Purposes Against the backdrop of the coordinated advancement of scientific and technological innovation and science popularization， this study focuses on the publication stage of peer-reviewed papers to examine the practical basis， key links， and major priorities of scientific journals’ engagement in the popularization of research outcomes. Methods This study adopts a combination of normative analysis， literature review， and comparative case analysis. Building on previous studies on the institutional functions of scientific journals， the translation of research outcomes， and platform-based dissemination， it develops an analytical framework centered on source-text organization and journal-media articulation. Representative Chinese and international general scientific journals are then selected for examination on the basis of publicly available materials， including article pages， press releases， special-topic pages， graphical abstracts， video content， and platform postings. Findings Scientific journals’ engagement in the popularization of research outcomes constitutes an extension of their institutional functions-namely first publication， peer-review organization， and editorial gatekeeping-into the sphere of public communication. Comparative analysis shows that international general scientific journals are relatively more mature in post-publication source-text organization and journal-media articulation， whereas Chinese general scientific journals demonstrate particular strengths in the organization of domestically salient topics， thematic presentation， and communication reach. Nevertheless， they still have room for improvement in the structural configuration of front-end communication and the stability of communication interfaces. More broadly， the priorities of popularization of research outcomes are jointly shaped by journal type， disciplinary context， and publishing conditions. Conclusions The key to the popularization of research outcomes by scientific journals lies in establishing a front-end communication mechanism composed of source-text organization and journal-media articulation. Capacity building in this area should not follow a one-size-fits-all approach； rather， implementation pathways should be advanced in a differentiated manner according to journal type， disciplinary characteristics， and resource conditions.

Purposes This study aims to integrate popularizing scientific research achievements in scientific journals into the science communication ecosystem and the research management system for evaluation， thereby synthesizing generalized insights and a conceptual framework to propose strategic recommendations for advancement. Methods Based on literature review， interview surveys， and case analysis of popular science new media editorial departments of the Chinese Academy of Sciences， science communication teams for key strategic scientific achievements， and several journal editorial departments， further theoretical induction was conducted. Findings A “multi-stage science communication model” was proposed， emphasizing the necessity of adopting a “segmented” perspective over a “whole-process” approach. Strategies for advancing popularizing scientific research achievements in scientific journals were formulated. Conclusions Scientific journals should move away from a uniform， linear strategy. Instead， targeted combinations of communicators， channels， and methods should be prioritized at different stages of the popularization process to enhance overall effectiveness.

Purposes Taking the new media matrix construction of Kewei Academic as an example， this paper explores the construction of the scientific communication system for scientific journals in the era of media convergence， so as to provide references for improving the media convergence communication capacity of scientific journals. Methods This study adopts network analysis and literature research to clarify the contemporary environment and key elements for the construction of the communication system. Taking Kewei Academic as a case， this paper combines empirical analysis with system construction to discuss the construction strategies of the scientific communication system for scientific journals. Findings Against the backdrop of information technology， social environment and media convergence， scientific journals have built a modular communication system covering communication philosophy， organizational mechanism and transformation strategies. Taking the new media matrix communication of Kewei Academic as a typical case， this paper analyzes its communication system and characteristics. Meanwhile， core problems existing in current communication strategies are pointed out， including the shortage of communication talents， insufficient in-depth development of channels， and the lack of evaluation and incentive mechanisms. Conclusions The construction of the communication system for scientific journals in China should enhance cognitive awareness， comprehensively improve the communication power and social influence of scientific journals， and establish a long-term development mechanism for scientific communication in the era of media convergence that promotes the development and innovation of scientific journals.

Purposes To explore the pathways and mechanisms through which science think tank journals enhance dissemination effectiveness via media convergence. Methods Using the recent media convergence practice of Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences as a case study， this paper examines its platform development and video-oriented transformation， and conducts pattern “analysis based on six years” of “Annual Top 10 Most-Read Articles” data. Findings Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences has progressively developed a full-chain model of “topic guidance→content transformation→convergent dissemination”； video content consistently outperforms text-and-image content in dissemination effectiveness， with Hongyi （expert in-depth interviews） and Yuankan Viewpoint （paper-to-video adaptation） serving as the two flagship brands column driving video transformation； the themes of the “Annual Top 10 Most-Read Articles” are highly synchronized with national strategic agendas； and audience-target alignment proves more decisive for dissemination effectiveness than platform traffic volume. Conclusions By activating their media attributes and constructing a full-chain dissemination model， science think tank journals can effectively extend the reach of scientists' strategic judgments， providing stronger media support for national high-end think tank development.

