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Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Technology ISSN 3081-1392 (Print) ISSN 3081-1406 (Online) CODEN: SSGKCE (Assigned by Chemical Abstracts Service, CAS) Publication Model: Gold Open Access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). All content is permanently and freely accessible. Publisher: Quest Press Limited Publication Language: Chinese, English Publication Frequency: Bimonthly Discipline Category: Water Resources Engineering and Energy Technology Submission Language: Chinese (English title, abstract, keywords, author affiliations, and names must be provided) Distribution Support: China International Book Trading Corporation (CIBTC) Import Registration Number: G015Z108 1. Journal Introduction Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Technology is an international academic journal focusing on the sustainable utilization of water resources and the innovative development of hydropower energy. The journal is committed to publishing cutting-edge research and technological innovations in hydrology, water resources, hydraulic structures, hydraulic machinery, and watershed management. It serves hydraulic engineers, researchers, and policymakers, aiming to address major global challenges such as water security, energy transition, and climate change adaptation. 2. Core Positioning and Distinctive Features The journal positions itself as a bridge connecting fundamental theoretical research in water resources with major engineering practices. Its core features emphasize innovation, interdisciplinary integration, and engineering applicability. Key focus areas include efficient water resource utilization, hydropower engineering safety, smart water systems, and eco-friendly technologies. The journal encourages multidisciplinary research and promotes the transformation of scientific achievements into practical engineering applications. 3. Scope of Submission The journal invites original research, technical reports, and review papers in the following areas: Hydrology and Water Resources: Hydrological modeling and forecasting, water resource planning and allocation, climate change impacts on the water cycle, drought and flood risk management Hydraulic Structures and Geotechnical Engineering: Dam safety and monitoring, levee engineering technology, high slope stability, stability of surrounding rock in underground chambers Hydraulic Machinery and Systems Engineering: Turbine optimization design, pumped storage technology, power plant operation optimization, equipment condition monitoring and fault diagnosis River and Coastal Engineering: River regulation and ecological restoration, coastal erosion protection, sediment transport mechanisms, comprehensive estuary management Irrigation and Drainage Engineering: Water-saving irrigation technology, modernization of irrigation districts, drainage system optimization, agricultural water-soil environment regulation Water Information Technology: Smart water systems, IoT for hydrological monitoring, BIM applications in hydraulic engineering, digital twin watersheds Water Economics and Management: Investment evaluation of water projects, water pricing mechanisms, integrated watershed management, lifecycle management of hydraulic engineering 4. Submission Guidelines Manuscript Requirements: Submissions must be original, unpublished academic work with clear theoretical innovation or technological breakthroughs. Data must be reliable, analysis rigorous, and conclusions of practical engineering value. The journal employs a double-blind peer review system. Submission Language: Manuscripts must be written in Chinese. Required Elements: Please provide complete bilingual (Chinese and English) information upon submission: Article title (Chinese and English) Author information: Names and affiliations (in both Chinese and English) of all authors, and a brief biography of the first author or corresponding author (including research interests and email) Abstract: Bilingual abstracts (Chinese and English) outlining the research purpose, methodology, key results, and main conclusions Keywords: 3–5 bilingual keywords (Chinese and English) 5. Aims and Vision The journal’s vision is to become an authoritative academic journal and technological innovation platform in the field of water resources and hydropower engineering. Our goal is to build an academic community deeply integrated with industry, academia, research, and application. By disseminating cutting-edge research findings and innovative engineering technologies, we aim to promote sustainable water resource utilization and clean energy development, providing scientific and technological support for global water security and energy transition. 6. Open Access Policy The journal follows the Gold Open Access model. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Articles are made permanently free upon publication, allowing users to read, download, copy, and distribute them for lawful non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source. 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