On November 6, 2024, the first special lecture of the "Med-X Journal Young Scholars Forum," co-hosted by Med-X Journal and the Ministry of Education's Engineering Research Center for Digital Medicine, was successfully held. The lecture attracted numerous scholars from universities and research institutions such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, Wuhan University, Donghua University, Sichuan University, and Xi'an Jiaotong University. Researcher Li Zhou from the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, served as the guest speaker for this lecture, presenting on the topic "Development and Application of Self-Powered Medical Devices." The event was chaired by Associate Researcher Sui Xiaohong from the School of Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Researcher Li Zhou began with the importance of electrical activity in human life activities and delved into the development history of electrical stimulation technology and its wide application in clinical settings. Based on the principle of triboelectric generators, he innovatively developed self-powered medical devices, particularly focusing on clinical issues to create a new type of self-powered wireless cardiac pacemaker with independent intellectual property rights. Additionally, he explored electronic drugs and cell traction force measurement devices. The successful holding of this forum provided young scholars with an opportunity for in-depth exchange with renowned experts in the field and offered a valuable academic platform for the latest advancements in the field of biomedical engineering. Journal Introduction Med-X Journal is an international open-access journal founded by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and published by Springer Nature. The journal aims to become a comprehensive, world-class journal in the field of biomedical engineering (BME), reporting groundbreaking new discoveries and technologies, and building a high-level academic exchange and dissemination platform. In 2022, Med-X Journal was successfully selected for the "Excellence Action Plan" for high-starting new journals in China. The journal focuses on the field of biomedical engineering, including but not limited to the following 10 cutting-edge topics: Molecular and Cellular Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Drug, Gene, and Cell Delivery Systems, Immune Engineering, Biomechanics and Mechanobiology, Biothermodynamics and Engineering, Biomedical Instruments and Biosensors, Medical Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Telemedicine, Biomedical Imaging, and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

Mechanobiology in Medicine (MBM) has received notification from the Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) of the Scopus database that, after rigorous review, Mechanobiology in Medicine has been officially indexed in the Scopus database! The formal inclusion of Mechanobiology in Medicine in the Scopus database signifies widespread recognition and high academic value within the international academic community. Scholars and researchers worldwide can now search for and read research articles published in Mechanobiology in Medicine via the Scopus platform. This is of great significance for enhancing the academic dissemination and international influence of our journal. In the future, our journal will continue to maintain high academic standards, expand its international perspective, continuously improve academic quality and international status, and provide more high-level academic research outcomes for readers around the globe. Here, we express our sincere gratitude to all editors, authors, readers, and related leaders and experts who have supported and cared about our journal! About the Scopus Database Scopus, established by Elsevier in 2004, is an abstract and citation database that includes more than 25,000 journals published by over 5,000 publishers, covering publications in over 40 languages from more than 150 countries. As the largest abstract and citation database in the world, Scopus is powerful and widely followed by the academic community both domestically and internationally. Its data is widely used in global university rankings, the list of highly cited Chinese scholars, and university subject assessments, among others. About Mechanobiology in Medicine Mechanobiology in Medicine is a peer-reviewed, open-access online journal focusing on research at the interface of mechanobiology and medicine. The journal looks forward to articles that demonstrate the use of principles and methods from modern natural sciences and engineering technologies to study the structure, function, and their interrelationships of the human body at multiple levels. It is dedicated to providing new insights into how mechanical signals regulate the homeostasis of biological behaviors at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels, and how their dysregulation can lead to disease. The journal publishes research articles, reviews, and research letters, with a focus on new advances in mechanobiology related to the mechanisms of human disease occurrence, development, and prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It has been selected as a high-starting new journal in the "China Science and Technology Journal Excellence Action Plan." It is now included in databases such as Scopus, DOAJ, and CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service). Mechanobiology in Medicine covers the following topics 1. Cellular and molecular mechanobiology, mechanosensors, mechanotransduction, cellular dynamics, cellular mechanoresponses, multi-tissue interactions, and mechanobiological regulation in disease and health; 2. Mechanobiology in biological processes, mechano-memory, mechanobiology in development, organism morphogenesis, tissue and cell remodeling; 3. Mechanobiology research in biotechnology, biochips, mechanobiology in biomaterials, mechanobiological markers, single-molecule methods, and immunoengineering technologies; 4. Mechanobiology research in clinical applications, including translational medicine, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery.

