[Purposes] This study aims to explore the impact and challenges brought by generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the scientific journal industry, analyze the demands and risks of different stakeholders, and propose strategies for the industry to address the challenges of generative AI. [Methods] Based on a literature review, we analyzed the latest progress in the application of generative AI in the scientific journal industry and constructed a two-dimensional analysis framework of "demand-risk" to classify and evaluate different application scenarios. Additionally, stakeholder analysis was conducted to deconstruct the multi-dimensional impact of generative AI on authors, editors, reviewers, readers, and other entities. Drawing on domestic and international experiences, we put forward systematic suggestions to promote the intelligent transformation of the scientific journal industry from several aspects: forward-looking policies, technological innovation, service upgrades, talent cultivation, and ethical governance. [Findings] At present, generative AI has been widely applied in various aspects of the scientific journal industry, including topic selection, academic writing, peer review, editing, and dissemination, greatly promoting the industry to be more intelligent. However, it has also brought problems such as content homogenization and academic misconduct. As for stakeholders, different stakeholders have different demands for generative AI. While they share common needs such as efficiency improvement and cost savings, they also face risks from copyright infringement, job replacement, and ethical misconduct. [Conclusions] As generative AI is reshaping the scientific journal industry, it is imperative to implement overall planning and multiple measures. While accelerating the innovative application of key technologies, the industry should pay attention to talent cultivation and ethical regulations to promote human-machine collaboration, building a new ecosystem of integrated development that is open, shared, and mutually beneficial, thereby promoting the innovative development of the industry.

[Purposes] This study systematically reviews and tests the performance of currently available large models on the internet in terms of editing and proofreading. It aims to clarify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing large models, provide references for editors choosing large models for editing and proofreading, and offer a basis for advancing the development of these models' capabilities of editing and proofreading. [Methods] Different types of texts with varying complexity levels of error were designed to evaluate the accuracy and stability of the models' responses. Methods such as text comparison, comparative analysis, and statistical analysis were comprehensively employed. [Findings] 58 models demonstrate editing and proofreading capabilities. The study showcases the performance of 36 models when handling different types and levels of textual complexity, summarizes the shortcomings observed during testing, and shows that the Chinese models have comparative advantages over ChatGPT. [Conclusions] In practical aspects, editors can select appropriate models to assist with their tasks, establish knowledge bases and personalized model-based editing and proofreading methods, use role setting and chain of thought inquiry methods to improve efficiency, and further enhance their information literacy and professional skills.

［Purposes］ This study aims to understand the current state of dissemination of popular science journals on TikTok in China and to analyze the characteristics of their dissemination. ［Methods］ We obtained data related to the dissemination of popular science journals' TikTok accounts through online research. We performed content analysis on specific cases to summarize the dissemination characteristics of these TikTok accounts. ［Findings］ In China, the construction of TikTok accounts for popular science journals is insufficient, with limited activation rates, and there are significant differences in the operation and influence of these journals' TikTok presence. Popular science journals' TikTok accounts focus on producing content closely aligned with the journals' missions. In terms of branding, they create specific characters to increase interaction. In presentation, they adopt a series of short videos to disseminate content, thereby fostering ongoing influence. In terms of expression, they utilize approachable internet slang and sentence structures to make the videos more interesting. With respect to dissemination, they form a new media matrix to synergistically expand the reach of their content. ［Conclusions］ As crucial vehicles for science education, popular science journals should adapt to the trend of short video development, master the characteristics and principles of dissemination, and thereby better leverage their role in promoting content creation and enhancing the journals' influence.

［Purposes］ This paper aims to monitor the global development of open access (OA), study the rationality of article processing charge (APC), and analyze the flow of research funding to provide suggestions and references for the management of research funds and high-quality academic exchanges in China. ［Methods］ Based on SCIE data and OA journal website information, a statistical analysis was conducted on the publication of global OA journals, authors' publications, and APC for each OA journal, as well as the publication volume and APC expenditure of Chinese corresponding authors, combined with a quantitative analysis to evaluate the reasonableness of APC for OA journals. ［Findings］ In 2023, 7754 OA journals are indexed by SCIE, showing a decrease of 0.1% compared with 2022. The proportion of journals with reasonable APC is 65%. The global volume of OA publications decreases by 2.2%, and the papers published by Chinese corresponding authors account for 29.5%. Chinese corresponding authors publish 275400 papers in 5779 OA journals, with an APC expenditure of approximately 5.29 billion RMB, representing an increase of 2% and 23% in publication volume and APC expenditure, respectively, compared with those in 2022. The National Natural Science Foundation of China is the primary funder for OA publications by Chinese corresponding authors, with an annual APC expenditure increase of 10%. ［Conclusions］ Against the backdrop of a global decline in publication volume, China's OA publication volume and APC expenditure continue to increase. It is recommended to strengthen regulation to ensure the quality and reasonableness of OA publishing, while optimizing the use of research funding to promote the development of high-quality academic exchanges.

