[Purposes] This study explores the functional repositioning of scientific journals in the context of rapid advancements in emerging technologies. The aim is to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the future development of Chinese scientific journals. [Methods] Adopting a science of science perspective that emphasizes the unity of “science and society,” and utilizing the method of scientific knowledge mapping, this study examines how shifts in research paradigms and evolving needs of the scientific community influence the functional positioning of journals. The social functions of contemporary scientific journals are systematically repositioned across three dimensions: the core logic of journal development, its deepening, and its expansion. [Findings] Maintaining scientific authority and credibility is the foundational function of scientific journals. Deepening the linkage of knowledge development is a further deepening of the function of scientific and technical journals. Expanding into diverse academic ecosystems represents an innovative extension. [Conclusions] From a science of science perspective, scientific journals are not only mediums for academic dissemination, but also an important platform for academic community interaction, integration of innovation chains, and the shaping of research culture. The function and influence of scientific and technological journals are closely connected with scientific practice, and they cannot exist independently from scientific activities, nor can they produce function and influence independently of scientific activities.

[Purposes] To extract and attribute the problems faced by the industrialization of scientific journals in China in the context of open science, and to provide reference for the future industrialization of scientific journals in China. [Methods] Through literature analysis, the development history of industrialization of scientific journals in China was sorted out; then, through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, the problems of industrialization of scientific journals in the context of open science were summarized and attributed. [Findings] At present, the industrialization of scientific journals in China has problems such as insufficient cognition and grasp of open science, unequal distribution of benefits among the main subjects, insufficient construction of basic platforms, open rules out of order, disputes over the driving force and conditions of “scientific industrialization”, and insufficient intrinsic motivation for scientific journals to independently push forward the practice of open innovation, etc., which have hindered the development of scientific journal industry in the context of open science. These problems have hindered the development of scientific journal industry in the context of open science. [Conclusions] Attention should be paid to the cultivation of awareness of front line practitioners, with incentive mechanisms as a hand to enhance the value recognition of open science; strengthen the top-level design to stimulate market vitality; clarify the positioning of the main body to promote synergistic development.

[Purposes] To explore the methods and paths of popularizing academic paper resources for teenagers. [Methods] By analyzing the experience of Science Journal for Kids and Teens(SJKT), combining with the current situation of popular science papers in our country, focusing on the “5W” dimension, to discuss the paper popularization suggestions for teenagers. [Findings] The experience of SJKT provides a practical enlightenment for the popularization of theses in our country. There are still some problems in our country, such as the low proportion of scientific papers, the lack of cooperation among science subjects, the limited resources involved in science popularization and the lack of science popularization talents. [Conclusions] The enlightenment and suggestions on the popularization of academic paper resources for teenagers mainly include five contents: build a “science popularization community” to share and build academic paper resources; grasp the frontier of science and technology, plan the topic of popular science papers; innovation of science popularization scene, construction of paper resource dissemination matrix;implement accurate science popularization and give play to the long tail effect of academic papers; improve feedback on science popularization and explore mechanisms to improve the effectiveness of science popularization.

[Purposes] To explore the practical path of Chinese scientific journals in serving the needs of national major projects, to assist in the brand building of scientific journals, and to provide implementation plans for the high-quality development of scientific journals. [Methods] Through case analysis, this study focuses on the National Major Engineering Projects series special issue and Key Core Technology column planned by the Journal of Tsinghua University(Science and Technology)in the years of 2020—2024, and analyzes their citation frequency, downloads, and reading data to explore the effectiveness of topic selection and planning in enhancing their academic and social influence by focusing on the needs of national major engineering projects. [Findings] Based on the strategic needs of national major engineering projects, through the planning and publication of special topics and issues, relevant scientific research achievements in the field were summarized in a timely manner, forming a distinctive National Major Engineering Projects column and series brand, building the brand and enhancing the impact of the journal. [Conclusions] Oriented towards serving the development of national scientific and technological innovation, Chinese scientific journals have driven new breakthroughs in journal business, promoted the sustainable development of journals, and assisted the development of scientific and technological innovation and engineering construction in China.

