[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] 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］ 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] To study the effects of Chinese scientific journals international communication. [Methods] The “international external citation proportion” was used to analyse the “most international influence academic journals of China(Natural Science)” and the “excellent international influence academic journals of China(Natural Science)” evaluted by the Annual Report for International Citation of Chinese Academic Journals(Natural Science)(2023).[Findings] The international external citation proportion of “most international influence academic journals of China(Natural Science)” and “excellent international influence academic journals of China(Natural Science)” were 3.95% and 2.66%,respectively. The international external citation proportion of two kinds of journal was very low, and there were no significant difference between two kinds of journal(P=0.189). [Conclusions] The effects of English content in Chinese scientific papers is very limited in international communication, and Chinese scientific journals need to choose the English content of the paper according to their orientation.

[Purposes] This study aims to explore the impacts and challenges of artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC) on the academic journal publishing field, and analyze the consensus and strategies of the academic journal publishing field to deal with AIGC, so as to promote the reasonable application of AIGC in the academic journal publishing field. [Methods] Starting from the logic of “policy norms-risks and challenges-countermeasures and suggestions”, we investigated and analyzed the policy norms of domestic and foreign academic journal publishers on AIGC, formed the attitude tendency to deal with AIGC around the whole publishing process of academic journal, analyzed the unresolved risks and challenges, and put forward countermeasure suggestions. [Findings] The overall attitude of domestic and foreign academic journal publishers towards AIGC tends to be conservative and prudent. Although a certain consensus has been reached, there are still some problems such as weak consistency of academic norms, difficulty in reviewing academic quality, high risk of data security, and disputes over copyright protection when using AIGC. [Conclusions] The academic journal publishing field should actively embrace the technological changes brought by AIGC, promote the establishment of consensus academic publishing norms, strengthen content review, carry out AIGC detection with tools, strengthen the training on the boundaries of the use of AIGC, and guide the reasonable, transparent, and responsible use of AIGC, so as to realize the intelligent change and sustainable development of academic publishing.

［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 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 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 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] Comprehensively analyze the policy texts of research data ethics governance under the perspectives of scientific research integrity governance, scientific data management, and scholarly publication management, and construct a framework of research data ethics governance, so as to provide references for the systematic governance of scientific research data ethics, as well as the construction of the policy system. [Methods] This paper mainly adopts literature research method, policy text analysis method and case analysis method to sort out the current research and practice status of scientific research data ethical governance. Collect texts on research data ethics governance policies of international organizations, government agencies, funding agencies, academic associations, publishing institutions and research and education institutions, and select typical cases. Focusing on “ethical governance of scientific research data” as the core category, we encode policy texts with the Grounded theory and to construct the conceptual framework by detailed analyzing the meaning and relationship of the main categories and sub-categories contained in the conceptual framework. [Findings] After text mining, 24 sub-categories were initially analyzed, and after generalization and merging, five main categories including stakeholders, governance objects, governance contents, governance means and governance benefits were formed. Finally, around the core category of “ethical governance of scientific research data”, we clarify the types of data entities and their related ethical issues, and construct a framework of ethical governance of scientific research data that is demand-led, supported by multiple actors, and takes into account both process governance and ecological governance. [Conclusions] The study shows that the ethical governance of scientific research data is closely related to scientific research integrity, data management, academic publishing, etc., and is a systematic governance system with the participation of multiple subjects and concerted actions, and the governance content, means and benefits of governance among the governance policies of each subject are cross-fertilized. By building a framework for ethical governance of research data, it not only helps each subject to clarify its own responsibility, but also helps to build a policy community for ethical governance of research data from a global perspective.

