According to the latest data released by Clarivate Analytics' Essential Science Indicators (ESI) on May 9, 2024, the "Environment/Ecology" discipline of Yanshan University (YSU) has entered the top 1% of ESI global rankings for the first time, marking a significant milestone in YSU's discipline development. YSU now boasts five disciplines listed in the top 1% of ESI global rankings, encompassing Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Environment/Ecology.
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The statistical period covered in this ESI data update spans from January 1, 2014, to February 28, 2024. With 229 ESI papers (including 16 highly cited papers and 1 hot paper) published in the field of Environment/Ecology, amassing 5,017 citations and 21.91 average citations per paper, YSU enters the top 1% of ESI global rankings.
In recent years, YSU has placed a strong emphasis on "Double First-Class" Construction, enhancing top-level design, promoting the first-class disciplines enhancement plan, devoting to the strategy of strengthening the university through talent cultivation, and implementing policies to incentivize the production of high-level achievements, which have notably elevated the international influence of YSU’s disciplines. This accomplishment signifies a new breakthrough in YSU's continuous efforts in deepening comprehensive reforms and strengthening discipline construction.
As a next step, YSU will promote the construction of first-class disciplines. Guided by dedication to supporting national strategic initiatives and meeting regional economic and social development needs, YSU will fully leverage the leading and influential role of peak disciplines, promote interdisciplinary integration, nurture the development of promising emerging disciplines, facilitate overall disciplinary advancement, and propel the high-quality development of YSU.
