Abstract:

[Purposes] This paper discusses the effect of the Editing Competition for Young Editors of Scientific Journals (hereinafter referred to as the competition) on the cultivation of young editorial talents. [Methods] The competitions held from 2017 to 2020 were analyzed. Combined with the questionnaire survey, this paper evaluated the professional status of outstanding young editors of scientific journals according to the award-winning contestants, and analyzed the effect of the competition on talent cultivation, so as to provide references for the analysis of young editors of scientific journals. [Findings] The competitions had unique features, which promoted exchanges among editors of journals on different disciplines, editors responsible for different processes of publishing, and editors of journals in different languages. The content of the competitions involves both the professional knowledge and other qualities. It is organized in a rigorous but not rigid manner, thus attracts a lot of young editors. The winners in the competitions were competent and excellent in the publishing industry, showing the style and strength of young editors. They were dynamic with a thorough knowledge of this occupation and clear career plans. [Conclusions] The competition, as one of the effective ways to discover and cultivate talents, builds a stage for young editors to display and communicate. Practice has proved that the competition tests the publishing level and actual ability of editors, and it promotes the editors' accomplishment and career development, thereby contributing to the construction of world-class journals.

Key words: Editing Competition for Young Editors of Scientific Journals, Talent cultivation, Career development

摘要：

【目的】探讨科技期刊青年编辑大赛(以下简称“青编赛”)对青年编辑人才培养的促进作用。【方法】分析2017—2020年举办的青编赛设计方案,结合问卷调查,由青编赛获奖选手判识优秀科技期刊青年编辑的职业状态,分析赛事对编辑人才培养的作用,以期为科技期刊青年编辑群像分析提供借鉴。【结果】青编赛设计特色明显,促进不同行业、不同领域、不同语种期刊编辑之间的交流。赛事内容设计兼顾专业与现实境况,组织形式严谨且不失活泼,青年编辑踊跃参赛。青编赛获奖编辑是编辑行业中的精英,展现青年编辑的风貌和实力。他们是具有活力、有较高职业认知度、有明确职业规划的群体。【结论】青编赛为青年编辑搭建展示和交流的舞台,是发现并培养人才的有效途径之一。实践证明,赛事对编辑出版的水平和实战能力是检验,对编辑的素养提升、职业发展有促进作用,进而助力世界一流期刊建设。

关键词: 科技期刊青年编辑大赛, 人才培养, 职业发展