Carbon Neutrality Journal was officially indexed in the Engineering Index (EI Compendex). This is another important breakthrough in the development of Carbon Neutrality Journal, highlighting the further recognition of Carbon Neutrality academic quality, influence and internationalization by the international academic and publishing community. So far, Carbon Neutrality has been indexed in EI Compendex, ESCI, Scopus, CAS, DOAJ and other internationally renowned databases! EI Compendex, the American Engineering Index EI database, is the most extensive and complete engineering literature database in the world. Peer-reviewed and indexed publications covering more than 20 million records across 190 engineering disciplines in 77 countries worldwide. With EI Compendex, engineers can obtain complete, accurate and high-quality information. Carbon Neutrality is indexed in it, which helps to further improve the visibility and discoverability of journals and articles, and is of great significance to enhance the international influence and academic communication of journals.

After more than two months of expert group evaluation, the Journal of Management Analytics (JMA) has successfully passed the evaluation for the "China's Excellence Action Plan for New High-Starting Point Journals." The "China's Excellence Action Plan for Scientific Journals" was jointly launched in 2019 by the China Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Press and Publication Administration, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. This initiative, with a five-year cycle, aims to build a support system for the national scientific journal ecosystem and is the largest, most well-funded, and most wide-ranging major support project in the field of scientific journals in China to date. The key task of the "New High-Starting Point Journals" sub-project is to select and establish high-standard English-language scientific journals in traditional advantages, emerging interdisciplinary fields, strategic frontiers, and key common technologies. In 2021, JMA was selected for the "China's Excellence Action Plan for New High-Starting Point Journals." In the following years, the JMA editorial board and editorial team adhered to rigorous academic standards and a relentless pursuit of excellence, continuously improving the journal's quality and enhancing its international impact. As an academic journal with full independent copyright owned by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, JMA has received strong support from the university since its inception. The journal has achieved professional, high-quality development in areas such as journal operation and brand building, and has achieved remarkable results in the past five years: In 2021, JMA was indexed by SSCI, becoming the 13th journal in China to be included. The average number of citations per paper reached 16, and its impact factor remained in the Q1 zone. The journal's CiteScore reached 13.3, placing it in the top 1% of its subfield. In 2022, JMA was included in the FMS List of Recommended High-Quality Journals in Management Science. In the 2023 CAS Journal Ranking, it entered the second tier in the broad category of Management Science. In 2023, it was recognized as a core journal in the "2022 Annual AMI Comprehensive Evaluation of Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences Journals" in the foreign language journal category. JMA was also recognized as one of "China's Most Internationally Influential Academic Journals" in the 2023 edition of the "Annual Report on International Citation of Chinese Academic Journals." Looking ahead, JMA will build on its momentum, actively seek change, continue to focus on Data Analytics, support emerging interdisciplinary fields in management science, enhance research in management science based on data analysis and digital technology, expand its international academic influence in the field of business data science, and strive to build a world-class academic journal brand in management data science. This will better serve the construction of China as a strong scientific and technological nation.