Purposes To recognize and understand the achievements， challenges and opportunities in the construction of China’s academic publishing system. Methods Through literature review and theoretical analysis， this paper examines the achievements， challenges， and opportunities of China’s academic publishing system. Findings Driven by rapid advancements in national scientific and technological capabilities and an improving policy support system， China’s academic publishing system has achieved remarkable results. However， the field still faces practical challenges in its publishing framework， evaluation mechanisms， and integrity governance. Amid intensifying global scientific competition， the rise of open science， and the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies， China’s academic publishing sector is also presented with new opportunities. Conclusions To better serve the development of science and technology， the construction of China’s academic publishing system should intensify efforts in accelerating the establishment of independent publishing and evaluation systems， strengthening research integrity governance， promoting open science， and adapting to artificial intelligence technologies.

Purposes Based on publicly available policy documents on AI publishing ethics issued by major international publishers and academic associations， this study analyzes the institutional expression， responsibility allocation， and value orientation of current AI ethics governance in scholarly publishing， with a view to providing references for improving AI ethical norms in Chinese academic journals. Methods Using stratified purposive sampling， this study selected AI ethics policies for scholarly publishing publicly issued by 22 representative international publishers and academic associations as the research sample. A three-dimensional framework of “policy instruments-responsible actors-ethical principles” was constructed， and directed content analysis was employed to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of the distribution of elements and structural characteristics of policy provisions. Findings Overall， AI ethics governance policies of international publishing institutions show a strong risk-prevention orientation. Policy instruments are mainly mandatory and hybrid in nature； responsibility is primarily assigned to authors； ethical principles emphasize procedural and compliance requirements such as transparency， accountability， privacy protection， and safety control； and significant differences exist among different types of institutions in rule expression and regulatory focus. Conclusions International AI ethics policies in scholarly publishing have preliminarily formed a basic framework centered on responsibility delineation， use disclosure， and risk control， but there remains room for improvement in value integration， multi-actor coordination， and institutional refinement. At present， AI ethics governance in Chinese academic journals can be strengthened by enhancing the supply of industry rules， improving multi-actor chains of responsibility， and promoting substantive review of academic integrity.

Purposes To probe into the dynamic changes in the outflow of Chinese social science papers between 2015 and 2024 and to provide an international comparison， with the aim of offering empirical evidence to help reduce the outflow of such papers and formulate strategies for improvement. Methods Using the InCites database， the outflow rates of social science papers from different countries and regions were collected and calculated. The distribution of outflow destinations for Chinese social science papers， along with the volume and outflow rates from the 31 provincial-level administrative regions in China（not induding Hong Kong，Taiwan and Macao）， were statistically analysed. Findings Between 2015 and 2024， China’s outflow of social science papers has shown a persistent upward trend. While not the highest in absolute volume compared to other nations， China ranks first in outflow rate. The destinations for China’s social science papers are relatively concentrated， primarily in England， the United States， Switzerland， and the Netherlands. Domestically， Beijing， Shanghai， and Guangdong lead in distribution， followed closely by Jiangsu， Zhejiang， Hubei， Sichuan， and Shandong in terms of comprehensive social science paper output. Conclusions Compared with other countries and regions worldwide， China’s rate of outflow of social science papers was relatively high between 2015 and 2024. Going forward， the state should actively establish a system of social science journals with international influence， encourage social science scholars to publish their academic work in domestic social science journals， and further enhance China’s academic influence and international voice in the social sciences.

