About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The JALAWAAYU focuses on research from a broad range of critical, theoretical, and methodological perspectives under all the related disciplines around the world. In recent decades, increasing numbers of scholars working in the field of Meteorology, Climatology, Hydrology, Glaciology, and other related disciplines across the Himalayan region and have explored as a key site for research. Much research remains to be done in this region. The journal JALAWAAYU offers scholars a forum for sharing their research and exchanging ideas across disciplinary borders.

 JALAWAAYU covers significant exploration and developments in the following topic areas:

  • atmospheric dynamics and general circulation;
  • numerical modeling and forecasting;
  • cloud physics;
  • atmospheric processes (physical and chemical);
  • synoptic meteorology and weather systems in specific regions;
  • mathematical and statistical techniques applied to meteorological and hydrological data sets;
  • applied meteorology (agrometeorology, aviation meteorology, satellite meteorology);
  • climatology;
  • hydrological sciences;
  • applied hydrology (agrohydrology, ecohydrology, hydropower);
  • limnology;
  • cryosphere;
  • water resources and related topics including water, air and soil pollution, and hazardous waste issues;
  • hydro-meteorological disasters

This journal accepts Research Articles, Review Articles, Mini-review, Case Reports, Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Editorials, Short Communications, and Commentary articles.

Peer Review

JALAWAAYU is a peer-reviewed journal. Our team of reviewers includes over 20 experts. The Editorial Board made a final decision on the acceptance of an article for publication. Submissions to JALAWAAYU are sent out to one member of the editorial board and after screening for plagiarized content editor finalizes for the review process or rejection at the time. For the peer-review process, the editor sends the manuscript to two ad hoc reviewers. Reviewers are asked to evaluate suitability paying particular attention to the following points:

  • contribution of the article to its field
  • academic standards (writing style and language, result interpretation)
  • sufficient and concise abstract
  • relevancy of secondary literature
  • scientific methodology
  • appropriate and adequate tables and figures
  • appropriate and complete references
  • relevant, timely, and interesting topic outlined in the editorial statement

Reviewers are asked to return their evaluation within four weeks.

Publication Frequency

JALAWAAYU is published twice a year.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Copyright Notice

This journal allows authors to hold both the copyright and the publishing rights over their work without restrictions. However, a mention of their first publication in Jalawaayu will be highly appreciated.