In December of 2024, two Co-Editors-in-Chief wrote an Editorial published on current issue (Vol. 35, No. 4) of Advances in Polar Science (APS), highlighting the journal’s increased emphasis on “Climate Change, Global Communication and Sharing” and its expanded vision and commitments in the upcoming years.
Undoubtedly, under the co-leadership of Dr. Yeadong Kim, the new Co-Editor-in-Chief and Dr. Huigen Yang, the Editor-in-Chief, APS is poised to further expand its international reach and interdisciplinary focus. Dr. Kim is uniquely positioned to guide the journal toward even greater global collaboration, with his extensive background in polar geology, geophysics, and climate change, as well as his experience with the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), and the Asian Forum for Polar Sciences (AFoPS). The vision of APS includes not only advancing the natural sciences but also bridging the gap between natural and social sciences, integrating human dimensions such as policy, governance, and societal adaptation strategies into polar research. This will allow APS to serve as a vital platform for the growing need for collaboration that addresses both the scientific and societal impacts of climate change.
In addition to publishing scientifically rigorous Articles, APS offers a variety of manuscript categories, including Opinion Editorials, Reviews, Trends & Letters and Data Papers, to encourage diverse contributions. APS also propose to publish one or two “Special Issues” each year, in particular focusing on polar themes which have strong internationally collaborative links. These diverse formats reflect the journal’s commitment to encouraging interdisciplinary research and facilitating a broad exchange of ideas and outcomes across the scientific community, furthering its mission to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, alongside vital questions/emerging gaps with natural, social, and engineering sciences in the polar regions.
As an international peer-reviewed journal, APS plays a pivotal role in this process by providing an international platform for polar research, facilitating the sharing of the latest findings with a diverse global audience. Since its founding in 1990 and indexing in Scopus in 2019, as part of its commitment to fostering global collaboration, APS has seen a significant increase in the diversity of its contributors. In 2023 and 2024, approximately 40% and 30% of contributing authors are from countries outside China, reflecting the journal’s growing international presence. This diverse author base and the Editorial Board comprising 45 scientists from 14 countries ensure a broad and inclusive perspective on polar science.
Source: Advances in Polar Science, Polar Research Institute of China
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