[Purposes] Based on a thorough review of the theory of science of science related to scientific journals, this paper aims to construct a five forces model for the influence of scientific journals and propose paths and strategies to enhance the influence of scientific journals. [Methods] Using methods such as literature review, in-depth interviews, and conceptual analysis, we constructed a five forces model of the influence of scientific journals from the aspects of scientific knowledge production, flow, and dissemination, and then proposed countermeasures and suggestions. [Findings] It is proposed that the influence of scientific journals includes five aspects: knowledge power, persuasion, management force, expressive force, and dissemination force. These five aspects form the basis for constructing the five forces model of the influence of scientific journals. [Conclusions] The formation and enhancement of the influence of scientific journals is a comprehensive endeavor. It involves leveraging the theory of knowledge activities to bolster the intellectual prowess of scientific journals, deeply understanding the paradigm theory to augment their persuasive impact, prioritizing the Matthew effect to fortify the managerial competence of scientific journals, harnessing the advantages of structural holes to showcase their expressive capacity, and fully acknowledging the multifaceted roles of journals to bolster their dissemination potency.

[Purposes] In the era of open science and AI, this paper provides reference and inspiration for participants in the construction of scholarly communication systems such as scientific journals, publishing groups, and literature and information institutions to shape new scholarly communication models. [Methods] This paper sorted out the functions and responsibilities of the scholarly communication system, analyzed the changes and impacts of open science and AI technology on scholarly communication model, and summarized the relevant efforts taken by the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences to promote the construction of a new scholarly communication system in the era of open science and AI. [Findings] The impact of open science on the scholarly communication system is mainly reflected in the rise of preprint communication, open review, and copyright reform. The impact of AI on the scholarly communication system is mainly reflected in the AI-assisted scientific research and submission process, the AI-promoted automated and intelligent process of scholarly publishing, and the AI-promoted dissemination of scholarly journals. The related initiatives of the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences in promoting the construction of the new type of scholarly communication system are to launch the PubScholar public welfare academic platform, build the "pre-registration+preprint+open review+formal release" open field academic communication system based on ChinaXiv preprint platform, construct SciAIEngine to support the intelligent mining and utilization of scientific and technological literature content, and cooperate with leading enterprises to build and release a large model of scientific and technological literature and Starfire Research Assistant. [Conclusions] Participants in the construction of scholarly communication systems should actively participate in shaping new scholarly communication models in the era of open science and AI.

[Purposes] This paper aims to construct a group portrait of journals funded by the Excellence Action Plan for China STM Journals, providing multi-dimensional data support for quantitatively identifying and analyzing the effectiveness of funding, and proposing optimization suggestions. [Methods] We developed quantitative indicators to analyze the content quality, dissemination quality, academic influence, social influence, and operational characteristics of leading journals and key journals under the Excellence Action Plan for China STM Journals. We conducted static and dynamic portrait analysis and explored the correlation between journal funding and portrait indicators. [Findings] Journals funded by the Excellence Action Plan for China STM Journals exhibit high content quality and dissemination quality, and strong academic and social influence, but with significant individual variations. There is a noticeable enhancement in journal content quality, dissemination quality, and academic influence. The level of open access is correlated with academic influence improvement. The funding contributes significantly to indicators such as the year-on-year growth rate of published papers, hot topic papers, highly cited papers, and golden open access papers. [Conclusions] The funding policy has a positive impact on the construction of journals, and a multi-dimensional portrait of journals aids in showcasing the effectiveness of funding.

[Purposes] This study aims to provide references for China's scientific journals to apply for major international databases by systematically examining the latest selection criteria. [Methods] We systematically studied the selection criteria of major international databases and the reasons for journal rejections through literature research, comparative analysis, and case studies. In addition, we conducted qualitative analysis on representative successful application journals. [Findings] Major international databases have strict standards and standardized procedures for journal selection. Chinese scientific journals must adhere strictly to these application processes and specifications when applying. They should meticulously prepare for the application process, conduct pre-self-assessments, and learn from recently successful application cases. [Conclusions] The inclusion in major international databases is crucial for disseminating China's scientific and technological achievements and enhancing academic influence. It can also propel China's scientific journals to the forefront globally. At the same time, China should actively enhance its information security capacity for scientific literature and strengthen the construction of publishing, communication, and service platforms with broad international influence. This will truly realize the internationalization of China's journals.

