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Questions about Journal of Climate

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What does the Journal of Climate publish?

The Journal of Climate publishes peer-reviewed research on the dynamics and physics of the climate system at large spatial scales. Coverage includes variability of the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and cryosphere, as well as past, present, and projected future climate changes, and climate simulation and prediction.

Who publishes the Journal of Climate?

The Journal of Climate is published by the American Meteorological Society. It appears on a semi-monthly, or biweekly, schedule.

How often is the Journal of Climate published?

The Journal of Climate is published semi-monthly, meaning it releases new issues twice per month.

Is the Journal of Climate peer-reviewed?

Yes, the Journal of Climate is a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Every paper it publishes undergoes review by other working scientists before entering the scientific record.

What spatial scale does the Journal of Climate focus on?

The Journal of Climate focuses on large spatial scales. Research must advance basic understanding of climate dynamics and physics at the planetary level rather than at highly local scales.

Does the Journal of Climate cover climate prediction and modeling?

Yes, climate simulation and prediction are explicitly within the journal's scope. The journal publishes work on computational and theoretical approaches to modeling how the climate system behaves.