineering geology, mantle studies.

Geochemistry and Geochronology - stable and unstable isotope studies, major and trace element studies, genetic geochemical modelling, fluid - rock interaction, applied geochemistry.

Metamorphic Geology - regional studies, determination of T/P , fluid composition, crystallization paths, history of burial and uplift of large metamorphic areas.

Igneous Geology - regional studies of igneous provinces, magma genesis, magma composition, magmatic product, igneous centres, petrological studies.