American Journal of Science

Since 1818

Advancing Earth science since 1818

AJS publishes peer-reviewed research on the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth, and the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape our planet.

Latest Research

Recent articles published in the American Journal of Science

Heterogeneous Carbonate Lithium Isotope Records Across the End-Permian Mass Extinction Indicate a Highly Perturbed Lithium Cycle in the Early Triassic

Kaitlin Taylor, Sofia Rauzi, Terry Isson, Daniel E. Ibarra, Dominik Hülse, Sara R. Kimmig, Jonathan L. Payne, Demir Altiner, Daniel J. Lehrmann, Boriana Kalderon-Asael, Noah J. Planavsky, and Kimberly V. Lau

Variations in Early Triassic carbonate lithium isotopes are hypothesized to reflect diagenetic alteration and a poorly mixed oceanic Li reservoir that developed from extensive reverse weathering

Diamond Open Access

AJS operates under a Diamond Open Access publication model. Most articles are published without publication charges within standard publication limits. Publication charges apply only to articles that exceed the journal’s standard publication unit (PU) limits.

Special Collections

Curated collections highlighting key themes, questions, and emerging directions in Earth science

Snowball Earth

A special collection exploring the dynamics, causes, and consequences of Cryogenian global glaciations and their aftermath

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Aims & Scope

AJS publishes studies across geochemistry, geochronology, geodynamics, geomorphology, basin analysis, Earth history, petrology, tectonics, thermochronology, and related areas of Earth science. We welcome work that advances fundamental understanding of Earth processes, including contributions that open new directions for the journal.

Founded in 1818
Peer-reviewed
Earth science focus
Diamond Open Access since 2023

Why Publish with AJS

  • Established reputation in Earth science
  • Rigorous peer review
  • Diamond Open Access within standard publication limits
  • Broad visibility for foundational research

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