Research in Cold and Arid Regions

Aims & Scope

Research in Cold and Arid Regions is a peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary research journal, which focuses on the latest research on processes and patterns of the Earth's surface system in cold and arid regions.

Research in cold regions — topics covered: 1.

There is a particular emphasis on cold-region-characterised physical, chemical and biological processes and their interactions.

In addition, we welcome submissions that consider the response of the cryosphere to global change and human activities, and the impact of these two elements on environmental and acclimatisable strategies. 2.

Glaciers, snow, rivers, lakes, sea ice, permafrost, seasonal frozen ground and periglacial geomorphology, etc. 3.

Cold region engineering and technology.

Research in arid regions — topics covered: The goal is to provide reliable technological support for water, ecology and food security in arid regions. 1.

There is a particular emphasis on arid-region-characterised physical, chemical and biological processes and their interactions.

In addition, we welcome submissions that consider the response of arid regions to global change and human activities, and the impact of these two elements on environmental and acclimatisable strategies. 2.

Deserts, oases, loess and aeolian landforms, etc. 3.

Comprehensive studies on mountain-desert-oasis systems in arid watersheds that are dominated by water resources.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.322

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15980

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	174

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Effect of the frozen layer on the stability of cut soil slopes during seasonal freezing and thawing

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Ting, HaiLiang, Qiang, GuoYu

• An overview of the policies and models of integrated development for solar and wind power generation in China

  Citation: 12

  Authors: LiWei, XiaoQing, ZhenChao

• Effect of salinization on soil properties and mechanisms beneficial to microorganisms in salinized soil remediation–a review

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jing, Xian, CuiHua, QuanGang, PingLin, RuiQi, FuWen, ZhenWei, Fei

• Extracting water body data based on SDWI and threshold segmentation: A case study in permafrost area surrounding Salt Lake in Hoh Xil, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China

  Citation: 11

  Authors: QingSong, GuoYu, Dun, ShunShun, Yu, Fei, YaPeng

• Impacts of multi-scenario land use change on ecosystem services and ecological security pattern: A case study of the Yellow River Delta

  Citation: 9

  Authors: XueHua, Hua

• A novel diurnal and seasonal variation analysis of BTEX in Bengaluru urban area

  Citation: 8

  Authors: H.N., M., G.P., H.K., B.S., Vijaya V., R.

• Pore evolution and shear characteristics of a soil-rock mixture upon freeze-thaw cycling

  Citation: 7

  Authors: LiYun, ShiYuan, JianGuo, Long, YongTang, Tao, Xu

• Field observation of the thermal disturbance and freezeback processes of cast-in-place pile foundations in warm permafrost regions

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Xin, Ji, YouQian, PengFei, JingYi, ShouHong, HaiMing

• Perceived value, awe, and place attachment: Influencing tourists' environmentally responsible behavior in desert tourism

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Shan, LiJuan, DanHua, TianTian, Xing, JianHua

• Triaxial test on glass beads simulating coarse-grained soil

  Citation: 6

  Authors: WenDong, XueFeng, WenWei, HongJin

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