[Purposes] This paper aims to summarize the attitudes of international research institutions toward preprints and the key points of their preprint policies, providing reference and guidance for Chinese research institutions in formulating their preprint policies. [Methods] Research institutions were selected based on their academic influence and international recognition, as measured by the Nature Index and QS world university rankings, along with the criterion of having officially issued preprint-related policies, resulting in a final sample of 19 international research institutions, whose attitudes toward preprints and key policy points were analyzed and summarized. [Findings] The majority of international research institutions acknowledge and encourage preprint-based academic exchanges. They have established specific regulations and guidelines concerning preprint citation, storage, release, review and publication. [Conclusions] In formulating preprint policies, Chinese research institutions should fully recognize the evolving concept of preprints, establish clear policy guidance to enhance researchers' acceptance and use of preprints, actively support the development of peer review mechanisms for preprints, and promote the integration of preprint communication with journal publication.

[Purposes] Based on the “multi-journal submission” of Cell Press and other “opening up multiple submission” models, this paper proposes an “opening up multiple submission” model for preprint platforms, providing a path reference for promoting the high-quality development of preprint platforms in China and maintaining a good academic ecosystem. [Methods] By using literature review, comparative analysis and case analysis methods, this paper sorts out the connotation, process and optimization path of the “opening up multiple submission” model of preprint platforms. [Findings] From the current practice, preprints can be centrally processed through a unified platform, with pre-review and recommendation by subject editors, and “community review” during open peer review, ultimately attracting journal acceptance, which has already shown the characteristics of the “opening up multiple submission” model. [Conclusions] Preprint platforms should further strengthen their attributes as submission platforms, form subject editor teams, set up peer review systems, and closely connect with academic journals to better achieve “opening up multiple submission”, play the role of a bridge and link between authors, readers and journals, and ultimately promote the high-quality development of Chinese academic communication system.

[Purposes] Most current peer review platforms have implemented intelligent reviewer selection systems. However, existing methods based on traditional machine learning rely on manual feature engineering and exhibit limited nonlinear feature learning capabilities, failing to capture latent associations between manuscripts and reviewers, which restricts the accuracy of manuscript-reviewer matching. [Methods] This study integrates a generative adversarial network (GAN) model into the intelligent reviewer selection algorithm. By automatically learning and extracting complex features, the proposed method identifies potential correlations overlooked by traditional approaches and dynamically adjusts matching strategies to achieve a more precise and efficient reviewer-manuscript matching mechanism. [Findings] The algorithm was embedded into Beijing Qinyun Technology’s remote manuscript processing system (version 8.0) for validation and comparative analysis. Results demonstrate that the system incorporating the proposed algorithm achieves significantly higher recommendation accuracy compared to baseline methods, particularly excelling in technically specialized fields and interdisciplinary manuscript scenarios. [Conclusions] The GAN-based intelligent reviewer selection algorithm provides a more accurate and efficient method for reviewer recommendation, offering a robust solution to enhance the quality and fairness of academic peer review.

[Purposes] This study is committed to constructing a scientifically and operable evaluation index system for digital scholarship service capability of scientific journals cluster platform, providing theoretical guidance and practical reference for them to better serve scientific research and academic publishing, and to build and enhance digital scholarship service capabilities. [Methods] We established a capability maturity model and level description for digital scholarship service capability of scientific journals cluster platform based on capability maturity model. Then we established the capability hierarchy model by conducting literature review, case studies, and expert interviews, and identified key capability elements, determined evaluation indicators and their weights. Finally, we evaluated four typical cluster platforms of scientific journals. [Findings] The evaluation index system of the digital scholarship service capability of scientific journals cluster platform established after expert consultation and questionnaire survey includes 3 dimensions, 14 primary indicators, and 37 secondary indicators, which can be used for practical evaluation. [Conclusions] Empirical evidence showed that the evaluation index system is feasible for evaluating the digital scholarship service capability of scientific journals cluster platform. The empirical data can serve as a reference for the construction and improvement of the digital scholarship capability of China's scientific journals cluster platform.

