[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 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 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] 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 article aims to analyse the construction and development model of journal group of the “AME Publishing Company (AME)”, hoping to provide a reference for the clusterization, internationalization development and knowledge service platform construction of English journals in China. [Methods] 63 English medical scientific and technical journals of AME were referred to as research objects. The data on journal publication, publishing cooperation, editorial board construction, database inclusion, digitalization construction, etc., were collected. Additionally, the publication mode, clustered development, experience, and lesson of AME were analyzed and summarized by bibliometrics method. [Findings] By focusing on multidisciplinary collaboration, keeping abreast with the trends in medical fields, consolidating digital platforms, improving publishing service, and building the journals from strength to strength, AME has established a certain level of influence and recognition in the medical academic publishing field and formed a certain brand effect. AME has become a significant force in the academic publishing field. But there was still room for improvement in the evaluation and supervision for the operation of journals. [Conclusions] A relatively complete profile of journals and a mature and professional operation system have been created by the AME Publishing Company. Furthermore, this publisher has built a mature and sustainable English journal incubation platform.

［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] 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 explore the operational strategies and implementation effects of the open access (OA) journal PLOS ONE, in order to examine how to maintain openness and efficient dissemination while ensuring and enhancing the journal’s impact in an open science environment. [Methods] Through a literature review and online research, the operational strategies of PLOS ONE are explored, and two evaluation indicators, the TOP factor and the design of the PPCI (post-publication citation index), are used to analyze PLOS ONE’s openness, transparency, and journal impact at different development stages. [Findings] The study finds that PLOS ONE has significantly improved its openness, transparency, and academic impact by optimizing and improving the institutional framework for journal operations. [Conclusions] The practice of PLOS ONE demonstrates that the key to resolving the contradiction between openness and quality control in OA journals lies in further increasing openness and transparency, while reasonably controlling publication volume, and institutionalizing open peer review.

[Purposes] To establish a journal policy framework and documents in line with international standards and can be referred to by independently established China’s English scientific journals, in order to enhance the recognition of the China’s journal quality in the international academic publishing community. [Methods] By collecting the selection criteria of important databases such as WoS and Scopus, the recommendations and guidelines of main international academic publishing organizations such as COPE and ICMJE, the research ethical guidelines such as the Helsinki Declaration, the relevant policies of China, and drawing on the experience of international publishing institutions, the structure and necessary contents of the journal policy are analyzed and established. [Findings] A journal policy framework including peer review policy, editorial policy, research ethics and reporting guidelines has been established, the key points on contents and document writing are clarified. [Conclusions] The journal policy documents constructed based on this research has been reviewed and proved by international databases and international academic publishing organizations, and demonstrated to meet the international standards.

[Purposes] To study the impact mechanism and development strategies of artificial intelligence (AI) on the dissemination of scientific journals, providing theoretical basis and practical guidance for enhancing the dissemination power of scientific journals in the era of AI. [Methods] Theoretical research and system analysis method are used to explore the positive role of artificial intelligence in the dissemination of scientific journals and the problems and challenges it brings, and corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are proposed. [Findings] Artificial intelligence effectively enhances the dissemination efficiency and effectiveness of scientific journals by enabling the content production process, transforming the dissemination mode, and upgrading user interaction methods; however, it also brings a series of problems and challenges to the dissemination of scientific journals, including content quality and intellectual property rights risks, technical dependence and ethical risks, dissemination effect alienation risks, and resource allocation and regulatory norm risks. [Conclusions] Scientific journals should pay high attention to the impact of artificial intelligence on their dissemination, establish sound policy mechanisms, actively respond to industry transformation, make full use of various media, strengthen platform tool construction, and cultivate new skills of editorial talents, so as to promote the greater role of artificial intelligence in enhancing the dissemination power of scientific journals.

[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 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] 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 explore the potential application of large language model (LLM) technology in open peer review. By combining the opinions of review experts and the response data of authors, a meta-review is automatically generated to assist editors in quickly summarizing the key points of review and promote the development of the open peer review process in an intelligent direction. [Methods] Based on the LLM, we utilized prompt learning methods such as few-shot contrastive learning and self-reflection to identify the arguments and "problem-reply" argument pairs between review experts and authors, and used a step-by-step guidance method to guide the model to automatically generate meta-review. [Findings] Through a reasonable prompt learning strategy, the LLM can effectively recognize the arguments and "problem-reply" argument pairs and generate meta-review content with an argumentative structure, which remarkably enhances the quality of meta-review generation. [Conclusions] Meta-review induction and generation based on LLM can offer an effective approach for optimizing the open peer review process and increasing the review efficiency.

［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］ 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］ 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.

[Purposes] This study aims to construct an interaction behavior model for WeChat subscribers of academic journals. It also analyzes the influencing factors of academic journal WeChat subscribers' interaction behavior and provides effective strategies for the operation and communication of academic journal WeChat official accounts. [Methods] Based on the qualitative research method of grounded theory, we conducted semi-structured interviews. We explored the behavioral mechanisms and inherent characteristics of the interaction behaviors of academic journal WeChat subscribers. Furthermore, we constructed an interactive behavior model for WeChat subscribers of academic journals. [Findings] The platform and content factors of academic journal WeChat official accounts affect the interactive presence of subscribers. Additionally, knowledge and technology factors establish the interaction boundaries of subscribers. Topic setting and circle environment guide the interactive focus of subscribers. Self-efficacy, self-presentation, and academic social interaction stimulate the interactive resonance of subscribers. [Conclusions] The operators of academic journal WeChat official accounts should optimize the interactive scenarios. They should improve the platform and content forms to attract users. Operators should also reduce barriers to interaction and expand the audience base by addressing interdisciplinary and social hot topics. Strengthening the focus of interaction by leading the depth of academic interaction with well-known scholars is essential. Lastly, expanding interactive channels will stimulate users' desire for interaction through positive feedback.

