About us

About Us

The Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Cluster Platform, built on the university's strong academic resources and publishing capabilities, aims to further enhance the scale, efficiency, and specialization of China’s scientific journals. The platform actively responds to the call from the National Press and Publication Administration and the China Association for Science and Technology to promote high-quality development of scientific journals, striving to create a journal cluster ecosystem with international influence.

Platform Mission

The mission of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Cluster Platform is to bring together top scientific journals from both domestic and international sources. Through resource sharing and leveraging complementary strengths, the platform aims to significantly enhance the academic impact, dissemination, and international competitiveness of China's scientific journals. Additionally, the platform provides an efficient and convenient channel for researchers to publish and exchange their academic achievements, encouraging more Chinese scholars to publish outstanding research in local journals and contributing to the progress and innovation of China's scientific development.

Key Features and Functions

·Resource Integration and Optimization: The platform integrates high-quality journal resources from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's journal center and its partners, achieving deep content, technology, and market synergy. It builds a journal cluster with unified branding, management, and operations.

· Modern Publishing Tools: The platform incorporates advanced publishing tools, including an online submission system, intelligent peer-review system, and multi-dimensional indexing technology, significantly improving publishing efficiency and quality.

· Collaborative Editing and Diverse Publishing: The platform advocates for a "scientific planning and collaborative editing" approach, optimizing the journal editing process through an efficient collaborative mechanism. It supports multiple publication formats, including print, electronic, and mobile versions, catering to different reader preferences.

·Interactive Services and Academic Exchange: The platform facilitates academic exchanges by encouraging interaction between authors, readers, and editors. It promotes the exchange of ideas through academic conferences, specialized seminars, and online lectures, fostering academic dialogue and collaboration.

· International Perspective and Strategy: The platform actively collaborates with internationally renowned journal publishing groups, introducing advanced journal management and editorial practices from abroad. This helps Chinese scientific journals gain a stronger presence on the global stage and enhances their international influence.

Future Outlook

The Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Cluster Platform will continue to uphold the principle of "advancing together with orderly development," constantly optimizing resource allocation and improving service quality. It will further integrate traditional publishing with digital publishing to create a unified and forward-thinking platform. The platform aspires to become a key window for the global community to engage with China’s scientific journals, contributing to the flourishing of China's scientific journal industry. At the same time, it will explore new models and pathways for development, providing superior academic services and support for researchers in China and worldwide.