Journal profile · BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION-ECOLOGY
Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research
ISSN 2073-106X · The Austrian Academy of Sciences Press · AUSTRIA
Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research: CAS Zone 4 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.11; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review over 12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 16 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research is published by The Austrian Academy of Sciences Press and is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical Studies, Forest Management and Policy and Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond, together about 40.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Global and Planetary Change. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The scope of eco.mont covers a wide range of topics related to protected mountain areas, including but not limited to: Ecological and biological research: Studies of flora, fauna, habitats, and ecosystems in mountain areas, focusing on species diversity, population dynamics, and ecological interactions. Environmental change and climate impacts: Research on the impacts of climate change, land-use change and other environmental pressures on mountain ecosystems and biodiversity, e.g. natural hazards and disaster risk. Conservation strategies and management practices: Articles on innovative conservation techniques, protected area management plans, restoration projects and the effectiveness of conservation policies. Socio-economic and cultural dimensions: Analyses of the interactions between human communities and mountain environments, including traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, and the role of local communities in conservation. Sustainable tourism and recreation: Studies on the impact of tourism and recreational activities on protected mountain areas, and strategies to promote sustainable tourism practices. Policy and governance: Discussions on the frameworks, policies, and governance models that support the protection and sustainable management of mountain areas. Interdisciplinary and cross-cutting issues: Research that bridges multiple disciplines to address complex issues in mountain conservation, such as ecosystem services, landscape connectivity, resilience building and integrated management approaches. Communication, awareness and acceptance: Research on the communication strategies and tools used to raise awareness of the importance of mountain conservation, the public perception of conservation efforts, and the acceptance of conservation initiatives by local communities and stakeholders. This includes studies on environmental education, outreach programs, media influence, and the role of public participation in fostering a shared understanding and commitment to protecting mountain ecosystems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION-ECOLOGY
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical StudiesEnvironmental Science28.8%
- Forest Management and PolicyEnvironmental Science6.2%
- Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and BeyondEnvironmental Science5.8%
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementPsychology5.3%
- Ecology and biodiversity studiesEnvironmental Science4.8%
- Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Science4.7%
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchSocial Sciences4.3%
- Species Distribution and Climate ChangeEnvironmental Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biodiversity Conservation | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ecology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biodiversity Conservation | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ecology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Biodiversity Conservation | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ecology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: Portico, SCImago Journal & Country Rank
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.11LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 53OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.51OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 83.78%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 10LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 510 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 47 |
| 2021 | 62 | 62 | 102 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 450 | Yes | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 400 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 400 | Yes | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted2
- case in pointCase in pointLength not stated
- research articlesGuidelines for research articlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Open access
Open Access Model summary
Open Access & indexed: Free and accessible to researchers and practitioners
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind review Model summary
Peer-reviewed: High scientific quality (double-blind review)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
DOIs for all articles; long-term preservation via PORTICO Model summary
All articles are registered with an individual DOI. Long term preservation of eco.mont is established by →PORTICO
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- The Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
- Country or region
- AUSTRIA
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2073-106X
- Print ISSN
- 2073-1558
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research
What CAS zone is Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Biodiversity Conservation / Ecology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.11; CiteScore 1.8, h-index 17.
How long does peer review take at Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research?
Authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research open access, and what is the APC?
Eco mont-Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .