Core Insights - The recent adjustment of the CSSCI journal directory is noted as the most significant in history, reflecting new explorations in the academic evaluation system [1][2] Group 1: C Journal Directory Adjustments - The CSSCI (Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index) is recognized as one of the highest academic recognition directories in the humanities and social sciences in China [2] - Several journals, including "Contemporary Foreign Language Studies" and "Chinese Journal of Applied Law," have achieved a rating upgrade, indicating an expanding trend in the C journal directory [2] - The Nanjing University Chinese Social Science Research Evaluation Center has shifted from publicly disclosing a complete directory to issuing "inclusion certificates" to selected journals, indicating a change in the evaluation process [2] Group 2: Academic Ecosystem Reconstruction - New C journals gain higher recognition, prompting researchers to align their work with journal requirements [3] - Changes in academic talent cultivation are evident, with some universities removing rigid publication requirements for doctoral degree applications, acknowledging the challenges faced by young researchers [3] - High-level journals influence not only individual academic promotions but also the overall resource allocation for universities in terms of discipline assessment and research project approvals [3] Group 3: Quality Improvement from Quantity - The influx of new journals raises the question of how to translate quantity into genuine academic quality [4] - Continuous optimization of the peer review system and publication processes is necessary for the adjustments in the journal evaluation system to be effective [4] - The academic community is increasingly emphasizing self-regulation, as seen in the 2022 publication ethics agreement signed by 211 national academic societies in China [4] Group 4: Talent Evaluation Mechanisms - The adjustment of the journal evaluation system is seen as a starting point, with a call for the improvement of various talent evaluation mechanisms [5] - Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics has implemented representative work evaluations since 2019, applying them to job assessments and performance evaluations [6]