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Journal of Mountain Area Research

Karakoram International University Gilgit, Pakistan · Pakistan · Est. 2016

ISSN2518-8496eISSN2518-850X

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✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total15

H-Index

Total Works

Total Citations

135

2yr Mean Citedness

0.82

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on geological and environmental research, with a strong emphasis on studies conducted in Pakistan. Topics include geological hazards, mineral deposits, rock mechanics, paleoclimate, and the environmental impact of infrastructure and resource extraction. There is also research on climate change, hydrology, and agricultural land allocation.

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General Information

Country / RegionPakistan

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2016

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications68

Publisher OrgKarakoram International University Gilgit, Pakistan

OA Since2015

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer review

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Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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8/12 · 67%

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Karakoram International University Gilgit, Pakistan

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2518-8496 / 2518-850X

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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✓ Clean

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Geochemistry and Geologic MappingGeological and Geochemical AnalysisHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisLandslides and related hazardsearthquake and tectonic studiesRock Mechanics and ModelingWater resources management and optimizationGroundwater and Watershed AnalysisCryospheric studies and observationsHeat Transfer and Optimization