[Purposes] This study explores sustainable strategies to enhance the global impact of locally published academic journals. [Methods] Using Zoological Research (ZR) as a case study, we analyze the developmental pathways and measures implemented by ZR to improve its influence since transitioning to English-only publication. [Findings] With strong support from journal publishing funding and national technological resources, ZR has effectively integrated available resources to become a leading and influential journal in the field of zoology. [Conclusions] As a successful example of cultivating an academic journal primarily relying on local resources, ZR’s practical experiences offer valuable insights for other Chinese scientific journals seeking sustainable development strategies.

[Purposes] Under the background of building world-class scientific journals, this research explores the constituent elements of editors' global competence and constructs a global competence model for editors based on these elements, providing references for the development of scientific journal editing talents in China. [Methods] Taking the recruitment information of 203 journals selected for The Excellence Action Plan of Chinese Science and Technology Journals as the research object, the grounded theory method is used to conduct exploratory analysis of the structure dimensions of global competency for science journal editors. [Findings] It summarizes 11 main categories: global vision, open thinking, professional mission, international publishing knowledge, frontier knowledge of the discipline, media information literacy, cross-cultural communication, academic resource management, international publishing services, academic topic setting, and international academic communication. It then refines three core categories: value concepts, core knowledge, and key skills, and constructs a model of editors’ global competency aimed at building world-class scientific journals. [Conclusions] In the context of building world-class scientific journals, the development of a global competency model for editors has significant application value for the selection and employment of scientific journal editorial talents, as well as for their training and education, performance assessment, and the construction of international teams.

[Purposes] To study the coupling development mechanism of young technological talents, scientific journals and technological innovation development, and explore the coupling development path among them. [Methods] By employing bibliometric methods and visual analysis of knowledge graphs, this study utilizes VOSviewer and CiteSpace software as literature analysis tools to investigate the correlation among young technological talents, scientific journals and technological innovation development. A diversified and time-phased keyword knowledge graph is generated. Through the definition of concepts and connotation analysis, this paper explores the coupling development mechanism of young technological talents, scientific journals and technological innovation based on the dynamic cycle of “talents, journals and innovation”. [Findings] There exists a coupled development law based on technological innovation between young technological talents and scientific journals. Technological innovation activities promote the coordinated development of young technological talents and scientific journals. Young technological talents and scientific journals develop together in the practice of technological innovation, forming an innovation closed loop of “technological innovation-journal dissemination-application of achievements”. [Conclusions] Based on the coupling development mechanism of young technological talents, scientific journals and technological innovation development, a coupling development path of “promote spirit-technological innovation-achievement dissemination” is constructed, which encompasses three aspects: “technological innovation and the scientist spirit guide the growth of young technological talents”, “young technological talents promote the high-quality development of technological innovation and scientific journals”, “scientific journals promote the scientist spirit and disseminate scientific knowledge”.

[Purposes] This study aims to construct a quality evaluation and selection system for high-quality OA journals, providing methods and tools for scientifically assessing the quality of OA journals. It also offers reference guidance for scholars to select reliable and trustworthy publication platforms and serves as a benchmark for OA journals to optimize their management practices. [Methods] An expert panel was formed based on the “International OA Journal Recommended List” project. Through expert consultations, surveys, and multiple rounds of discussions and feedback, the OA journal evaluation and selection system was developed and tested and optimized during the project practice. [Findings] Based on the research results, the evaluation content and data indicators were established from three dimensions: publication standards, content development, and open practices. An OA journal evaluation and selection system was built, comprising three primary indicators, 17 secondary indicators, and several supporting quantitative and qualitative metrics. [Conclusions] The OA journal evaluation and selection system proposed in this study covers all aspects and processes of OA journal publishing activities. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of journal quality, and its results can offers a scientifically sound and feasible methodological support for the evaluation and selection of high-quality OA journals.