［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 study evaluates research integrity policies to provide references for improving the construction of research integrity systems and optimizing the research environment. [Methods] We regarded the implementation of research integrity policies as a quasi-natural experiment. Based on the retracted paper data of 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government) from 2013 to 2022, we employed the interactive fixed effect model to assess the impact of this policy on the number of retracted papers. Robustness tests, placebo tests, and heterogeneity analyses were carried out to further confirm the effectiveness of the policy. [Findings] The implementation of research integrity policies can significantly increase the number of retracted papers. After adding control variables, the implementation of research integrity policies will increase the number of retracted papers by about 10.8. The implementation effect of research integrity policies varies significantly in different regions of the country. The implementation effect is significant in the central and western regions, with the average number of retracted papers increasing by about 15.2. In contrast, the implementation effect in the eastern and northeastern regions is not significant. [Conclusions] We should continuously promote the implementation of research integrity policies. We need to promote the implementation strategy of research integrity policies in different regions by classification. We must strengthen the gatekeeping role of scientific journals in the construction of research integrity and improve the quality of academic research in multiple ways.

［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］ The four updates of "Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing" from 2013 to 2022 are nurtured in the context of global open science publishing and may shed insight into the development of Chinese academic journals. ［Methods］ The first to the fourth versions of the principles were obtained through the website of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association. Taking the individual principle as a unit of analysis, we carried out a longitudinal text analysis on the content of principles to systematically reveal their differences and development over time. Based on the principles of the latest version which were analyzed in the article, we put forward suggestions for the development of Chinese academic journals. ［Findings］ From 2013 to 2022, four versions of "Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing" have been published, aiming to ensure the quality and credibility of academic research by improving the transparency of academic publishing behaviors and processes. Compared with previous versions, the fourth version provides more detailed instructions on how to achieve transparency and best practices focusing on 16 principles pertaining to four dimensions: journal content, journal practices, organization, and business practices, with considerations of the practices achievable by journals in different disciplines, regions, and scales, to cope with the challenges by open science. ［Conclusions］ "Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing" would be helpful for the improvement of the transparency of China's publishing behaviors and processes and ensure the quality and credibility of China's academic research. Chinese academic journals should increase the awareness of and participation in open science development, work on network security maintenance and website information transparency, clearly describe copyright and licensing information in journal policies to protect intellectual property rights, and safeguard editorial independence to ensure academic value.

［Purposes］ This study aims to evaluate the advanced nature of the Researching platform's construction and its effectiveness in serving scientific journals, from the perspective of the internationalization strategy of digital publishing and dissemination platforms implemented by the Chinese Laser Press. ［Methods］ Combining literature research, we analyzed the shortcomings of existing English digital publishing and dissemination platforms. We provided a comprehensive review and analysis of the Researching platform's preparation, construction model, core technologies, key functions, and journal cluster services. We focused on journal internationalization and shared effective measures for the Researching platform in publishing and disseminating scientific journals. ［Findings］ The goal of the Researching platform's construction is to develop an independent, secure, reliable, scalable, and replicable English digital platform using a cloud service model. Throughout its construction and operation, the platform has deepened the practice of clustering concepts, significantly promoting the cultivation and development of leading optics journals. ［Conclusions］ Establishing an English digital publishing and dissemination platform for scientific journals using a cloud service architecture and a self-developed model not only capitalizes on existing best practices and data advantages but also develops proprietary technologies and builds a strong team. This approach enhances the internationalization of scientific journal clusters and provides effective strategies for sustainable global expansion.

[Purposes] To analyze the copyright agreement of Shanghai biomedical OA journals and the issues related to copyright in the OA publishing process, and to figure out specific solutions, therefore to provide reference for the development of comprehensive copyright agreements and for adopting appropriate OA statements to OA journals in China. [Methods] This study retrieved and analyzed the member journals of the Committee of Biomedical Periodicals, Shanghai Society for Scientific and Technical Periodicals are the research objects. Based on the OA model of the journals, the copyright agreement and OA statement content of the OA journals are analyzed. The copyright agreement includes the name of the copyright agreement, the signing part of the agreement, the specific content of the copyright involved in the agreement, breach of contract liability and dispute resolution methods, digital publishing and database index-related information network dissemination rights, OA statements and creative commons (CC) license of the journal, and other specific details. [Findings] Among biomedical journals in Shanghai, bronze OA journals have the highest proportion (33.90%, 3837/112), but lack OA statements and CC agreements. In the copyright transfer contracts or OA statements of other types of OA journals, there are unclear copyright content, incorrect naming of rights, lack of provisions on information network dissemination rights, lack of breach of contract liability and dispute resolution methods, and copyright transfer agreements with only the author’s unilateral signature. In addition, the contradiction between the copyright agreement and the CC license mainly lies in the copyright of derivative works. The copyright agreement needs to be standardized. [Conclusions] OA journals should strengthen the management of the content of copyright agreement, improve copyright agreements and OA statements, and thus protect the interests of the publisher, the authors and the readers.

