Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Montology Studies aims to advance research on mountain regions by promoting international scientific collaboration, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, and the dissemination of innovative theoretical and applied research. The journal serves as a global platform for sharing scientific discoveries, best practices, and evidence-based solutions related to mountain environments, societies, and sustainable development.

The journal seeks to connect researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working across diverse disciplines to address contemporary challenges and opportunities in mountain regions worldwide.

Goals of the Journal

• To promote international collaboration among researchers in mountain studies and related disciplines.
• To publish high-quality original research that contributes to the advancement of Montology and interdisciplinary mountain research.
• To encourage dialogue and knowledge exchange among scholars, professionals, and policymakers from different countries.
• To support interdisciplinary research integrating natural sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
• To provide publication opportunities for early-career researchers, doctoral candidates, and young scientists.
• To disseminate innovative scientific knowledge and international best practices related to mountain regions and sustainable development.

Objectives of the Journal

• To provide researchers with an international platform for publishing original scientific research.
• To ensure a rigorous peer-review process and maintain high standards of academic publishing.
• To promote excellence and innovation in mountain-related research.
• To attract distinguished scholars and experts from around the world.
• To facilitate international scientific cooperation and interdisciplinary dialogue.
• To increase the global visibility and accessibility of research on mountain regions.
• To support the inclusion of the journal in leading national and international indexing and abstracting databases.
• To strengthen the journal's academic reputation and international impact.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research, review articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, methodological studies, case studies, short communications, and book reviews in the following areas:

• Montology (Mountain Studies);
• Mountain geography and geoecology;
• Geology and geomorphology of mountain regions;
• Climate change and environmental sustainability in mountain areas;
• Mountain ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation;
• Sustainable development of mountain regions;
• Natural resource management;
• Agriculture and food security in mountain environments;
• Regional economics and development of mountain areas;
• Mountain tourism and recreation;
• Engineering and infrastructure for mountain regions;
• Cultural heritage, history, anthropology, and sociology of mountain communities;
• Public policy and governance in mountain regions;
• Interdisciplinary research related to mountain environments and societies.

The journal publishes high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the understanding, conservation, and sustainable development of mountain regions from local, regional, and global perspectives.