Core Insights - The total number of scientific journals in China is projected to increase from 5,211 in 2023 to 5,325 in 2024, indicating a steady rise in overall influence [1] - From 2015 to 2024, over 12 million papers were published, accumulating more than 71 million citations, with an average citation rate of nearly 6 times per paper [1] - Approximately 737 Chinese journals are included in the global Q1 and Q2 categories, with about 71% of English journals and 35% of Chinese journals positioned in these categories, showcasing strong international competitiveness [1] Industry Development - The development of Chinese scientific journals has established a dual-track system: Chinese journals focus on domestic innovation and economic development, while English journals emphasize international dissemination and global competition [1] - The regional distribution, publication cycles, and subject distribution of scientific journals in China are relatively stable, indicating a mature journal ecosystem [1] Challenges and Recommendations - The blue paper highlights several challenges in the academic publishing capacity of Chinese scientific journals, including gaps in interdisciplinary journal layouts compared to developed countries, insufficient decision-making support, and noticeable outflow of quality manuscripts [1][2] - Recommendations include fostering the development of journals in characteristic disciplines, enhancing decision-making support through strategic topic planning, and integrating technologies like artificial intelligence into the publishing process [2] - The establishment of a self-evaluation system to guide the publication of outstanding results in domestic journals is also suggested [2]
影响力稳步提升 我国科技期刊总量达5325种
Xin Hua Wang·2025-11-10 07:13