Solar System Research

Solar System Research publishes articles concerning the bodies of the Solar System, i.e., planets and their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteoric substances, and cosmic dust. The articles consider physics, dynamics and composition of these bodies, and techniques of their exploration. The journal addresses the problems of comparative planetology, physics of the planetary atmospheres and interiors, cosmochemistry, as well as planetary plasma environment and heliosphere, specifically those related to solar-planetary interactions. Attention is paid to studies of exoplanets and complex problems of the origin and evolution of planetary systems including the solar system, based on the results of astronomical observations, laboratory studies of meteorites, relevant theoretical approaches and mathematical modeling. Alongside with the original results of experimental and theoretical studies, the journal publishes scientific reviews in the field of planetary exploration, and notes on observational results.

PEER REVIEW

Solar System Research is a peer reviewed journal. We use a single blind peer review format. Our team of reviewers includes over 80 experts. The average period from submission to first decision in 2018 was 14 days, and that from first decision to acceptance was 90 days. The rejection rate for submitted manuscripts in 2018 was 24%. The final decision on the acceptance of an article for publication is made by the Editorial Board.

Any invited reviewer who feels unqualified or unable to review the manuscript due to the conflict of interests should promptly notify the editors and decline the invitation. Reviewers should formulate their statements clearly in a sound and reasoned way so that authors can use reviewer’s arguments to improve the manuscript. Personal criticism of the authors must be avoided. Reviewers should indicate in a review (i) any relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors, (ii) anything that has been reported in previous publications and not given appropriate reference or citation, (ii) any substantial similarity or overlap with any other manuscript (published or unpublished) of which they have personal knowledge.

• Explores the bodies of the Solar System: planets and their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteoric matter, and cosmic dust
• Covers new research fields, such as planetary geology and cosmophysics, planetary plasma physics and heliosphere, atmospheric sciences, and more
• The English-language translation of Astronomicheskii Vestnik