Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Technology

Basic Information

English Title: Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Technology

ISSN (Print): 3081-1392

ISSN (Online): 3081-1406

CODEN: SSGKCE(International Standard Serial Identifier, a globally unique identifier assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), USA)

Publication Model: Gold Open Access (Gold OA), licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), with permanent free full-text access

Publisher: Quest Press Limited

Languages of Publication: Chinese, English

Publication Frequency: Bimonthly

Subject Category: Water Conservancy Engineering and Energy Technology

Submission Language: Chinese (English title, abstract, keywords, author names and affiliations required)

Distribution Support: China International Book Trading Corporation (CIBTC)

Import Registration Number: G015Z108

The journal is indexed by numerous authoritative academic databases worldwide. It is committed to promoting the global dissemination of high-quality research and collaborating with scholars across the globe to build an open, collaborative and forward-looking international academic community.

I. Journal Introduction

Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Technology is an international academic journal focusing on the sustainable utilization of water resources and the innovative development of hydropower energy. Dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research results and technological innovations in hydrology and water resources, hydraulic structures, hydraulic machinery, watershed management and other related fields, the journal serves hydraulic engineers, researchers and policymakers, aiming to address major global challenges such as water resource security, energy transition and climate change adaptation.

II. Core Positioning and Features

The journal is positioned as a bridge connecting fundamental research on water conservancy with the practice of major engineering projects. Its core features lie in emphasizing the innovation, interdisciplinarity and engineering applicability of research, with a focus on the efficient utilization of water resources, the safety of hydropower projects, smart water conservancy systems and eco-friendly technologies. It encourages interdisciplinary integrated research and promotes the transformation and application of scientific research results into practical engineering.

III. Scope of Submissions

The journal sincerely invites original research papers, technical reports and review articles in the following fields:

Hydrology and Water Resources: Hydrological simulation and forecasting, water resources planning and allocation, impacts of climate change on the water cycle, drought and flood risk management

Hydraulic Structures and Geotechnical Engineering: Dam safety and monitoring, dyke engineering technology, high slope stability, surrounding rock stability of underground caverns

Hydraulic Machinery and Systems Engineering: Optimal design of water turbines, pumped storage technology, optimal operation of power stations, equipment condition monitoring and fault diagnosis

River and Coastal Engineering: River regulation and ecological restoration, coastal erosion protection, sediment movement mechanism, comprehensive management of river estuaries

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering: Water-saving irrigation technology, modern renovation of irrigation areas, drainage system optimization, regulation of agricultural water and soil environment

Water Conservancy Information Technology: Smart water conservancy systems, Internet of Things for hydrological monitoring, application of BIM technology in water conservancy projects, digital twin watersheds

Water Conservancy Economics and Management: Investment evaluation of water conservancy projects, water price formation mechanism, comprehensive watershed management, whole-life cycle management of water conservancy projects

IV. Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Requirements

Submissions must be original and unpublished academic achievements with distinct theoretical innovation or technological breakthroughs, reliable data, rigorous analysis and conclusions with engineering guiding value. The journal implements a strict double-blind peer review system.

Submission Language

The full text of manuscripts must be written in Chinese.

Required Elements (Chinese & English)

Article title

Author information: Names and affiliations of all authors; brief introduction of the first/corresponding author (including research interests and email address)

Abstract: Covering research purpose, methods, key results and main conclusions

Keywords: 3–5 pairs of Chinese and English keywords

V. Aims and Vision

The vision of the journal is to become an authoritative academic journal and a technological innovation platform in the field of water resources and hydropower engineering. Our goal is to build an academic community with in-depth integration of industry, academia, research and application. By disseminating cutting-edge research results and innovative engineering technologies, we strive to promote the sustainable utilization of water resources and the development of clean energy, and provide scientific and technological support for global water security and energy transition.

VI. Open Access Policy

The journal strictly adopts the Gold Open Access publication model. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Articles are permanently and freely available immediately upon publication, allowing any user to read, download, copy and distribute the content for legal non-commercial purposes, provided that the original authors and source are properly cited.License details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/