[Purposes] To explore the effectiveness of the percentage of top papers (Ptop) published by journals for the evaluation of the academic influence of journals. [Methods] Using WoS database, we obtained the catalogue of SSCI-indexed library and information science journals in 2023 and the main bibliometric indexes, and using InCites database, we collected all the papers published by library and information science journals in 2021―2022 and their citation frequencies, and further obtained the distribution numbers of journals with Ptop5%, Ptop10%, Ptop15%, Ptop20% and Ptop25%, respectively, and calculate the percentage of Ptop5%, Ptop10%, Ptop15%, Ptop20%, Ptop25% of each journal of library intelligence. Using the Scopus database, the 2023 CiteScore, SNIP, and SJR of library and information science journals were included, and the correlation analysis between the different Ptop percentages library and information science journals and their main journal evaluation indexes was carried out. Databases of WoS, InCites and Scopus, were used to obtain data on indicators such as Ptop5% share, Impact Factor Percentile, JCI, SNIP and SJR for journals in ethics, communication and business finance, following the methodology described above. [Findings] Different Ptop ratios of SSCI library and information science journals had significant positive correlations with the impact factor, CiteScore, 5-year impact factor, the immediacy index, eigenfactor, article influence score of the journals (all P=0.000), and negative correlations with the cited half-life of the journals (all P>0.05). Among the different Ptop percentages, Ptop 15% showed the greatest correlation with impact factor (r=0.949); while Ptop 5% showed the greatest correlation with CiteScore, 5-year impact factor, immediacy index, eigenfactor and article influence score. The different Ptop percentages of library and information science journals showed significant positive correlations with impact factor percentile, JCI, SNIP, and SJR (all P=0.000); among the different Ptop percentages, Ptop15% showed the strongest correlation with impact factor percentile (r=0.949), Ptop20% showed the greatest correlation with JCI, and Ptop5% showed the greatest correlation with SNIP, SJR both had the strongest correlation (r=0.699, r=0.758).The Ptop5% share of journals in the three disciplines of ethics, communication and business finance included in the SSCI had a positive correlation with their impact factor percentile, JCI, SNIP, and SJR (all P <0.001). [Conclusions] The different Ptop percentages of journals can be used to evaluate the academic impact of journals, among the different Ptop percentages, the Ptop5% percentage is more suitable for the evaluation of the academic impact of journals.

[Purposes] The classification of interdisciplinary journals from the perspective of knowledge elements in journal papers not only provides a new research perspective for content-based journal classification, but also offers valuable reference for researchers in selecting journals for submission. [Methods] Taking 20 core journals (CSSCI journals) in information resource management—characterized by notable interdisciplinarity and close knowledge exchange—as examples, the knowledge elements in these journals were extracted using the SciAIEngine platform. These knowledge elements were then vectorized using word embedding techniques. After dimensionality reduction with PCA, the knowledge elements were clustered. The centroid vectors of each cluster were obtained using vector synthesis methods, and similarities between centroid vectors of different journals were calculated. Journal similarity metrics were computed to construct a journal similarity matrix. Finally, clustering algorithms were applied to achieve journal categorization. [Findings] The classification results varied under different knowledge elements. Based on problem knowledge elements, the 20 journals were categorized into 3 groups of Library Science and 1 group of Information Science. When using method knowledge elements, the journals were divided into 2 groups of Library Science and 1 group of Information Science. [Conclusions] Compared to existing journal classification methods, the knowledge element-based journal classification method allows for “fine-grained” analysis of journal paper contents. It provides more objective, flexible, reliable, and dynamically adaptable classification results.

[Purposes] To strengthen the development of first-class journals and promote the optimization of research evaluation systems in universities and research institutions, this study constructs a novel journal evaluation metric from the perspective of journal editorial board members, aiming to provide new insights and methods for measuring the influence of academic journals. [Methods] Taking the field of operations research and management science as an example, this study integrates multi-dimensional data such as editorial board levels, the size of editorial boards at different levels, and editorial board members' academic achievements. The editorial scholarly index (ESI) is constructed, with academic achievements of editorial board members quantified through indicators such as the number of articles, total citation count, citations per paper, citations of representative works, h-index, and w-index. [Findings] Verification using the UTD 24 journal list shows that the editorial scholarly index based on citations per article (ESI) performs the best, while the index based on article quantity shows relatively weaker results. [Conclusions] The ESI serves as an effective supplementary metric for measuring the impact of academic journals, offering new perspectives and tools for journal evaluation.