We would like to inform you that on November 5-6, 2024, the 2nd International Conference titled “Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes, and Cultures” will be held, co-organized by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) and Western Caspian University. This notable event is aimed at strengthening connections among sources of knowledge and fostering ideas, approaches, and visions for a sustainable future.
The purpose of the conference is to discuss solutions to the most pressing challenges affecting mountainous regions globally, as well as to bring together creative scholars, ecologists, biologists, tourism experts, and other stakeholders interested in these issues.

The approved papers will be indexed by the Scopus (Elsevier) scientometric database.
https://www.bio-conferences.org/

The conference will cover four main topics, each consisting of various discussion sessions.

1. Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment:

This session will explore a comprehensive assessment of biodiversity in mountainous regions, emphasizing the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems Experts from the United Nations Environment Programme, the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment, and the Mountain Research Initiative will lead the discussions and share their insights.

2. Global Ecological Problems:

Our environment is facing a range of challenges, many of which are worsening over time, leading us toward a true ecological crisis. Therefore, raising awareness about the existence of these issues, as well as exploring the measures that can be taken to mitigate their negative impacts, is becoming increasingly important.

3. Mountain Cultures:

Mountain culture is a rich and diverse aspect of human history, shaped by the unique landscapes and resources of mountainous regions. The traditions of mountain communities, including their music, cuisine, festivals, and other cultural practices, provide a window into their distinctive way of life.

4. Mountain Tourism and Economic Impacts:

Mountains are significant tourist destinations worldwide, attracting visitors with their scenic beauty, sports attractions, and rich cultural heritage Tourism serves as a source of income and economic opportunities for remote rural mountain communities. Additionally, it can contribute to the revitalization of local traditions and food systems.





Article Formatting Guidelines (Web of Conferences – 170 x 250 mm paper size, one column format)

1. The size of the article between 3000-8000 words in length (with an optimal length of 4000 to 5000 words)

2. The originality of the manuscript must be at least 95%.

3. The text, equations, and tables must be prepared using Microsoft Word for Windows. All images must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format (e.g., Figure 1. Title of the figure). Any illustrations (including graphs and charts) must be equally informative in both color and black-and-white. Scanned objects are not permitted; images must be clear and text must be legible.

4. Tables should be embedded within the manuscript (e.g., Table 3. Title of the table). Scanned objects are not permitted; each table must be described within the text of the manuscript.

5. Formatting of Article Information: A) Full Title of the Article; B) Shortened Title of the Article (Running Title); C) Author(s) Full Name(s) (including first name, patronymic and last name);

6. In the article, the text should have a clear structure, logical flow, and conceptual coherence. The following headings should be included: Abstract. Keywords. Introduction. Literature Review. Materials and Methods. Discussion. Results. Acknowledgments, if applicable. The list of References.

6.1. Abstract – Optimal length is 150-250 words. If the abstract does not meet this requirement, the publisher reserves the right to partially modify, shorten, or lengthen the abstract. The abstract should include the following:

A) Relevance and feasibility of the research problem (a brief and concise description of the relevance of the problem being studied);

B) Purpose of the article;

C) Leading method for investigating the problem (if the article is empirical) / Leading Approach to Studying the Problem (if the article is theoretical);

D) Author's results (which was identified, justified, revealed, developed, or proven in the article);

E) Practical and theoretical significance of the obtained results (improvements, growth, increased efficiency, etc.).

6.2. Keywords – 5-7 words related to the essence of the article. Keywords are separated by semicolons;

6.3. In the introduction, the following should be included:

A) Formulating the text of this section from general to specific;

B) Formulating the research hypothesis;

C) Formulating the aims and objectives of this research.

6.4. Literature Review should include:

A) Introduction (mövzunu the topic and indicate the reasons for its selection. It is also possible to note general emerging trends, problems, and themes);

B) Main section (Review your sources. You may organize your commentary (analysis of the issue) chronologically, thematically, or methodologically);

C) Conclusion (Summarize the main publications, evaluate the current state, and point out methodological shortcomings, research gaps, contradictions, and uture research directions);

D) The literature review should reference only recognized sources – at least 20 in number (e.g., E-library, articles indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and other Englishlanguage articles).

6.5. The Materials and Methods section should include:

A) Indication of the experimental base and sample of the study;

B) A detailed, yet concise, description of each method and methodology separately (in separate paragraphs). Sometimes, it is necessary to explain why a particular method was chosen;

C) A brief description of the experiment/research scheme.

6.6. Results should consist of:

A) Presentation of only experimental data;

B) All figures and tables must include explanations with references to the relevant table or figure

C) Formulation of all key statistical data (sample size, variance index, levels, etc.).

6.7. The Discussion section should include:

A) A brief overview of your research;

B) A brief description of the most significant results identified in the Results section and their comparison with other studies on similar topics, highlighting problematic areas, and noting the absence of certain aspects.

6.8. The Conclusion section consists of:

A) A brief presentation of the research problem and the author's results obtained during the study;

B) A summary of the research findings (each point should address the objectives set out in the Introduction or serve as an argument to support the hypotheses (if any) mentioned in the Introduction);

7. Before the References section, in the Acknowledgements section, information about grants, funding, subsidies (if any), as well as acknowledgments, should be placed at the end of the article;

8. Self-citation of the authors of the article is limited to 1-2 references to the works of each author;

If the articles meet the requirements of BIO Web of Conferences and pass a rigorous peer review, they will be indexed in the SCOPUS database.



The publication fee for articles is $250 (Bank details will be sent via email.)

Approved abstracts will be published free of charge in the conference proceedings of Western Caspian University.


Registration
The registration form is available on the conference's official website!

http://mountain.study/

Timeline and Key Dates:

For more information about the conference and the formatting guidelines for submitted materials, please visit: http://mountain.study/

For any questions related to the conference, please contact:

Phone: Tel: +99412 5653977 (121)

Website: http://mountain.study/

E-mail:
mclb_conference2024@wcu.edu.az
mclb.conference2024@gmail.com