[Purposes] This paper systematically summarizes the advantages of the digital publishing platform of scientific journals based on XML integration production, and analyzes the practical effects of digital production and new media convergence of scientific journals, in order to provide references for the development of digital publishing and new media convergence of scientific journals in China. [Methods] Taking Acta Scientiae Circumstantiae as an example, based on the deficiencies of traditional production mode, the digital production and new media convergence publishing mode based on XML integration of scientific journals was constructed, and the advantages and practical application effects of digital and new media convergence publishing of scientific journals were analyzed. [Findings] After adopting the XML integrated production platform, Acta Scientiae Circumstantiae has realized one-time production and multiple publishing. The platform supports rapid release of individual and full issue articles, with immediate release upon production. The articles are available online four months in advance to shorten the publication cycle. The platform is seamlessly connected with the journal website and WeChat, realizing synchronous priority publishing and whole issue publishing on PC and mobile terminals, achieving media convergence and multi-channel communication. During the first release, the average number of downloads increases significantly, and the maximum number of downloads of a single article reaches 1961. [Conclusions] Through the use of XML integrated production platform, the publication process is optimized, the digital publication level is enhanced, the work efficiency is improved, the publication cycle is shortened, the dissemination speed is accelerated, and the academic influence of the journal is enhanced.

[Purposes] This paper aims to provide basic data and evaluation indicators for management departments at all levels, research institutions, journal editorial departments, and researchers. [Methods] Using data from Chinese core scientific journals, statistical analysis was conducted on the overall inclusion status, citation and source indicators, disciplines, regions, the number of articles, and basic information of the journals. [Findings] From 2020 to 2022, the main indicators such as the core total citations, core impact factors, and the ratio of funded papers in journals have been increasing year by year. Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hubei, and Shaanxi have the largest number of core journals. In 2022, 456715 papers are published in core journals in the field of natural sciences and 50025 in the field of social sciences. China's core scientific journals (including natural science and social science fields) are mainly established during 1978-2000, with the largest number of bimonthly periodicals. In natural science field, bimonthly periodicals account for 45.0%. In the social science field, bimonthly periodicals account for 55.8%. [Conclusions] The academic influence of Chinese core scientific journals is increasing.

[Purposes] This paper aims to investigate the involvement of high-level scientists in the editorial boards of scientific journals, organize the structure of these editorial boards, and analyze the significant role they play from the scientists' perspective. It objectively presents the current state of scientists' participation in the development of scientific journals. [Methods] We investigated the data of high-level scientists through online research, analyzed the composition and size of the editorial boards of the representative scientific journals in China, and explored the current situation of scientists' participation in the construction of scientific journals through questionnaires and interviews. [Findings] The number and proportion of high-level scientists serving as editorial board members of scientific journals are related to the quality of the journals, and the size of the editorial board is related to the influence of the journals. The roles played by editorial board members in journals are more consistent with the expectations of the journal's editors. However, there are discrepancies in certain aspects. [Conclusions] The number and proportion of high-level scientists in editorial boards are related to the quality of scientific journals. While the role played by scientists as editorial board members basically meets the expectations of editors, the contribution of scientists serving on editorial boards of scientific journals still requires systematic and multidimensional evaluation.

[Purposes] This paper analyzes the current situation and relationship between Chinese scientific journals and academic communities and compare them with the academic community of international journals, so as to provide strategies for the high-quality development of Chinese scientific journals to fully play the role of academic communities. [Methods] Taking oceanography journals as examples, the characteristics of scientific journals and academic communities in China were investigated, and the characteristics of academic communities of outstanding journals were summarized by literature review, translation, and analysis, so as to form a path and strategy for the synergistic development of scientific journals and academic communities during the journal practices. [Findings] By clarifying the boundary of academic resources, mastering the discourse system, and improving the communication system, the role of scientific journals in the construction of academic community is strengthened. Through democratization and technology empowerment, scientific journals can promote the development of academic community. By guiding orientation paradigm and expanding resource expertise, the centripetal force of academic community towards journals can be enhanced. Through brand building and ecosystem construction, the influence of academic community on scientific journals can be elevated. [Conclusions] Chinese scientific journals should gather academic communities according to their own professional characteristics, stimulate their potential for better serving the journal, and jointly boost the influence of scientific journals.

[Purposes] From the perspective of ensuring the testability and reproducibility of research, this paper explores the logic, methodology, and preliminary implementation framework for the review of supporting data in research papers, so as to provide a foundation for establishing an evidence-based operational, fine-grained verifiable, and automatically computable review mechanism for supporting data. [Methods] Based on the basic principles of scientific research reliability in the field of science and scientific journals, we briefly summarized the policies and practices of supporting data in research papers. Then, we used systematic analysis and evidence-based design methods to systematically design and establish principles, architecture, indicators, and implementation suggestions for supporting data review. [Findings] The principle mechanism is built based on computable chain of evidence. A three-step review structure that includes checking data availability statements, the compliance of the supporting data with FAIR principles, and the alignment of the supporting data with the study conclusions is proposed. The study presents a working framework and a first-phase indicator system for reviewing supporting data of research papers that are guidelines-based, operational, measurable, evaluable, and computable. [Conclusions] The study helps improve the systematic, transparent, and evaluable review process of supporting data for research papers, thus enhancing implementation efficiency and promoting the quality of peer review.

