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Medical journals in China.
Annals of Internal Medicine
|January 1, 1990
Summary
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.
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.
- 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.
