THEORETICAL STUDY

Theoretical Research on the Scientific Journal Positioning: Disciplines and Impact

  • Liao Yu ,
  • Meng Ping ,
  • Yang Liying ,
  • Shen Zhesi
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  • National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190

Received date: 2023-05-23

  Revised date: 2023-08-06

  Online published: 2024-01-06

Abstract

[Purpose/Significance] This study aims to explore the theoretical model of scientific journal positioning and provide references for that in China. [Method/Process] With online research, scientometric analysis, and induction method, the research analyzed the disciplinary and impact hierarchy of internationally renowned publishing organizations, and then abstracted and formulated the theoretical model of scientific journal positioning.[Result/Conclusion] The theoretical model of scientific journal positioning is a comprehensive matrix that integrates management, covers a wide range of disciplines, exhibits distinct impact hierarchy, and includes diverse types of journals. The positioning of scientific journals in China should simultaneously focus on the differentiation in both disciplinary and impact hierarchy. In terms of disciplines, it is important to strive for diversity while avoiding overlap, redundancy, and gaps. In impact, it should establish a reasonable hierarchy, including high-end comprehensive "leading journals," targeted "key journals" focusing on specific objectives, and foundational "cornerstone journals" filling the gaps. Additionally, it is necessary to improve the mechanism for manuscript transfer to facilitate the development of journal clusters.

Cite this article

Liao Yu , Meng Ping , Yang Liying , Shen Zhesi . Theoretical Research on the Scientific Journal Positioning: Disciplines and Impact[J]. Library and Information Service, 2023 , 67(24) : 24 -33 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2023.24.003

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