［Purposes］ This study aims to enhance the video-based dissemination of scientific journal articles through virtual digital human technology. It analyzes critical steps in video content creation, dissemination channels, and communication effectiveness, explores challenges in video production, and proposes solutions. ［Methods］ A combination of literature review and data analysis was employed to evaluate the feasibility and current application of virtual digital human technology in the video-based dissemination of scientific journal articles. The study leveraged this technology to produce videos and utilized the WeChat ecosystem for distribution. ［Findings］ The results demonstrate that virtual digital human technology effectively facilitates the video-based dissemination of journal articles, significantly reduces production costs, and enhances dissemination outcomes. However, issues such as image homogenization, short life cycles, and limited expressive intelligence persist. ［Conclusions］ To fully leverage the advantages of virtual digital human technology in the video-based dissemination of scientific journal articles, it is crucial to enhance the vividness of video content, stay updated with technological advancements, improve editorial scrutiny, foster deeper integration of editors with AI technology, and develop talent for new media. These measures will contribute to the high-quality development of journals and provide superior reading experiences for users.

［Purposes］ With the rapid development of global open access (OA) publishing, OA journals exhibit special predatory characteristics, causing abnormal conditions that have attracted much attention. It is necessary to explore the predatory characteristics and their manifestations of OA predatory journals. ［Methods］ By sorting out the consensus on the characteristics of predatory journals and conducting multidimensional analysis of OA journals publishing data, this paper studied the current situation of OA journals moving towards monetization and over-commercialization, and the new characteristics of predatory. ［Findings］ Based on the characteristic framework for predatory journals and analysis of the predatory behavior and consequences of OA journals, the characteristics are proposed from three aspects: predatory motivation, predatory behavior, and predatory consequences. ［Conclusions］ It is suggested to develop OA investment quota and quality control line, establish the OA cost framework, and release a whitelist of OA journals, so as to achieve standardized and win-win development of the global OA market.

[Purposes] Research on the influencing factors of the dissemination effect of youth science popularization journals on the WeChat video platform, and propose optimization strategies to promote the short video dissemination platform of youth science popularization journals. [Methods] Based on the HSM model, 766 short videos from youth science popularization journals were selected to quantify the dissemination effect, and variance and regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors. [Findings] Content source, title length, title sentence structure, topic tags, content theme, explanation method, video duration, and music type all have a significant impact on communication effectiveness, but narrative type has no significant impact on communication effectiveness. [Conclusions] To promote popular science knowledge dissemination among young people on short video platforms, the following three platform optimization strategies are proposed: it is recommended to make good use of title and topic techniques to enhance user attention; Deeply cultivate high-quality original content to ensure the value of knowledge; Featuring lively and lively music to aid in the transfer of knowledge.

［Purposes］ This study aims to comprehensively assess the influence of China's international medical journals from multiple dimensions and provide new insights for the optimization and development of journal evaluation systems. ［Methods］ We selected 75 international medical journals in China as the data source. A total of 14 indicators were chosen to construct an index system across three dimensions: academic impact, journal reputation, and social impact. The entropy weighting method, combined with factor analysis, was used to calculate the weight of each indicator, and the TOPSIS method was employed to calculate the comprehensive scores of each indicator. ［Findings］ The research demonstrates that the three dimensions mentioned above mutually enhance each other. Actions such as adding research results to collections and bookmarking them significantly contribute to the improvement of a journal's comprehensive influence, more than mentions on social media, news, and blogs. ［Conclusions］ Incorporating indicators of reputation and social impact into the evaluation systems provides a comprehensive assessment of the multidimensional influence of journals, offering a more complete picture of the development of journals.

