The Journal of Mountain Research stands as a distinguished international platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research across the physical and natural sciences, with a particular emphasis on studies related to mountain regions globally. As a rigorously peer-reviewed and cross-referred publication, the journal upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence.
Published by the Society for Himalayan Action Research and Development (SHARAD), in association with H.N.B Garhwal University (A Central University), B.G.R Campus Pauri, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India, the journal has been a vital source of mountain research since its inception in December 2006. Initially an annual publication from 2006 to 2020, the journal transitioned to a bi-annual schedule in 2021, now appearing in June and December to facilitate more frequent and timely sharing of research findings.
The journal's scope is broad and interdisciplinary, welcoming original research articles and comprehensive review articles that delve into all facets of physical and natural sciences. Key areas of interest include:
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Zoology
- Furthermore, the journal actively encourages submissions that offer specific insights and advancements in the understanding of mountain regions across all relevant scientific disciplines.
**Recognition and Indexing:** The Journal of Mountain Research is recognized for its quality and reach within the academic community:
- Formerly UGC Listed: The journal was included in the UGC List until May 2018 (SN-3851, Journal Number-43054).
- UGC CARE Listed (Group II): Currently indexed in the prestigious UGC CARE List (Group II), signifying its adherence to high-quality publication standards.
- Web of Science Indexing: Indexed in the globally recognized Web of Science database since 2020, ensuring wide visibility and discoverability of published research.