Abstract:

To improve the quality of Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute on its 30th anniversary, we made a review on its development and historical changes in terms of Journal definition, column design, publication period, cover and format design, digitization, modernization of editing process, online publication, electronic publishing, as well as readers and authors. We also introduced our achievements such as being included in databases in China and abroad, selected as Chinese Core Journal and other awards. Furthermore, we summarized our experiences in paper planning, peer review, modernization and digitization, developing editorial committee and managing editorial office, abiding by national standards and specifications. Problems and shortcomings were proposed and corresponding countermeasures were discussed. Finally we made a prospect on its future development.

Key words: Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute, journal development, journal digitization, achievements, review and prospect