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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2006; 12(43): 6905-6908
Published online Nov 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i43.6905
How to establish a first-class international scientific journal in China?
Zhen-Xi Li
Zhen-Xi Li, Shanxi Provincial Academy of Soft Sciences, Taiyuan 030002, Shanxi Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Zhen-Xi Li, President, Shanxi Provincial Academy of Soft Sciences, No. 1 Building, Binhe East Road District, Taiyuan 030002, Shanxi Province, China. lizhenxi2003@yahoo.com.cn
Telephone: +86-351-4196300
Received: August 19, 2006
Revised: October 15, 2006
Accepted: October 24, 2006
Published online: November 21, 2006
Abstract

Hundreds of scientific journals are published in China. However, only scores of them are included in Science Citation Index by the Institute for Scientific Information, with impact factors of only 1 or less. Thus, how to establish a first-class international scientific journal in China is an important but difficult topic that deserves extensive exploration. World Journal of Gastroenterology (WJG) sets a good example although it has experienced setbacks on the road towards success. Concepts and pursuits that affirm the overall development direction, innovation and dreams that provide impetus and aspiration for higher objectives, team work and unique pattern that assure excellent quality and service, and culture and environment that also determine the speed and direction of the development, are believed to be the major factors contributing to the success of WJG. It is recommended that the effective resolution to the above issue is to learn from Chinese examples such as WJG rather than from “how foreign journals do”.

Keywords: First-class scientific journal; Concepts and pursuits; Innovation and dreams; Team work and unique pattern; Culture and environment; World Journal of Gastroenterology