Aims & Scope

Aims:

The journal Water Scarcity and Drought (WSD) provides a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research, insights, and solutions addressing water scarcity and drought. In an era marked by climate change and increasing pressure on water resources, the journal enhances our understanding of the physical and socioeconomic factors driving excessive water demand and the conditions leading to drought across hydrological, agricultural, and ecological systems. It focuses on the spatio-temporal dynamics of water availability, impacts on socioeconomic sectors and environmental systems, and sustainable water resource management. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The journal aspires to be the leading publication dedicated to the comprehensive study of water scarcity and drought phenomena. Publishing original research, reviews, and case studies, "Water Scarcity and Drought" highlights innovative approaches to understanding, predicting, mitigating, and adapting to water scarcity and drought conditions, addressing the fundamental physical aspects of drought and the socio-economic impacts and adaptive measures necessary for mitigating drought-related risks.

It bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, informing effective policy and management strategies since the journal emphasizes the importance of scientific perspectives in developing resilient water management strategies that withstand the challenges of climate change, population growth and increasing water demands under drought and water scarcity conditions. Ultimately, it aims to reduce the impacts of water scarcity and ensure water availability for future generations amidst growing environmental challenges. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scopes:

The journal WSD invites contributions from diverse disciplines, including hydrology, climatology, environmental science, ecology, engineering, social sciences, and policy studies, to address multidisciplinary aspects of water scarcity and drought. Covering a broad yet focused range of topics, it delves into the science and management of drought. Key areas include physical mechanisms like atmospheric circulation, soil moisture dynamics, and hydrological processes. Research on past trends in drought frequency, duration, and severity, as well as future projections under different climate scenarios using advanced modeling techniques, is highly sought. The journal emphasizes understanding drought propagation and its spatial-temporal dynamics across regions and ecosystems, highlighting impacts on the hydrological cycle, such as river flows, groundwater levels, and water quality.

Additionally, it explores socio-economic and environmental consequences, focusing on how water scarcity and drought affects forestry, agriculture, water resources, and human societies. Studies proposing adaptation measures and innovative management strategies to mitigate adverse effects are particularly encouraged. Topics include hydrology and water resources management, climatology, drought prediction, mitigation and adaptation strategies, water conservation, agricultural sustainable practices, socio-economic and policy dimensions, ecosystems, environmental impacts, technological innovations, case studies, community engagement, etc. By encompassing these interconnected topics, "Water Scarcity and Drought" aims to provide a holistic understanding of water scarcity and drought and support effective, sustainable solutions, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical implementation for a sustainable water future.