Core Insights - The 27th China Association for Science and Technology Annual Meeting highlighted the development of a new ecosystem for academic publishing, focusing on the construction of an independent evaluation system for scientific journals in China [1][2]. Group 1: Current State of Chinese Scientific Journals - Chinese scientific journals are experiencing robust growth, with increasing influence from national strategies and actionable plans [1]. - Despite the positive trajectory, domestic platforms lag behind international counterparts in operational systems, resource accumulation, and brand recognition, although they possess significant potential [1][2]. Group 2: Excellence Action Plan - The "Excellence Action Plan," initiated in 2019, aims to elevate Chinese scientific journals to world-class status, with a focus on developing a matching evaluation system [2]. - The first phase of the plan, running from 2019 to 2023, supported nearly 300 journals to achieve international recognition, resulting in a sixfold increase in top-tier journals [2]. Group 3: Phase Two of the Excellence Plan - The second phase of the Excellence Action Plan will expand the number of English and Chinese single journals and increase the number of cluster pilot projects [3]. - The concept of clustering involves packaging similar scientific journals to share resources and enhance international influence [3]. Group 4: Research Ecosystem Challenges - The overall quality of the research ecosystem in China is constrained by the foundational level of research, with issues in standardization and rigor affecting the credibility of scientific outputs [6][7]. Group 5: Independent Evaluation System - The construction of an independent evaluation system for scientific journals is progressing, with a high-quality journal grading directory covering 58 disciplines [7]. - The return of journals to domestic platforms has faced challenges, including a significant drop in submissions, which were later mitigated through international promotion and academic conferences [7]. Group 6: Technological Advancements - The integration of AI and open science is seen as a significant opportunity to accelerate the development of Chinese scientific journals, enhancing publication efficiency and impact [8][10]. - Platforms like SciEngine and SciOpen are leading the way in providing comprehensive digital publishing services, which are crucial for improving operational efficiency and reducing costs [10]. Group 7: Academic Integrity and Future Directions - The new academic association platform aims to enhance academic integrity and establish mechanisms to maintain the credibility of academic publishing [9]. - The introduction of AI in publishing is expected to improve efficiency but also raises concerns about algorithmic bias and ethical risks [11].

Group 1 - The 2025 China Science and Technology Journal Development Forum was held in Beijing, focusing on the theme "Breaking Boundaries, Restructuring, Empowering - Building a New Ecology of Academic Publishing" [1][8] - The forum included keynote reports and four thematic discussion panels, covering topics such as enhancing journal quality through platform support, constructing an independent evaluation system for journals, and building first-class journals [1][8] - The "Academic Association" platform was launched at the forum, aiming to integrate resources and provide comprehensive services for journal publishing and academic integrity monitoring [5][7] Group 2 - Keynote reports were presented by prominent figures, including the Vice Chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology and editors from various scientific journals, discussing the role of journals in industrial innovation and the impact of AI on academic platforms [3][5] - The forum is part of the "China Science and Technology Journal Excellence Action Plan," which aims to enhance the academic quality and influence of journals, as well as promote independent publishing and data platform development [8]