''The Cartographic Journal'' (first published June 1964) is an established peer-reviewed

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of record and comment that is published on behalf of the

British Cartographic Society The British Cartographic Society (BCS) is an association of individuals and organisations dedicated to exploring and developing the world of maps. It is a registered charity. Membership includes national mapping agencies, publishers, designers, ...

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. An official journal of the

International Cartographic Association The International Cartographic Association (ICA) (french: Association Cartographique Internationale, ''ACI''), is an organization formed of national member organizations, to provide a forum for issues and techniques in cartography and geographic ...

(ICA), it contains authoritative papers on all aspects of

cartography Cartography (; from grc, χάρτης , "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and , "write") is the study and practice of making and using maps. Combining science, aesthetics and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality (or an im ...

: the art, science and technology of presenting, communicating and analysing spatial relationships by means of maps and other geographical representations of the Earth's surface. This includes coverage of related technologies where appropriate, for example,

remote sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object, in contrast to in situ or on-site observation. The term is applied especially to acquiring information about Earth ...

and

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(GIS), the

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and positioning systems, laser scanning, and terrain modelling. The ''Journal'' also publishes articles on social, political and historical aspects of cartography. Occasionally, Special Issues are published that focus on a particular research theme. Its readership is drawn from over 180 countries and encompasses: academics and students; research and educational institutions, senior representatives of national mapping agencies; software suppliers and users; cartographic technicians; cartographic producers and publishers; oil exploration companies; librarians; designers; and other professional bodies and practitioners. ''The Cartographic Journal'' is published quarterly and its one-year

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is 1.366 and five-year impact factor is 1.516 (2021). Its current

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is Dr Alexander James Kent,

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Cartography Cartography (; from grc, χάρτης , "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and , "write") is the study and practice of making and using maps. Combining science, aesthetics and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality (or an im ...

and Geographic Information Science at Canterbury Christ Church University. Each year since 1975, the

has run the Henry Johns Award (sponsored by cartographic firm Lovell Johns) for the most outstanding paper published in the preceding Volume (year). Nominations are submitted to the Editor by members of the international Editorial Board and the paper receiving the highest number is deemed the winner. The award (comprising £100 and a certificate) is usually presented to the author(s) at the Society's Annual Symposium.

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