Purposes In response to the call within the “15th Five-Year Plan” to “enhance the effectiveness of international communication”， this study aims to construct an assessment model for the international communication effectiveness of Chinese scientific journals， thereby providing a reference framework for evaluating their global outreach performance. Methods Qualitative interviews were employed to clarify the conceptual connotations of “effectiveness”. Drawing upon the SMCR communication model and the specific characteristics of scientific journal communication， a set of concrete assessment indicators was formulated to explore the transformative pathways leading from a journal’s “communication capacity” to its “communication effects”. Findings A “quadri-dimensional， multi-level” assessment model for the international communication effectiveness of scientific and technological journals was constructed； grounded in the concept of “effectiveness”， this model comprises four first-level indicators and fifteen second-level indicators. Conclusions This model integrates the dialectical relationship between a journal’s communication capacity （cause） and its communication effects （effect）， thereby transcending the limitations of traditional linear evaluation approaches. It provides an actionable paradigm for systematically assessing the international communication effectiveness of Chinese scientific journals， while simultaneously emphasizing a spiral-enhancement mechanism characterized by the principle of “using capacity to drive effectiveness， and using effectiveness to validate capacity”.

Purposes Guided by the dual strategies of national new-type think tank construction and modernization of natural resource governance，we aim to address the practical challenges of journals in the natural resource field that prioritize academia over application and dissemination over transformation.We clarify the core logic and feasible path for journals to transition from traditional academic dissemination platforms to professional think tank service carriers，thereby strengthening their decision-making support function. Methods Based on the study of policy documents and analysis of relevant academic literature，this paper outlines the theoretical mechanism of journal services in support of think tank construction.By combining practical case studies，it analyzes the practical difficulties faced by journals in terms of content supply，dissemination and transformation，and service capabilities，and proposes a transition path. Findings The proposed path for the transformation of journals towards providing decision-making services for think tanks includes：constructing a “academic-policy” dual-oriented content system；establishing a multi-layered precision dissemination network；and building a professional think tank service team，optimizing personnel structure，and enhancing policy service capabilities. Conclusions Journals in the field of natural resources need to strengthen the deep integration of academic research and policy practice through collaborative innovation in content，dissemination，and teamwork，in order to better serve the strategic needs of China's modernization of natural resource governance.

Purposes This study systematically examines the multiple roles of scientific journal editors throughout the entire process of special issue publishing， and proposes their positioning as an “academic community nexus”， thereby providing a new perspective for research on the professional value of editors. Methods Taking the special issue publishing of Resources Science as a typical case， this study employed literature analysis and case study methods to systematically summarize the role positioning of scientific journal editors during the special issue publishing process. Findings Scientific journal editors play fourfold core roles in special issue publishing： as proactive “academic map makers” in the topic selection and planning stage； as active “academic network builders” in the manuscript solicitation stage； as impartial “academic standard gatekeepers” in the quality control stage； and as innovative “academic value promoters” in the publication and dissemination stage. These four roles mutually reinforce one another throughout the entire process of special issue publishing， jointly constituting an “academic community nexus” and enabling the functions of connection， integration， and transformation. Conclusions Positioning scientific journal editors as an “academic community nexus” contributes to a renewed understanding of their professional value and provides insights into the role of editors in cultivating world-class scientific journals.

Purposes To promote the development of world-class STM journals in China， compare and analyze the strengths and differences of Chinese scientific journals， and propose strategies for enhancing their influence. Methods Based on the Journal Citation Reports （JCR） data from 2023 to 2025， this study examines the development trends of SCI journals in the United States， the United Kingdom， China and etc from 2022 to 2024， focusing on dimensions such as the number of SCI journals， disciplinary distribution， publication volume， total citation， impact factor， journal citation indicators and etc. Findings Despite a global decline in the total number of SCI journals， China’s SCI journal count showed modest growth， with three new disciplines added in 2024. The mean and median impact factors， as well as the mean and median journal citation indicators， ranked first for three consecutive years， indicating the highest annual averages and medians among all countries. However， China’s SCI journals lag behind the U.S. and U.K. in total count， average article output per journal， disciplinary coverage， and half-life of citations， while also lacking “flagship journals” with annual outputs exceeding 1000 articles. Conclusions China should further expand the total number of journals and disciplinary coverage； advance the cluster development of journals； cultivate high-quality journals while also creating super-large journals； prioritize the construction of sustained journal influence； and emphasize multi-dimensional evaluation to explore a journal assessment system aligned with new development trends.