［Purposes］ This study aims to construct the qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods for the innovation of Chinese academic papers during the editors' initial review stage, using innovation diffusion theory and an academic innovation index system. This effort is intended to enhance the evaluation system for academic papers and improve the quality of Chinese scientific journals. ［Methods］ Building on the innovation diffusion theory, we classified the degree of innovation by analyzing the annual publication curve of core topics, enabling a preliminary qualitative judgment of the paper's innovativeness. We identified six characteristic indicators that ensure both paper quality and reflect innovation through correlation analysis, utilizing 13 academic innovation indices across four categories and leveraging 748 peer review outcomes from papers published in Southern China Fisheries Science from 2017 to 2020, alongside data from the CNKI and Baidu Academic databases. The entropy method was then applied to calculate index weights, establishing an academic innovation evaluation model for the initial review stage to quantitatively assess paper innovation. ［Findings］ The validation shows that this innovation evaluation model can accurately and efficiently assess the level of innovation of a paper at the editor's initial review stage with considerable universality. Additionally, the innovation assessment based on the innovation diffusion curve offers a rapid qualitative analysis for evaluating paper innovation at this stage. ［Conclusions］ The developed method for evaluating innovation in papers at the initial review stage is reasonable and practical, providing a valuable addition to the field of academic paper innovation evaluation.

［Purposes］ The study aims to provide information for building the editorial talent team for developing world-class scientific journals in China. ［Methods］ We explored the concept, characteristics, academic role, and source of scholarly editors and discussed the running of journals, editorial talent development, cultivating potential, and development feasibility of scholarly editors. ［Findings］ For scholarly editors, professional academic literacy is their core literacy. Scholarly editors play an important role in improving the content quality of scientific journals through topic selection planning, solicitation, manuscript examination, attending academic conferences, etc. Scholar introduction and editor professionalization are the two main approaches to scholarly editor talent team building. Under the main models of journals running in China, scholarly editors are the main force in improving the content quality of journals. A division management and valuation for editors should be implemented, to leverage the academic capacity of academic editors rather than simply encouraging them to develop towards versatile talents. Non-academic work of academic editors should be avoided, as it causes resource waste and difficulty in realizing expert publishing. Given the high proportion of highly educated editors in scientific journals in China, and subject scholars being involved as part-time editorial board members and chief editors, the development of scholar editors is feasible with great potential. ［Conclusions］ The cultivation of scholar editors in China is an important part of the talent team building for the development of world-class scientific journals, and a key factor in improving the content quality of scientific journals.

［Purposes］ In March 2024, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the Gates Foundation) releases the "2025 Open Access Policy". According to this policy, from January 1, 2025, research results funded by the Gates Foundation must be published as preprints promptly, and support for article processing charges (APC) will be discontinued. This study analyzes the main motivations behind the policy, the key content of the policy, and its significance in the current era, and proposes insights and suggestions for promoting open access (OA) efforts and the development of OA in scientific journals in China. ［Methods］ We combined recent international trends in OA with a comprehensive analysis of the Gates Foundation's OA policy and examined the perspectives of the international academic community on this policy. ［Findings］ The "2025 Open Access Policy" released by the Gates Foundation reflects its endorsement for the value and role of preprints in academic exchange while rejecting the OA model based on APC. An increasing number of research teams have also recognized the significant issues with APC-based OA, and the international scientific community is actively seeking more reasonable and inclusive new pathways for OA. ［Conclusions］ As the world's largest payer of APC, China needs to understand the original intention of OA and work towards establishing a fair and reasonable new OA model. Chinese scientific journals should explore new OA business models, ensure the rationality and transparency of APC fees, maintain high paper quality, and actively integrate into the open academic exchange system to promote the healthy development of China's OA sector.

