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| Journal of Mountain Science | |
|---|---|
| Title | Journal of Mountain Science |
| Discipline | Mountain research |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Country | China |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| History | 2003–present |
| Issn | 1672-6316 |
| Eissn | 1993-0441 |
Journal of Mountain Science is a peer-reviewed scientific periodical focusing on interdisciplinary studies of highland regions, alpine environments, and montane ecosystems. Established in the early 21st century, the journal publishes research spanning physical geography, glaciology, hydrology, geohazards, ecology, and socio-environmental interactions in mountain areas. Articles attract contributions from authors affiliated with institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Stanford University, University of Oxford, University of Bern, and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.
The journal was founded amid a surge of international attention to mountain science driven by events and organizations like the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Mountain Agenda, and the United Nations University initiatives. Early editorial leadership drew upon scholars linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, and collaborators from the United States Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Natural Resources Canada. Over successive editorial terms the journal reflected thematic shifts that paralleled agendas articulated by the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Ramsar Convention, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, and reports from the World Wildlife Fund. Milestones include expansion to monthly issues, bilingual abstracts influenced by practices at the Royal Society, and indexing agreements with services associated with the Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus, and GeoRef.
The journal covers empirical and theoretical work on topics such as cryosphere change, permafrost dynamics, glacier mass balance, and snow hydrology—subjects overlapping with research from the European Space Agency, NASA, National Snow and Ice Data Center, and the International Glaciological Society. It publishes studies on landslides, debris flows, and seismic hazards with relevance to findings from the United States Geological Survey, the Global Seismology community tied to the United States Geological Survey’s ShakeMap products, and case studies from the Himalaya, Alps, Andes, Rocky Mountains, Tibetan Plateau, Carpathians, Caucasus, and Karakoram. Ecological and biodiversity articles connect to work by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Smithsonian Institution, and regional research centers such as the Kunming Institute of Botany and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology. Socioeconomic and policy-relevant analyses cite frameworks associated with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and programs run by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
The journal is abstracted and indexed in multiple bibliographic databases and services comparable in stature to the Science Citation Index, Scopus, GeoRef, CNKI, and EBSCOhost. Its metadata are harvested for citation tracking by providers linked to the Web of Science platform and the Elsevier analytics ecosystem. Libraries at institutions such as Harvard University, University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, University of Tokyo, and Peking University list the journal in their Serials holdings and discovery services managed by companies like ProQuest and OCLC.
Editorial governance has involved editors and associate editors affiliated with organizations including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of British Columbia, University of Zurich, University of Innsbruck, University of Colorado Boulder, Indian Institute of Science, and Australian National University. The peer-review process follows models used by journals published by Springer Nature and the American Geophysical Union, employing external reviewers drawn from specialist networks such as the International Glaciological Society, European Geosciences Union, and the International Association of Geomorphologists. Special issues have been guest-edited by researchers linked to centers like the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development and the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment.
Published by Springer, the journal uses a hybrid publication model reflecting policies similar to those from the Berlin Declaration on Open Access and the Plan S discourse, offering subscription access alongside open access options. Article processing charges and waivers follow publisher guidelines comparable to arrangements at Nature Publishing Group and Elsevier. Digital dissemination leverages platforms associated with SpringerLink and institutional repositories maintained by universities such as Peking University, University of Oxford, and the University of California system.
Citation metrics place the journal within specialist rankings used by the Journal Citation Reports and assessed by entities like Clarivate Analytics and Scimago. The journal’s influence is visible in policy briefs produced for agencies including the United Nations Environment Programme, the World Bank, and regional bodies like the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. Researchers from institutions such as ETH Zurich, University of British Columbia, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and University of Colorado Boulder frequently cite its articles in studies on climate impacts, glacial retreat, and hazard mitigation.
Special issues have addressed themes resonant with international meetings and programs such as the International Year of Mountains, the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, and workshops hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Notable articles include cross-disciplinary syntheses that draw upon datasets and collaborations involving the GLIMS Project, the Group on Earth Observations, Copernicus Programme analyses, and contributions from scientists affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Cambridge, University of Zurich, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and California Institute of Technology.
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