To further broaden the academic horizons of graduate students and enhance their writing skills and academic literacy, the "2024 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Graduate Academic Writing Forum" was successfully held on July 3, 2024, in the multifunctional hall of the School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Minhang Campus. This forum was organized by the Graduate School and the Journal Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and hosted by the School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering. Nearly 60 representatives of faculty and students, including Tan Yi, Director of the Journal Center, and Wang Hesheng, Deputy Dean of the School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, attended the forum. Tan Yi, Director of the Journal Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the forum. He emphasized that paper writing is a crucial skill that needs to be developed during the graduate stage. A good academic perspective must be presented through excellent writing style and logical structure. Currently, there are 78 journals managed or co-managed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, providing a solid foundation and platform for faculty and students to enhance their academic literacy and publish high-level papers. The Journal Center will continue to build the "Graduate Academic Writing Forum" brand in the future, continuously assisting students in their academic and scholarly development. Wang Hesheng, Deputy Dean of the School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, also remarked that paper writing is a significant aspect throughout an academic career. The forum offers a rich and professional curriculum, and he hopes that through today's learning, students will deeply understand the language habits of academic papers and improve their writing skills. In the future, students should be able to proficiently use academic language to express their scholarly ideas and further their studies to promote the development of their respective disciplines. Subsequently, Cai Yunze, Deputy Director of the Journal Center, presented a topic titled "Empowering Student Paper Writing through Journals," introducing the public elective course "Scientific Paper Writing" co-developed by the Graduate School and the Journal Center in recent years. She detailed the course's teaching team, curriculum design, and implementation, and explained the formation of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical-Engineering Interdisciplinary Journal Alliance and the deep cooperation between the Journal Center and other schools within the university. Cai Yunze expressed that the Journal Center will continue to care about students' growth and hopes that students' first papers will be published in SJTU journals. After the opening ceremony, the forum proceeded to the lecture session, which was divided into two modules: "Exploration & Discovery" and "Standardization & Enhancement." Senior professors and frontline journal editors gave lectures in these modules. Professor Huang Xiaolin, with the topic "Thinking, Doubt, and Persistence during Graduate Studies," discussed how to cultivate research habits, establish research interests, and find research directions at the initial stage of scientific research. He shared valuable experiences and insights through rich examples from his study and work experiences. Editor Fu Lingxiao, with the topic "Norms and Techniques for Tables and Figures in Journal Papers," provided a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the norms for tables, common types of images and the drawing process, basic drawing norms and common errors, drawing techniques, and recommended software. Professor Tang Yincai, with the topic "Literary Statistical Programming in the Era of Big Data and Its Application in Academic Paper Writing," shared insights on literary statistical programming from his perspective as a seasoned statistics scholar engaged in teaching and research. He demonstrated the core elements of literary statistical programming through numerous examples and introduced excellent tools such as the R language for data statistical analysis and visualization, the lightweight markup language Markdown, and the exquisite book typesetting tool TeX, detailing their roles in efficient data processing and paper writing from a practical perspective. Professor Zhang Zhinan, with the topic "Exploration and Practice in Refining Innovative Achievements from Scientific Research," discussed how to identify research value, uncover potential innovation points, build solutions, refine innovative achievements, and select appropriate journals for submission through his work experiences and specific cases of guiding undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. The forum not only addressed macro issues such as how to refine innovative achievements and why to pursue an academic path but also provided detailed guidance on practical aspects such as literary statistical programming and paper tabulation, enhancing students' academic writing skills and standardization awareness. This laid a solid foundation for their future academic endeavors.

On June 20th, Clarivate released the annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR?). Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) had 22 of its academic journals included in the JCR, with 20 of these journals receiving impact factors--an increase of three from the previous year. Notably, Nano-Micro Letters made its debut in the global top 100, and four journals entered the top 500 worldwide. Additionally, 12 journals were ranked in the Q1 category respectively, representing a one-third increase compared to last year.   SJTU has launched a comprehensive 14th Five-Year Planning in 2020, academic journals hosted by SJTU have gradually evolved into a cluster of internationalized, high-quality journals that span multiple disciplines, regions, and institutions. The mission of Journal Center at SJTU is to bring its journals to the international stage and make an impact on scientific communities worldwide. We are committed to providing services and management support, to disseminating excellent scientific research and cultural ideas, and to enhancing the brand and academic discourse of the SJTU journals. Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journals Indexed in JCR2023 Journal Name 2023JIF Quartile 2023JIF Nano-Micro Letters Q1 31.6 Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science Q1 13 Translational Neurodegeneration Q1 10.8 Molecular Horticulture Q1 10.6 China Finance Review International Q1 9 Translational Research Q1 6.4 Superconductivity Q1 5.6 General Psychiatry Q1 5.3 Interdisciplinary Sciences:Computational Life Sciences Q1 3.9 Journal of Management Analytics Q1 3.6 Asian Journal of Andrology Q1 3 Communications on Pure and Applied Analysis Q1 1 Frontiers of Medicine Q2 3.9 Journal of Diabetes Q2 3 Journal of Second Language Studies Q2 1.2 Asian Journal of Law and Society Q2 0.6 Frontiers in Energy Q3 3.1 Journal of Digestive Diseases Q3 2.3 Forensic Sciences Research Q3 1.4 Frontiers of Narrative Studies -- 0.1 Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine -- -- Carbon Neutrality -- -- News Source: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center

