CJPRE Successfully Advances to JCR Q1

On June 18, 2025, Clarivate released the 2024 edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR). The Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment (CJPRE) has achieved a major milestone, with its 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) rising from 3.9 to 4.8, demonstrating the journal’s growing academic influence and strong reputation in the global research community.

Since CJPRE first received its JIF in 2023, the journal has shown steady progress year by year. This latest improvement has propelled CJPRE to rank 40th out of 191 journals in the Environmental Studies category, marking a leap of 10 places and securing its position in the prestigious Q1 quartile, with a JIF percentile of 79.3%.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the authors who have published their research in CJPRE. Your dedication and contributions have enriched the journal’s content and steadily improved its quality. We are equally thankful to our reviewers, whose professional insights and rigorous evaluations have ensured the high academic standards and integrity of our publications.

We also express our sincere appreciation to our hosting institutions and publishing partners. Your continuous support and resources have been vital to our progress. Special thanks go to the members of our Editorial Board, whose expert guidance and selfless efforts have significantly contributed to enhancing the journal’s academic reputation.

Looking ahead, CJPRE remains committed to fostering high-level international academic exchange in the field of sustainable development. We look forward to working with scholars worldwide to create a more sustainable and promising future together.