Basic Information

Editor-in-Chief: Professor LIU Baoyuan (Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University)

Established in: 1987

Administrated by: Chinese Academy of Sciences

Sponsored by: Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Ministry of Water Resources; Soil Science Society of China

Published by: Editorial Department of Journal of Soil and Water Conservation

ISSN: 1009-2242

CN: 61-1362/TV

Page Count: 360 pages per issue

Publication Frequency: Bimonthly

Journal Overview

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, established in 1987, is a renowned academic publication dedicated to the study of soil and water conservation. As one of the most influential journals in this field, it has played a significant role in cultivating talents and advancing the science and technology of soil and water conservation in China. The journal publishes research articles, brief reports, and high-level reviews which showcase advancements from both international and domestic frontiers in soil and water conservation and related fields. It emphasizes new concepts, notable achievements, and recent progress in these fields.

Aims

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation places a strong emphasis on the quality of its articles, and prioritizes the social benefits they can create. It aims to report the latest scientific research achievements, explore new theories, methods, and developments, and focus on innovative, cutting-edge, and exploratory research findings within the field of soil and water conservation and related disciplines. The journal actively promotes academic exchanges, discipline development, technological progress, and talent cultivation to better serve the cause of soil and water conservation in China.

Publication Scope

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation mainly showcases the latest advancements, concepts, and achievements made in this field. The journal predominantly publishes research findings on topics such as soil and water conservation, ecological security, soil erosion, water-sediment changes, water-soil processes, land consolidation, vegetation restoration, ecological services, karst rocky desertification, mountain disaster prevention and control, agricultural water-saving, green development, etc.

Indexing

Domestic

§   Source Journal of A Guide to the Core Journal of China by Peking University

§   The Key Magazine of China Technology

§   Chinese Science Citation Database (CSCD)

§   China S&T Papers Statistics and Analysis (Annual Report)

§   China Academic Journal Network Publishing Database (CAJD)

§   Chinese Academic Journal CD-ROM Edition

§   China Academic Journal Comprehensive Evaluation Database

§   Chinese Scientific Literature Evaluation Database (ASPT)

§   China Science Indicators System (CSI)

International

§  Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

§  CAB Abstracts, CABI

§  ICI World of Journals

§  ICI Journals Master List

§  EuroPub Database

§  Ulrichsweb

Awards

§   "3rd National Journal Award" by National Press and Publication Administration of the People's Republic of China in 2005

§   "The Highest International Impact Academic Journal of China" continuously from 2012 to 2020

§   Graded A, Core Academic Journals of Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation (RCCSE) in 2020

§   "Shaanxi Provincial Excellent Science and Technology Journal Award" in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020

§   "China Excellent Science and Technology Journal Award" in 2011 and 2020

§   "Shaanxi Province Sanqin Outstanding Science and Technology Journal" in 2021

Readership

The primary audience of this journal comprises researchers and professionals engaged in soil and water conservation, soil erosion, and related disciplines. Additionally, faculty and students from higher education institutions, universities, and relevant management personnel both from within the country and abroad constitute an integral part of our readership.

Journal Specifications

Bimonthly publication, A4 format, 360 pages per issue, published on the 28th of each even-numbered month.

Subscription price of print journal: CNY 45 per issue, CNY 270 for an annual subscription.

ISSN: 1009-2242, CN: 61-1362/TV.

Domestic Postal Distribution Code: 52-150, Overseas Distribution Code: 4722QR.