[Purposes] This paper aims to explore new pathways and insights for knowledge services in Chinese STM journals in the era of large language models by analyzing the operational model and technical implementation of the novel knowledge service platform Consensus.app. [Methods] By combining literature review and online empirical research, this study analyzed the functions, features, and manifestations of knowledge services of the Consensus.app platform. In this paper, the technical implementation methods employed by the platform and its role in promoting knowledge acquisition from scientific literature were investigated, with a summary of its potential advantages and disadvantages. [Findings] The corpus of the Consensus.app platform, based on the abstract information from the Semantic Scholar paper database, employs various artificial intelligence technologies, including natural language processing, machine learning, and information retrieval. By extracting key information from research papers and creating a vectorized knowledge database, Consensus.app utilizes OpenAI's interface to retrieve relevant information from the knowledge base based on user queries and provides summarized conclusions as feedback to users. The platform offers highly personalized interactions via direct data-supported conclusions for different queries and quick access to snapshot information of relevant literature, to help users make rapid decisions. [Conclusions] Consensus.app partially addresses the lack of accuracy and evidence chain in large language model responses. It also provides more diverse scenarios for the widespread and efficient application of scientific journals in the era of large language models. It demonstrates a new approach to integrate large language models into knowledge repositories for further knowledge services for STM journals. In the new era, the STM journal community needs to attach great importance to data quality development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and copyright improvements, and it also needs to embrace the trend in the era of large models to move towards the “AI+” era of STM journals.

[Purposes] This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the knowledge dissemination effect of scientific journals on Bilibili and propose strategies and suggestions to promote the optimization of knowledge dissemination content of scientific journals on short video platforms. [Methods] Using the heuristic–systematic model analysis framework, we quantified the dissemination effects of 419 scientific journal videos on Bilibili in detail and employed analysis of variance and regression analysis to investigate influencing factors. [Findings] Features of the publisher (account authority, account name, interaction in the comment section), feed features (number of tags, publishing period), and content features (video content, video category, video duration, commentator, presentation method) all have an influence on the dissemination effect, with content features having particularly significant influence. [Conclusions] Knowledge creators should cultivate a positive scientist image and deeply comprehend and utilize the communication logic of social media platforms to improve the dissemination efficiency and influence of knowledge products, thus effectively disseminating scientific knowledge in social media environments. In addition, knowledge creators should also employ explicit expressions conducive to public comprehension in the process of content transformation.

［Purposes］ This paper aims to deeply study and understand the influencing factors of the communication effect of scientific journal videos, which promote journal media development and facilitate widespread communication of scientific research achievements. ［Methods］ Starting from communication elements and processes, this paper refined the communication effect by following the process of audience psychological change, constructing a theoretical framework for identifying the influencing factors of scientific journal video communication effects. We obtained communication data from journals selected under the "Excellence Action Plan for Chinese STM Journals" (excluding popular science journals) on bilibili and conducted empirical research on the influencing factors of scientific journal video communication effects using multiple linear regression analysis. ［Findings］ The influencing factors of scientific journal video communication effects on bilibili mainly include communication subject elements, such as integrated subjects and sponsoring unit types; communication channel elements, such as account verification and update frequency; communication content elements, such as content themes, number of tags, subtitles, and release times. ［Conclusions］ Multiple strategies are proposed to enhance the communication effect of scientific journal videos: encouraging journals to collaborate, strengthening resource traction by sponsoring units, improving account credibility, maintaining moderate levels of activity, building content brands, delivering precise content, and optimizing distribution tactics.

[Purposes] This study aims to evaluate the operational efficiency and resource allocation of the WeChat official accounts of the Chinese Medical Association's series of journals, reveal the existing problems and room for improvement in official account operation, and put forward relevant suggestions. [Methods] We selected 24 WeChat official accounts of the Chinese Medical Association's series of journals as samples with the research time spanning from 2015 to 2023. The three-stage DEA model and Malmquist index were used to measure and analyze operational efficiency. [Findings] The results of the three-stage DEA model show that the comprehensive efficiency value of each journal's official account is 0.821, which increases by 0.026 compared with the value before adjustment; there are 11 DEA effective official accounts (45.8%) and 13 non-DEA effective official accounts (54.2%). The Malmquist index indicates that the mean total-factor productivity of journal's official accounts is 0.980, with an average annual decrease of 2%. [Conclusions] The overall operational efficiency of the WeChat official accounts of the Chinese Medical Association's series of journals is low. Affected by declined technical efficiency and scale inefficiency, the resources based on the existing technical level cannot be fully tapped; the comprehensive efficiency among official accounts varies greatly, requiring more advanced operational skills; redundancy and insufficiency of resource investment coexist. It is recommended to improve operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation, establishing operational teams, and integrating resources to maximize brand impact.