[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］ This study explores the model construction and specific practical strategies of collaborative cooperation between scientific journals and knowledge-based opinion leaders in science popularization. ［Methods］ Employing literature analysis and case study methods, we dissected how scientific journals and opinion leaders effectively collaborate in science popularization activities, revealing key elements and operational mechanisms of their cooperative models. ［Findings］ Cooperation in science popularization between scientific journals and opinion leaders enables complementary advantages and mutual benefits. Based on systems theory, a cooperative science popularization model is proposed, which encompasses implementation systems, quality assurance and evaluation systems, and incentive systems. ［Conclusions］ Scientific journals should actively integrate internal and external resources, establish sound cooperative mechanisms, innovate science popularization formats together, expand communication channels, and enhance the social value of research outcomes.

［Purposes］ This study analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of journal cluster construction in universities, and summarizes the necessity and construction measures of journal clustering in universities. ［Methods］ Using in-depth interviews and typical case analysis methods, we studied university journal editors and executives in journal centers/societies and relevant administrative departments to understand their attitudes and intentions toward journal clustering in universities. We processed data by thematic framework analysis to summarize research findings. ［Findings］ Journal clustering in universities shows significant advantages in launching new journals, achieving economies of scale, and building editorial teams. However, challenges exist such as disciplinary constraints, difficulties in transitioning traditional journals, and high management pressure. ［Conclusions］ Journal cluster construction in universities is necessary and should be promoted while respecting the professional characteristics of journals.

［Purposes］ This study aims to understand the current status of WeChat video account dissemination for Chinese scientific journals in Excellent Action Plan for China's Scientific Journals, to analyze their dissemination characteristics and operational conditions, and to provide a reference for the new media development of Chinese scientific journals. ［Methods］ We focused on the Chinese scientific journals selected in the Excellent Action Plan for China's Scientific Journals, using the Qingbo Index as a research tool. The WeChat Video Accounts Clout Index was extracted to analyze the operation and performance of these accounts and to explore the dissemination effect and capability of short videos. ［Findings］ Based on data analysis and case study, it is found that Chinese scientific journals have realized the importance of using short video platforms for journal promotion, publicity, and brand building. However, the overall number of video posts on journal video accounts remains low, and their dissemination scope is limited. Content selection and planning tend to be traditional, and most journals have not yet combined the advantages of new media with journal positioning and professional characteristics. ［Conclusions］ Chinese scientific journals should focus on the development of short video platforms, increase investment in video-based media, define their content positioning, give full play to professional characteristics, enhance service capabilities, and expand their target audiences.

［Purposes］ Based on the case study of the high-profile new journal eLight included in "Excellence Action Plan for China STM Journals", this study summarizes the transferable experiences for establishing new English scientific journals in China under the new situations, aiming to support the development of world-class scientific journal clusters in China. ［Methods］ To address the challenges of limited channels and high costs for establishing global visibility for new journals, as well as weak discourse power in Chinese scientific journals and insufficient centripetal force among scientists, we presented the innovative practices of eLight, analyzed the effects of these practices, and extracted transferable experiences. ［Findings］ Utilizing leading journals and clusters of high-quality academic resources as a driving force can help new journals quickly and efficiently gain international influence. Addressing global scientific publishing issues and the core needs of scientists can aid journals in establishing discourse power. Furthermore, innovatively refining rights, responsibilities, and working mechanisms, exploring mutually beneficial resources for journals and scientists, and implementing multidimensional evaluation systems can enhance engagement with scientists. ［Conclusions］ China should fully leverage the advantages of leading journals and journal clusters to maximize the impact of elite resources, strengthen the voice and value output of its scientific journals, foster a scientific community, promote the aggregation of publishing resources, and enhance the discourse power of Chinese scientific journals, thereby achieving the efficient development of world-class scientific journal clusters.