This paper investigates the citation and co-citation of Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering by using Doctor/Masters Dissertation Databases of China.The results of investigations indicate that the papers published in the Journal are for the most part on the frontiers of the subjects

covering theoretical studies

practical uses and integrated researches.The Journal has been frequently cited and co-cited by doctor/masters theses with a high level and has academic influence in wide scope of subjects.The disaster prevention and mitigation engineering relates closely to civil engineering

rock and soil engineering

earthquake engineering and geological engineering

and etc.The Journal contributes greatly to our graduate education information.