[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 enhance the quality of Chinese scientific journals and to promote their high-quality development, this paper conducts a quantitative analysis of the characteristics of high-quality Chinese scientific and technological journals and provides corresponding development strategies. [Methods] Based on journal indicators from CSTPCD and WoS databases and information on journal official websites, from the perspectives of discipline distribution, domestic academic influence, international citation, and journal platforms, analyze the development status of academic Chinese scientific journals selected from the “Excellence Action Plan for China’s STM Journals Phase II ”. [Findings] High quality Chinese scientific journals rank among the top in domestic discipline rankings, carry more papers produced by national major projects. They have a certain degree of international visibility, but their cluster advantages are not prominent. [Conclusions] Chinese scientific journals should further enhance their academic influence, expand the carrying capacity of excellent papers, and effectively support the development of national science and technology; Clarify the positioning of the journal; Strengthen the construction of journal publishing and dissemination platforms; At the national level, we will strengthen top-level design, enhance support for Chinese scientific and technological journals, and create an ecological environment suitable for the high-quality development of Chinese scientific and technological 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 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］ To explore how generative artificial intelligence empowers the creation and dissemination of video abstracts for scientific papers, we analyze the advantages and challenges faced by artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC) in journal publishing and dissemination applications. ［Methods］ A method was proposed that leveraged multiple AIGC models to assist in journal cover design and video abstract creation. Through specific case studies, the process of using Kimi AI to generate scripts, Zenvideo digital humans for dubbing, Jimeng AI to create storyboard videos, and PPT to design text without background was detailed. An in-depth analysis was provided on the significance of AIGC in transforming text abstracts into video abstracts, the impact of AIGC on new media editing work, and the ethical challenges surrounding AIGC generation. ［Findings］ AIGC technology significantly enhances work efficiency and quality in journal cover design and video abstract creation, reduces production costs, and improves the readability and acceptability of paper abstracts. AIGC promotes the integration of journal publishing and new media dissemination. However, challenges such as bias, information leakage, reliability, and authenticity emerge during content generation. ［Conclusions］ Generative artificial intelligence empowers the creation and dissemination of journal cover designs and video abstracts for scientific papers, profoundly impacting new media editing work. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize and address the potential ethical issues in AIGC usage to ensure the effectiveness and authority of academic dissemination.

[Purposes] Statistics on the current situation of Chinese scientific and technical journals in the construction of publication ethics in order to enhance the quality of publication ethics of Chinese scientific and technical journals. [Methods] A comparative study was conducted on the publication ethics of Chinese and English scientific and technical journals included in the core library of the Chinese Science Citation Index (CSCD) (2023—2024). Based on the three-level theoretical analysis framework of “division of responsibilities - normative elements - actual content of ethical norms”, we conducted a comparative study on the ethical norms for publishing journals in Chinese and English. [Findings] Chinese scientific and technical journals have made certain achievements in the construction of ethical norms for publication, but there were problems that are more prominent. In the construction of norms was reflected in the overall publication rate was weak; In the content of the norms was reflected in: the norms for authors were characterized by a lack of specific operational rules for multiple submissions and duplicate publications, and the norms for authors’ conflict of interest declarations were weaker, insufficient attention to scientific research ethics, and a lack of application vectors for data storage and reproducibility norms. There was still room for enriching the content of reviewer’s standard; the editorial standard was relatively insufficient in the new academic misconduct management standard, and the complaint appeal and correction withdrawal standard and process were not specific enough; there was a difference between the journal publisher’s standard and the international level in journal management. [Conclusions] It was recommended to increase the rate of publication ethics in terms of norm construction. Clarify the details of various author norms, and draw on the advanced experience of reviewer norms of international authoritative organizations and well-known publishers, and guarantee that rights and obligations stipulated in the management of journals are duly exercised in terms of norm content.

[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 innovative pathways, development outcomes, and lessons learned from the centralized management model of university journals. [Methods] Taking “Xi’an Jiaotong University Journal Cluster” as an example, this study combines the evolutionary process of the journal group and its management model innovations to summarize specific innovative practice pathways, achievements, and insights. [Findings] The centralized management model has enabled“Xi’an Jiaotong University Journal Cluster” to achieve significant results in launching new journals, enhancing academic influence, promoting scholarly communication, and constructing the “Silk Road Journal Cluster”. [Conclusions] The centralized management model ensures the sustainable development of journal groups through top-level design, innovative management models, operational reforms, organized research initiatives, and collaborative journal operation models. It serves as a significant approach for the clustered management of university journals.

［Purposes］ Based on STM Trends 2028, this study explores the future development trends of Chinese scientific journals, aiming to foster academic dialogue and exchange with Western journal researchers. ［Methods］ We used comparative analysis, case study, and summarization methods to explore the reasons for the formation of trend judgment in STM Trends 2028, verify and respond to the content of STM Trends 2028 from the perspective of the Chinese journal industry, and analyze the shortcomings of STM Trends 2028. ［Findings］ Western scientific journal industry has begun to diverge from the academic world due to an excessive focus on commercial profits. The Chinese scientific journal community should remain vigilant to avoid repeating these mistakes. There is consensus among Western scientific journal industry and domestic peers that artificial intelligence will be a significant development direction for scientific journals. Western scientific journals often underappreciate the role of government; however, for Chinese scientific journals, the government is a crucial driving force. ［Conclusions］ Chinese scientific journal community should critically assess Western experiences, learning from their successes, while identifying their shortcomings. In addition, it should define the characteristics of Chinese scientific journals to develop a path that reflects Chinese characteristics.

［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.