Abstract: Academic dissemination is moving from “one-way publishing” to “socialized interaction.” Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Technology (ISSN 3081-1392, eISSN 3081-1406, CODEN: SSGKCE, DOI prefix: https://doi.org/10.66106/ssgkce, Import Registration Number: G015Z108), a gold open-access Chinese-language bimonthly journal published by Quest Press Limited, has recently been officially indexed by ResearchGate. ResearchGate is the world's largest academic social platform, with over 20 million registered users covering nearly all research institutions globally, often referred to as the “Facebook for researchers.” Unlike traditional databases, the core value of ResearchGate lies in constructing a two-way dialogue mechanism between researchers and journals. The journal focuses on sustainable utilization of water resources and innovative development of hydropower energy. All accepted articles undergo rigorous international peer review and are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, making them permanently and freely accessible. Being indexed by ResearchGate will enable the journal to leverage its social dissemination features, establish direct connections with global researchers in hydraulic engineering, and expand the space for interdisciplinary academic dialogue. This article, taking into account the journal's positioning, analyzes the practical value of this indexing.
Water Resources Hydropower Eng. Technol. 《水利水电工程科技》编辑部 Editorial Office (Wed,) studied this question.