Abstract: In order to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the establishment of Changjiang (Yangtze) River Scientific Research Institute in 2021, we analyzed indicators of Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute over the past decade. Such indicators include: received and published number of papers, impact factor, structure of author group, fund ratio of paper, and etc. Moreover, we expounded the discipline of papers, role of editorial board, source of quality papers, and summarized our efforts and innovations in cracking down academic misconduct, developing new media coverage, constructing editorial team, and made a review on the achievements of the Journal. Over the past decade, the Journal has leaped forward in many aspects: the received and published number of papers surged by 191% and 41%, respectively; the composite cited frequency and impact factor boosted by 146% and 74%, respectively; other indicators of the Journal also made steady strides. The study is expected to better promote progresses in water science and technology, and serve social-economic development by enhancing the quality of the Journal.

Key words: Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute, review on development, journal aim, digitalization and networking of journal, academic influence, cited frequency, fund ratio of paper