[Purposes] From the perspective of organizational behavior, this study aims to investigate strategies to enhance the organizational strength of the editorial department of scientific journals and explore the development rules of scientific journals, thus fostering the high-quality construction and development of scientific journals. [Methods] By analyzing the internal and external factors that affect the organizational strength of the editorial department, we elucidated the elements of organizational strength of the editorial department of scientific journals and revealed their connotations. [Findings] The organizational strength of the editorial department of scientific journals is the core competitive factor for scientific journals. The stronger the organizational ability of the editorial department in managing the editorial board, conducting academic activities, selecting reviewers, setting special columns, and reengineering the review and editing processes, the better the quality of its publications and the more significant its academic influence. [Conclusions] Despite the complexity of factors influencing the publication quality of the editorial department, the current focus should be on enhancing the organizational strength of the editorial department of scientific journals to drive the transformation of the organizations of scientific journals. This will enable these organizations to play a significant role in China's path to modernization.

[Purposes] This study sorts out the process of international cooperation of Research and proposes feasible paths for future independent publishing, in order to provide references for the transformation from "riding the ship out to sea" to "building the ship out to sea" for English-language scientific journals in China. [Methods] Through literature and website research, combined with the practical experience, the founding process of Research was combed and the advantages and achievements of international cooperation were analyzed. On this basis, exploratory paths were proposed for the independent development and expansion of international influence of Chinese scientific journals. [Findings] Through cooperation with first-class international publishing agents, scientific journals can fully learn advanced management concepts, quickly obtain high-quality publicity resources, and effectively expand international influence. However, it is also necessary to maintain complete independence in publishing content review and proofreading to ensure correct value orientation. [Conclusions] Independently establishing high-level English scientific journals with complete independent intellectual property rights is an important part of achieving a high level of scientific and technological self-reliance and building a strong country in science and technology. To realize the transition from "riding the ship out to sea" to "building the ship out to sea", continuous exploration should be carried out in expanding the dissemination, perfecting the construction of human resources, and creating special journal brands to achieve sustainable development.

[Purposes] To explore the application capabilities of four large language models (LLMs) in key information extraction and summarization of medical papers, providing empirical references for the technical pathways of knowledge services in STM journals. [Methods] One hundred research articles published in National Medical Journal of China were selected randomly.Using prompt engineering, ChatGPT 4o, Kimi, ChatGLM 4.0, and iFLYTEK Spark were employed to extract information in JSON format from the papers. The LLMs’ abilities in knowledge extraction, text comprehension, and summarization were evaluated.[Findings] All models returned accurate JSON-format data successfully, demonstrating high accuracy in extracting information such as study sample, sample size, disease, research type, discipline, and keywords. The models also performed well in summary generation, though their understanding of research methods was suboptimal. [Conclusions] The study indicates that LLMs possess strong capabilities in text comprehension, knowledge extraction, and summarization, but certain shortcomings remain. Overcoming these technical challenges could enable GenAI to play a significant role in STM journal dissemination, knowledge services, and decision-making support in vertical domains.

[Purposes] Scientific papers published at home and abroad by Chinese researchers are analyzed to provide decision-making support for management personnel at all levels. [Methods] Based on important databases, such as Science Citation Index, Engineering Index, Conference Proceedings Citation Index-Science, Social Science Citation Index, and Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations Database, the number of Chinese excellent scientific papers, scientific papers, discipline and region distribution, papers of fund projects, international coauthored papers, and Chinese social science papers were studied and analyzed. [Findings] The number of excellent scientific papers in China were 695.9 thousand in 2023, up 16.8% from 2022. According to SCI, Chinese authors have produced about 740.8 thousand papers indexed by SCI in 2023. Chinese papers were cited 80.69 million times from 2014 to August 2024, increasing 19.6% compared with that in 2023. China ranked the second. On average, Chinse papers were cited 16.20 times per paper, increased by 6.7% compared with that in 2023, exceeding the world average by 15.76 times per article for the first time. [Conclusions] The number of Chinese scientific papers and the improvement of paper impact have increased rapidly in recent years.

［Purposes］ This study analyzes posts and comments on preprints within the academic community to reveal researchers' perceptions and emotional responses toward preprints. It aims to provide insights for the integration of preprints with traditional academic journal publishing in China. ［Methods］ Using the Bazhuayu web crawler software, data related to preprints from websites such as Muchong and Zhihu were thus collected. Text analysis methods, including ROST CM6?software and tools like Weiciyun, were employed to generate word clouds, construct semantic networks, extract discussion themes, and conduct sentiment analysis. ［Findings］ Researchers' attention to preprints covers concerns before submission, operational aspects during submission, and the impact after publication. Topics include withdrawal and deletion of preprints, effects on formal submissions, academic recognition, and platform choices. Researchers' attitudes towards preprints are predominantly neutral in sentiment. ［Conclusions］ Preprints bring new opportunities and challenges to the traditional journal publishing model. It is recommended to integrate platform resources, improve peer review systems, refine recognition criteria, optimize publishing models, and establish better connections between preprint publication and journal publishing. These efforts aim to enhance the academic publishing system and better serve researchers' activities.