On May 24, 2024, the 37th Journal Talk series convened at the Journal Centre of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, featuring distinguished speakers from Wiley, a global leader in academic publishing. LI Jing, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Wiley China, and Julie Nash, Vice President of Global Publishing Solutions, delivered keynote speeches to an audience including key figures from Jiao Tong University's journal editorial department. RUI Xue, who serves as the Scientific Editor and Publisher of Frontiers in Energy, host the meeting.   MAO Yuhang, representing the Journal Centre, commenced the event by outlining its developmental journey and achievements, emphasizing its commitment to fostering the integration of academic journals and disciplines while delivering exceptional services.   LI Jing provided insights into Wiley's rich history and global influence as a premier academic publisher, underscoring the extensive range of high-quality academic journals it offers to researchers worldwide.   Julie Nash then delved into Wiley's innovative publishing solutions and product offerings, focusing on how these support journal editing and development. She elaborated on the professional services Wiley provides to editorial boards, including content solicitation, management consulting, and facilitating industry communication through processes like article submission, screening, and peer review.   This Journal Talk concluded with engaging speeches and fruitful exchanges among participants, providing an invaluable platform for Jiao Tong University's journalists to engage with industry leaders. This successful collaboration deepens the partnership between the Journal Centre and Wiley, paving the way for future cooperation to advance both domestic and international academic endeavors.

On April 16th, a fruitful exchange took place at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Journal Center as a delegation from the World Scientific of Singapore engaged in a seminar. Among the attendees were notable figures such as Chi Wai Lee, Deputy General Manager of World Scientific, Rebecca Fu, Director for China, Tay See Loong, Chinese Representative, Britney Jiang, Director of Marketing Department, and Yi Tan, Director of the SJTU Journal Center, with the meeting being overseen by Yunze Cai, Deputy Director of the Journal Center. During the meeting, Yi Tan extended a warm welcome to Chi Wai Lee and his delegation, providing insights into the rich history, scale, and cluster construction achievements of academic journals at SJTU. Emphasizing the significance of the gathering, Yi Tan expressed optimism about laying the groundwork for future collaboration, fostering a broader platform for international academic exchange, and enhancing the influence of Asia-Pacific scholars on the global stage. It is anticipated that leveraging each other's strengths will facilitate the joint promotion of global scientific knowledge dissemination. In response, Chi Wai Lee conveyed gratitude for the gracious hospitality extended by the Journal Center, offering insights into the development trajectory of the World Scientific and its existing publishing collaborations with Chinese academic institutions. Recognizing the solid foundation for collaboration between World Scientific and SJTU, Chi Wai Lee outlined areas for potential deepened cooperation, including journal founding, construction, activity planning, publicity, promotion, and market operations. This collaborative effort aims to harness the collective strengths of both entities, ensuring the sustainable advancement of academic pursuits. Culminating the productive discussion, both parties sealed their commitment to collaboration by signing a memorandum of cooperation, heralding a new chapter in their partnership. After the formal proceedings, both delegations engaged in cordial interactions and in-depth deliberations regarding the future trajectory of academic journal publications, discipline exploration, and expanding overseas channels. Fei Pan, Assistant Director of the Journal Center, accompanied Chi Wai Lee and his delegation on a guided tour of the Journal Center, further fostering understanding and collaboration between the two parties.

