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Medical journals in China.

B Gastel1, Y Q Weng

  • 1Beijing Medical University, People's Republic of China.

Annals of Internal Medicine
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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Chinese medical journals, numbering around 500, share similarities with US counterparts but feature fewer randomized trials. English abstracts are increasing, and peer review is standard practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Publishing
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Approximately 500 medical journals are published in China.
  • Publishers include major medical associations, academies, and academic institutions.
  • Journal operations and content largely mirror US publications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the landscape of medical journal publishing in China.
  • To highlight key characteristics, content types, and operational aspects of Chinese medical journals.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of journal publication data in China.
  • Comparison of Chinese medical journals with international (US) standards.

Main Results:

  • Chinese medical journals range in circulation from 1,000 to 130,000.

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  • Content includes scientific papers, case reports, and reviews; case series are common, randomized trials are rare.
  • About 20% of journals include English abstracts, with this proportion growing.
  • Peer review is standard, with authors and reviewers typically compensated.
  • Postal services manage circulation for many journals.

    • Conclusions:

    • Chinese medical journals are evolving, adopting international standards like peer review and increasing English abstracts.
    • Despite similarities, a notable difference is the lower prevalence of randomized clinical trial reports.
    • The Chinese medical publishing sector demonstrates a growing integration into the global scientific community.