Purposes This study aims to investigate the management policies of equal contribution authorship in Chinese medical journals， to advance the standardization of authorship practices. Methods We analyzed 50 Chinese medical journals to examine status， problems， and suggestions regarding equal contribution authorship using case study analysis. Findings Only 20.0% among these journals outlined requirements for such authorship， focusing on three aspects： annotation formats， limitations on the number of contributors， and eligibility criteria. However， none of them paid attention on citation of equal contribution authorship. Conclusions The development of equal contribution authorship policies has lagged behind in Chinese medical journals. They should establish transparent and standardized authorship guidelines to flexibly limit the number of equal contribution authors， as well relax mandatory institutional affiliation restrictions. And enhance citation annotation mechanisms to ensure fair recognition.

Purposes By integrating practical experience in journal publishing， this study aims to deeply explore measures for improving the “three-review and three-proofreading” system in academic journals， providing new insights for ensuring the quality of journal publications. Methods The literature method is employed to analyze the origin of the “three-review and three-proofreading” system and to review relevant regulations and specific requirements for its implementation in journals； Questionnaire surveys and interviews are used to investigate the practical challenges faced by academic journals in implementing this system. Findings Due to significant differences between academic journals and book publishing in terms of management models， practical problems exist in the implementation of the “three-review and three-proofreading” system. These include a poor alignment between personnel qualification requirements and the operational models of academic journals， many journals treating peer review as the second review， and formalistic requirements such as the number of proofreading rounds being insufficient to guarantee editing and proofreading quality. Conclusions Based on the practice of running the journal， this study proposes recommendations such as strictly enhancing the quality of manuscript review and editorial processing， rigorously controlling the final proof quality check， and improving the “three-review and three-proofreading” system for academic journals. The goal is to make the system more scientific and rational， thereby providing a fundamental institutional guarantee for the high-quality development of academic journals.

Purposes To analyze the current development status and international influence of Chinese medical journals indexed in Scopus database to clarify the present situation， grasp trends， explore pathways， and provide data references and confidence support for the internationalization of Chinese scientific journals. Methods A total of 169 Chinese medical journals indexed in Scopus were selected as the research subjects. A descriptive statistics and trend analysis was conducted from the perspectives of operational characteristics， disciplinary distribution， CiteScore quartiles and percentile， publication volume and citation frequency. Based on Bradford’s Law， with “international citations” as the core indicator and supplemented by the average international citation frequency per paper （C_avg）， the journals were classified into the core group and general group. Differences in their editorial characteristics were compared， and the internal structure of the core group was further analyzed by combining the International Citation Score （ICS）and the cumulative proportion of international citations （p）. Findings The included journals have aligned with international publishing standards，forming a more systematic disciplinary layout. The number of journals in the Q4 CiteScore category has grown rapidly， while those in the Q3 category continue to expand. Breakthroughs have been achieved in the Q1 and Q2 categories， with overall percentile rankings showing an upward trend.International citation distribution is highly concentrated， with the core group （31 journals， accounting for 18.3%） contributing 87.0%（more than 120000 citations） of international citations. Compared to the general group， the core group has been included earlier （median year： 1989） and enjoys higher academic recognition than the general group， with ICS of 0.46 ［0.35， 0.62］， p-value 39.2%［30.9%，44.2%］， and C_avg 0.62 ［0.54， 0.80］. Differences exist in the influence structure within the core group， where some journals achieving a positive interaction between academic quality and international dissemination， while others follow differentiated paths due to disciplinary characteristics. Conclusions Chinese medical journals indexed in Scopus as a whole exhibit a positive development trend， with some leading journals （the core group） demonstrating initial international dissemination effectiveness. Chinese journals should leverage their local characteristics， uphold academic confidence， enhance international visibility and influence through high-quality publishing and differentiated development.