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Aims & Scope

1. Aims & ScopeJournal of Natural Resources is jointly sponsored by the China Society of Natural Resources and the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It is a comprehensive academic journal focusing on natural resources science and mainly publishes the latest research results on natural resources theory, evaluation of quantity and quality of natural resources, application of new technologies and methods in natural resources research, and findings on regional natural resources management and sustainable development. It also publishes reviews and brief reports on progress and trends in natural resource research, both nationally and internationally. Main columns of the journal include Experts Interview, Theoretical Discussion, Resource Utilization and Management, Resource Security, Resource Ecology, Resource Evaluation, Resource Research Method, Reviews, etc.The journal is intended for researchers and scientists in the field of natural resource studies, faculty and students in related disciplines at universities and colleges, as well as policymakers, administrators, and decision-makers in government and industry. Submissions from these groups are welcome. 2. Submission MethodTo submit a manuscript, please visit the journal's website at: https://www.jnr.ac.cn/EN/home. Select "Submit an Article" and follow the instructions to enter the relevant information. After submission, you will generally receive feedback within 3 months. Please do not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. 3. Basic Requirements for Submissions(1) Manuscripts should have clear arguments, reliable data, and well-crafted writing. The Chinese abstract should include the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusion, avoid being indicative, and should not exceed 300 words. The English abstract should occupy one full printed page. If the content of the English abstract differs from the Chinese one, please pro

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