The statistical source periodicals of scientific papers in China published by China Institute of Science and Technology Information, also known as the core periodicals of science and technology in China, mainly belong to the natural science field, and are currently recognized as the catalogue of statistical source periodicals of science and technology in China. Entrusted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, its authority ranks first in China.

According to the principles of openness, fairness, impartiality and objectivity, China Institute of Sci-tech Information has carried out the selection of core sci-tech periodicals in China, which is mainly based on quantitative evaluation data and supplemented by qualitative evaluation by experts. The selection results were announced to the public through online publishing, holding a press conference, and officially releasing the Citation Report of China Sci-tech Journals (Core Edition).

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Chinese Core: The catalogue of Chinese core periodicals is sponsored by Peking University Library and Peking University Library Periodical Work Research Association. Including all disciplines.

China Science and Technology Core: China Science and Technology Papers Statistical Source Journal published by China Institute of Science and Technology Information, also known as China Science and Technology Core Journal, is a relatively recognized catalogue of science and technology statistical source journals in China. Entrusted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, it has the official color and the authority ranks first in China.

The difference between China Core and China Science and Technology Core lies in the different evaluation organizations and the different scope of accreditation. China's scientific and technological core is gradually recognized by people, and its status is constantly improving.

China science and technology core journals are evaluated and adjusted once a year. Journals evaluated include those that were selected as the core journals of science and technology in China last year and those that applied to become the core journals of science and technology in China that year.

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