Quantitative analysis and revision cases of common problems in quantity and unit in journal review:Taking problems discovered from 2013 to 2023 during the review process as examples
[Purposes]This study aims to improve the quality of journal publishing,promote the high-quality development of journals,scientifically and accurately disseminate excellent scientific research results,eliminate the problem of non-standard use of quantities and units at the source,and strengthen the awareness of journal editors and authors to standardize the use of quantities and units in accordance with national standards.[Methods]Based on a systematic review of the review opinions and records of 36 journals reviewed by individuals from 2013 to 2023,and a summary of the review opinions of 193 journals reviewed in 2023,we adopted methods such as literature research to study national standards and norms,and quantitative calculation of journal proportions.Combined with the characteristics of journals,the indicators of non-standard use of quantities and units discovered during the review were classified.We also pointed out the issues identified during the review process in accordance with relevant national standards and provided revision cases.[Findings]According to national standards,norms,and indicator classification principles,the indicators for non-standard use of quantities and units are divided into 5 primary indicators,10 secondary indicators,and 40 tertiary indicators.Among the 36 journals reviewed by individuals,approximately 94.4%exhibit non-standard use of quantities and units,while in the 193 journals reviewed in a centralized manner,approximately 57.0%show similar issues.Among the 10 secondary indicators,the 3 most problematic ones are non-standard quantity symbols,non-standard unit symbols,and non-standard numerical and unit writing formats.Based on the review findings,revision cases of non-standard use of quantities and units are provided,highlighting the importance of improving the quality of editing in terms of quantities and units and proposing suggestions to strengthen the standardization of quantities and units.[Conclusions]Journal editors and authors should conscientiously implement the national standards for quantities and units.Editorial departments can list the requirements for standardized use of quantities and units in prominent positions on their websites or their WeChat official account platforms,and strengthen the intelligent and platform-based management of the standardized use of quantities and units.The correct use of quantities and units is not only beneficial for accurately describing and disseminating scientific research achievements,but also promotes the effective communication of research findings,further enhancing the high-quality development of scientific journals.
Quantity and unitNational standard and regulationQuantitative analysisJournal reviewRevision case
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