Call for papers
Special Issue on “Student-Based Research” in the EAGE journal of
Near Surface Geophysics
Abstract deadline : 1st July 2009
Students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level undertake a large
majority of the most novel, forward-looking research work conducted in
the near-surface geophysics discipline. Such work is pivotal for the
development of the subject but, unfortunately, much of it remains
unpublished or, at best, confined to dissertations, theses or technical
reports. In this ‘Special Issue on Student-Based Research’ we aim to
provide a showcase for the best in student-lead work and encourage
current undergraduate and postgraduate students to submit high-quality
research papers to the special issue as lead or major co-authors. Papers
with non-student authors are also welcome, but their content must
contain a significant component of student-related research.
Topics of interest are only required to fulfil the scope of the Near
Surface Geophysics Journal, but we are particularly interested in
* Innovative measurement, assessment and monitoring techniques,
* New and emerging geophysical methods and sensor technologies,
* New numerical/analytical modelling and inversion techniques applied to
practical problems,
* The development of novel, integrated, multi-technique imaging and
characterisation approaches,
* The application of current geophysical techniques to new application
areas,
* The analysis and re-evaluation of current data that leads to new
perspectives on existing problems,
* Novel and interesting case histories/studies.
In addition, we welcome papers that highlight the quality and novelty of
student-based research and how it benefits the near-surface geophysics
community in terms of educational, economic and professional development.
Authors will be requested to submit final papers in one of two formats:
either a “Standard Paper” (a full length paper of typically 8-12 journal
pages) or a “Short Paper” (a ‘letters’ style paper of less than 8
journal pages). It is envisaged that short papers will predominantly
highlight new techniques, methodologies or scientific advances whilst
standard papers will involve a greater degree of discussion, critical
evaluation and practical application (e.g., case histories,
multi-technique approaches, new application areas, etc). In either case,
the guest editors will ensure that papers conform to the high quality
standards of Near Surface Geophysics.
Please inform the EAGE Editorial Office, Ms. Wendel van der Sluis
([log in to unmask]), about your intention to contribute and provide a one-page
draft abstract, stating the intended format of your paper (standard or
short), by 1st July 2009. Successful authors will be required to submit
their full papers by 1st November 2009.
If authors wish to informally discuss their intended submission before
the abstract deadline, please contact the guest editors directly by e-mail.
Guest Editors: Nigel Cassidy & Jamie Pringle, Keele University, U.K.
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