1. Different purposes: academic journals mainly publish innovative, theoretical and experimental research papers, aiming at promoting the development of disciplines and exchanging academic achievements; Popular science periodicals are mainly geared to the public, spreading scientific knowledge and popularizing scientific ideas. Therefore, the payment standard and payment method are different.
2. Different requirements for peer review: academic journals have high requirements for manuscript quality and strict review process, and usually need peer review and revision before publication; However, the review of popular science journals is relatively loose, and more attention is paid to the readability and interest of articles. Therefore, the contribution fee of academic journals is usually higher than that of popular science journals.
3. Different authors: The authors of academic journals are usually experts and scholars with certain academic status and influence, whose main purpose is to show their research results and improve their academic reputation; The authors of popular science periodicals may be researchers, teachers and popular science workers. Their main purpose is to popularize scientific knowledge and improve public scientific literacy. Therefore, the contribution fee of academic journals may be adjusted according to the author's identity and influence.
4. Different payment methods of manuscript fees: the manuscript fees of academic journals are usually paid to the authors in the form of publishing fees and peer review fees. , and sometimes provide a certain bonus or reward; However, the manuscript fee of popular science periodicals is usually paid to the author in the form of one-time manuscript fee. In addition, academic journals may also provide authors with certain publishing subsidies, sample publishing and other benefits; Popular science periodicals may provide some economic support for authors through advertising revenue and sponsorship.
5. Different copyright ownership: the copyright of academic journals usually belongs to the unit or institution to which the author belongs, and the author needs to abide by the relevant copyright agreement; However, the copyright of popular science periodicals may belong to publishers or other interested parties, and authors need to understand and agree to the relevant copyright terms when submitting their contributions.