［Purposes］ This study aims to analyze certain characteristics of papers retracted in batch by Hindawi journals, providing references for Chinese scientific journals in handling systemic manipulation of the publication process. ［Methods］ Retraction notices and retracted papers were obtained from Hindawi XML collections. The authors' affiliations and citation data of retracted papers were analyzed based on the Web of Science Core Collection. ［Findings］ From November 16, 2022, to March 20, 2024, Hindawi journals retract a total of 11371 papers. Of these retracted papers, 74.7% are published in 2022, with an average of 46 days from submission to acceptance, 77 days from submission to publication, and 526 days from publication to retraction. During the same period, 50 Chinese institutions with the highest publication volumes contribute to 18.6% of the retracted papers. ［Conclusions］ The batch retraction of papers involves systemic manipulation of the publication process, representing publishers' efforts to combat "paper mills". Although the majority of the retracted papers have authors from China, it should not be assumed that the authors of the retracted papers are representative of Chinese researchers. Chinese scientific journals should avoid editorial dysfunction that leads to manipulation of the publication process. Research institutions should strengthen education on research integrity to prevent Chinese authors from becoming involved in similar incidents.

[Purposes] This paper aims to explore whether the editorial board member effect exists in academic journals by analyzing the quantity and quality of the articles from the editorial board members in Chinese management journals, to provide a reference for journal quality development. [Methods] Taking CSSCI-sourced journals of management as the research object, this paper used regression analysis and causal inference methods to reveal the relationship between the paper publication with different identities of the editorial board members and the influence of papers. [Findings] The editorial board members are generally inactive, and most of them have not published many papers in their journals. There is a significant relationship between the publication identities of the editorial board members and the influence of papers, and the editorial board member effect exists conditionally. Specifically, the influence of the editorial board member as an important author is significantly higher than that of the non-editorial board authors. The influence of the editorial board members who are not important authors is significantly lower than that of non-editorial board members. [Conclusions] It is suggested that the editorial department should enhance the transparency of journal operation and formulate submission policies of editorial board members to reduce the potential editorial board member effect.

[Purposes] The retraction time lag can reflect the purification time of the scientific community. Analyzing the influencing factors of time lags can provide a reference for reducing the retraction time lag. [Methods] We collected a total of 17916 papers from 1970 to 2022 from the Retraction Watch database. Using time to retract as the dependent variable, we selected 33 variables as independent variables from the dimensions of policy, paper, and author as dependent variables to construct a regression model and analyzed the influence of different factors on the retraction time lag. [Findings] Research papers, publication dates, image problems, paper factories, and meta-analyses are the main factors influencing the retraction time lag, and the research integrity policy does not affect it. [Conclusions] It is suggested to strengthen the awareness of the integrity of image problems, optimize the paper reporting mechanism, address the problem of paper factories, and pay attention to the integrity of scientific research teams of different scales.

［Purposes］ This paper aims to provide references for standardizing the review mechanism of journals and effectively selecting excellent manuscripts. ［Methods］ Taking the F5000 high-level papers recommended by the editorial department of high-quality journals in China from 2017 to 2021 as objects, bibliometric methods and content analysis methods were utilized to analyze the characteristics and experts' opinions of F5000 high-level papers. ［Findings］ As a journal more actively recommends F5000 high-level papers, its influence is higher. The application value of some papers published in China's high-quality journals is relatively high. In comparison, national fund projects contribute to more high-level papers. During the selection of high-level papers, peer-review experts follow important criteria: whether the paper is innovative, forward-looking, practical (with academic value and application value), scientific, and normative. ［Conclusions］ Major scientific research projects strongly support the output of high-level papers in China. Journals should fully utilize various academic communication platforms to enhance their visibility and influence and actively play their roles in bridging industry, academia, and research.

[Purposes] This study aims to enhance the quality of journal content, expedite the paper publication process, and improve the experience of reviewers and authors. It explores the differences and trends of various peer review models to provide insights into the transformation of peer review models in Chinese scientific journals. [Methods] We conducted case studies and statistical analysis to investigate the current state of peer review mechanisms and the practices of recommending or blocking reviewers in geoscience publications, using 90 meteorology journals as samples. We summarized the peer review models and characteristics of mainstream journals and examined the relationship between journal impact factors and peer review models, as well as the availability of options to recommend or block reviewers. [Findings] Single-blinded peer review remains prevalent in geoscience publications, and the use of open peer review is positively associated with journal impact factors. Concrete strategies are proposed to refine journal review systems and explore specific pathways for the development of peer review mechanisms in Chinese scientific journals. Measures to strengthen the reviewer pool and the construction of geoscience platforms are suggested to facilitate journal development and academic exchange. [Conclusions] New open peer review models such as transparent peer review, collaborative/group peer review, and interactive public peer review offer valuable insights for the development and innovation of peer review in Chinese journals. Concrete attempts and practices can be undertaken to steer the peer review in Chinese scientific journals towards a more comprehensive, fair, efficient, transparent, and open direction.