Publishing academic papers serves as a crucial avenue for showcasing research and disseminating scholarly accomplishments. However, graduate students often grapple with questions on how to craft academic journals, select suitable journals, and effectively address review comments, as they embark on their research journey. This semester, the ‘Editor-in-Chief Speaks’ initiative, spearheaded by the Journal Center of SJTU, ventured into the School of Mechanical Engineering. Collaborating with Liyuan Academic Organizing Committee, they launched the ‘Academic Wonderful Writings’ series of salons. Five esteemed teachers from the Journal Center, providing insights from and editorial perspective, delved into various facets of the thesis publication process. Topics covered included thesis writing, adherence to writing standards, manuscript preparation, journal selection, and response strategies to reviewer comments. These sessions aimed to comprehensively enhance students’ proficiency in academic thesis composition and publication. On the afternoon of March 14th , the inaugural ‘Academic Wonderful Writings’ Salon Series convened at the Gaotian Lecture Hall of the school of Mechanical Engineering. Under the theme of “Writing and Publishing Journal Papers”, Jiang Xia, Director of the Editor-in-Chief Office at the Journal Center and Editorial Office Director of the Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University shared invaluable insights into paper composition and submission strategies. Cai Yunze, Deputy Director of the Journal Center, alongside Zhang Zhinan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Mechanical Engineering, joined over 150 students from diverse departments in engaging with this enriching event.    During the Salon Series, Cai Yunze delivered a speech, providing an insightful overview of the Journal Center's development history, highlighting the array of courses and special activities it offers. She expressed her hope that through these activities, journal editors could forge closer ties with students and faculty, offering valuable assistance to enhance students' academic writing skills. Cai encouraged students to actively engage with the Journal Center of SJTU and contribute to the university-sponsored journals.   Zhang Zhinan extended a warm welcome to the teachers from the Journal Center, drawing from his personal experience submitting articles to the Journal of SJTU. He underscored the importance of maintaining a rigorous and serious attitude towards academic writing and submission. Zhang emphasized the significance of listening attentively and studying the reports of lecturers to genuinely enhance students' professional academic abilities.      Jiang Xia, in her presentation, shared her experience in three parts: "Planning before writing," "Basic principles of writing," and "Basic structure of thesis." She stressed the importance of meticulous planning before embarking on writing, advising students to grasp the editors' perspectives and effectively convey their message in their articles. Jiang provided practical writing methods, ranging from crafting engaging titles and abstracts to structuring introductions. She concluded by imparting simple and practical writing tips such as the "3C principle" and "elevator pitch".       The writing and publication of academic papers are integral components of students' scientific research endeavors. The ‘Academic Wonderful Writings’ series of salons serves as a vital conduit between students and the esteemed teachers of the Journal Center, offering practical and effective assistance to enhance students' professional writing skills.

General Psychiatry: Cognition and Brain Modulation Translational medicine strives to enhance cognition in aging and clinical populations through technological advancements. Researchers have pinpointed brain circuits and networks pivotal to cognition, with various studies highlighting invasive and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques widely employed to regulate sensory, cognitive, and motor functions across both local and large networks. This special issue aims to showcase pioneering studies in psychology, neuroscience, and psychiatry, along with innovative investigations into neural mechanisms, paving the way for personalized neuromodulation of cognitive functions.   Guest Editors: Ti-Fei Yuan, Kai Wang, Tatia Lee, Hamed Ekhtiari, Di Zhao (to be determined)   Journal Introduction   General Psychiatry (GPsych), formerly Shanghai Psychiatry, established in 1959, is a bimonthly journal and the sole English-language publication focusing on psychiatry and psychology in mainland China. Hosted by the Shanghai Mental Health Center and published in collaboration with the BMJ British Medical Journal Publishing Group, GPsych stands as the premier English-language psychiatric journal in mainland China.   Professor Xu Yifeng, Director of the Brain Health Research Institute at the Shanghai Mental Health Center, serves as Editor-in-Chief, while Professor Chen Jinghong serves as Executive Editor-in-Chief. GPsych primarily disseminates original research, novel methodologies, and case reports pertinent to the neuroscience of psychiatry and brain diseases. Featured columns include biostatistical research on mental diseases, meta-analysis systematic reviews, thematic forums, and brain science research relating to psychiatric and mental health.   In May 2019, the journal was included in the ESCI database, as well as PubMed Central, SCOPUS, and other prestigious databases. Additionally, it holds the esteemed status of being a core journal in the CSCD and Statistical Source in China. In 2019, the journal was selected for the Action Plan for Excellence in Chinese Science and Technology Journals, earning prestigious titles such as "China's Internationally Influential Outstanding Academic Journal" and "China's Internationally Influential Academic Journals" for six consecutive years, spanning from 2016 to 2023.   The latest impact factor, JCR Impact Factor (JIF), announced by Corevision in 2023, soared to an impressive 11.9 points, marking the journal's highest score and positioning it among the world's top 500 journals. Furthermore, the latest CiteScore from the Scopus database stands at 18.9, placing it within the top 1.5% of international journals in its category. The CiteScore Tracker for 2023 has even reached an outstanding 22 points.   As the sole English-language journal in the field of psychiatry in mainland China, General Psychiatry warmly welcomes experts and scholars in the field to actively submit refereed manuscripts and new literature citations. Together, let us continue to build exceptional bridges and communication platforms for the field of psychiatry, both domestically and internationally.