Practice and reflection on publishing a special issue before the conference to enhance the influence of scientific journals:A case study of the special issue of the annual meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology by Science&Technology Re
[Purposes]This paper aims to discuss the improving effect of publishing a special issue before the conference on the influence of the journal.[Methods]Taking the practice of Science&Technology Review in publishing the special issue of the annual meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology from 2016 to 2022 as an example,based on statistical data from CNKI,this article adopted statistical and comparative analysis methods to analyze the effectiveness of the special issue before the conference from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives.[Findings]The special issue before the conference has significant advantages,which can effectively improve the academic influence of the journal,enhance the journal's ability to serve national strategies,and elevate the publishing service level of the journal.These advantages benefit from solid organizational support,authoritative topic setting,effective solicitation methods,and diversified promotion channels of the special issue.[Conclusions]Publishing a special issue before the conference is an innovative practice in the field of special issue publication for scientific journals.It provides an effective way for scientific journals to enhance their influence and popularity and expand the exchange of academic conference results.
Scientific journalAnnual meeting of the China Association for Science and TechnologySpecial issueAcademic influence