[Purposes] This study aims to analyze the trend and formation of retracted papers for fake peer review (FPR) in China, and explore preventive measures. [Methods] Research papers (issued from 2017 to 2021) by Chinese writers on the Retraction Watch website were taken to collect the papers retracted for FPR before August 31, 2022. The global proportion, annual trend, and merged reasons for the retractions in China were analyzed using GraphPad Prism 7.0 software to infer the retraction formation process, in order to propose preventive measures. [Findings] From 2017 to 2021, a total of 635 research papers by Chinese authors were retracted due to FPR, accounting for 52.0% of global research papers retracted due to FPR during the same period. The number of retracted research papers in 2020 and 2021 (95 and 425 respectively) increased significantly compared to that during 2017—2019 (32–43). The main merged reasons for retraction include rogue editors (65.2%), randomly generated content (57.3%), and paper mills (16.5%). Statistical analysis suggests a significant correlation between rogue editors and randomly generated contents (r=0.998, P< 0.001), and both are correlated with the increasing trend of FPR retraction in China (r=0.991, P< 0.001; r> 0.999, P< 0.001). [Conclusions] Machine-written works manipulated by rogue editors for mass publishing are the primary formation approach to FPR retraction in China, leading to escalated retraction in recent years. The products from paper mills serve as a secondary approach to form FPR retraction. To prevent such retraction from the source and path elements, standardizing the writing of artificial intelligence machines, curbing paper mills, and issuing special warnings for journals with management loopholes are feasible measures.

[Purposes] This paper explores the publishing strategies and methods of Chinese specialized scientific journals, aiming to enhance the academic quality, dissemination influence, and service capabilities of journals. [Methods] Taking Chinese Journal of Liquid Crystals and Displays (CJLCD) as an example, we summarized the experience of publishing and proposed publishing strategies and development suggestions to address existing problems. [Findings] By clarifying the journal's positioning to highlight its professional characteristics, establishing a specialized editorial board and attracting specialized young editors, setting up regional offices to organize hot-topic special issues, leveraging science and technology media, and creating distinctive columns, a series of effective measures have been implemented to continuously improve the journal's academic indicators and influence. It has been included in internationally renowned databases such as ESCI and Scopus, establishing as a bridge between research and industry. [Conclusions] The publishing strategies of CJLCD can serve as a reference and inspiration for the development of Chinese specialized scientific journals.

[Purposes] The aim is to unravel the regular evolution process of scientific journals in the open science environment, so as to provide theoretical support for the transformation and development of scientific journals. [Methods] Through investigating relevant global literature and websites, this paper unraveled the transformation and development of scientific journals in the context of open science, introduced the coupling theory to explore the relationship between the traditional scholarly communication system represented by scientific journals and the open scholarly communication system driven by open science, and explored the development trend of the scholarly communication system and the transformation and development direction of scientific journals. [Findings] There is a relatively independent, interactive, and gradually integrated coupling relationship between scientific journals and open science. The transformation and evolution of scientific journals facing open science includes five stages: the traditional development stage before the emergence of open science, the initial development stage after the germination of open science, the passive transformation stage after the rapid development of open science, the active transformation stage with the prosperity of open science, and the collaboration and integration stage of scientific journals and open science. The coupling of scientific journals and open science shows four stages of evolution: relatively stable period, reverse interaction period, adjustment development period, and collaborative development period. [Conclusions] As the coupling relationship between the two systems transitions to the collaborative development period, the personnel of scientific journals should constantly change their mindset, embrace open science, pay close attention to users' needs and never cease to explore new open academic communication modes with a user-centred approach, in order to promote a more open and inclusive academic communication ecosystem.

[Purposes] This study aims to explore the path of cluster construction of English scientific journals, effectively enhance the international academic influence of scientific journals, and contribute to the early realization of the goal of becoming a strong scientific and technological nation. [Methods] Taking the English scientific journal cluster as the research subject, we analyzed how the English scientific journals improved basic conditions, gathered external resources, and enhanced international influence. [Findings] It is found that the coordinated development of digital journal platforms, academic resources, and global communication represents an effective construction path for the clustering of English scientific journals. [Conclusions] The cluster construction of English scientific journals in China has shown initial success, and the practice of Higher Education Press can provide references for the cluster construction of English scientific journals by other publishing institutions.

[Purposes] This study aims to analyze the paths of improving the reproducibility of scientific research methods and provide a reference for the construction of open sharing and reproducibility improvement of scientific research methods in China. [Methods] We mainly used literature research, case analysis, comparative analysis, and expert consultation to conduct case studies on the paths of improving reproducibility. [Findings] The reproducibility of research methods can be improved in terms of shared content, structured and normalized features, review procedures, detection and evaluation, research resource certification, participation, extendibility, etc. [Conclusions] It is recommended that Chinese scientific journals establish column special issues on research methods or establish methodological journals to share all the details of research methods and promote the structuring and normalization of shared content of research methods. It is recommended that scientific journals should strengthen their cooperation with third-party platforms, conduct standard procedural reviews of research methods, enhance automatic detection and evaluation of metadata, and conduct research resource certification. At the same time, scientific journals should also enhance the participation and extendibility of research methods to promote the sharing and collaboration of research methods and improve the reproducibility of scientific research methods. In addition, it is suggested that China should actively prepare reproducibility research institutions, initiate corresponding scientific research projects, gradually improve relevant policies and evaluation mechanisms, and encourage more journals and knowledge platforms to actively participate in the development of reproducibility construction.

