Abstract:

[Purposes] From the perspective of symbiosis theory, this study explores internal symbiotic mechanisms within professional English-language disciplinary journal clusters from a symbiosis theory perspective, aiming to propose strategies for optimizing symbiotic systems and promoting internal innovation. [Methods] We use English-language journals of the Chinese Medical Association (CMA), Life Science Alliance (LSA), and American Medical Association (AMA) included in the JCR as high-level academic journal samples, and with the 2021—2023 journal publications as data sources. We dissected symbiotic system structures, relationships, interfaces, and environmental factors to map cluster innovation pathways by bibliometric analysis and case studies. [Findings] The symbiotic system structures of CMA, LSA, and AMA journal clusters are respectively in their infancy, mid-development, and mature stages. Key sustainability strategies include constructing multidimensional interfaces (digital platforms, content aggregation, manuscript circulation, knowledge dissemination) and optimizing symbiotic environments (organizational governance, policy support, academic reputation management). [Conclusions] Symbiosis theory provides a novel perspective for understanding the complex interactions and dependencies within journal clusters at different development stages. Constructing a high-quality symbiotic system for English-language journal clusters in specialized disciplines can significantly enhance the influence and competitiveness of first-class journal clusters.

Key words: Scientific journals, Symbiosis theory, Clustering, Internationalization, Synergistic development

摘要：

【目的】为促进专业学科英文期刊集群高质量发展,通过共生理论视角,探索国内外典型专业学科英文期刊集群内部共生机制,提出优化共生系统、促进内部创新的策略建议。【方法】以中华医学会、生命科学联盟和美国医学会刊群被JCR收录的英文期刊作为高水平学术期刊研究样本,以2021—2023年期刊发文为数据源,运用文献计量学、案例研究方法分析识别刊群共生系统结构层次、共生关系、共生界面及共生环境,总结刊群创新发展路径。【结果】中华医学会、生命科学联盟和美国医学会刊群共生系统结构分别处于发展初期、中期、成熟期。刊群共生关系与其定位、发展阶段紧密相关,刊群可通过搭建数字平台、内容聚合、稿源流转、知识传播等多维界面,优化组织管理、政策支持、学术声誉等共生环境实现可持续发展。【结论】共生理论为理解不同发展时期刊群内部复杂相互作用和依存关系提供了全新视角,构建优质专业学科英文刊群共生系统能够显著提升一流期刊集群的影响力和竞争力。

关键词: 科技期刊, 共生理论, 集群化, 国际化, 协同发展