[Purposes] This paper aims to explore the connotation and definition of ideological discourse power in English social science journals, analyze the status of ideological discourse power development in English social science journals in China, in order to provide a theoretical basis for academic journals to play a leading role and fortify the socialist ideology. [Methods] Based on the publishing models, CN acquisition, paper sources, themes and contents, cited frequency, and media channels of 14 English social science journals in China indexed in JCR, we examined the subjects, contents, and effects of ideological discourse. Particularly, quantitative analysis is conducted on the coverage of the studies on China's English social science journals, to dissect the current issues of ideological discourse power in this type of journal. [Findings] Regarding discourse subjects, there are problems in the external dependency and "management vacuum" that need to be addressed; concerning discourse content, the evaluation criteria and tools need further development; for discourse effects, dissemination, and media channels need to be enriched. [Conclusions] To enhance the ideological discourse power of the English social science journals in China, efforts should be made to coordinate CN management, develop management systems, establish evaluation criteria, build independent platforms, and encourage diverse dissemination.

［Purposes］ This study investigates the coevolution of strategic scientist communities and think tank scientific journals. Drawing from the ecosystem coevolution perspective, it aims to identify strategies to boost the development of these journals. ［Methods］ We utilized network research, interviews, and longitudinal single-case study methods to explore the stages of coevolution between the journals and the community of strategic scientists. We also examined the exchange of resources throughout various phases of journal development to analyze the interaction of resources between both parties. ［Findings］ The relationship between strategic scientists and think tank scientific journals is characterized by a dynamic and staged process. The stages include the establishment, integration, and enhancement of initial resources. Resources arrangement activities observed in these stages are the linking and co-construction, synergy and transformation, and cultivation and efficiency enhancing of resources, respectively. ［Conclusions］ The results indicate bolstering the investment and integration of scientific resources in think tank scientific journals. The influence of the strategic scientist community should be utilized to promote the development of relevant journals. This, in turn, would contribute to both the development of relevant journals and the professional growth of the strategic scientists.

［Purposes］ This paper aims to visually present and deeply analyze the current status of international publications of research on Chinese scientific journals, clarify their knowledge structure and cutting-edge hotspots, and provide references for the research and practical development of Chinese scientific journals. ［Methods］ We employed VOSviewer to create knowledge domain maps for the 206 articles on Chinese scientific journals from the Web of Science Core Collection, using bibliometric analysis data up to December 31, 2023. ［Findings］ The first article is published in 1973, and the annual publication volume has remained at 10–12 from 2020 to 2023. A relatively large proportion of these publications are in information science journals, and publications in English scientific journals in China are gradually increasing. International collaboration has yielded fruitful results, with universities and scientific research institutions making significant contributions. Among all Chinese scientific journals, Chinese medical journals are the key research objects. The top five research topics are bibliometrics and journal evaluation, quality and standards of experimental reports in medical journals, internationalization, open access, and publishing practice. Collaboration, world-class journals, and digital publishing platforms are cutting-edge topics. ［Conclusions］ Efforts should be made to enhance the ability and motivation of researchers, especially those in the scientific journals publishing industry, to publish their research internationally, and to encourage them to comprehensively and objectively showcase the current status of Chinese scientific journals, providing support and guidance for the high-quality development of Chinese scientific journals.

[Purposes] This paper aims to investigate and analyze the current problems in the construction of the system in responding to authors' academic misconduct in domestic medical and health journals, and put forward countermeasures and suggestions. [Methods] Taking the 258 medical and health journals included in Peking University's 2020 Edition of A Guide to the Core Journal of China as the research object, we investigated and analyzed the current situation of the system construction of each journal that counteracts the authors' academic misconduct. The investigation included the establishment of the relevant system to counteract the authors' academic misconduct, the types of academic misconduct, and the relevant punitive measures covered by the content of the system. [Findings] 256 (99.22%) journals have formulated systems to counteract the authors' academic misconduct while only 29 (11.32%) journals have relatively perfect content of the system. The attention to some academic misconduct such as data falsification is lacking. Only 125 (48.83%) journals have formulated punitive measures for the authors' academic misconduct but are defective in specific mechanisms of punitive work, existing problems such as the lack of diverse punitive measures, imperfect supervision of the whole process of punishment, and poor results of the final implementation. [Conclusions] The construction of an academic misconduct response system of domestic medical and health journals needs to be further completed, which requires the system release to be more accurate and detailed, the system content to be updated in time, and the system integrity to be improved. It is suggested that domestic journals further improve the academic misconduct response system, optimize the punishment mechanism for academic misconduct, and enhance the ability to detect academic misconduct.